This Week in Gaming

It’s our first official This Week in Gaming review episode! I dive into what it actually feels like to use, what I love about it, what pleasantly surprised me, and what missed the mark. I’m breaking down everything you need to know before you decide if the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World is worth it. Don't miss it!

This Week: A brand-new Silent Hill remake is in the works and SAG-AFTRA finally reaches a tentative deal with major game studios over AI protections. We also talk the Nintendo Switch 2 which is already smashing records and a Splatoon spin-off has offiailly been announced. Plus, we’re diving into what’s launching this week and sitting down with tech guru Marc Saltzman for an in-depth convo about the Switch 2, whether it lives up to the hype and if it’s really worth the upgrade. It's This Week in Gaming!

This Week: Summer Game Fest weekend was jam-packed with game announcements thanks to the Xbox Showcase and Sony's State of Play! Outer Worlds 2 got a release date as did Gears of War: Reloaded. Ninja Gaiden is back with a brand new sequel, Capcom showed off a new Resident Evil game, Konami revealed Silent Hill f, and lots of new Final Fantasy stuff got announced. Not to mention Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and a whole lot more. Destin Legarie and I discuss 2025's biggest week in games including Xbox's brand new handheld, the Xbox Ally!

This Week: Elden Ring: Nightreign is here and it's dominating, Zelda’s live-action movie is starting to take shape with its first casting rumor and should there be a Battlefront 3? We go over EA’s cancellation of its Black Panther game, and what that means for titles like Mass Effect 5 and the Jedi franchise. Meanwhile, Call of Duty fans are pushing back on new in-game ads for microtransactions, and we look at how studios are proving that $40-$50 games can still feel AAA. With Summer Game Fest and the launch of the Switch 2 just days away, we’ve got our predictions. Victor Lucas and I discuss!

This Week: Borderlands 4’s studio head Randy Pitchford is catching heat over a spicy comment he made online, and does Nintendo have the power to brick your Switch 2 console? We’re also talking the Switch 2's new GameChat feature, the just-confirmed Elden Ring movie from A24, and the surprise end of support for Mortal Kombat 1. Joining me this week is special guest Stella Chung as we unpack whether gamers should really be expected to “find a way” to afford their favorite titles and if we ever truly "own" anything anymore.

This Week: Apple’s ongoing battle with Fortnite isn’t over just yet, and Epic Games is catching heat from SAG-AFTRA over its new AI-powered Darth Vader. Overwatch developers are unionizing at Blizzard, and Hideo Kojima is already thinking beyond the grave when it comes to his next big game idea. Plus, we’ve got an update on the rumored Red Dead Redemption 2 release for the Switch 2, and yes, a Stellar Blade sequel might actually be happening. Maude Garrett joins me as my special guest this week!

This Week: EB Games makes a surprise comeback in Canada, Gears of War Reloaded is getting a major remaster, and whispers of an Elden Ring movie that, may or may not, be happening. We also talk about the leaked images of Xbox’s rumored handheld PC, explore the stunning new GTA 6 gameplay trailer, and run through the week’s new game releases, including Doom: The Dark Ages and Frog Legs. I’ve got Danny Peña co-hosting with me as we break down these stories, and later in the show, I sit down with him to chat about how he built his career in games media and the challenges facing the industry today.

This Week: We’re switching things up with a brand-new format, and I’m joined by our very first guest host, Kahlief Adams! Together we dive into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 as it lights up another 4/20-themed season, featuring one of our favorite Canadian celebrities. Then it’s bad news for Titanfall fans as EA cancels Titanfall 3 and studio Respawn gets hit with a devastating round of layoffs. Xbox also announces price hikes across all their consoles due to the new U.S. tariffs, and GTA 6 gets delayed. Quite the week in gaming!

This Week: Switch 2 pre-orders are already a mess, the Transportation Security Administration has gamers thinking twice about traveling with their gaming collectibles, and Sydney Sweeney is leveling up with not one, but two video game adaptations. We’re also celebrating the runaway success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which is already topping the charts. Plus, Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, finally has a release date. Victor Lucas couldn’t wait to stop by to tell me all about his first time playing the Switch 2 and what he thought of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza!

This Week: After a long wait and a few unfortunate leaks, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is officially here. We’re also talking PlayStation’s price hikes across Canada and more than 100 global markets while Nintendo officially locks in a Switch 2 pre-order date for North America, now that the U.S. tariffs are on pause. And a shocking new study out of Japan reveals that nearly 1 in 5 young adults are spending a lot of mulla on gacha games. And Mario Kart World is shaping up to be Nintendo’s most ambitious racer yet. Joining me this week is The Washington Post’s very own Gene Park! We’re unpacking all these stories, talking rising game prices, and his thoughts on the Minecraft movie.

This Week: When we buy a game digitally, do we own it? Ubisoft’s latest lawsuit has The Crew players demanding refunds while Ubisoft says they never owned the game to begin with. We unpack the pricing controversy around the Nintendo Switch 2 games, including a $10 demo that has fans fuming. Breath of the Wild is also getting a pricey re-release. Meanwhile we have updates on the Tomb Raider TV show & Netflix's Devil May Cry animated series. And A Minecraft Movie crowds are going wild but maybe a little too wild. Victor Lucas joins to talk game ownership, rising game prices, and whether Nintendo’s latest moves are missing the mark.

This Week: Nintendo, Nintendo, Nintendo! We’ve got everything you need to know from the brand-new Donkey Kong game to the very first open-world Mario Kart, and of course, everything we’ve learned about the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, FromSoftware is stepping into new territory with The Duskbloods, a multiplayer exclusive built just for the Switch 2. We’ll also break down what the U.S. tariffs could mean for the console’s price and availability, and take a look at how A Minecraft Movie managed to crush it at the box office. Destin Legarie joins us this week to help us make sense of all the big Nintendo news!

This Week: Loads of announcements come out of the latest Nintendo Direct, including a release date for The Legend of Zelda movie, and Game Informer is back! Plus, Warner Bros. is pulling the plug on its Hogwarts Legacy DLC, and Ubisoft is making some big moves with its biggest franchises, Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. Joining us this week is Guillaume Provost, Studio Head at Compulsion Games, to talk about their upcoming action-adventure game, South of Midnight, launching on Xbox and PC on April 8th!

This Week: Are single-player games really dying? The CEO behind Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t think so. Meanwhile, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is facing review-bombing backlash despite its success, and Ubisoft has responded. Actor Jack Quaid shares his dream video game adaptation, new data suggests Xbox is making a major shift toward PC, and Horizon Zero Dawn voice actor Ashly Burch weighs in on AI’s growing role in game development. The ever-lovely Maude Garrett joins me to break it all down. Let’s get into it!

This week: Niantic just sold Pokémon GO in one of the biggest acquisitions in gaming history. A new report teases Xbox’s upcoming handheld and their next-gen consoles, and God of War is celebrating 20 years of gaming excellence. The latest Silent Hill game is officially revealed in an eerie new trailer, plus Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3 is officially in development! Kahlief Adams joins us to dive into all the biggest stories of the week and give his take on Split Fiction, the exciting new game from the creators of It Takes Two.

This Week: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 gets officially announced, Split Fiction is here and everyone is loving it, and the latest Death Stranding 2 trailer seems to hint at something familiar. Plus, Microsoft’s AI-powered game testing could change development forever. Should we be concerned? And, Mario Day Nintendo deals you won’t want to miss. Our guest this week, Kelsey Falter, joins us to talk about how AI is shaping the future of game development and how her studio’s new game, Le Zoo, is using AI to create deeper player connections.

This Week: Pokémon Presents 2025 just dropped and we’re breaking down all the big announcements, incuding the latest on Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Plus, Forza Horizon 5 is making its way to PS5, Monster Hunter Wilds is absolutely crushing it with record-breaking numbers, and could Half-Life 3 actually be happening? We also talk about Sony’s PSVR2 major price cut and another wave of studio closures, this time hitting WB Games. Cam Hawkins join us this week as we dive into all this and more!

This Week: A new study reveals that 40% of PC gamers play less than five hours a week, what does that mean for the future of massive, 100-hour games? Plus, rumors of a new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater are heating up, The Last of Us Season 2 finally gets a release date, and the industry faces yet another wave of layoffs, this time hitting a team behind Marvel Rivals. We also talk the growing concerns of censorship in video games. Is it something we should be worried about? Victor Lucas joins me to break it all down and discuss how gaming habits and player preferences are changing. Let’s get into it!

This Week: We break down the massive wave of announcements from Sony’s first State of Play presentation of the year, from the highly anticipated Borderlands 4 to the latest in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe.We also dive into Astro Bot’s brand-new DLC, Blizzard’s controversial decision to bring back loot boxes to Overwatch 2, and the biggest winners from this year’s Canadian Game Awards! With our special guest Kahlief Adams we rate Sony’s State of Play and whether Overwatch’s return to loot boxes is a good idea.

This Week: I have some exciting news to share you won’t want to miss! The video game industry could be facing major changes as new tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada take effect. Plus, Nintendo has officially confirmed details for its Switch 2 presentation, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is off to an incredible start, and Harrison Ford shares his thoughts on AI. The beloved card game Magic: The Gathering is getting its own cinematic universe, and PlayStation Network suffered a major outage over Super Bowl weekend, sparking outrage from the community. The wonderful Maude Garrett joins us to discuss the Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe, our dream casting choices, and what we’d love to see from the franchise!

This Week: BioWare gives an update on Mass Effect 5 while some Dragon Age developers face layoffs. Meanwhile, GTA 5’s Trevor actor, Canadian Steven Ogg, shares his hopes for GTA 6, and Xbox Game Pass is seeing record growth despite declining hardware sales. Plus, PlayStation is walking back its controversial PC sign-in requirement, and could a Sleeping Dogs movie be in the works? Our special guest this week is none other than Parris Lilly sharing his perspective on how Xbox and PlayStation are adapting to compete with Nintendo, and the biggest games to watch out for this year!

This Week: Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct gave us plenty to talk about, from the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black to a release date for DOOM: The Dark Ages. We’ll also dive into Xbox Boss Phil Spencer’s recent interview sharing his excitement about bringing Xbox games to the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé gave a playful nod to Astro Bot, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is crossing over with The Terminator in a limited-time event. Our guest this week, Danny Peña, discusses his exclusive interview with Xbox Boss Phil Spencer and how Xbox is setting itself apart from Sony and Nintendo.

This Week: Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re diving into everything we know so far. We also break down the first look at Mario Kart 9, Sony scaling back its live-service ambitions, & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC with full Steam Deck support. And Nintendo is gearing up to sell 20 million Switch 2 units in its first year! Our guest and former IGN producer Destin Legarie joins us as we speculate on the Switch 2's pricing and release date and what we love and don't love about Nintedo's next big console.

This Week: We're diving into CES 2025, including the announcement of Sony's new film adaptations for Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn. We also talk about the Ghost of Tsushima anime and Nintendo’s latest drama surrounding Switch 2 leaks and their latest LEGO venture. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Shadows get delayed again, and are people having 100-hour game fatigue? Our special guest Victor Lucas from The Electric Playground Network joins us to discuss it all!

This Week: Marvel Rivals announces 4 new heroes, The Fantastic Four, in its first major update, the video game SAG-AFTRA strike rages on and is now causing game delays, and a look at the potential features of the Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already poised to break records while Atari aims to make a comeback at CES 2025 with a new handheld. Our special guest Maude Garrett joins us this episode to discuss it all in our first episode of the year!

This week, Maude Garrett is our guest of honor for another special holiday episode, where we dive into everything from the Switch 2 to Grand Theft Auto VI, along with all the highly anticipated games, movies, and TV shows set to drop in 2025 — and the ones we’re hoping to hear more about! We also discuss the gaming trends we hope disappear in the new year and the ones we’re excited to see stick around. Hop in for a fun look ahead!

This week, we’re tossing out the old format to take a special look back at the unforgettable year we had in gaming! Kahlief Adams joins us as we cover everything, from all the incredible game releases like Helldivers 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the shocking layoffs and studio closures that plagued the industry. From the biggest wins to the most talked-about controversies, we discuss it all in this special holiday episode— It’sThis Week in Gaming’s first Year-in-Review!

This Week: The 2024 Game Awards gave us plenty to talk about, from Astro Bot winning Game of the Year to Amir Satvat’s moving Game Changers award speech. We break down the surprise announcements, including Elden Ring: Nightreign, CD Projekt Red’s reveal of The Witcher 4, and Naughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Plus, the head of Larian Studios, makers of Baldur's Gate 3, made headlines with a powerful callout on industry layoffs, and Henry Cavill is officially bringing Warhammer 40k to life in a new Amazon series. Our guest Victor Lucas joins as we dive into the best moments and winners from last week's Game Awards!

This Week: Ubisoft announces the shutdown of XDefiant, while BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a standalone character creator app for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Plus, a new study reveals gamers are spending more time watching games than actually playing them, FromSoftware talks Elden Ring sequel, and PlayStation takes us back in time with a nostalgic update for the PS5. And in bizarre gaming news, KFC introduces a play on the old school Tomagatchis. Our special guest, Trisha Hershberger, joins us to chat The Game Awards’ biggest contenders, expected announcements, and how gaming is evolving as younger players grow older.

This Week: CD Projekt RED is moving forward with the next chapter of The Witcher series, while PlayStation is rumored to be developing their own handheld console. We'll also share the touching story of a Borderlands fan's dream come true, unpack the outrage sparked by Tencent's Light of Motiram, a game that looks strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn, and dive into Hideo Kojima's bold vision for the Death Stranding movie. Plus, Parris Lilly, host of Gamertag Radio and Kinda Funny, joins us to discuss Sony's handheld plans, if we think it's a good idea, and our predictions for this year's Game of the Year winner!

See all of my favourite gaming deals on Amazon here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Nintendo's Black Friday deals are in full swing, offering discounts on popular titles like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8, along with select Nintendo Switch bundles. Roblox has finally introduced new safety features for kids after facing backlash. Meanwhile, Balatro has officially dethroned Minecraft on mobile and could win Game of the Year. Big news for Elden Ring fans, Sony is eyeing a purchase of Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware. Plus, Steam cracks down on Season Pass transparency. Danny Pena joins to discuss parental controls in gaming and Steam's latest policy updates!

Shop all my Pre-Black Friday gaming deals here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Xbox is doubling down on cloud and PC gaming—but what does that mean for console players? The Game Awards nominees are here and we have all the details, with titles like Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth battling it out for Game of the Year. Plus, expansions like Shadow of the Erdtree are now GOTY contenders, sparking plenty of debate. Sophie Turner is being eyed for the role of Lara Croft in Amazon's Tomb Raider series, and big news—we've finally landed our first sponsor! Kahlief Adams is back to talk Canadian-made South of Midnight, Xbox's future, and the Game Awards nominees.

Check out my top picks for early Black Friday gaming deals here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: The latest on the Switch 2, Nintendo's legal battle with Palworld, and their crackdown on game piracy—including a massive lawsuit against one player for leaking over 50 Nintendo games. Then we cover the Hogwarts Legacy sequel and how it's set to tie into the upcoming HBO show while Mass Effect gets its own TV adaptation. And are there plans for Dragon Age: Veilguard DLC? Join me, and our special guest Lucy James as we chat about Nintendo's latest battles and our biggest hopes for the Mass Effect TV series.

This Week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard is here and is breaking records on Steam, while Black Ops 6 becomes the biggest Call of Duty release yet! Nintendo drops a new music app, giving fans instant access to iconic game soundtracks, and a clever gamer finds a way to dodge future PlayStation Plus price hikes. In less fun news, Sony closes down two studios, including Firewalk Studios the makers of Concord. Lastly, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes sure players won't have to harm any canine companions. Join me and our guest, Victor Lucas as we share our thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and whether stacking 24 years of a PS Plus subscription is a good idea.

This Week: Netflix shuts down its AAA gaming studio, and a new survey suggests VR might be losing its edge, even with major tech releases like Apple's Vision Pro. Plus, Ubisoft announces big changes, shifting Prince of Persia developers to new projects and delaying Assassin's Creed Shadows. Bethesda's first-ever Fallout Day brought exciting updates for Fallout 76, and we've got all the juicy details. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris's campaign teams up with Fortnite to launch a custom map aimed at connecting with young voters. Join me, along with IGN's Stella Chung, as we share our favorite spooky video games for Halloween!

This Week: Space Marine 2 gets review-bombed after its latest update, and Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC next year but with a small catch. We recap the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where they revealed a ton of new games like Alan Wake 2 DLC and FBC: Firebreak, set in the Control universe. Plus, Fallout fans can look forward to the first-ever Fallout Day. Special guest Kahlief Adams from Spawn On Me joins to talk review-bombing and our predictions for Fallout Day.

This Week: Nintendo has revealed its latest piece of tech and it's not what you think. Meanwhile, Pokémon developer Game Freak is grappling with a massive hack that leaked a bunch of sensitive data. We'll also dive into Activision's AI-powered tool to reduce toxicity in Call of Duty and explore Xbox's exciting new Cloud Gaming feature allowing users to stream their own game libraries. Plus, we'll look ahead to Xbox's upcoming Partner Preview event and what surprises might be in store. Join me and special guest Victor Lucas from the Electric Playground Network as we dive into it all!

This Week: Halo is back, with 343 Industries officially rebranding and making some major changes to the franchise. Alien fans, get excited—Alien: Isolation is getting a sequel! And Sony's tackling scalpers head-on with new strategies for the limited-edition PS5 Pro bundles. We'll also touch on Final Fantasy 14's pause on house demolitions in light of the recent hurricanes and Palworld is heading to mobile. Join me and our special guest, Riana Manuel-Pena, as we break it all down!

This Week: Blizzard Entertainment, the creators of World of Warcraft, are reportedly back at it with a StarCraft shooter in the works, Ubisoft is pushing back the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, while The Last of Us Season 2 dropped a fresh new trailer. We also talk  California's new law aimed at making digital game stores more transparent about ownership. We then break down the biggest reveals from Sony PlayStation's State of Play, with special guest Trisha Hershberger hanging out to break it all down.

This Week: The Nintendo Switch 2 console design has been leaked and has everyone talking, while Battlefield's next game promises a return to modern-day warfare. Plus, Sony is celebrating the PlayStation's 30th anniversary with some hot new limited-edition consoles, and Space Marine 2 has smashed its way into the top 10 most-played games on Steam! Meanwhile, Nintendo has at long last decided to take legal action against Palworld. Join me and my guest this week, Danny Peña, to talk about our Switch 2 expectations and the heated battle between Nintendo, Pokémon, and Palworld.

This Week: Sony PlayStation has officially revealed the long-awaited PS5 Pro, and we're breaking down the console's specs, pricing, and fan reactions. Microsoft is also making headlines with news of layoffs impacting hundreds in its gaming division. Plus, we've got the scoop on a new "Superman" game and after nearly a decade, Flappy Bird is set to make a comeback! Stick around for an interview with Parris Lilly to discuss the PS5 Pro and the future of gaming consoles.

This Week in Gaming: The first Minecraft movie trailer has arrived, and it's stirring up some strong opinions. We also talk about the new handheld PC that's aiming to dominate the market, the rise of PlayStation's Astro Bot video game after Concord's fall, and whispers of a Hogwarts Legacy sequel. Plus, we've got the scoop on what to expect from Starfield's first story expansion. Ubisoft's Chastity Vicencio stops by to chat about Astro Bot's Game of the Year (GOTY) potential and what it's like working at a massive game studio.