Throwdown Show is a twice-weekly video game podcast that covers the latest in gaming news. Our panel features industry veterans and enthusiasts with a deep passion for the medium. We are your #1 source for truly honest and insightful gaming discussions.
Tonight's questions: - Has Expedition 33 really set a new standard? - Why are comic book games being canceled? - Will the Blade game get canceled? - Was Bobby Kotick the real winner of the ABK deal? - What's a typical day like at Summer Game Fest? - What do you think of Nightreign? - What is your most horrific save data story? - Which is your favorite weapon combination? - What makes Doom games fun? - Which game ending confused you the most? - Is a console-less future a good thing? - Will universal cross-saves ever happen? - Is there snow in the Division's Brooklyn DLC? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - EA cancels Black Panther game - Respawn morale at an all-time low - PlayStation will have summer event - PlayStation Days of Play deals - PS5 Pro might upgrade old games - Sony handheld to utilize Samsung chip - Xbox handheld reportedly sidelined - Shuhei says subscriptions hurt developers Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - What games should be in Metal Gear Solid Master Collection 2? - Which American studios were acquired by Japanese companies? - Why did Bungie plagiarize art? - Does Expedition 33 set a new standard for games? - Is Randy Pitchford out of touch? - Can Elder Scrolls 6 live up to the hype? - Why did Doom: The Dark Ages flop? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Randy Pitchford can't read the room - Shuhei Yoshida says $80 games are a steal - Bungie is falling apart - Nintendo reportedly partnering with Samsung - Nintendo to appear at Gamescom - Doom: The Dark Ages has “3 million players” - Naughty Dog working on a secret game - Next Kojima game is 5-6 years away - Yoshida says “stupid money” crippled industry - Street Fighter movie in talks with stars - Akuma comes to Monster Hunter Wilds Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Will Marathon be the next AAA flop? - Which is better: Capcom Fighting Collection 1 or 2? - Is matchmaking in fighting games fair? - Do people cheat in online fighting games? - Who else is getting Stellar Blade on PC? - Will Kotor Remake release before Perfect Dark? - Are there more $30-$50 AAA games? - Which console had the best-looking limited edition? - Which studio acquisitions were disappointments? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Nintendo financials - PlayStation financials - Sony considers PS5 price hikes - Nintendo Switch 2 reported specs leak - GTA 6 delay updates - GTA4 remake reportedly coming to modern consoles - Virtua Fighter news - Shakeup at SNK after City of the Wolves flops - Sands of Time remaster delayed to March 2026 - Jade Raymond leaves studio she founded - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 review Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Will the Switch 2 Lite be digital-only? - Which version of GTA6 will you buy? - Who is the Xbox portable for? - Should single-player games get nerfed? - Why do people still doubt Rockstar Games? - Is Doom: The Dark Ages Game of the Year? - Is Doom: The Dark Ages well-optimized on PC? - Will Nintendo patent video games and sue the industry? - Can Nintendo's Switch 2 anti-piracy measures work? - What new features do you want in GTA6? - Does Expedition 33 make Game Pass more appealing? - Should Sony only sell the PS5 Pro? - Which legacy podcast should return? - Will you attend any GTA6 launch events? - At what age will you quit Throwdown? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - GTA 6 trailer 2 is incredible - Gears of War comes to PS5 - Death Stranding 2 media blitz - Kojima confirms GTA 6 affected release dates - Expedition 33 sells 2 million copies - Shuhei Yoshida says $80 games were inevitable - Mafia: The Old World will cost $50 - EA claims it won't raise game prices - Palworld makes changes due to Nintendo lawsuit - Apple seeks pause on Epic Games contempt ruling Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - How will GTA6's delay affect the holidays? - Will you buy Expedition 33? - Is Xbox purposefully sabotaging its hardware? - Was Oblivion Remastered leaked intentionally? - Is Steam Deck's “verified” system broken? - Will Sony get less blowback when it raises prices? - Will we see a lot of remasters/remakes next generation? - Is anyone getting the PS6 on day one? - How do you manage playing games as a parent? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Xbox raises prices of consoles and games - Polygon and Giant Bomb have layoffs - Xbox revenue up - Expedition 33 sells 1 million copies - Elden Ring sells 30 million - EA cancels Titanfall game Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Is Oblivion Remastered a remaster or a remake? - Does Oblivion Remastered provide any clues about Elder Scrolls VI? - Why did the Oblivion Remaster drop on a random day? - What makes a game “AAA”? - Is Ubisoft embarrassed by Expedition 33's success? - Will Expedition 33's success change game development? - Why are people championing Expedition 33? - Which games will GTA6 overshadow? - If GTA6 costs $100, will other pubs raise game prices? - Will there be any GTA6 “leaks” near launch? - Why didn't the Until Dawn devs get credited in the movie? - Should Square-Enix make AAA turn-based RPGs again? - What are your top 3 games of 2025 so far? - Why don't multiplayer fans shun single-player games? - Will Switch 2 reset the handheld gaming market? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Nintendo Switch 2 is sold out - Oblivion Remaster reactions - Bethesda sends Oblivion codes to Skyblivion team - Ghost of Yotei arrives on Oct 2 - The Division 2 Battle for Brooklyn DLC - Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves impressions Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - How much will Oblivion remastered cost? - Will a new Call of Duty debut on Switch 2 this year? - If console gaming crashes, will gamers go to PC? - What will happen in the games industry this year? - Will there be a crossover between Marvel, Capcom, and SNK? - Which gaming IP is overhyped/overrated? - What is your favorite gaming-related TV commercial? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Oblivion Remaster rumored for next week - Mario Kart World features detailed - Mario Kart World bundle is for a limited time - You need an app to repair equipment in Zelda - Phil Spencer says Game Pass isn't for everyone - Division 3 Brooklyn DLC coming - Ubisoft developing a battle royale game - Borderlands movie director blames COVID for failure - What we've been playing Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Will Marathon be successful? - Is PVE better than PVP? - Is the Switch 2's price justified? - What will be the Switch 2's lifetime sales? - Will the Switch 2 compete with the Xbox handheld? - Will Switch 2 set a new standard for handhelds? - Are Resident Evil and DMC set in the same universe? - Are games disposable media? - Is the Xbox brand beyond saving? - Is the Xbox Showcase now a general gaming showcase? - Who on the panel is going to Summer Games Fest? - What would be your ultimate fighting game mashup lineup? - Are $80 games justified? - What is your forever console and game? - How long will gaming as we know it endure? - What was the golden era of gaming? - Will FF7 Remake ever come to Xbox? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Nintendo Switch 2 news roundup - Xbox Showcase airs on June 8 - Star Citizen raises $800 million - PC gained more players than console in 2024 Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Will the Switch 2's price hurt Nintendo? - Is the Switch 2 launch lineup good? - Will there be enough Switch 2 units at launch? - Will Xbox Game Pass benefit from $80 games? - Can Nintendo lower the Switch 2's price? - Will Nintendo put its games on PC? - Why is Nintendo emulating Switch 1 games for Switch 2? - Is Switch 2 informing Valve's plans for Steam Deck 2? - What will be the surprise Switch 2 game? - Can handhelds now beat Nintendo? - Will Nvidia force Nintendo to lower the Switch 2's price? - Will tariffs affect Asus' Xbox handheld? - What do you think of Drag x Drive? - Was the Switch 2 price reveal bad timing? - Will Duskbloods have good netcode on Switch 2? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Which Switch games will come to Switch 2? - Will other Metroid Prime games come to Switch 2? - Can Nintendo prevent Switch 2 scalpers? - Will any Sony and Microsoft games come to Switch 2? - Why isn't Take-Two promoting GTA6 more? - Do younger generations care about consoles? - Which PlayStation games will Bandai Namco resurrect? - Which Sega games should Studio RGG bring back? - What studio closures hurt the most? - Have you heard of Iron Saga Vs? Shout out to Mekel Kasanova Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - The last Nintendo Switch Direct - Nintendo Switch 2 leaked plans - Tencent bails out Ubisoft - PS5 owners are pre-ordering Xbox games - GTA6 prompts publishers to delay games - Monster Hunter Wilds update 1 revealed - Game Informer is back - GameStop closing more stores - Cristiano Ronaldo joins Fatal Fury Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Will Assassin's Creed Shadows flop? - Will the Xbox handheld exceed expectations? - What will Bethesda announce? - Is the God of War side-story game legit? - What did you think of the Future Games Show? - How do you fairly review a game from a long-standing franchise? - Will Sony stop Xbox from putting Steam on the next Xbox console? - Which 3rd party port will make it to Switch 2? - Which of its dormant franchises will Sony resurrect? - How was GDC 2025? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Assassin's Creed Shadows finally releases - Sakurai says Japanese devs should not cater to West - Xbox fans unhappy with ABK acquisition - Mortal Kombat 2 movie first look - God of War TV show greenlit for 2 seasons - PS5 sales outpacing PS4, Xbox Series lags behind Xbox One Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - What updates does Monster Hunter Wilds need? - Why do developers struggle with the PS5 Pro? - Will Nintendo Switch 2 outsell Switch 1? - Will Switch 2 cartridges be the same size as Switch 1? - Is anyone getting the Death Stranding 2 Collector's Edition? - Who on the panel is reviewing GTA6? - What makes a game a masterpiece? - Did you buy an RTX 5090 GPU? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Xbox handheld could arrive this year - Nintendo Switch 2 could cost $400+ - Space Marines 3 begins development - New Silent Hill trailer launches - Ubisoft shareholder plots protest - Niantic to sell gaming business to Saudi group - FSR 4 for PS5 Pro is the "next evolution of PSSR" - EA adds microtransactions to Skate's closed alpha Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Will Forza Horizon 5 succeed on PS5? - Will the next Xbox be a traditional console? - Was Xbox purchasing Activision a mistake? - Which had a worse reveal: PS3 or Xbox One? - What are your top 5 current favorite game studios? - How does Monster Hunter Wilds run on gaming handhelds? - Are gaming handhelds niche? - Will Death Stranding 2 live up to the hype? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Monster Hunter Wilds sees monstrous sales - More PlayStation layoffs - There might not be The Last of Us III - Gears of War collection is reportedly coming to PS5 - Acclaim is back - Hideki Kamiya wants to make Scalebound - New PlayStation beta program announced Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Is Monster Hunter Wilds Game of the Year? - Should Capcom have delayed the Monster Hunter Wilds PC port? - Is AAA Western gaming about to collapse? - Should Western studios hire more Eastern employees? - Are comic book IPs too expensive for game publishers? - Do Japanese games have too much fetishization? - Who is more persecuted: Bloodborne or Xbox fans? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Monster Hunter Wilds review - Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review - WB shuts down Monolith Studios - Fable delayed to 2026 - Activision admits using AI in COD assets - Assassin's Creed Shadows leaks - Dragon Age: Veilguard free on PSN - Forza Horizon 5 comes to PS5 on April 25 - Terminator 2D announced Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - What is Xbox's future? - Will the new PlayStation management fix the brand? - Why should any company release games on Xbox? - Will AI-generated content become normal in games? - Are graphics cards a better value than premium consoles? - How was the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves beta? - Why is NetEase shuttering so many studios? - Will tariffs delay the PS6? - Is a gaming PC a console? - Which devs do you want to create your dream games? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Microsoft not trying to move players to Xbox - Xbox wants to use AI to preserve games - Marvel Rivals lays off devs - Shuhei Yoshida speaks Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Where have all the PlayStation exclusives gone? - Will PlayStation's new leadership correct course? - Will there be PlayStation third-party exclusives? - How should non-PS+ players be compensated for the PSN outage? - Do you care that Fairgame$ got delayed? - Did Microsoft's acquisition kill Xbox sales? - Is console gaming easier than PC gaming? - What is an annoying popular game mechanic? - What is the best under-used game mechanic? - Which games had the worst forced stealth missions? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - State of Play impressions - Sony financials (PS5 ships 75 million) - South of Midnight impressions - Monster Hunter Wilds impressions - Avowed reviews - Ex-Ready at Dawn dev spills the beans - Nintendo faces issues against Palworld in USA - Nintendo will use Switch 2 reveal to gauge interest Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Does the PSN outage prove digital-only consoles are bad? - Will Xbox benefit from the PSN outage? - Can Xbox consoles be successful in the future? - Will there be a Nintendo Switch 2 Lite? - How much will the Nintendo Switch 2 realistically cost? - Which console maker should make a return? - Why is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 so successful? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Rockstar says GTA 6 will release in Fall 2025 - Nintendo Switch 2 will be reasonably priced - Nintendo prepares for Switch 2 scalpers - Nintendo Switch sells 150 million units - EA CEO says Veilguard failed because it wasn't live service - Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta release date leaked - Capcom Spotlight rundown - Yoshida speaks again - New Battlefield revealed - Avowed director inadvertently hints at PS5 release Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Is Xbox going third-party? - Will Xbox showcases be better than PlayStation showcases? - Will Xbox now have higher-quality games? - Will Sony release more than 2 first-party games a year? - Will there be another Xbox? - What makes waiting for a hype game easier? - Why did Marvel Rivals succeed but Concord fail? - Could an anime shooter succeed? - Which old Xbox games do you want on PS5 and Switch 2? - What features do you want in handhelds? - Which handheld are you most excited about? - Will game publishers fire controversial individuals? - Will tariffs affect gaming prices? - Did Nintendo ever give preference to third parties? - What is the best-designed open world in a game? - What are great games with terrible writing? - Which games have the best or worst titles? - What are some of the best action set pieces in gaming? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Forza Horizon 5 comes to PS5 - Microsoft was the #1 publisher of ‘24 - SIE has a new CEO - PlayStation no longer requires PSN account for PC games - Ubisoft lays off 185 employees - Assassin's Creed Shadows censored in Japan - Bioware doesn't need support for Mass Effect 5 - Dragon Age: Veilguard devs laid off - Silent Hill 2 Remake is a success - Egyptian-based God of War game rumored Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - What is an Xbox exclusive? - Can Microsoft manage multiple platforms? - Is anyone playing Ninja Gaiden 2 Black? - What did you think of GTR's Spencer interview? - Will Bioware cancel Mass Effect? - Are games too long nowadays? - Why don't games release faster after being announced? - Should gaming companies warn you of auto-renewal? - Is the PS Portal now worth owning? - Is Tony now an arcade stick enthusiast? - What will Brett do during his recovery? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Xbox Developer_Direct brought the heat - Five Xbox games rumored for Switch 2 - EA lowers financial forecast - Assassin's Creed Shadows previews - Ted Price leaves Insomniac Games - Warner Bros. Games chief leaves - Sega announces new Sega Account - There is “hope” GTA6 will cost $100 - Sony to shut down Blu-ray production Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Did Nintendo play it safe with the Switch 2? - Was Concord a blessing in disguise for PS gamers? - Can PlayStation rebound after Jim Ryan? - What was Ryan's true plan with live service games? - Does Nintendo market like Apple? - Can a game review ever be truly objective? - Should a reviewer like the genre of the game they're reviewing? - What is the best TV for gaming in 2025? - What were the highlights of CES 2025? - What did Tony eat at CES 2025? - What are Tony's best CES 2025 stories? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Nintendo Switch 2 officially revealed - Shuhei Yoshida discusses his time at Sony - PlayStation cancels two live-service games Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Will Halo succeed on the Nintendo Switch 2? - What moments in gaming history deserve a movie? - Why does the U.S.A. now consider Tencent a military company? - Will there be an XboxOS for handhelds? - What do you want to see from gaming in 2025? - What features do you want in gaming handhelds? - What do you think of the new Game Pass Rewards update? - Which forgotten genre deserves a resurgence? - What do you think of the Virtua Fighter concept demo? - What do you expect from the EVO livestream? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
-Nintendo Switch 2 leaks -Assassin's Creed: Shadows delayed to March 20th -Palworld dev launches game on Switch despite Pokémon lawsuit -Virtua fighter concept video Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - What are your New Year's resolutions? - What's on your Christmas wishlist? - Did you have any milestones in 2024? - Which movies/TV shows are you looking forward to in 2025? - What are your top 3 anime fights? - What's up with the drone sightings? - Which comic book needs a film adaptation? - Who was your first celebrity crush? - Have you ever tried to save someone? - What are your top 3 favorite comic or manga arcs? - Has your wardrobe changed over the decades? - Are audiobooks hard to get into? - Is anyone on the panel a mentor? - Is it GIF or JIF? - Who is a historical figure of your time? - Which is your favorite artist from the 21st century? - Who is Manny's favorite artist (non-music) of all time? - What type of tattoos does Brett hate doing the most? - What is Brian's favorite place to eat in London? - What is Tony most looking forward to seeing at CES? - What is Chris' opinion on AI and software development? - Adam, can you wish Jesús a happy birthday? - What would a rural person think of a city? - Would you disappear if you won the lottery? - What is your favorite car of all time? - Are aliens real? - Which decade has the best pop culture? - Do you believe in ghosts? - What is the best movie trilogy of all time? - Who is your favorite superhero? - Who would be your ultimate superhero team? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - What were the highs and lows of The Game Awards? - Why didn't Insomniac Games appear at TGA? - What was the most awkward TGA moment? - Did TGA restore your hope for this generation? - How many games announced at TGA will be delayed? - Was TGA truly the best show yet? - Has CD Projekt Red learned nothing from the Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco? - Is anyone looking forward to Intergalactic? - Why are gamers angry about female protagonists? - Will we see more platformers on PlayStation? - Which games will you play most in 2025? - Are you hyped for Elden Ring: Nightreign? - How can devs express their feelings online without impacting sales? - Is Sony to blame if games aren't “Pro-enhanced?” correctly? - What dormant Capcom IPs should return? - Will Onimusha resurrect the samurai and ninja genres? - Who should be a guest character in Virtua Fighter 6? - Is Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. the best version of the game? - Why is Fortnite the best game of the generation? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - What game do you want to see in season two of Secret Level? - Which pulp hero would you like to see get a video game? - What video game skills have helped you in real life? - Who will be the next Tekken 8 character? - Which Aliens game do you want to play? - Which Nintendo franchise should go third-party? - Why isn't anyone outraged over Star Citizen? - What are your thoughts on Path of Exile 2? - Was Stellar Blade truly snubbed? - What will be your secondary weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds? - Why won't Nintendo just announce the Switch 2? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Indiana Jones review - PlayStation celebrates 30th anniversary - Shawn Layden interview - Sony gives blessing to Light of Motiram - FromSoftware not considering an Elden Ring 2 - Ubisoft discontinues XDefiant and shuts down studio - Snoop Dogg will perform at TGAs Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Does Ubisoft symbolize everything wrong with gaming? - Is the PS Portal a suitable Sony handheld? - What did you buy for Black Friday? - Which gaming headsets do you use? - What is the minimum SSD size for consoles? - What are the most cryptic games you've played? - Which is the most satisfying antagonist death in games? - Which E3 encounter was the most memorable? - What kind of game would Manny create? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's topics: - Ubisoft wants Steam to remove concurrent player counts - Kadokawa wants Sony to acquire it - Sony reportedly working on new handheld - Troy Baker will be in next Naughty Dog game - Cyberpunk 2077 sells 30 million copies - Witcher 4 in full development - PS2 has sold 160 million consoles - Lego Horizon Adventures flops - Future Mortal Kombat 1 DLC reportedly canceled - Shuhei Yoshida retires from Sony Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953
Tonight's questions: - Are older gamers hard to please? - Will Xbox Game Pass come to PlayStation? - Has streaming made the PlayStation Portal good? - Should Obsidian have developed the new Fable? - Will any of The Big 3 have a major announcement at TGA? - What Secret Level episode are you guys most interested in watching? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953