The Players' Take: A Video Game Podcast

This week Montrell and Justin discuss EA cancelling their Black Panther game and closing the studio, Elden Ring Nightrein criticism, and Montrell's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Jade Raymond leaving Playstation, April Circana numbers, and Randy's Pitchford's latest attempt to piss off everyone!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox being the bigger publisher of games on Playstation, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Justin's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the effect of GTA VI's delay, the latest Xbox quarterly financials, and EA not charging $80 for their games!?Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox raising prices amidst terrible industry sales, another Titanfall game getting cancelled, and their thoughts on the Borderlands 4 gameplay deep dive!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Ghost of Yotei's release date, a rumored new BR from Ubisoft, and PS5 price hikes!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Marathon's reveal, Star Wars Zero Company, and Montrell's thoughts on South of Midnight!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss how the US tariff situation impacts the Switch 2 launch, a new Deus Ex game failing to find a backer, and the current state of Monster Hunter Wilds!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss all the details revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the leaked release window for Nintendo Switch 2, the latest Nintendo Direct, and Montrell's thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss satire in video games, February Circana, and their return to PUBG, how is it in 2025?Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Death Stranding 2's release date, a report on the future of Xbox hardware, and more thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Battlefield 6 gameplay leaks, Acclaim's return, and their thought on Monster Hunter Wilds after 30 hours!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Pokemon announcements from Gamefreak, WB closing multiple studios, and Fable being delayed to 2026!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the current state of League of Legends, Shuhei Yoshida's thoughts on his time with Sony, and Rooster Teeth's return!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the newest State of Play, Elden Ring: Nightrein's release date, and talk about EA wondering if Dragon Age would have done better as a live service!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

Due to Justin having an emergency and Montrell having one last week, this episode will be short and solo for Montrell. He talks about the  losing more staff and the Forza going PlayStation along with some other news!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a new report claiming other companies are hoping Rockstar charges $100 for GTA VI, Bioware's latest studio update, and December 2024 Circana numbers!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct, the Horizon MMO getting cancelled, and Justin's initial impressions of Kingdom Come: Deliverence!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Bungie's MOBA leaking, Sony cancelling two more live-service games, and Nintendo's announcement of the Switch 2!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss tons of Switch 2 leaks, Assassin's Creed Shadows getting delayed again, and the collapse of NBA 2K?Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the games they enjoyed the most in 2024!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the games they are looking forward to in 2025!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Switch 2 accessory leaks, a new interview with Hideki Kamiya, and Playstation Store's shovelware problem!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their thoughts on this year's The Game Awards, including The Witcher 4 and Naughty Dog's new game, Intergalactic!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Eurogamer's interview with Shawn Layden, a new lawsuit against Bungie and Sony, and their thoughts on Arcane season 2!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss rumors of a Sony handheld, Ubisoft's continued failure with the end of XDefiant, and more impressions of Metaphor: ReFantazio!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss rumors of Sony acquiring Kadokawa, Path of Exile 2 early access, and The Game Awards Nominees!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Warcraft Direct, plus Phil Spencers comments that anything could go to third party consoles and an Xbox handheld being in development!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Justin's thoughts on World of Warcraft: The War Within, Montrell's thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Switch 2 being backwards compatible!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, Concord being shut down, and the controversy surrounding Dragon Age: The Veilguard!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a slew of new sales data from Circana where sports games dominate, more of Montrell's Metaphor: ReFantazio thoughts, and Justin's thoughts on Europa Universalis IV!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Halo: Combat Evolved remake, August Circana numbers, and Asmongold going too far on Palestine!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss 343 Industries being renamed to Halo Studios, Tencent possibly acquiring Ubisoft, and Justin gives some thoughts on Jason Schreier's new book!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tetsuya Nomura considering retirement, Tim Sweeney's comments on the future of games, and the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest State of Play, including the reveal of Ghost of Yotei, details of Concord's development, a possible new Batman game!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Justin goes solo this week and discusses Ubisoft's recent stock troubles, Unity canceling their runtime fee, and Nintendo going after Pocketpair for patent infringement!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the PS5 Pro reveal, it's high price point, more industry layoffs, and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Concord shutting down after two weeks, Star Wars Outlaws ruining early access saves, and Foamstars going free to play!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss all the news out of Gamescom, including Borderlands 4, a new Heroes of Might and Magic, and the latest Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

Justin is gone this week so I will be taking over this episode. I give my experience with game length and online multiplayer game evolution through my eyes. Take this journey with me.Support the Show.

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tango Gameworks getting saved, Dragon Age 4's release date, and Valve's new game Deadlock having a huge leak!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

This week Montrell and Justin discuss more news on Bungie, Voice actors striking over AI, and June Circana!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss a possible new Borderlands game announcement, more layoffs at Bungie, and rumors of an Avowed delay into 2025!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss how the industry can attract new players, AI already taking hold, and if unionization might be the way to stop it!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss Valve payroll leaks, their disinterest in Star Wars, and what they've been playing!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss Gamepass pricing increasing, why companies keep making the same mistakes with live service games, and May Circana numbers!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss Resident Evil 9's seeming confirmation, Dead Rising coming back, and the state of League of Legends!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss the drama around Dr. Disrespect, a new Shawn Layden interview, and Stellar Blade's sales milestone!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, as well as Justin's thoughts on the Summer Games Fest and Xbox Showcase!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the Show.

Montrell with Guest DEEJAY , talk about the SUMMER SNOOZE FEST and the XBOX Showcase of 2024Support the Show.