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Superhero Ethics
Dracula

Superhero Ethics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 68:37


Dracula has been rewritten as a brooding romantic lead so many times that it's easy to forget he's a rapist. Matthew sits down with AK and Marlena Chesner to ask the hard question: does giving a monster a tragic backstory change what he is, or does it just make us more comfortable rooting for him?Working through three versions of the Dracula story — Bram Stoker's novel, Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula, and the recent 2025 film — the group traces how each adaptation handles consent, female agency, and the ethics of sympathy. AK brings a sharp rhetorical lens to scenes the other guests found straightforwardly troubling, reading the 2025 film as an accidental and unnervingly accurate portrait of how abuse perpetuates itself, in particular in light of the consent allegations brought against Luc Besson, writer and director of the 2025 adaptation. Marlena's re-read of the novel keeps the conversation grounded in what Stoker actually wrote — including a Mina who is far more capable and agentive than most adaptations let her be.The conversation also takes in Castlevania and the Netflix Dracula mini-series as counterexamples, the "banality of evil" as a framework for understanding a villain who is fully convinced his violence is an act of love, and why the hallway fight scene in the 2025 film is the clearest sign that its makers see Dracula as a hero.About AK and MarlenaBig time nerd, big time philosopher, big time lover of all things sci-fi and fantasy, AK_Ahab is a recent grad with a philosophy degree and a focus on disability and rhetoric. She makes D&D art and content about a wide variety of nerdy things on TikTok.Connect with AK: TikTok • Instagram • Twitter/XMarlena Chesner is the Digital Content Development Manager at the National Kidney Foundation, shares impactful patient stories that make a difference. They are also the host of the Hot Topics in Kidney Health podcast bringing the latest in kidney care to those who need it most. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! Keep up with our latest news and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.TikTok · Twitter/X · Instagram · Facebook · EmailJoin the conversation in the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes — and you can even give membership as a gift. Sign up here.You can also support us through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers, run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan.Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one-year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

The Famicast
The Famicast 311 - YOU CAN STILL BE NORMAL ABOUT THIS

The Famicast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 93:31


The world of gaming never sleeps, but hopefully the Famicrew does so they can be fresh for this episode of the show! In New Business, the guys talk about the recent release of the Virtual Boy via the Nintendo Classics on the Nintendo Switch with impressions of the games, replica unit, Virtual Boy Cardboard Version and more! After a short break, the boys get into the latest news! Discussion includes the upcoming GBA non-NSO Pokémon release, the new Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid and more. After some feedback from you, Ty shares his latest gets from the UFO catchers before closing out the show. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:45 Ty - Moonlight Duelists00:23:51 JC - Life in Japan Mini00:30:46 Danny & JC - Virtual Boyz00:51:33 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com00:53:05 JAPANews - Xenoblade X & Treehouse Live00:59:35 JAPANews - Pokémon GBA on Switch01:07:04 JAPANews - New Konami Games in 202601:18:03 Feedback01:29:25 OutroThank you so much for subscribing, listening and for your support! Website: www.thefamicast.comEmail: thefamicast (at) gmail (dot) comPatreon: patreon.com/thefamicastYouTube: youtube.com/thefamicastBluesky: @thefamicast.bsky.socialX: @thefamicast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RetroRGB Weekly Roundup
Weekly Roundup #502

RetroRGB Weekly Roundup

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 29:15


To help support the channel, please consider signing up for monthly services, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.htmlMore info:  http://www.retrorgb.com/week502.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirtsAll equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon 00:00  Welcome00:55  Virtual Boy NSO Thoughts:  https://retrorgb.com/virtual-boy-switch-online-thoughts.html 05:22  Virtual Boy Switch Controller PCB:  https://retrorgb.com/virtual-boy-switch-controller-pcb-replacement.html 06:59  HyperBoy+ Final Batch:  https://retrorgb.com/hyperboy-virtual-boy-rom-cart-final-batch.html08:29  Lu's MiSTer Updates:  https://retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-tandy-1000-dogyuun-sea-fighter-poseidon-more.html 13:46  Castlevania on SMS Demo:  https://retrorgb.com/castlevania-sms-demo.html 15:38  GameCube Ultimate 2 Controller:  https://retrorgb.com/gc-ultimate-2-gamepad.html 17:38  Modding Zelda G&W:  https://retrorgb.com/modding-the-zelda-game-watch.html19:17  Wobbling Pixels Scaler Shootout Update:  https://retrorgb.com/wobbling-pixels-scaler-shootout-document-update.html22:28  Quiet Truck Tires:  https://youtu.be/NOT0ajDIpZ425:15  Thank you (and slowblower tip)!!!  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

The NX Show: A Video Game Podcast
Castlevania, God of War, Metal Gear, & Kena from the State of Play

The NX Show: A Video Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 119:44


Support ⁠Boss Rush on Patreon⁠ here.This February's State of Play presentation from PlayStation may have been one of its strongest showings yet. This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Patrick Klein break down Sony's latest presentation and react to a packed slate of exciting announcements from both first- and third-party studios.Konami made a major statement with the reveal of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, a brand-new 2D Castlevania title from Motion Twin and Evil Empire, Silent Hill: Townfall from Bloober Team, and a publishing deal for The Darwin Project.Capcom also stood out, sharing final looks at Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Pragmata ahead of their respective launches.Sony's first-party lineup was equally impressive, featuring Suros from Housemarque, a final look at Marathon from Bungie, a Ghost of Yotei Legends update from Insomniac Games, the multiplayer-focused 4Loop, and perhaps the biggest surprise of all—a major showing from the God of War franchise.That included a shadow drop of Sons of Sparta, a new 2D search-action title starring a young Kratos and Deimos, alongside a full ground-up remake of the original trilogy from Santa Monica Studio.All this and more on a packed episode of The Boss Rush Podcast.Email Questions to ⁠the Boss Rush Podcast⁠.Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠.Follow the Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the Boss Rush Network! If you listen on podcast services, leave us a 5 star rating and a nice review or comment. If you're listening to this episode on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. ⁠Visit our website for more great content⁠ from Boss Rush and our community.

The Geekbox
The Geekbox: Episode 701

The Geekbox

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 100:23


Wherein we discuss Castlevania, The Boys, Gen V, Higgins' nerd garage, 2026's insane PC hardware prices, Mario Tennis Fever, the 2026 Winter Olympics, ESPN and MLB nonsense, and Final Fantasy vs. Pokemon. Starring Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins.

RELOADING - Atualize-se, gamer!
Reloading #539 – State of Play – Muito PlayStation em 2026

RELOADING - Atualize-se, gamer!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 134:29


Nesse episódio, Bruno Carvalho, Felipe Mesquita e Rodrigo Cunha falam sobre as novidades apresentadas na primeira edição do State of Play em 2026, apresentando as novidades do PlayStation; Konami trazendo um novo Castlevania; Metal Gear Solid 4 finalmente saindo do PS3; Capcom mostrando mais gameplay de Pragmata e Resident Evil: Requiem; e muito mais. Duração: 135 min Comentados: COMPRE O MARS 2120, METROIDVANIA BRASILEIRO: PC (STEAM) PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION 5 XBOX ONE, XBOX SERIES S|X NINTENDO SWITCH Vídeos: State of Play | February 12, 2026 [English] Kingdom Come: Deliverance – Next-Gen Update – Launch trailer Layers of Fear | Special Event | “The Sick Rose” | Announcement

The Weekly Stuff Podcast with Jonathan Lack & Sean Chapman
Purely Academic #28 - Sony State of Play News, Classic Dragon Quest Games, and Resident Evil Spin-off Ideas

The Weekly Stuff Podcast with Jonathan Lack & Sean Chapman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 214:44


In a very video game-centric episode of the podcast, we talk all the news out of this month's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and Sony State of Play, including the announcement of a God of War trilogy remake, a new Castlevania game from the Dead Cells team, and more! Sean fills us in on the controversies surrounding Yakuza Kiwami 3, and we commiserate over the continued desecration of the video game market due to AI gobbling up the RAM supply. Jonathan talks about playing through Dragon Quest IV and Dragon Quest V, the latter for the first time – if you haven't heard, it's a masterpiece – while Sean tells us about his adventures going to San Antonio for a conference. And finally, for The Monthly Ten, Jonathan pitches Capcom on 10 increasingly silly ideas for Resident Evil crossovers and spin-offs, in honor of next week's release of Resident Evil Requiem.  Enjoy!  TIME CHART: Intro: 0:00:00 – 0:09:45 Lucasfilm/Star Wars News: 0:09:45 – 0:32:50 Assorted Video Game News: 0:32:50 – 1:11:22 Nintendo Direct: 1:11:22 – 1:25:00 Sony State of Play: 1:25:00 – 2:09:25  Sean's Conference Adventures: 2:09:25 – 2:42:02 Jonathan's Dragon Quest Adventures: 2:42:02 – 3:09:17 The Monthly Ten: 3:09:17 – 3:34:44  Read Jonathan Lack's movie reviews and stay up to date with all our podcast projects at https://www.jonathanlack.comSubscribe to JAPANIMATION STATION, our podcast about the wide and wonderful world of anime: https://www.japanimation-station.com Read Jonathan's book 200 Reviews in Paperback or on Kindle – https://a.co/d/bLx53vKSubscribe to our YouTube channels! Japanimation Station: https://www.youtube.com/c/japanimationstation Purely Academic: https://www.youtube.com/@purelyacademicpodcastSupport the show at Ko-fi ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/weeklystuffOriginal Music by Thomas Lack https://www.thomaslack.com/©2012 - Present Jonathan R. Lack & Sean Chapman

M2 Podcast
Atomic Arcade Closes, Pocket Taco Hits, and PlayStation's Big Reveals S7E6

M2 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 72:43


In this week's M2 Podcast, we dive into the latest shakeups and innovations in gaming. We cover Hasbro's closure of Atomic Arcade, the North Carolina studio behind a G.I. Joe title, and the ripple effects on employees and the franchise. We also explore creative ways to play classic games on modern devices, including a hands-on look at GameSir's Pocket Taco, a $35 controller that transforms your phone into a Game Boy-inspired handheld. Finally, we unpack the huge PlayStation State of Play announcements, including a God of War side-scroller, a new Castlevania, John Wick and Legacy of Kain releases, and a host of upcoming titles across multiple genres. From studio closures to retro gaming innovations and blockbuster reveals, this episode has everything fans need to stay on top of the gaming world.0:00 Intro1:03 Updates13:30 Hasbro shutters Atomic Arcade https://tinyurl.com/yc8h8bhy 22:47 The Pocket Taco is the best way to play Game Boy https://tinyurl.com/33rbj66f 40:30 PlayStation State of Play February 2026 https://tinyurl.com/44cfsr7x 1:07:27 OutroLeave a LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

The MinnMax Show
State Of Play Highlights, God Of War, Castlevania Reveal

The MinnMax Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 151:20


https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock the early, ad-free version of The MinnMax Show and other benefits by directly supporting independent games media MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Kyle Hilliard, Jeff Marchiafava, and Janeet Garcia unpack the surprising release of a 2D God of War prequel called Sons of Sparta before Kyle regales us with the painful wonder of the Virtual Boy. Then we rundown our favorite reveals and games from the big State of Play revealing the roadmap for the PlayStation 5, we show some bloody love to Crisol: Theater of Idols, and JeffM takes us to the whimsical world of Mario Tennis Fever. Oh, we also gush about Windblown from the creators of Dead Cells! Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version - https://youtu.be/7gJm6NerlBI Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ILOVEIAM8BIT mintmobile.com/minn - New customers get unlimited premium for $15 per month Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with the exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with the code MINNMAX at huel.com/minnmax - New Customers Only To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:34 - Mewgenics 00:04:29 - God of War: Sons of Sparta 00:25:39 - Virtual Boy 00:37:37 - Huel 00:39:54 - State of Play Highlights 00:40:37 - Saros 00:42:24 - Kena: Scars of Kosmora 00:44:50 - Crimson Moon 00:45:21 - John Wick 00:49:44 - Yakoh: Shinobi Ops 00:51:24 - Project Windless 00:55:19 - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse 00:58:37 - Control Resonant 00:59:30 - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 01:01:27 - Darwin's Paradox 01:04:09 - Silent Hill: Townfall 01:05:10 - Crisol: Theater of Idols 01:12:01 - Mint Mobile 01:14:14 - Mario Tennis Fever 01:19:36 - Windblown 01:27:42 - Tomb of the Bloodletter 01:34:47 - Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams 01:39:31 - Thanking iam8bit 01:39:40 - Community Questions 02:22:35 - Get A Load Of This 02:29:37 - God of War Trilogy Remake JeffMs GALOT - https://youtu.be/MX66Xds9104?si=b0FCcyrLL15xvJVl&t=397 Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/c8lWa15-8h4?si=33VftKx6CVV0pqbY Jacob's Shadows of the Damned article - https://plant-or-beast.net/posts/2025-05-01-Shadows-of-the-Damned Hanson's GALOT - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi Janet's GALOT - https://margins.app Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/rpgfan.bsky.social/post/3mf4nrxnzjk2x Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Nextlander Podcast
237: Konami Might Be Back

The Nextlander Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 134:42


Sony ran an all-timer of a State of Play last week, so we spend a bunch of time digging into a bunch of news and demos about God of War Trilogy Remake, Control Resonant, and Konami's impressive bundle of Castlevania, Silent Hill, and Metal Gear games. Also, games like God of War: Sons of Sparta, Menace, Heart of the Forest, and Avowed on PS5. Also, Vinny's questionable encounter at the Outback Steakhouse. Sounds like a podcast, alright!CHAPTERS(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:00:56) A touch of "comedy" at the Outback?(00:09:55) Other, non-Outback food options(00:12:09) God of War Sons of Sparta  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 12, 2026(00:21:50) First Break(00:24:14) Heart of the Forest  |  [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One]  |  Feb 12, 2026(00:31:57) Menace (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 05, 2026(00:38:41) Avowed  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 17, 2026(00:50:34) Species: Unknown (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Oct 23, 2025(00:58:47) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025(01:00:46) Second Break(01:00:50) Sony's latest State of Play(01:04:09) Castlevania: Belmont's Curse  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch]  |  2026(01:09:48) Silent Hill: Townfall  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  2026(01:15:46) Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2  |  [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 27, 2026(01:23:41) The rest of Konami(01:24:18) God of War Trilogy Remake  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  TBD(01:31:43) Kena: Scars of Kosmora  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  2026(01:32:58) Untitled John Wick Game  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  TBD(01:37:18) Saros  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 30, 2026(01:37:59) Control Resonant  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Q2 2026(01:39:33) 007 First Light  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  May 27, 2026(01:40:54) Star Wars: Galactic Racer  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026(01:41:56) Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Aug 06, 2026(01:42:15) Neva: Prologue  |  [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 19, 2026(01:42:55) Pragmata  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Apr 24, 2026(01:44:43) Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch]  |  Feb 13, 2026(01:45:14) Project Windless  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  TBD(01:46:29) Yakoh: Shinobi Ops  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  2027(01:46:59) Death Stranding 2: On the Beach  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 19, 2026(01:48:09) Marathon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 05, 2026(01:50:11) Steam Deck shortages are here(01:52:39) A bit more on that future Resident Evil movie(01:57:45) Emails(02:09:03) Wrapping up and thanks(02:11:30) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts

MotherChip - Overloadr
Notícias da Nave Mãe #321 - Demissões nas equipes de 2XKO e Highguard, Silent Hill: Townfall e outros destaques do State of Play

MotherChip - Overloadr

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 118:32


Após um pequeno hiato por conta da férias, o Notícias da Nave Mãe está de volta com um programa recheado. Começamos com as infelizes notícias das demissões nas equipes de Highguard e 2XKO, ambas pouquíssimo tempo após o lançamento dos jogos e impactante os times de maneira severa. Depois disso, falamos dos vários jogos que apareceram no mais recente State of Play, que nos mostrou coisas como Silent Hill: Townfall, um novo Castlevania, uma continuação de Kena: Bridge of Spírits e mais.Participantes:Guilherme JacobsHeitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:12:00 - Grande parte da equipe de Highguard foi demitida pouco mais de um mês após o seu lançamento32:00 - Semanas após seu lançamento, cerca de metade da equipe de 2XKO foi demitida51:00 - Silent Hill: Townfall, God of War: Sons of Sparta e outros destaques do State of Play1:36:00 - Rápidas e curtasVai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MotherChip - Overloadr
Notícias da Nave Mãe #321 - Demissões nas equipes de 2XKO e Highguard, Silent Hill: Townfall e outros destaques do State of Play

MotherChip - Overloadr

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 118:32


Após um pequeno hiato por conta da férias, o Notícias da Nave Mãe está de volta com um programa recheado. Começamos com as infelizes notícias das demissões nas equipes de Highguard e 2XKO, ambas pouquíssimo tempo após o lançamento dos jogos e impactante os times de maneira severa. Depois disso, falamos dos vários jogos que apareceram no mais recente State of Play, que nos mostrou coisas como Silent Hill: Townfall, um novo Castlevania, uma continuação de Kena: Bridge of Spírits e mais.Participantes:Guilherme JacobsHeitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:12:00 - Grande parte da equipe de Highguard foi demitida pouco mais de um mês após o seu lançamento32:00 - Semanas após seu lançamento, cerca de metade da equipe de 2XKO foi demitida51:00 - Silent Hill: Townfall, God of War: Sons of Sparta e outros destaques do State of Play1:36:00 - Rápidas e curtasVai comprar jogos na Nuuvem? Use o link de afiliado do Overloadr!Use nosso link de filiado ao fazer compras na Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Switch Headz
Are There Too Many Mario Tennis Games? (ft. Daniel Alba) - #342

Super Switch Headz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 95:58


Service! This week GVG's Daniel Alba returns to the podcast to discuss our impressions of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Mario Tennis Fever. Is there enough meat in this game to justify its $70 price tag? How does it stack up to other Camelot Mario sports outings? We break it all down in a lively chat. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news of the week such as the release of Virtual Boy games on Nintendo Switch Online, the return of Castlevania from the Sony State of Play, analysts predicting a price hike on the Switch 2 due to AI RAM shortages, controversy surrounding Discord's age verification policies and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:00 News and Rumors 0:36:12 Virtual Boy Impressions 0:44:11 Mario Tennis Fever 1:23:26 Games We're Playing GVG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ic34ToCn8Q Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips

Omega Metroid Podcast
Episode 307 - ROM Hack Reviews - Metroid: Oil Spill (PATREON UNLOCK)

Omega Metroid Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 71:42


Andy and Doom had major technical issues this week and weren't able to get together for a redo, so as a make good, we are unlocking a special Patreon episode! ROM Hack Reviews returns with a Metroid Fusion ROM Hack from Spedimus called Metroid: Oil Spill! Placing Samus on a freighter leaking (you guessed it) OIL, players will have to navigate this open world while trying to stay alive against the games brutal difficulty. Is this game what fans of a more open Metroid Fusion experience have been longing for, or is the difficulty too steep to make this one worth recommending? Tune in to find out, and if you're feeling brave, challenge this hack for yourself! All this, PLUS some Solo Spiteri time as Andy breaks down the return of Castlevania, the new God of War Metroidvania, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2., and more! Come listen!   Visit OmegaMetroid.com! Subscribe! Podbean x iTunes x Spotify x YouTube Support us on Patreon! Omega Metroid Patreon Download the Omega Metroid Theme Song! Get the Single for Free on Bandcamp! Follow us! @OmegaMetroid x @Spiteri316 x @DoominalCross x Omega Metroid Team Member Starter Pack Chat with us in Discord! Omega Metroid Discord Advertise on the Omega Metroid Podcast!

RPGrinders
RPGrinders EP 846 - Resurrection of the Demon Castle

RPGrinders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 102:51


in this new filled episode of RPGrinders, the crew has a lot of news no thanks to a State of Play, the the really important news is that Castlevania is back, baby! Break also has a review of the second season of Fallout. Stinkos are the usual suspects, but at least there are Sweetos to even that out. Frank also has a Driver's seat question for you all that you don't want to miss! Be sure to catch the show live on Fridays on Twitch(RPGrinders) or Youtube(Mexicanlonghair) at 7PM EST! 

Hardcore Gaming 101
Mouthwashing (and Rusty!)

Hardcore Gaming 101

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 134:36


Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank a low-poly PS1-inspired horror game. Then stick around for Rusty, a PC-98/DOS game that Castlevania fans will love! This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be THE ADVENTURES OF BAYOU BILLY — the Konami game whose biggest claim to fame is serving as the plot for episode 2 of Captain N: The Game Master! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2026 © Hardcore Gaming 101, all rights reserved. No portion of this or any other Hardcore Gaming 101 ("HG101") content/data shall be included, referenced, or otherwise used in any model, resource, or collection of data.

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Nintendo Cartridge Society
Sony State of Play: Switch Edition (News from 2/17/26)

Nintendo Cartridge Society

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 63:52


Last week's Sony State of Play featured a surprising number of games also headed to Switch 1 and 2. From a brand-new Castlevania to the next Metal Gear Solid collection, Patrick and Mark break down all the Nintendo-relevant announcements. Plus, Mark shares early impressions of Tokyo Scramble, new Yoshi toys revealed ahead of the Super Mario Galaxy movie, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark's first hands-on time with the Virtual Boy accessories.Patrick's continued progress in Fire Emblem: Awakening Hard Mode.The full slate of State of Play titles coming to Nintendo, including Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Darwin's Paradox, Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, Mina the Hollower, and more.New details about Pokemon Pokopia.Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection being delisted at the end of March.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Geek Freaks
Spider-Noir, PlayStation Highlights, and the Weekly vs Binge Streaming Debate

Geek Freaks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 63:41


Squeaks, Frank, Jon and Thomas cover a packed episode that jumps from dream low-stakes spin-off ideas (God of War politics, Fallout slice-of-life, and cozy Shire chaos) into real-world hype around the Spider-Noir trailer and how Nicolas Cage changes the whole vibe in the best way. From there, the crew breaks down standout PlayStation State of Play reveals, including what they want from a God of War trilogy remake, why Game Freak's new project has people paying attention again, and which upcoming titles actually look worth the time. Then the conversation shifts into a big streaming debate: weekly releases vs binge drops vs the hybrid "first 2–3 episodes, then weekly" model. They dig into what works for mystery box shows like WandaVision and Severance, what falls apart when the writing doesn't match the release strategy, and why some series thrive when fans have time to theory-craft between episodes. The episode wraps with network updates and weekly recommendations, including a Cyclops comic shoutout and a heartfelt nod to Stevie's retirement from Good Mythical Morning after 13 years. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Intro and crew check-in (Squeaks, Frank, John, plus a Thomas cameo) 00:00:35 Icebreaker: what massive franchise needs a low-stakes spin-off? 00:00:58 God of War spin-off pitch: Olympus politics, Spartan POV, and "collateral damage" storytelling 00:02:11 Frank's pitch: a Stardew Valley-style Fallout town rebuilding above ground 00:02:43 Jon's pitch: a cozy "life in the Shire" Lord of the Rings series 00:03:48 Thomas's pitch: smaller-scale Jurassic Park stories from a visitor or staff POV 00:05:06 Listener ideas from social: Zootopia case-of-the-week, Han Solo pulp vibes, law-and-order sketch artists 00:05:48 Spider-Noir trailer reactions: tone, action, investigation, and why Cage works 00:07:26 Prime Video adaptation trust: Fallout, The Boys, Invincible, and what Spider-Noir might get right 00:08:17 Rings of Power tangent: why "faithful" is complicated when rights are limited 00:09:02 Is Spider-Noir the Spider-Verse version or a variant? The crew debates 00:10:16 What fans actually want: more detective noir or more superhero chaos? 00:12:20 PlayStation State of Play recap begins: overall reactions and standout reveals 00:13:24 God of War trilogy remake talk and why "remake" matters more than "remaster" 00:13:56 Game Freak frustration, Pokémon burnout, and why a new IP could reset expectations 00:14:47 Classic vibes: the pull of 2D action and Castlevania-style nostalgia 00:15:52 Kena: Bridge of Spirits sequel excitement and "30-minute gaming" for busy adults 00:17:02 Star Wars Galactic Racers and the return of pod-racing energy 00:17:24 Project Wilderness: rooster warriors, Korean fantasy roots, and "The Bird That Drinks Tears" curiosity 00:21:13 Ride-or-die studios: Rockstar, Blizzard talk, and Saber's trust factor 00:21:31 John Wick game discussion: expectations, violence, and the question of gameplay style 00:23:40 Severance and Apple ownership: what expansion could look like without killing the mystery 00:26:59 The goats, the branches, and why answers can end the show 00:28:04 Spin-off pitch: military uses of severance tech and the darker implications 00:29:51 Helldivers movie with Jason Momoa: comedy vs serious tone, and how to make it work 00:33:02 Main topic: weekly episodes vs binging vs hybrid release models 00:36:22 Why weekly wins for theorizing, community talk, and "watercooler" moments 00:39:36 The hybrid model: dropping 2–3 episodes first, then weekly 00:41:09 Binge model strengths: completion, momentum, and not forgetting the show exists 00:48:05 Which genres fit which release style? Mystery box, character drama, sitcoms, and action 00:57:19 Network updates: upcoming shows, format shifts, and what's next across the Geek Freaks Network 00:58:19 Recommendations: Cyclops comic spotlight and Stevie's Good Mythical Morning retirement tribute Key Takeaways Big franchises can feel fresh again with smaller stories that focus on everyday life, side characters, and worldbuilding instead of saving the universe. Spider-Noir looks like it's leaning into style and personality, and Nicolas Cage makes it feel like its own thing instead of "another Spider-Man." Prime Video's track record with adaptations is earning trust, even when the company itself is a mixed bag for fans. State of Play talk lands on a simple truth: remakes need to feel rebuilt, not just polished. Game Freak has goodwill to win back, and a new IP might be their best shot to prove they can still deliver quality. Release models matter because writing matters. A weekly show needs episodes that stand on their own, not just pieces of a long movie. Weekly releases fuel theorizing, discussion, and community engagement. Binge releases maximize momentum and completion. The "2–3 episode premiere, then weekly" approach can be the sweet spot when it's planned from the start. Memorable Quotes "I want a Stardew Valley set in the Fallout universe." "Nicolas Cage is not a Spider-Man… Spider-Man is being made into a Nicolas Cage character." "It's not a remaster. It's a remake." "Once we find out what's up with the goats, the show's over." "That's a watercooler moment because everybody was like, wait, what happened?" Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast app, leave a review, and share the episode with a friend using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com (Source of all news discussed during our podcast) Follow Us Follow Geek Freaks Podcast on: Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast For Patreon extras: Geek Freaks Podcast on Patreon Listener Questions Got a topic you want us to hit next week, a hot take you want us to argue about, or a franchise you think needs a low-stakes spin-off? Send it in via DMs, or email Info@GFPods.com. Cyclops, X-Men, Spider-Noir, Spider-Man Noir, Nicolas Cage, PlayStation State of Play, PS5, video game news, God of War remake, God of War trilogy, Game Freak, Pokémon, Kena Bridge of Spirits, Star Wars pod racing, Severance, Apple TV Plus, Helldivers movie, Jason Momoa, weekly episodes, binge watching, streaming release model, WandaVision, Andor, Stranger Things, Fallout TV series, Geek Freaks Podcast

Nerd2KnowMedia
Nerd To Know Basis #280

Nerd2KnowMedia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 58:34


This week, Kev and Darragh spiral from Olympic hockey into the existential dread of modern streaming. Is Discovery+ secretly amazing? Is Netflix deleting its own shows? And is streaming now just cable… with extra steps? From there, the lads dive into PlayStation's latest State of Play — including the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid 4 re-release, a new Castlevania, and what it means when gaming history finally escapes the PS3 vault. Kev then makes a passionate case for Oblivion Remake, arguing it still feels more “alive” than Skyrim — jank, uncanny NPCs and all. Is this the most satisfying RPG comeback in years? On the movie front: Ready or Not 2 somehow exists (and might actually work) The baffling continuation of The Strangers Sam Raimi's new horror-thriller Send Help delivers gore, chaos and a wildly satisfying ending Predator: Badlands quietly proves Disney understands the Yautja And yes… Sydney Sweeney enters the chat (via The Housemaid) It's a packed episode about legacy media, resurrected franchises, horror sequels nobody asked for, and why Oblivion might still be the gold standard for lived-in game worlds. Nostalgia, new releases, and one very passionate hockey sidebar. Spotify / YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Olympic Hockey Chaos 06:00 – Discovery+, Streaming & “Cable With Extra Steps” 16:00 – Netflix Removing Its Own Shows?! 19:30 – PlayStation State of Play Breakdown 24:00 – Metal Gear Solid 4 Finally Escapes PS3 29:00 – SSD Warnings & Gaming Tech Talk 34:30 – Oblivion Remake Review – Better Than Skyrim? 49:00 – Ready or Not 2 & Horror Sequel Talk 56:00 – Sam Raimi's Send Help Review 01:06:00 – Predator: Badlands & Franchise Building 01:10:00 – The Housemaid & Gone Girl Comparisons 01:16:00 – Heated Rivalry & Accidental Hockey Fandom 01:25:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up #NerdToKnow,#OblivionRemake,#MetalGearSolid,#PlayStationStateOfPlay,#SamRaimi,#ReadyOrNot2,#PredatorBadlands,#StreamingWars,#GamingPodcast,#HorrorMovies,#GeekCulture,#PhoenixFM

Unboxholics' Framerate Uncut
Νέα God of War, νέο Silent Hill, νέο Castlevania! | FRAMERATE | 17.2.2026

Unboxholics' Framerate Uncut

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 71:33


Ένα σπέσιαλ #FRAMERATE στο οποίο αναλύουμε όσα είδαμε στο πρόσφατο State of Play της Sony, αλλά και στο Silent Hill Transmission της Konami! Enjoy!

Spelsnack
Ep. 621 – En fluga på väggen som kan japanska

Spelsnack

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 125:07


Denna vecka handlar allt om Sonys senaste State of Play där spelpjäserna för spelåret 2026 radas upp i rask takt! Inte nog med att vi har fått se mer av Marathon och Control Resonant, utan vi har även fått se ett nytt Castlevania, volym två av Metal Gear Solid-samlingen, uppföljaren till Kena och ett smygspel med en bläckfisk i huvudrollen. Och inte bara det. Vi fick även se en utannonsering av en remake på den första God of War-trilogin som vi nyfiket spekulerar om. Intro: Disproportionate World Orbs 2 av Robin Ljung BjuggfältOutro: The Universe Said I Love You av David L. Puga från OCRemix

Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast
#398 | I'm Immortal, Immune To All That Is Wrong

Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 299:39


Sony has accomplished a truly rare feat in this contentious era by providing players with a widely-lauded hour-plus State of Play presentation. At the top of the heap of announcements for many are a duo of God of War-related unveilings -- the long-rumored 2.5D Metroidvania game and an early-in-development ground-up remake of the original PS2 and PS3 trilogy -- with the former project stealth released at the time of its reveal. That's right: You can buy it right now! 29 other games were showcased, revealed, and otherwise shown off during the proceedings as well, like a new Castlevania called Belmont's Curse, a sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits called Scars of Kosmora, a AAA John Wick project, stealth title Yakoh: Shinobi Ops, the second volume of Konami's Metal Gear Collection, and much, much more. Plus, fresh looks at Saros, Resident Evil: Requiem, Marathon, Mina the Hollower, Beast of Reincarnation, Marvel Tokon, Control Resonant, Pragmata, 4LOOP, and so on. Other news rounds things out this week -- like steep layoffs at Highguard studio Wildlight and casting details for 2027' Helldivers film -- before we move onto listener inquiries. Who are some of our favorite black characters in gaming history? Why exactly doesn't Colin care about sports games anymore? Should Sony more heavily pursue Astro Bot spinoffs? Did the all-Spanish Super Bowl Halftime Show send any of us into an unspeakable rage? Get 50% off your first box and free breakfast for a year at https://www.factormeals.com/sacred50off and use code sacred50off Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/sacred Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:28:09 - Love to Sean0:35:17 - Superbowl thoughts0:52:00 - GTA regret after murder0:57:09 - State of Play1:05:20 - Kena: Scars of Scars of Kosmora1:10:20 - Ghost of Yotei: Legends1:16:04 - Death Stranding 2 PC1:18:46 - 4:Loop1:26:26 - Capcom updates1:27:08 - Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered1:29:41 - Brigandine1:31:45 - Dead or Alive1:33:16 - Control Resonant1:35:11 - Crimson Moon1:37:28 - Beast of Reincarnation1:39:58 - Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition1:44:21 - Mina the Hollower1:45:39 - Yakoh Shinobi Ops1:48:27 - Project WIndless1:53:36 - Star Wars Galactic Racer1:58:15 - Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol 22:02:42 - Konami segment2:14:47 - John Wick2:18:33 - Marathon2:21:44 - Saros2:22:18 - Tokon2:24:18 - God of War2:37:36 - Highguard layoffs3:17:22 - Horizon 3 could be 3-5 years out3:29:43 - Kojima revealed he almost worked with Respawn3:38:21 - Build A Rocket Boy still claims they were sabotaged3:53:22 - Helldivers movie update3:58:15 - What We're Playing (Lovish, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Resident Evil 5, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined)4:22:16 - PlayStations online negativity4:29:25 - Black History Month in gaming4:34:24 - Returning to Madden?4:35:49 - Women in the industry4:41:20 - Should Sony focus on uncslop?4:43:40 - Where are the Astrobot spinoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DLC
639: Jesse Norris: Mario Tennis Fever, High On Life 2, Sony State of Play, God of War Sons of Sparta, Castlevania Belmont's Curse, Replaced, Highguard layoffs, new class in Diablo 2

DLC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 112:42


Jeff and Christian welcome Jesse Norris from DayOne back to the show to discuss the huge new Sony State of Play, laying out many of Playstation's biggest upcoming releases, new content for a 26-year old masterpiece, and layoffs for Highguard.The Playlist:Jesse:  High On Life 2, Mario Kart World, DK Bananza, GoW Sons of SpartaChristian: Mario Tennis Fever, Replaced DemoJeff: High on Life 2, Replaced DemoParting Gifts!

Game Junk Podcast
Game Junk Episode #262: Sony State of Play Feb 2026 + God of War: Sons of Sparta

Game Junk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026


We recap all of the major announcements from the latest Sony State of Play including a new Castlevania game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits sequel and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 plus we also discuss our first few hours with God of War: Sons of Sparta and whether there is a reason it was shadow dropped.

The Easy Allies Podcast
State of Play and Introducing Ironroot Games - Easy Allies Podcast - February 13th, 2026

The Easy Allies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 199:55


Ep 514 - Sony brought the goods with the first State of Play for 2026, including God of War, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more. We share our thoughts on Reanimal and Romeo is a Dead Man. Plus, we're joined by Quentin Cobb and Elaine Gomez for an excellent chat about their new studio Ironroot Games. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-state-150717880 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - State of Play Highlights 50:05 - Riot and Wildlight Layoffs 01:04:23 - Remedy Gets a New CEO 01:11:08 - Baldur's Gate Gets a TV Show 01:15:03 - My One Thing 01:20:37 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Impressions 01:32:33 - Romeo is a Dead Man Impressions 01:39:22 - Reanimal Impressions 01:47:33 - Meet Ironroot Games - Interview 02:42:11 - L&R: Favorite Love Stories 02:47:15 - L&R: What Needs a Sequel? 02:54:53 - L&R: First Time with a Classic 03:07:18 - Bets 03:11:01 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Controller Club
State of Play Headlines + Being a Solo Dev in 2026 With Echo Isle's Josh Koenig - Controller Club (Ep. 191)

Controller Club

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 77:56


On today's show, Tom, Klein, and Lauren break down PlayStation's February 2026 State of Play, sharing their thoughts on big-name announcements like a new Castlevania, God of War Remakes, and a Kena: Bridge of Spirits Sequel. Also, listen in as Klein sits down with solo developer Josh Koenig for a conversation on his new Zelda-like adventure, Echo Isle, and what it is like being a solo dev in the year 2026.-Wishlist Echo Isle on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4290470/Echo_Isle/-Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_clubFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpodFollow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller.clubEmail ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns.Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_ClubSubscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.-Original theme music by Jon Rouse(C) Controller Club

The Game Informer Show
State Of Play Recap, Plus Pokopia Preview And Reanimal Review

The Game Informer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 114:53 Transcription Available


It's another jam-packed week of The Game Informer Show! Sony stepped onto the virtual stage this week to lay out its roadmap heading into this summer, so Kyle, Wesley, Charles, and Eric got together to talk through all the big announcements.After the break, stay tuned for Charles' impressions of Pokemon Pokopia, a very chill take on Pokemon life. Then, we have review impressions of the haunting Reanimal and Romeo Is A Dead Man, and even a little surprise indie recommendation at the end!The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Jump ahead using these timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - State of Play Reactions58:06 - Pokemon Pokopia Preview1:20:29 - Reanimal Review1:35:07 - Romeo Is A Dead Man Review1:44:22 - CiniCross

Go Nintendo Podcast
GoNintendo Podcast 1,014

Go Nintendo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026


Number 1014After 12+ glorious years the Castlevania franchise is finally returning, and boy are we excited! Plus one of the best Metal Gear games you've never played is coming to Switch and Switch 2! Looking for more of a cultured podcast? We do a deep dive into Hamnet and the idea of "earned emotionality," then we balance that convo with a breakdown of Suda51's latest batcrap crazy game!

Nintendo Therapy
158: Pokopia, Metal Gear Solid, & Nintendo Direct Rumors

Nintendo Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 75:16


This week on Nintendo Therapy, we dive into the legacy of Metal Gear Solid, break down the latest Nintendo Direct rumors, and explore the gothic influence of Castlevania. We also had time to get excited for Pokopia. All this and a spotlight on two underrated Super Nintendo puzzlers: Wario's Woods and Mario & Wario.From stealth-action storytelling to cozy retro puzzle vibes, this episode blends gaming history, speculation, and nostalgia in that laid-back Nintendo Therapy style. Whether you're here for rumors, retro deep cuts, or thoughtful gaming talk, there's something for you.

Destiny Community Podcast
DCP+ 455 - Playstation State Of Play - Kena Scars Of Kosmora - Castlevania - AND MORE

Destiny Community Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 77:27 Transcription Available


Find all of the DCP Members on Twitter: @teft | @TheBriarRabbit | @myelingames | @Mrs5oooWattsaArt by Ash: @AR_McD

GigaBoots Podcasts
I Drank Shrimp Coffee and Castlevania is Back | Big Think Dimension #359

GigaBoots Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 237:22


Watch GOTY Part 3! https://youtu.be/JxUxvZbzaoo Follow us on BlueSky! https://bsky.app/profile/gigaboots.com Podlord Song: https://youtu.be/Ej9WmEVDZ9k?list=RDEj9WmEVDZ9k Industry Burning Down Song: https://youtu.be/6XJmalxng0Q Become a podlord or normal patron today! http://www.patreon.com/GBPodcasts RSS Feed: https://gbpods.podbean.com/ Kris' BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kriswolfhe.art.social Dr. Aggro's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/draggro.bsky.social Bob's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gigabob.bsky.social GB Main Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gigaboots GB Fan Discord: https://discord.gg/XAGcxBk #StateOfPlay #Castlevania #Kena

Top Down Perspective
Top Down Perspective 12/02/26

Top Down Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 78:57


It's almost Valentine's Day and everyone is eating steak! Claire continues with some Castlevania while Paul tries out a bunch of the GameBoy Mega Mans as well as Romeo is a Dead Man. Sean has started up High on Life 2 and Relooted. We start news off with a really great PlayStation State of Play recap followed by some depressing lay off news for Highguard and 2XKO. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/topdownperspective

Gamers Week Podcast
Episode 199 - PlayStation State of Play February 2026

Gamers Week Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 76:21


Send a textIn this episode...--> PlayStation gave us the first State of Play of the new year, and it was a banger. The 60-minute plus event brought multiple new games, updates, and more across many storied franchises, including Castlevania, God of War, Silent Hill, and more.--> Discord announced on Monday that it's rolling out age verification on its platform globally starting next month, when it will automatically set all users' accounts to a “teen-appropriate” experience unless they demonstrate that they're adults.--> Larian Studios' multi-award-winning fantasy RPG, Baldur's Gate 3, is set for its own TV series on HBO, and will be helmed by The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Whatever 101Stinger: "Ryan's Bedtime Lullaby" - The Tiny Boppers ℗ 2012 BPM Digital LtdWe love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretroOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

Los Inmamables
Mamemimomu, Therians, 40 Horas y Regresa Castlevania!!

Los Inmamables

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 178:57


En este episodio, Vega, Engel y Coreallan están en micrófonos y regresa el Mamemimomu!! 🗣️ Mamemimomu: ¿Qué son los therians y por qué se habla tanto de ellos? Una diputada en el salón de belleza del Senado y la conversación que provocó Las 40 horas en México y el contraste con las 12 horas diarias en Argentina 🎮 State of Play: El regreso de Castlevania con Belmont’s Curse Análisis, cotorreo y comentarios directos al estilo Los Inmamables. 🔔 Únete al canal y accede a beneficios exclusivos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtLQuX5DNms11fQPbiPbyPA/join 📌 Suscríbete y síguenos: ▶ YouTube → https://goo.gl/eP7hij 💬 Discord → https://discord.gg/tBCJ5Emz2U 🛒 Wish List Amazon: Coreallan → https://amzn.to/2ZYRyHk 🎧 Escúchanos también en: Spotify → https://spoti.fi/2YyFp8Dy Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/30szKmq ❤️ Apóyanos: Patreon → https://goo.gl/bcP7rT PayPal → https://goo.gl/wbwuGn 📲 Síguenos en redes: Facebook → https://fb.com/losinmamables Únete al grupo de FB → El Kongal Inmamable Twitter / X → @losinmamables #podcast #LosInmamables #Castlevania #Mamemimomu

Creature Cast — The Official Console Creatures Podcast
State of Play Reveals New God of War Games, John Wick, & Silent Hill & Castlevania This Week And We Review Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, Romeo is a Dead Man And Crisol: Theatre of Idols

Creature Cast — The Official Console Creatures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 57:22


Hot off this week's State of Play, which included new God of War titles, including a Greek trilogy remake, new Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and Kena: Scars of Kosmora, we're covering this week's biggest reveals from the showcase.Plus, we review Tarsier Studios' Reanimal. Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture's Romeo is a Dead Man, Crisol: Theater of Idols, and Mario Tennis Fever for the Nintendo Switch 2!(0:00) Intro(1:45) The Weekly Console Update(3:30) State of Play Recap(28:10) Reanimal Review(39:09) Romeo is a Dead Man Review (43:20) Mario Tennis Fever Review(49:30) Crisol: Theatre of Idols(56:20) Console ShutdownWebsite: https://www.consolecreatures.com/Like and follow us on Social Media:Bluesky: (https://bsky.app/profile/consolecreatures.com)YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreaturesTiktok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@consolecreatures)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/ConsoleCreature)⁠⁠⁠Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/RealConsoleCreatures)Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/consolecreatures/)Threads: ⁠ (https://www.threads.com/@consolecreatures/)Join our Discord•(https://discord.gg/tkKhDzUW)•

Gamereactor TV - English
GRTV News - Konami: Belmont's Curse is the "beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania"

Gamereactor TV - English

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 3:52


Gamereactor TV - Italiano
GRTV News - Konami: Belmont's Curse is the "beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania"

Gamereactor TV - Italiano

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 3:52


Gamereactor TV - Norge
GRTV News - Konami: Belmont's Curse is the "beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania"

Gamereactor TV - Norge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 3:52


Gaming Meal Podcast
Gaming Meal Episode 249 - PlayStation State of Play Feb 2026

Gaming Meal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 111:28


On episode 249 of the Gaming Meal Podcast, Manny and Eric discuss the Feb 2026 State of Play. Lots of good announcements: God of War Trilogy Remake, Castlevania is alive again, so is Dead or Alive, Kena sequel, a new Legacy of Kain game, new Silent Hill, Metal Gear Collection Vol.2, Konami is back baby! And more!For more information, visit us at www.TheGamingMeal.com and please follow us on social media at: Twitter at www.twitter.com/GamingMeal, Twitch at www.twitch.tv/gamingmeal, and Facebook at www.facebook.com/gaming.meal.14. Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to the Gaming Meal Podcast!Music credit goes to SubspaceAudio, celestialghost8, Worlfgang, and mutkanto.

Weekly Quest: Un podcast de New Game Plus
Weekly Quest #143 - GOD OF WAR TRILOGY REMAKE, VUELVE CASTLEVANIA, MGS 4 LIBRE Y MÁS!

Weekly Quest: Un podcast de New Game Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 127:27


Se graba una nueva edición del Weekly Quest con todo lo que dejó la State Of Play. Anuncio de God Of War Trilogy Remake, grandes anuncios de Konami incluida la vuelta de Castlevania, shadow drop de nuevo juego de God Of War, Kena 2 y mucho más. La Trifuerza además va a analizar lo que está pasando en la industria con casos como el de 2xko.

Gamereactor TV - Español
GRTV News - Konami: Belmont's Curse is the "beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania"

Gamereactor TV - Español

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 3:52


Gamereactor TV - Inglês
GRTV News - Konami: Belmont's Curse is the "beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania"

Gamereactor TV - Inglês

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 3:52


Talking to Women about Videogames
Maximum Utcast - 15 - Abiding, Correcting, and Disclosing

Talking to Women about Videogames

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 73:59


It took 15 episodes but we finally know how to make the perfect podcast! We're abiding by the rules, correcting our past mistakes, and disclosing any potential conflicts of interest which means no one can say we're doing it wrong! Jonathan talked with game developer Talha Kaya of Talha & Jack Co. about their new game ABIDE which brings a unique art style to the first person horror game experience. Elsewhere, Zoey corrects her prior error regarding the continuity of the Castlevania series by doing a deep dive on the original game's Japanese manual. We get a few updates from what games Jonathan and Zoey are playing (Beastieball and the Pragmata demo) plus we learn that disclosures can be like farts.0:00:00 - The Mike Haggar Brainwashing Session0:03:12 - The MMMMMMAXIMUM Utcast!0:05:18 - Corrections and Reflections in Castlevania0:11:33 - Relatable Content0:15:06 - Settling Into the Uncanny Valley in ABIDE by Talha and Jack Co.0:55:51 - The Ethical Curmudgeon1:01:48 - It's Like Farts1:03:44 - Beastieball1:07:00 - Pragmata Demo1:09:50 - Wrap Up/Plugs/Thanks Patrons!You can support the ABIDE Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/637042083/abide/creatorYou can also learn more about Talha & Jack Co. at their website: https://talhaandjack.co/Follow Talha Kaya on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/taloketo.bsky.socialFollow Jack King on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/king-spooner.bsky.socialZoey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adzuken.bsky.socialJonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialThe podcast's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.socialDaniel on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/douibyorthst.bsky.socialWritten articles at: https://maxutmost.com/Support Zoey's Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/adzukenSupport the Patreon to get episodes a few days early and also read the Maximum Utcomic! https://patreon.com/ttwav

Rayos Catodicos
393 - Problemas en las isla... de edición

Rayos Catodicos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 164:22


Primer Bloque ✨Vuelve rayitos, en edición verano y totalmente desnudos! Estrenamos un nuevo estudio (que está a 2 metros del anterior), no tenemos NINGÚN PROBLEMA TÉCNICO EN ABSOLUTO con el nuevo setup grabador, y nos ponemos al día con toda la coyuntura mundial!Cafecitos ☕Cafecitos! Y además: nos vamos por las ramas, y secamos 4 lagos indagando con chatGPT para ver qué pasó REALMENTE con Checkpoint!Consumos Consumibles

XVGM Radio
Episode 130 – Wii Would Like to Listen

XVGM Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 92:15


This year, Nintendo is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Wii…and if you're old enough to remember the release, you might want to go get your cholesterol checked out. Despite this, XVGM Radio is ushering in a new era for its 8th year of existence. As always, NikoTengoku joins us for the January episode, and much to Janine's dismay, Mike and Justin have brought back Ed Wilson from TheVGMbassy/PixelTunes Radio. This is our first official episode as a quartet hosted podcast! Every January going forward, Mike, Justin, Niko and Ed will be bringing you the tunes, composer info, game discussion and laughs! Starting off with the Wii's redbook audio tracks, the boys explored multiple levels of genres, kicking things off right with the Wii Shop theme! Stay tuned to hear stories about everyone's launch day experience, chill songs, Castlevania-themed musical treks, and of course, discussions on Tunas flying through the sky! All on this brand new XVGM Radio episode! We'd love to hear what you thought about this game and the tracks we've picked! What was your favorite track? Shoot us an email at XVGMRadio@gmail.com or join in on the discussion at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XVGMradio Also, we have a Discord Channel! Join us and chat about the show, share a random or obscure VGM song you love, or just chit chat with Mike and Justin about tacos! Join for free here: https://discord.gg/zWxDYfn Special thanks as always, to all of our wonderful Patrons: Scott McElhone, Ryan McPherson, Cam Werme, Rayjkayj, Reptile, Chris Murray, Claire Myers, Brad Austin, XombieMike, Nick Davis, Red Hua, & Kitty Sparks. Become a Patron, get cool rewards, and more at http://www.Patreon.com/XVGMRadio Check out all episodes of XVGM Radio on www.youtube.com/dongled for another more visual format! Our Instagram, and BlueSky are great ways to interact with us! Find us on there under our handle @XVGMRadio If you're an Apple Podcasts listener, please consider leaving a rating and a review to let us know how we're doing! It also helps with getting the show to show up when others are searching for VGM! TRACK LISTING: Intro – Nintendo Wii System Music (Wii – 2006) “Wii Shop Music Theme” Kazumi Totaka 1 – Mario Party 9 (Wii – 2012) “Bowser Jr.’s Mad!” Toshiki Aida, Ryosuke Asami 2 – Step to the Beat/Walk it Out! (Wii – 2010) “Belmont's Destiny” Kinuyo Yamashita 3 – Kiki Trick (Wii – 2012) “Mimi Pro: Contest” Daisuke Shiiba, Shinji Ushiroda, Shinobu Nagata 4 – Kirby's Epic Yarn (Wii – 2010) “Mushroom Run” Tomoya Tomita 5 – Wacky World of Sports (Wii – 2009) “Tunas Flying Through the Sky” Tsukasa Tawada 6 – The Last Story (Wii – 2012) “Death Dance” Nobuo Uematsu 7 – Excite Truck (Wii – 2006) “Post Race” Kenji Yamamoto, Masaru Tajima 8 – Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii – 2010) “Prologue B” Yoko Shimomura, Tomori Kudo, Hiroyo Yamanaka, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Yasunori Mitsuda

8-4 Play
8-4 Play 1/16/2026: YOU, ME, AND LINDA'S CUBES

8-4 Play

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 79:07


Linda Cubed, DQ7 Reimagined, Castlevania 64, and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance highlight a mish-mash of new and old impressions alongside the latest news as we kick off 2026 for the second time with a respectable Tight 79! 01:15 – Nicknames 07:00 – Linda Cubed 19:28 – Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo 27:27 – Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance 37:28 – Castlevania 64 (MASSIVE SPOILERS!) 47:43 – News (AGDQ, Nintendo's Year in Review, and more!)

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast
Baldur's Gate 3 Studio Responds to AI Backlash - Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.17.25

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 67:20


Once Upon a Galaxy is a new card battler that's getting great reviews on iOS, Android and Steam! Download it now, for free. http://kindafunny.com/galaxy ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https://bit.ly/3KNpqkN Go to http://hellofresh.com/KINDAFUNNY10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat athttps://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo CodeKINDAFUNNY Thank you for the support! Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start 00:09:02 - HousekeepingCelebrate the end of My Hero Academia with Mike and Barrett as they watch the entire final season live for the FIRST TIME this Saturday at 5pm PT. Live only on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames!Today after, KFGD, you'll get:GAMESCAST - Fallout Season premiere ReviewAfter Gamescast Mike places somethingIf you're a Kinda Funny Member:Today's Gregway is 20-plus minutes about how much Greg hates story mode difficulty!Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" Twining The Roper Report   - 00:10:30 - ‘Holy f*** guys, we're not replacing artists': Larian boss responds to AI backlash - Andy Robinson @ VGC 00:24:48 - Sucker Punch co-founder Brian Fleming is leaving after 28 years - Vikki Blake @ GiBiz 00:29:54 - Hardware Sales In The US Just Had Worst Month In 30 Years - Eddie Makuch @ Gamespot 00:39:35 - We got a new trailer for a Castlevania-inspired Metroidvania - Twitter 00:41:50 - A ‘98% complete' version of the cancelled Game Boy Color Resident Evil port has been shared online - Chris Scullion @ VGC 00:47:50 - Wee News! 00:51:14 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices