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This week saw the "surprise" reveal of Xbox's newest hardware in the form of a collaboration with ROG and the unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.Pete and Steve share their thoughts on Steam Deck's latest competition and whether the new "Xbox experience for Handheld" is enough for Microsoft to fight off the threat from SteamOS.ROG Xbox Ally website: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/handhelds/rog-xbox-allyXbox Wire blog post: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/06/08/xbox-handheld-rog-ally-x-games-showcase/Inside: ROG Xbox Ally video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOKm9dDOSC8This is how Microsoft is combining Windows and Xbox for handheld PCs: https://www.theverge.com/news/682011/microsoft-windows-xbox-pc-combination-features-rog-xbox-ally-devicesLINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
On this week's episode of Nintendo Noise, Pete, Jack & Ken discuss the reveal of Splatoon Raiders – the first-ever Splatoon spin-off coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 and what that means for a Nintendo Direct in June!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete and Steve break down all their highlights from PlayStation State of Play June 2025, Summer Games Fest 2025, & Xbox Games Showcase 2025!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:55 - PlayStation State of Play June 202500:23:25 - Summer Game Fest 202500:50:25 - Xbox Games Showcase 202501:29:17 - OutroLINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
This week Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and I punch and kick our way through a conversation about Road Rash! How many revisions of this game were made before it was released? How does it stack up against Sega's own arcade racers? Is it worth checking out today? Retro Hangover is worth checking out today! Get everything Retro Hangover here! WARP ZONES Persona 4/Doom talk (3:15) Previous History's (17:52) Development (23:39) Retro Recollections (39:16) Story (42:40) Gameplay (46:09) Who's Rash Is It Anyway? (1:09:08) Presentation (1:15:15) Final Thoughts (1:25:00) THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More
Pete, Steve & Jack discuss their first 24 Hours with Nintendo Switch 2!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
This week Pete and Steve discuss the rumour that Valve is set to launch their "Deckard" headset in 2026 and whether we can expect the Ibex controller THIS YEAR! Nvidia is also set to release their own APU as a collab with Mediatek and Dell is expected to have exclusive access for a secret Alienware product.TIMECODES00:00:00 - Intro00:01:42 - Deckard Coming in 2026?00:29:32 - Nvidia Set to Launch APU with MediatekSadleyItsBradley's Tease: https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/1929558495658938588Alienware UFO: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/what-happened-to-alienware-ufo-gaming-handheldNvidia and Mediatek collab: https://wccftech.com/nvidia-mediatek-working-on-apu-for-gaming-laptops/LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
On this week's episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we're talking about Nvidia's new native app for GeForce Now and whether it lives up to the hype, as well our thoughts on the SteamOS version of the Lenovo Leigon Go S.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
On this week's episode of Nintendo Noise, we're ranking the 15 BEST Nintendo Switch titles of all-time!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
This week Chris Dominguez and I freak the foot and kick some shell talkin' about The Hyperstone Heist for the Sega Genesis! Does this game deserve to live under the shadow of Turtles in Time? Why is Shredder so ripped? And why are people perfectly okay with a giant rat casually walking around New York City? Check out everything Chris does: A Novel Console Consoles N Stuff Come hang in the public Discord! Let me know what you thought about today's episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (13:47) - Previous History (22:21) - Development History (33:39) - Retro Recollections (39:58) - Story (51:15) - Gameplay (1:09:06) - Chart Toppers (1:19:13) - Presentation (1:26:41) - Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
On danse aujourd'hui dans Coop et Canap, et pas qu'un peu, et on lance des dés aussi, bien sûr, vous nous connaissez, et pour le coup on se prive pas, d'autant qu'on va aussi continuer notre hit parade : 2001 dites vous, c'est pas rien. Et bien entendu on fera un peu de viseur et de piscine, surtout à l'approche des beaux jours.-----------------------------------------------------
On this week's episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we're talking about the MSI Claw A8's reveal and the rumor that Microsoft wants to bring Steam to Xbox.Sources: MSI's Claw A8 is the first gaming handheld with AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme | PCWorldMSI Claw A8 gaming handheld features AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 24GB RAM - VideoCardz.comhttps://www.resetera.com/threads/extas1s-next-xbox-es-will-be-windows-based-will-include-steam-egs-full-xbox-library-emulation-and-bc-gp-still-strategic-new-tiers-prices.1192716/ LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
On this week's episode of Nintendo Noise, we're talking about Nintendo's new relationship with Samsung, what this partnership means for Nintendo Switch 2 & how it could lead to an OLED Switch 2 sooner than we think!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete & Jack discuss their excitement (and remaining questions) for Donkey Kong Bananza!! PLUS, we try to answer - what is the identity of the DK series and how will Bananza change that for a new generation?LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
This week I'm talking about one of the iconic 3D racing games of the 90's, Virtua Racing Deluxe! I dive into the humble beginnings of AM2, Sega's rivalry with Namco, and the rest of the world. And of course if this 32X port is worth coming back to after all these years! Come hang in the public Discord! Let me know what you thought about today's episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (3:30) - Previous History (9:30) - Development History (19:52) - Gameplay (33:42) - Presentation (37:54) - Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
Dans cette expédition, nos aventuriers aguerris se frottent au terrible Expédition 33 et au non moins terrible Pâquerette : Down the Bunburrows, un menu sous forme de grand écart mais ne vous en faites pas, vous serez bien accompagnés notamment par un quiz un tour dans le viseur et des recos culturelles !-----------------------------------------------------
On this week's episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we're talking about the ROG Ally 2, Xbox's project Kennan, and what they mean for Steam Deck 2!SOURCEShttps://videocardz.com/newz/asus-rog-ally-2-and-rog-ally-2-xbox-edition-gaming-handhelds-leakedLINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete, Ken & Jack discuss some of their favorite GameCube games that they hope will make an appearance on Nintendo Switch Online.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
On this week's episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we're talking about the cost of gaming in 2025. Are Steam Deck owners immune to the price increases that have been happening in the console space this year, or will we all be paying more sooner or later?LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are sold out across the world - Pete and Ken discuss how Nintendo's newest console is on track to have the best-selling launch for any console!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
One of Steve's favorite games of all time has been Remastered, but does it live up to his formative memories of playing it back in the day? Pete's never played Oblivion before - how does one of the most-beloved RPGs of all time hold up with no rose colored glasses to color the experience?On this special extra episode of the FlipScreen Games Podcast, Steve and Pete give their review-in-progress of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Player VS Podcast is nearly over but it's going out with my favorite game of 2022, and possibly my favorite RPG - Dragon Quest V! What makes this entry in the series so special? Could it have gone toe to toe with Final Fantasy IV, V OR VI?? And most importantly...is it worth playing all these years later? There's a lot to unpack so get comfy! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (2:20) - Previous Histories (11:47) - Development History (25:25) - Gameplay (37:31) - Presentation (43:47) - Story/Plot (1:00:18) - Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
On this week's episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we're talking about… The PlayStation 6? Well, more accurately the rumors of a handheld PlayStation that sounds surprisingly similar to the Steam Deck.SOURCEShttps://www.techpowerup.com/331346/playstation-6-chipset-design-finalized-says-tipster-predicts-console-launch-in-2027https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jywrgn/kepler_says_the_portable_ps6_is_a_15w_soc_on_3nm/https://www.techpowerup.com/335510/sony-reportedly-prepping-playstation-6-portable-with-40-cu-chipset-designhttps://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jzjjef/kepler_clarifies_that_the_portable_ps6_can/LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders FINALLY go live in America this week - but has Nintendo done enough to sell players on the vision of Nintendo Switch 2?LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
The Main Quest is officially 5 years old! Enjoy this bonus episode of some of the best moments spanning the past 5 years. Thanks for listening, see ya next episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (24:47) - Very First Quiz (Super Colorado Land) (01:01:30) - Sonic Supercut (01:59:40) - Temple of Timeline Supercut (02:25:55) - Dracula Fanfic (02:47:15) - Resident Evil Series Supercut (03:17:25) - Welcome To Beaver City (04:01:05) - Zebee's (04:38:35) - Welcome To Raccoon City (05:07:18) - Revenge of Copyright (05:25:15) - The Number One Retro Gaming Podcast Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
On this week's episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we're talking about your ever growing Steam Library. How many of your games have you actually played? How many are just for looking at? And what can we all do to reduce our backlogs?SOURCESSteamDB Calculator: https://steamdb.info/calculator/Oblivion Remastered screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/oblivion-remake-OUg7kXu LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
2025 has had a relatively quiet start, but there are some HEAVY hitting releases on the horizon including Nintendo Switch 2 & Grand Theft Auto 6. Pete & Steve talk about their favorite games of 2025 so far and look forward to what's coming next!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Player VS Podcast continues with one of the best Playstation 2 games of all time - Kingdom Hearts! Is this game, this franchise, as messy as people claim it to be? Join Eric Gess (Unlockables/Guiding Keys) and I as we break down Tetsuya Nomura's debut JRPG classic and find out if this crossover of the new millennium is worth checking out today Find Unlockables/Guiding Keys here! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (02:24) - Previous Histories (12:16) - Development History (51:35) - Retro Recollections (01:02:00) - Story/Plot (Thar Be Spoilers) (01:34:20) - Gameplay (02:17:25) - Presentation (02:41:40) - Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
Steve and Max discuss Youtuber Bringus Studios' acquisition of a prototype that was only ever seen once in the “final hours of Half Life Alyx” documentary - could this be the famed Steam Box?Credit to Bringus StudiosCheck out his content here: https://www.youtube.com/@BringusStudiosHis Steambox Prototype video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eWlN_uiMIc&tHis Steam Controller Prototype videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M-JKF0x8kcArs Technica Steam Controller announcement article: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/09/valve-unveils-touchpadtouchscreen-enabled-steam-controller-for-living-room/LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
A week after an exciting Direct, Nintendo Switch 2 is facing a number of hurdles right out the gate - a high price tag, threat of US tariffs driving up the price even further & the possible return of Joy-Con drift. Are these problems enough to derail what some are predicting could be the biggest console launch of all time?LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Player VS Podcast has officially begun! This year we're appropriately kicking it off with the Sega cult classic, Comix Zone! Underappreciated or overrated? Let's find out what STI gets right with this one and if it still holds up today! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (03:15) Skips Monologue (14:04) Retro Recollections (17:13) Story/Gameplay (35:16) Presentation (40:33) Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
Discord member Armo writes in to ask: "Should I Sell My Steam Deck to Buy a Switch 2?"LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete & Max react to EVERYTHING shown at the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
The PC market is currently an absolute mess, but does this mean you should avoid building a high power desktop and instead opt for a handheld PC like the Steam Deck?LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete & Chuy react to the FINAL Nintendo Direct of the Nintendo Switch era!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete & Steve discuss SteamOS 3.7.0's Preview build which, among other things, has the first signs of support for non-Steam Deck handheld PCs.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete, Ken & Jack look back on all of Nintendo Switch's major 1st party releases and discuss what Nintendo can do to improve each franchise on Nintendo Switch 2.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
100 episodes! 100 games crossed off the Main Quest! And we're celebrating by covering a Sonic game! Hoo boy! I'm joined by the best of the best creators covering video games, Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and Matt Storm of the Fun and Games and Reignite podcasts to talk about one of the most polarizing Sonic entries. What made the Sega CD so special? Why is Sonic CD so memorable? And is it still worth checking out today?? Check out everything Retro Hangover here! Check Matt out on: Fun and Games Reignite Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
A new set of reports claims that Xbox and ASUS are partnering on a new Xbox-Branded Handheld to take on SteamOS & The Steam Deck. LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete, Ken & Jack debate which Super Mario characters they'd invite to a dinner party for MAR10 Day.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
I made a wish to play a great Sega Genesis game and I got Disney's Aladdin! Is it as good as everyone says or did I wish upon a monkey's paw?? To help me dissect this one I've got Ryan from the mighty List Off to help me talk about this landmark Genesis title and decide whether or not it holds up today! Check out List Off HERE! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps:(03:30) Skips Monologue (36:47) Retro Recollections/Gameplay (01:12:06) The Monkey's Paw (Quiz) (01:27:03) Presentation (01:33:19) Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
Pete & Steve DIVE DEEP on how Xbox's current hardware sales are holding back the brand as a whole. Is it time for Xbox to abandon hardware so they can focus their attention on growing Game Pass and publishing games from their MASSIVE studio portfolio? Will market situations beyond their control limit Game Pass growth over the next few years?Sources:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/earnings/fy-2024-q4/press-release-webcasthttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/events/fy-2025/earnings-fy-2025-q2https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/earnings/fy-2024-q4/more-personal-computing-performancehttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/ps5-experiences-record-sales-during-holiday-period-playstation-revenues-reach-11bnhttps://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/presen/er/archive.htmlhttps://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/number.htmlhttps://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/index.htmlhttps://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/earnings/index.htmlhttps://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2024/241105_5e.pdfhttps://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2024/241106e.pdfhttps://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2024/240507_4e.pdfhttps://kotaku.com/xbox-series-x-s-physical-game-low-sales-digital-1851218453https://gamerant.com/xbox-section-down-sized-target/https://www.statista.com/statistics/1202202/global-playstation-game-unit-sales-quarter/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/01/xbox-was-decembers-biggest-publisher-and-64percent-of-its-sales-were-on-ps5-ps4https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/new-report-says-pc-games-are-outselling-console-games-calling-pc-gaming-a-bright-spot-in-a-troubled-industry/https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-now-has-34-million-fully-paid-subscribers-growth-coming-from-pc-and-cloudhttps://gamerant.com/ps-plus-extra-premium-games-player-count-decline-july-2024/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/us-game-spending-fell-15-to-45bn-in-january-2025-us-monthly-chartsLINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete & Steve discuss the limitations of recent AAA Games on Steam Deck and what it means for AAA gaming on Steam Deck moving forward.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete, Sierra & Ken react to today's Pokémon Presents!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Valve accidentally allowed a free-to-play game called PirateFi on Steam that infects users with malware that steals browser cookies, enabling the program's creator to hijack user accounts.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Pete & Ken discuss potential Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, Nintendo's new subsidiary Nintendo of Taiwan, and the potentially troubling sale of Niantic and Pokémon GO!LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Do you have the balls to admit Vectorman was better than Donkey Kong Country?! Well one of us does...put your helmet on because my guest, Leathco and I are going to war! The console war! We discuss why Vectorman was made, how it was made and if it's still worth checking out today! Check out Leathco on these podcasts:The Afterglow Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (4:09) Skips Monologue (20:00) Previous History/Development (48:03) Story/Game Play (1:17:30) Quiz - "Breaking News" (1:32:00) Presentation (1:42:20) Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
The boys discuss the weirdest ways people use their Deck and the WILDEST places people play Steam Deck.LINKSOur WebsiteWrite In to the showSupport us on PatreonJoin our Discord serverTheme Music by AdhesiveWombat
This week on the show I get pummeled into submission by WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game - fortunately my guest, Supes ran down the ramp and entered the ring to bash it over the head with a steel chair! Is this game really the Mortal Kombat of wrestling games? How well does this version of the game hold up?? Check out Supes recommendation The Game Marks Podcast for more gaming/wrestling cross pollination Save & Raid Event Details Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (08:52) - Skips Monologue (30:50) - Development History (50:00) - Gameplay (01:14:08) - Presentation (01:28:20) - Final Thoughts/Recommendations Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by Adhesivewombat
The boys answer a follow-up question from last week's show, HDR changes in the latest Steam beta update, Valve's new policy on Early Access games AND Max's incredible journey to play Bloodbourne on Steam Deck. LINKS Our Website Write In to the show Support us on Patreon Join our Discord server Theme Music by AdhesiveWombat
Decky's new Framegen plugin brings FSR 3 frame generation to more games and unlocks 90 FPS on Steam Deck in games like Black Myth Wukong, Witcher 3, and Final Fantasy XVI! LINKS Our Website Write In to the show Support us on Patreon Join our Discord server Theme Music by AdhesiveWombat