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Uncut gaming opinions from three guys trying to balance family, jobs and their love of video games.

Raw Cuts Gaming


    • Mar 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Free agency frenzy - Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 83:28


    This week the guys are back to play matchmaker in video game free agency. Find out which studios Microsoft and Sony will be paired up with as big ticket purchases. The fellas also discuss how PlayStation+ stacks up against Game Pass and what's on the smoker. The trophy hunter gives his thoughts on the Ghosts of Tsushima trophy list while the Mav gives and update on his Pile O Shame. Finally the guys give an update on changes coming to enhance the show. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Ghosts of Tsushima Spoilercast! - Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 133:16


    In the beefiest episode yet, the guys give their uncut takes on Ghosts of Tsushima. SPOILER WARNING - do not listen to this episode if you have not played GoT, unless you do not care if the game is spoiled. Also this week the guys cover The Super Switch, Xcloud updates and a new/nostalgic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    Anthem Next is no more - Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 93:31


    In this week's episode, the guys discuss EA shuttering development on Anthem Next, games being delayed & the PlayStation State of Play. The guys also give their thoughts on the PS+ games for March, PSVR, and the ramifications of Stadia shuttering their first party development support. All this and much more on another BEEFY Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast.

    Nintendo Direct Breakdown - Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 92:06


    This week the guys give their takes on the recent Nintendo Direct & BlizCon announcements. The guys also discuss the Ghosts of Tsushima raid, game announcements and DualSense controller drift update. All this and MUCH more in a BEEFY episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    The DualSense controller has drift issues - Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 85:52


    This week the guys are back to discuss DualSense controller drift issues, Nintendo Direct predictions, and CD Projekt Red being hacked. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    College football will soon be coming to a console near you! - Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 72:46


    The guys are back this week to discuss their excitement for NCAA Football coming back to consoles and what the ramifications are for EA producing another college football game. The guys also discuss Anthem Next, Halo, and the KRAKEN! All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    Google Stadia shutters first party development - Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 60:34


    This week the guys discuss Google shutting down first party development and the ramifications of doing so. Additionally, the guys discuss GameStop stock, a few games getting PS5 upgrades and Woodsy's impressions of Hitman 3. The guys also discuss Sony publishing games to Xbox and what peripheral hardware they've owned over the years. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    The price of Gold to Xbox - Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 58:47


    This week the guys cover Microsoft doubling the price of Gold then promptly reversing course. Next the guys discuss the news of IOI's Bond game, Hitman news and updates, GameStop's rocketing stock, and Resident Evil Village updates. All this and much more in the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Switch Pro all but confirmed?! - Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 65:12


    Nintendo has all but confirmed the existence of the Switch Pro. The guys discuss their thoughts on a beefed up Switch and whether they'd buy one. This week the fellas also discuss CDPR's apology, the best selling games of 2020 & OG Game boy's fun Kickstarter. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Bethesda secures the Indiana Jones up - Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 58:50


    The guys are back this week full of news coming out of the holiday season. Machine games debuted their stinger for the Indiana Jones game currently in development. The guys discuss whether they think it will be exclusive to Xbox or if it will make its way to all platforms. They also discuss Game Pass swinging for the fence, the revival of Lucasfilm Games & Hitman 3 news. All this and MUCH more in a jam packed episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    Our top five games of 2020 - Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 57:40


    This week the guys discuss their top 5 games of 2020. Come hear the Naked Gamer, The Mav & The Trophy Hunter discuss their top five games they played in 2020. Along with the top games they played last year, the fellas also discuss PS5 sales numbers and someone finding a cheat code in Nier Automata almost four years after release. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Our hopes for the next year in gaming - Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 44:35


    This week the guys take a little different tact and discuss what they want for next year in gaming. Come along and hear which game the trophy Hunter wants shadow dropped immediately. The naked gamer has one big wish & the Mav adds insight into his 2021 wish list. All this and much more on a sexy episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    Cyberpunk pulled from PSN - Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 85:20


    Sony has gone nuclear on CDPR and pulled Cyberpunk from their digital storefront. The guys have a lot to say about what happened with CDPR's latest title and the drama surrounding the release. Nintendo has also come out and said they have no intentions on releasing a Pro version of their switch. The guys discuss their thoughts on that and how they feel regarding mid-generation upgrades. This week, the Mav & Naked gamer have an update on what they've been smokin', while the trophy Hunter gives his thoughts on Astro's Playroom trophy list. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    PS4 and Xbox 1 owners have been Cyberpunked - Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 65:11


    This week has seen a flurry of news coming out of the game awards 2020. The winners have been announced and a whole slew of gaming news came along with them. The guys cover everything Game Awards 2020 along with the Cyberpunk's poor performance on last gen consoles. The guys also discuss EA's purchase of Codemaster and Destiny 2's holiday event. All this and much more on the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Cyberpunk 2077 reviews are live - Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 70:07


    This week the guys discuss Cyberpunk's early review scores and all the goodies you can get with the game. With the game awards around the corner, the fellas discuss what to expect from the award show and which game they think should and will win GOTY. The Mav has some exciting trophy news regarding one of his favorite first person narrative games & the Naked Gamer discusses Dauntless's new open world update. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Next gen gaming a huge commercial hit - Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 88:33


    This week the guys discuss PlayStation and Microsoft selling next gen consoles like hot cakes, Sony cracking back on users selling access to the PS+ Collection & the Super Mario Theme Park. The fellas also talk about AOC's foray into twitch streaming, PS5 having different fans, and Microsoft investigating why all the flops aren't resulting in more powerful gaming. The Mav has a Raw Rant of his own in his experience with Sony customer service & the trophy Hunter gives some insight on how to obtain the Fists of Legend trophy in Demon's Souls. The Naked Gamer then gives a round of up what was smoked on Thanksgiving Day. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Thanksgiving week blowout! - Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 92:46


    In this week's beefy episode, the guys cover Jim Ryan's latest comments, IO Interactive has a 007 game in the works & GTA's upcoming update. The guys also discuss some early console adopter woes and platinums all around. The Naked Gamer gives an update on what he's been smoking & the Trophy Hunter gives some updated thoughts on the PS5 trophy system. Finally, The Mav adds an epic amount of games to his Pile-O-Shame. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    The launch of the PlayStation 5 & X Box Series X|S - Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 72:13


    Launch week has arrived. The guys discuss Microsoft and Sony releasing consoles this week. The Mav & the Trophy Hunter give their hands on impressions of the PS5 and rave over the new DualSense controller. The guys also give their first impressions on some of the games launching this week, including Call Of Duty Cold War, Demon's Souls & Astro Bot Rescue Mission. The Naked Gamer gives an update on Fortnite's war with Apple & CJ gives his thoughts on the new trophy system. All this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Console release week!!! - Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 74:21


    This week is the big launch week for the PlayStation 5 & the Xbox Series X|S. The guys give their uncut takes as the dive into reviews and what they feel is missing from the latest generation of gaming (couch, cough, storage...). The guys also dive into Sony's update to PlayStation Plus and some review's of the next gen in gaming. The trophy Hunter is all excited about Demon's Souls new trophy list & the looks to add to his pile-o-shame. All this and much more on the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    The DualSense controller appears to be a game changer - Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 62:30


    This week the guys discuss early reviews on the DualSense controller, Sony's poor communication, and Xbox losing another director at 343 Studios. Later the trophy Hunter dives into Spider-Man and gives you his thoughts on the list and points out some high/low lights of the trophy list. All this and much more on the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    PlayStation zaps load times for many of the PS+ Collection - Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 74:33


    This week the guys discuss the dismissal of an Xbox Brazil host along with the toxicity in gaming. The guys also discuss the future of Fornite and the latest season of Apex Legends. The guys also discuss the DLC plan for Assassins Creed and much more on this weeks episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    The debut of the PlayStation UI and Nier Automata pulled apart - Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 83:28


    This week the guys are excited to talk about the PlayStation UI/UX. They cover all the new features that made their debut in the PlayStation blog post. The boys also discuss PlayStation 8.0 update and the addition of ads being added to NBA 2K during loading screens. Finally the Trophy Hunter interviews the Mav for the first ever Raw Cuts Gaming - Nier Automata Pulled Apart segment.

    Sony (finally) gives some info on the PS5 - Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 69:26


    Sony (finally!) breaks their silence & gives some morsels of information regarding the PlayStation 5. The guys give their takes latest information. Also come hear how the @Nakedgamer84 is winning at the game of life and find out what the guys have to say about their thoughts on DLC. All this and much more on the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Our favorite games of this generation (*) - Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 73:18


    Join the boys this week as they go over their top five favorite games/series of the current (*) generation. Also, in a new segment this week, grab your tin foil and join @Woods_Or_Wodz for Woodsy's Wacky Video Game Conspiracy. All this and much more on this week's episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    The great storage download - Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 59:08


    This week the @Nakedgamer84 is here to give you the great storage download. He gets into next gen storage pricing and options along with some “inside baseball” discussions on how this all works. @CjReindl & @Woods_OR_wodz add along for the ride. The fellas also discuss XBox Series X preorders and first impressions from influencers. All this and much more in the latest episode of the @RawCutsGaming podcast!

    PlayStation 5 release date & pricing and Microsoft buys Bethesda - Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 72:31


    This week is jam packed with news. For Episode X, the guys cover the PlayStation showcase (pricing, release date, preorders, and games), Microsoft buying Bethesda!!!, and a long Raw Rant on all things next gen. Things also get a bit spicy when the Naked Gamer lives up to his billing. All this and much more in the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    EA Play coming to Game Pass - Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 60:46


    This week the guys discuss the upcoming PlayStation event (pricing and release date???), EA Play coming to Game Pass & a whole lotta news. Come for some laughs, but stay for the rarest takes in video games.

    Xbox officially announced Series S & it's pricing! - Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 71:43


    Xbox has finally revealed the worst kept secret of their Series S (All Digital) model along with a MSRP. Along with this announcement are rumored pricing of the Series X, financing options for both systems & a likely release date. Nintendo had a surprise, yet hearty Mario direct & PlayStation has GONE GOLD for a special PS5 edition. All this and much more in this weeks @RawCutsGaming podcast!

    Where are the new ideas in gaming? - Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 79:31


    Join the boys this week as they discuss where the new ideas in gaming, Gamescom 2020, and the PlayStation pre-register to pre-order program. They guys also have some beef with Crystal Dynamics plans for a battle pass & PlayStation's plan for backwards compatibility (or lack there of). Finally stay for a tasty new segment “Whatcha smokin”. As always you will get the @RawCutsGaming show uncut with the rarest takes from @CJReindl, @NakedGamer84, & @Woods_OR_Wodz.

    DC Bonanza & Next Gen Dilemmas - Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 68:18


    This week the boys are back in town and ready to give their uncut takes on all things next gen including when will PlayStation & Xbox give us more information, wants/concerns for the next console(s), and which games their most hyped for. The fellas also get into WB Montreal's new game (Gotham Knights) and Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Come for all this and much more on the latest episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast!

    Halo Infinite delayed to 2021 but Series X still coming in November - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 72:51


    This week the fellas tackle the bombshell news that Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021, Xbox Series X still slated for November, Fortnite's “Epic” war with Apple, and 505 Games plan to charge for next gen upgrades. The trophy hunter dishes on his beef with unobtainable trophies. Hear all this and much more on this week's episode of the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast!

    Is PlayStation anti-consumer? - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 69:27


    This week the boys discuss if PlayStation is anti-consumer (PS4 controller not working with PS5 games, Spider-Man being console exclusive in Avengers, backwards compatibility, etc.), the PlayStation State-of-Play, the storage options for the next generation of consoles and much more. Come for the rarest takes in video games and good ole Woodsy will treat you to some surprises throughout the episode.

    What's the beef with Halo Infinite's graphics? - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 75:51


    This week the guys discuss Halo Infinite's graphical let down, a massive Nintendo leak, the power of the gaming community and much more. Come for a Raw Rant from @NakedGamer84 and stay to find out what @Woos_Or_Wodz will be pulling off his pile-O-shame. Finally find out what the Trophy Hunter @cjreindl has to say about one of his favorite IPs and it's most recent trophy list. All that and more on this week's Raw Cuts Gaming podcast.

    Xbox Games Showcase! - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 49:58


    Come hear the guys yammer on about everything Xbox debuted on their big first party games showcase. Did Halo blow their minds? What about that State of Decay 3 world premier? How enticing is Game Pass now that it is being bolstered with a new slate of games? The guys give their thoughts on this and much more. And, as always, you can expect these raw takes...uncut.

    Welcome to the Raw Cuts Gaming podcast - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 59:56


    Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Raw Cuts Gaming Podcast! Listen to Aaron AKA The Mav, Andy AKA The Naked Gamer and CJ AKA The Solo Gamer give their thoughts on the Microsoft Games Showcase, what Microsoft can do to win the next generation & what if anything PlayStation will do to counter. Each episode is brought to you edit free. We will not get any do-overs or extra lives. What you will get is some of the most raw and uncut takes in gaming today!

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