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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer and mercenary Choom just trying to make it in Night City, Jim Fetters! The game he is talking about today is Cyberpunk 2077 by CD Projekt Red! You can also find his writing here and his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Geoff Moonen
Alex and Luke Talk Night City, Mainline Endings, and Never Having Dinner at Embers.Cyberpunk 2077, developed and published by CD Projekt Red, launched in December 2020 and has since completed one of the most dramatic redemption arcs in modern gaming. Set in the neon-drenched chaos of Night City, this open-world RPG blends cyberware upgrades, branching narratives, high-speed gunplay, and existential dread into one sprawling, synth-soaked package. Whether you came for Keanu Reeves, the hacking, or the moral ambiguity, this is a game that swings big and refuses to be subtle.At the time of recording, Cyberpunk 2077 holds a Metacritic score of 86 on PC and 87 on Xbox Series X. According to HowLongToBeat, the main story averages around 25 hours, with completionist runs easily stretching beyond 60+ hours depending on how deep you dive into side gigs and fixer drama. In true Low Five fashion: you can mainline it, but Night City really wants you to linger.Alex played on PC and rolled credits, seeing one of the game's endings through to completion. Luke played on Xbox Series X and is still roaming Night City — notably having never eaten at Embers. Together they unpack how the game feels post-redemption, where the writing shines, how the combat holds up, and whether the hype cycle ultimately helped or hurt the legacy.This episode is unofficially brought to you in part by fake patriotism for the Olympics.Audio Credits: “V” from Cyberpunk 2077 Original Soundtrack — composed by Marcin Przybyłowicz, P.T. Adamczyk, and Paul Leonard-Morgan — © CD Projekt Red. “You Don't Know What Love Is” by Chet Baker — featured on Cyberpunk 2077 91.9 Royal Blue Radio — © respective rights holders. Original theme music owned by Low Five Gaming.Send us a Text Message! We'll respond on our next episode!Support the showVisit us at LowFiveGaming.com.Join the Low Five Discord!Email us at hello@lowfivegaming.com.Low Five Gaming is a Studio Low Five Production.
Relooted launched. Apparently. That's right, another game for "the modern audience" launched to great applause amongst the 160 people who played it. Whereas last week Highguard peaked at almost 100,000 players before catering from the stratosphere, it seems this game never even left the ground. Will game studios ever learn, or are we stuck playing Asian games forever?
With so much of the world focused on games right now, it seemed only natural for us to do the same and the results are pure off-the-rails gold. (If they gave medals for going on random tangents, we'd be the competitors to beat.) In this new side quest, we discuss Reigns: The Witcher, the just-announced Witcher mobile game releasing later this month, before we deep dive into all the recent rumors about a possible new Witcher 3 DLC. Could they be true, and if so, what would we like to see? We consider the pros and cons of releasing DLC for a game that's now over a decade old before we wrap up with Valerie's thoughts on The Conqueror's Witcher Virtual Challenge and why she may never make it out of Velen. Oh, and we wind up talking about sex cards. Because of course we do.
Welkom bij een nieuwe aflevering van Gamekings Daily. In deze gaming vodcast praten twee presentatoren van Gamekings over de laatste ontwikkelingen uit de wereld die videogames heet. Immer vergezeld van een gekruide mening. JJ wordt ditmaal vergezeld door Huey. Met zijn tweeën praten ze over de mededeling van Valve dat ze er nog steeds niet over uit zijn wat de prijs van hun Steam Machine moet zijn. Dat terwijl de console de komende maanden uit moet komen. Waarom weten ze die prijs niet? En bestaat er een kans dat de Steam Machine misschien wordt uitgesteld? De twee hebben het verder ook over de grootte van de map van The Witcher 4. Het lijkt er namelijk op dat de tijden dat alles altijd groter moest, voorbij zijn. Dit, en meer, kun je zien en horen in de Gamekings Daily van donderdag 5 februari 2026.Makers The Witcher 4 focussen niet op het maken van de 'grootste map ooit'CD Projekt Red is druk bezig met het werk aan The Witcher 4. In een interview gaven de makers aan dat de map van deel 4 niet groter wordt dan die van The Witcher 3; Wild Hunt. De focus binnen het bedrijf ligt 100% op het rijker maken van de map. Er moet meer gebeuren, meer te zien zijn en meer te doen. Wat denken de twee heren van deze aanpak? En zien ze deze aanpak als een stijlbreuk? Want tot voor kort ratelde elke pr-medewerker bij een nieuwe open wereld-game dat de map groter zou worden dan de voorganger.Valve weet nog steeds de prijs van de Steam Machine nietEen ander onderwerp dat aan bod komt in deze editie is het cancellen van Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Het lijkt er meer en meer op dat de game echt af was. Waarom dan niet gewoon uitgeven? Of is het een vooropgezet plan? De beide heren gaan er de discussie over aan.Timestamps:00:00:00 De Gamekings Daily van 5 februari00:00:53 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake 00:07:38 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase00:11:39 PlayStation kwartaalcijfers boven verwachting00:12:45 Valve weet prijs van Steam Machine nog steeds niet 00:19:18 The Witcher 4 wordt even groot als The Witcher 3, maar voller
It's been a remarkable ride, but The Witcher's fourth season has finally reached its end and it's going out with a splash! (As in river water, not whiskey. We're not THAT drunk.) With Geralt and co. looking to cross the Yaruga, we open up a bottle of Flatboat Kentucky Straight Single Barrel Bourbon to help them on their journey. Unlike our favorite witcher, no arrows are shot at us as we discuss the fast-paced finale, not even when we rant about what may be Valerie's least favorite Yen outfit so far, tear into the utterly nonsensical monster fight and roll our eyes at the fact that Nimue is still going on about destiny while possibly traumatizing a child. More positively, we welcome Milva back to the show (seriously, girl, where did you go?), declare our allegiance to Queen Meve and wonder if the Rats should have reconsidered that offer Bonhart made them. It's an unforgettable discussion full of twists, turns and the occasional movie rec, as we say goodbye to our favorite fantasy franchise for another season!
Dice and Diversions, a tabletop/board gaming convention in Atlanta, has been postponed to February due to the ice storm. Forza Horizon 6 was shown off on the Xbox Developer Direct, but no, you will not be flying a Gundam. I got the PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter, and getting the controllers to work over Bluetooth was a multi-day struggle. A VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077 was removed due to CD Projekt Red not allowing the modder to charge money for it. Ubisoft cancels six games and delays seven others in order to concentrate on what they think players want. Then we talk to OLR about the Cyberpunk 2077 mod and about launching the second season of the long running podcast.
With Season 4's seventh episode offering a break from the action, it felt like the perfect time for a smoke—as in a seriously peated Islay scotch! Geralt may be the one struggling with the actual monster this week, but Ardbeg's Wee Beastie proves formidable as well…or at least its tasting notes do, which nearly prove to be too much for Valerie. We also find we have questions for Yen and her crazy glamping tent, ponder whether Ciri and Mistle broke up and we all just missed it, and discuss the merits of sleeping with rusalkas. (It might be fun, but probably not in a swamp.) Plus, we say farewell to some great characters, agree yet again on the episode's Kaer Moron and get a bit extra with our post-credits outtake!
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Fortify the walls, ready your defenses and for heaven's sake, be careful where you swing that hammer—this week we're talking about Season 4's action-packed sixth episode! With Yennefer leading the charge at Montecalvo, we're paying tribute to Anya Chalotra with a bottle of Nirvana Indian Single Malt Whisky and a discussion that asks all the hard questions: Why doesn't Philippa just use magic? How did we wind up with druids? Was Vilgefortz's magical facelift worth it? (We may think so, but we doubt the mages who sacrificed themselves for it agree.) And what the heck is that gunk that's in everyone's hair anyhow? We also discuss the episode's many deaths, question what some sorceresses wear into battle and explain why a little child neglect goes a long way when it comes to Leo Bonhart.
THE PLATTIES Vote: https://forms.gle/3U3RAhbeDLrVfkzy6 - Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC BSYK: https://tinyurl.com/3e24bn7y Store: https://tinyurl.com/ktbsdw3s - This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast, we break down the biggest gaming news and industry conversations shaping the future of PlayStation and beyond. We start with new reports claiming The Witcher 3 is set to receive a brand-new paid DLC in May 2026, which could serve as the official kickoff for The Witcher 4's marketing campaign, currently expected to launch in Q4 2027. We discuss what a return to The Witcher 3 means nearly a decade later and whether this strategy benefits CD Projekt RED. Next, we dive into a newly discovered Sony patent for an AI-powered in-game assistant, designed to help players overcome challenges — or potentially complete sections of games for them. We debate the implications for accessibility, player agency, and the future of game design. We also cover reports that MachineGames is working on Wolfenstein 3, alongside a Rainbow Six Siege–style multiplayer project, as well as claims that StarCraft shooters and Fallout remakes may be in development at Xbox. Plus, we analyze the latest GTA 6 update from Jason Schreier, including why the game is reportedly not content-complete, what that means for its release window, and why PlayStation is said to be the primary platform anchoring Sony's future lineup. To close out the show, we tackle a big industry question: How do we fix the modern video game industry? From budgets and studio size to jobs, AI, leadership, and sustainability, we discuss what needs to change — and what's already working. We also hit Flash News, including PlayStation's new Hyperpop PS5 accessory collection and the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January, before wrapping up with Whatcha Been Playin'?
In today's Daily Fix:The Witcher 3 maybe 10 years old, but that's not stopping the rumor mill from suggesting new DLC is on the way. Via IGN Poland, sources have apparently been aware of plans to drop a new expansion featuring the desert region Zerrikania. CD Projekt Red has not confirmed anything, but they have reportedly been dropping hints. In other news, Nintendo has revealed a new set of Joy-Con 2 dropping at the same time as the new Mario Tennis Fever game. "Light Green" and "Light Purple" will retail as a pair for $100. And finally, a new Xbox Developer Direct is dropping on January 22, and will give us first gameplay of Forza Horizon 6 and a fresh look at the Fable reboot.
Whoa, Shuhei! We’ve got a lot to talk about. Stack it up! Join Tricky, Matt, Alex and Yield as they discuss, among other things, Astro Bot, Arc Raiders, and Dispatch. What’s more, we share our thoughts on Doug Bowser’s departure from Nintendo of America, and we ponder the impact of CD Projekt Red divesting from GOG (Good Old Games). And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming! We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter. What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! We are happy and proud to share that Proven Gamer has partnered with the Humble Bundle! The Humble Bundle is a fantastic initiative and program that allows games to score a litany of games on the cheap — all while making charitable donations to various groups and organizations. You can click here for the details on Proven Gamer's Humble Bundle partnership. In a bit of big news that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proud, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. It's a tremendous honor for the show to be part of two massive and respected entertainment communities, and Proven Gamer have only the fans to thank for pushing the podcast to soaring heights. The Trophy Whores work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but they owe so much love to their listeners, who keep the show strong and growing. If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 701 – Preservation Through Piracy
We hope you brought your appetite…for drunken discussion! We're back with our first episode of 2026, where we're diving into Season 4's celebration of camping out (both literally and figuratively) and baring your soul over a bowl of fish soup. Accompanied by a bottle of True Story Finished Bourbon, we share some surprisingly strong opinions about the episode's infamous musical interlude, declare our undying love for random nonsense, and explain how while he may no longer drink blood, Regis clearly has no problem drinking Marvel's milkshake. We also debate whether sick = sexy when it comes to Jaskier, formally declare that Milva's the smartest person in the room and actually agree on a Kaer Moron for once. It's a tasty, tantalizing talk about the most mouthwatering episode of the season that's guaranteed to leave you hungry for everything to come. (Note to self: In the future, don't write these episode descriptions before you've had dinner.)
It's the first Arcade episode of the new year! On this week's show, Chugs gets sweaty in Elden Ring: Nightreign, Marvel's Cosmic Invasion, Hades II and even a Crash Bandicoot x Super Mario 64 romhack. Meanwhile, Uno sinks his teeth into Metroid Prime 4, Megabonk and the indie first-person horror game, No, I'm Not a Human.In gaming news, Steam releases its Top 100 Games of 2025 based on sales, Konami says it wants to publish a new Silent Hill game every year, used 3DS consoles climb to Switch-level prices, rumors of a PS5 jailbreak send a random PS4 Star Wars game skyrocketing in value and CD Projekt Red sells GOG back to its original co-founder for $25 million.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No 7 Wonders of the nerd world here, just Top 10s for 2025. With some news sprinkled in. Nick once again brings his Top 10 Movies, Games and TV shows to round out the year. No more perfect a day than New Years Eve! See you in 2026!
Das SHOCK2-Team wünscht allen VIPs, Lesern, Hörern & Partnern ein schönes Weihnachtsfest, einen guten Rutsch und alles Gute im neuen Jahr! Auch das Jahr 2025 lassen wir mit dem traditionellen Xmas/Silvester-Sonderpodcast ausklingen! Michael, Hanns Peter Glock & Christoph führen mit einem Überraschungsgast in diesem Jahr gemeinsam durch die Sendung rund um das Spiele-, Film-, Serien-, Gadget & Comic-Jahr 2025 in der legendären XXXL-Länge von epischen von knapp 31 Stunden! Natürlich werden auch Leserfragen beantwortet und als Gäste begrüßen wir Fabian Döhla (CD Projekt Red), Alexander Amon (Gameminds, Der Standard, Hi, Tech!), Florian Scherz (Spiele, die ich vermisse), Rene Findenig (Heute), Peter Zellinger (Der Standard, Mörderisches Österreich, Hi, Tech! ), Alexander Olma (iPhoneBlog, Bits & So), Richard Löwenstein (Journalist/Spieleentwickler), Mustafa K. Isik (Geek on Air, AWS), Daniel Dorner (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Clemens Stangl (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Jan Krumlin (Adeptus Stammtisch). Thomas Reisenegger (Future Friends Games), Moritz Mehlem (Comic & Rollenspiel Experte), Felicitas Furtenbach (SHOCK2 Kids), Fatih Olcaydu (Meister aller Klassen), Konstantinos Fotopoulos (Videogame Übersetzer), Tristan Stadler (Siren Games), Clemens Spitzer, Ben Zöchling & Nikolai Barislowitsch (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Christoph Kurl und seine beiden Söhne Paul & Felix (MGN Podcast), Andreas Zahrl (Kautzner Computer Museum), Anne-Sophie & Martin Seiler (Lausch & Plausch), Steffen Volkmer (Panini Comics, Comics & Bier), Dirk Ziegert (Mr. Retro bei SHOCK2), Martin Erasmus (Vienna Comix) sowie der Journalist und Übersetzer Roland Austinat. Neben dem großen Podcast in sechs Teilen erwarten euch in den nächsten Tagen auch ein paar exklusive SHOCKMAS-Gewinnspiele!
Das SHOCK2-Team wünscht allen VIPs, Lesern, Hörern & Partnern ein schönes Weihnachtsfest, einen guten Rutsch und alles Gute im neuen Jahr! Auch das Jahr 2025 lassen wir mit dem traditionellen Xmas/Silvester-Sonderpodcast ausklingen! Michael, Hanns Peter Glock & Christoph führen mit einem Überraschungsgast in diesem Jahr gemeinsam durch die Sendung rund um das Spiele-, Film-, Serien-, Gadget & Comic-Jahr 2025 in der legendären XXXL-Länge von epischen von knapp 31 Stunden! Natürlich werden auch Leserfragen beantwortet und als Gäste begrüßen wir Fabian Döhla (CD Projekt Red), Alexander Amon (Gameminds, Der Standard, Hi, Tech!), Florian Scherz (Spiele, die ich vermisse), Rene Findenig (Heute), Peter Zellinger (Der Standard, Mörderisches Österreich, Hi, Tech! ), Alexander Olma (iPhoneBlog, Bits & So), Richard Löwenstein (Journalist/Spieleentwickler), Mustafa K. Isik (Geek on Air, AWS), Daniel Dorner (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Clemens Stangl (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Jan Krumlin (Adeptus Stammtisch). Thomas Reisenegger (Future Friends Games), Moritz Mehlem (Comic & Rollenspiel Experte), Felicitas Furtenbach (SHOCK2 Kids), Fatih Olcaydu (Meister aller Klassen), Konstantinos Fotopoulos (Videogame Übersetzer), Tristan Stadler (Siren Games), Clemens Spitzer, Ben Zöchling & Nikolai Barislowitsch (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Christoph Kurl und seine beiden Söhne Paul & Felix (MGN Podcast), Andreas Zahrl (Kautzner Computer Museum), Anne-Sophie & Martin Seiler (Lausch & Plausch), Steffen Volkmer (Panini Comics, Comics & Bier), Dirk Ziegert (Mr. Retro bei SHOCK2), Martin Erasmus (Vienna Comix) sowie der Journalist und Übersetzer Roland Austinat. Neben dem großen Podcast in sechs Teilen erwarten euch in den nächsten Tagen auch ein paar exklusive SHOCKMAS-Gewinnspiele!
Das SHOCK2-Team wünscht allen VIPs, Lesern, Hörern & Partnern ein schönes Weihnachtsfest, einen guten Rutsch und alles Gute im neuen Jahr! Auch das Jahr 2025 lassen wir mit dem traditionellen Xmas/Silvester-Sonderpodcast ausklingen! Michael, Hanns Peter Glock & Christoph führen mit einem Überraschungsgast in diesem Jahr gemeinsam durch die Sendung rund um das Spiele-, Film-, Serien-, Gadget & Comic-Jahr 2025 in der legendären XXXL-Länge von epischen von knapp 31 Stunden! Natürlich werden auch Leserfragen beantwortet und als Gäste begrüßen wir Fabian Döhla (CD Projekt Red), Alexander Amon (Gameminds, Der Standard, Hi, Tech!), Florian Scherz (Spiele, die ich vermisse), Rene Findenig (Heute), Peter Zellinger (Der Standard, Mörderisches Österreich, Hi, Tech! ), Alexander Olma (iPhoneBlog, Bits & So), Richard Löwenstein (Journalist/Spieleentwickler), Mustafa K. Isik (Geek on Air, AWS), Daniel Dorner (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Clemens Stangl (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Jan Krumlin (Adeptus Stammtisch). Thomas Reisenegger (Future Friends Games), Moritz Mehlem (Comic & Rollenspiel Experte), Felicitas Furtenbach (SHOCK2 Kids), Fatih Olcaydu (Meister aller Klassen), Konstantinos Fotopoulos (Videogame Übersetzer), Tristan Stadler (Siren Games), Clemens Spitzer, Ben Zöchling & Nikolai Barislowitsch (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Christoph Kurl und seine beiden Söhne Paul & Felix (MGN Podcast), Andreas Zahrl (Kautzner Computer Museum), Anne-Sophie & Martin Seiler (Lausch & Plausch), Steffen Volkmer (Panini Comics, Comics & Bier), Dirk Ziegert (Mr. Retro bei SHOCK2), Martin Erasmus (Vienna Comix) sowie der Journalist und Übersetzer Roland Austinat. Neben dem großen Podcast in sechs Teilen erwarten euch in den nächsten Tagen auch ein paar exklusive SHOCKMAS-Gewinnspiele!
Das SHOCK2-Team wünscht allen VIPs, Lesern, Hörern & Partnern ein schönes Weihnachtsfest, einen guten Rutsch und alles Gute im neuen Jahr! Auch das Jahr 2025 lassen wir mit dem traditionellen Xmas/Silvester-Sonderpodcast ausklingen! Michael, Hanns Peter Glock & Christoph führen mit einem Überraschungsgast in diesem Jahr gemeinsam durch die Sendung rund um das Spiele-, Film-, Serien-, Gadget & Comic-Jahr 2025 in der legendären XXXL-Länge von epischen von knapp 31 Stunden! Natürlich werden auch Leserfragen beantwortet und als Gäste begrüßen wir Fabian Döhla (CD Projekt Red), Alexander Amon (Gameminds, Der Standard, Hi, Tech!), Florian Scherz (Spiele, die ich vermisse), Rene Findenig (Heute), Peter Zellinger (Der Standard, Mörderisches Österreich, Hi, Tech! ), Alexander Olma (iPhoneBlog, Bits & So), Richard Löwenstein (Journalist/Spieleentwickler), Mustafa K. Isik (Geek on Air, AWS), Daniel Dorner (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Clemens Stangl (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Jan Krumlin (Adeptus Stammtisch). Thomas Reisenegger (Future Friends Games), Moritz Mehlem (Comic & Rollenspiel Experte), Felicitas Furtenbach (SHOCK2 Kids), Fatih Olcaydu (Meister aller Klassen), Konstantinos Fotopoulos (Videogame Übersetzer), Tristan Stadler (Siren Games), Clemens Spitzer, Ben Zöchling & Nikolai Barislowitsch (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Christoph Kurl und seine beiden Söhne Paul & Felix (MGN Podcast), Andreas Zahrl (Kautzner Computer Museum), Anne-Sophie & Martin Seiler (Lausch & Plausch), Steffen Volkmer (Panini Comics, Comics & Bier), Dirk Ziegert (Mr. Retro bei SHOCK2), Martin Erasmus (Vienna Comix) sowie der Journalist und Übersetzer Roland Austinat. Neben dem großen Podcast in sechs Teilen erwarten euch in den nächsten Tagen auch ein paar exklusive SHOCKMAS-Gewinnspiele! Teil 4: Ab 27.12. Teil 5: Ab 28.12. Teil 6: Ab 30.12.
Das SHOCK2-Team wünscht allen VIPs, Lesern, Hörern & Partnern ein schönes Weihnachtsfest, einen guten Rutsch und alles Gute im neuen Jahr! Auch das Jahr 2025 lassen wir mit dem traditionellen Xmas/Silvester-Sonderpodcast ausklingen! Michael, Hanns Peter Glock & Christoph führen mit einem Überraschungsgast in diesem Jahr gemeinsam durch die Sendung rund um das Spiele-, Film-, Serien-, Gadget & Comic-Jahr 2025 in der legendären XXXL-Länge von epischen von knapp 31 Stunden! Natürlich werden auch Leserfragen beantwortet und als Gäste begrüßen wir Fabian Döhla (CD Projekt Red), Alexander Amon (Gameminds, Der Standard, Hi, Tech!), Florian Scherz (Spiele, die ich vermisse), Rene Findenig (Heute), Peter Zellinger (Der Standard, Mörderisches Österreich, Hi, Tech! ), Alexander Olma (iPhoneBlog, Bits & So), Richard Löwenstein (Journalist/Spieleentwickler), Mustafa K. Isik (Geek on Air, AWS), Daniel Dorner (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Clemens Stangl (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Jan Krumlin (Adeptus Stammtisch). Thomas Reisenegger (Future Friends Games), Moritz Mehlem (Comic & Rollenspiel Experte), Felicitas Furtenbach (SHOCK2 Kids), Fatih Olcaydu (Meister aller Klassen), Konstantinos Fotopoulos (Videogame Übersetzer), Tristan Stadler (Siren Games), Clemens Spitzer, Ben Zöchling & Nikolai Barislowitsch (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Christoph Kurl und seine beiden Söhne Paul & Felix (MGN Podcast), Andreas Zahrl (Kautzner Computer Museum), Anne-Sophie & Martin Seiler (Lausch & Plausch), Steffen Volkmer (Panini Comics, Comics & Bier), Dirk Ziegert (Mr. Retro bei SHOCK2), Martin Erasmus (Vienna Comix) sowie der Journalist und Übersetzer Roland Austinat. Neben dem großen Podcast in sechs Teilen erwarten euch in den nächsten Tagen auch ein paar exklusive SHOCKMAS-Gewinnspiele!
Das SHOCK2-Team wünscht allen VIPs, Lesern, Hörern & Partnern ein schönes Weihnachtsfest, einen guten Rutsch und alles Gute im neuen Jahr! Auch das Jahr 2025 lassen wir mit dem traditionellen Xmas/Silvester-Sonderpodcast ausklingen! Michael, Hanns Peter Glock & Christoph führen mit einem Überraschungsgast in diesem Jahr gemeinsam durch die Sendung rund um das Spiele-, Film-, Serien-, Gadget & Comic-Jahr 2025 in der legendären XXXL-Länge von epischen von knapp 31 Stunden! Natürlich werden auch Leserfragen beantwortet und als Gäste begrüßen wir Fabian Döhla (CD Projekt Red), Alexander Amon (Gameminds, Der Standard, Hi, Tech!), Florian Scherz (Spiele, die ich vermisse), Rene Findenig (Heute), Peter Zellinger (Der Standard, Mörderisches Österreich, Hi, Tech! ), Alexander Olma (iPhoneBlog, Bits & So), Richard Löwenstein (Journalist/Spieleentwickler), Mustafa K. Isik (Geek on Air, AWS), Daniel Dorner (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Clemens Stangl (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Jan Krumlin (Adeptus Stammtisch). Thomas Reisenegger (Future Friends Games), Moritz Mehlem (Comic & Rollenspiel Experte), Felicitas Furtenbach (SHOCK2 Kids), Fatih Olcaydu (Meister aller Klassen), Konstantinos Fotopoulos (Videogame Übersetzer), Tristan Stadler (Siren Games), Clemens Spitzer, Ben Zöchling & Nikolai Barislowitsch (SHOCK2 Redaktion), Christoph Kurl und seine beiden Söhne Paul & Felix (MGN Podcast), Andreas Zahrl (Kautzner Computer Museum), Anne-Sophie & Martin Seiler (Lausch & Plausch), Steffen Volkmer (Panini Comics, Comics & Bier), Dirk Ziegert (Mr. Retro bei SHOCK2), Martin Erasmus (Vienna Comix) sowie der Journalist und Übersetzer Roland Austinat. Neben dem großen Podcast in sechs Teilen erwarten euch in den nächsten Tagen auch ein paar exklusive SHOCKMAS-Gewinnspiele! Teil 2: Ab 25.12. Teil 3: Ab 26.12. Teil 4: Ab 27.12. Teil 5: Ab 28.12. Teil 6: Ab 30.12.
If you're looking for spoilers, we're serving them straight up! Our discussion of “Crossroads of Ravens” continues as we discuss Geralt's shocking quest to…well, that would be telling. But be warned that the entire novel is fair game this week as we unpack the details of the book's pivotal final act. But first, we share some history about Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (did you know it was once the most popular bourbon in the United States?) before we refill our glasses and drink deeply of this surprisingly good value-priced whiskey and of Geralt's youthful exploits, both of which left us dizzy and wanting more. Plus, we answer a few listener questions about the book, pick our Kaer Morons and offer up a pair of toasts…all while managing to stay mostly clear and coherent, despite having to say the names “Vrai Natteravn” and “Estevan Trillo da Cunha” a few too many times.
#LaBonneAuberge #Cyberpunk2077 #studio17 Un groupe d'Edgerunners se rend dans un bar de Heywood. À l'atomic cat, on sert de la bière génétiquement modifiée et on fait des combats clandestins, mais peut-être qu'un scandale reste à découvrir.Merci à CD Projekt Red de nous avoir confié la responsabilité d'organiser une soirée pour célébrer les 5 ans de la sortie de Cyberpunk 2077
This week Matt doesn't let out a Death Howl, Eric goes Beyond, and we've got a bunch of small news items to catch up on! Releases: Death Howl & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Before Dandelion. Before Ciri. Before Blaviken and Brokilon and baths with Yennefer. Before Geralt found himself following destiny and doing all the impressive things for which he's known, he was a fresh-faced teen stumbling through life, making poor decisions and hanging with people of questionable reputation. (Guess which version we find ourselves relating to!) “Crossroads of Ravens” is the new Witcher novel by author Andrzej Sapkowski that focuses on Geralt's first year on the path. In this first of two episodes discussing the book, we uncap a bottle of Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon before engaging in a fairly spoiler-free conversation on important literary topics like Geralt getting his first leather jacket, possibly getting his v-card punched and whether the second time's the charm when it comes to fighting strigas. Or would that be the first…? Prequels are confusing, guys!
This week on Nintendo Pow BlockThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into the latest from the world of Nintendo. They kick things off with early impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and share their thoughts on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment after finishing the game.They also break down Netflix's surprise plan to buy Warner Bros. Streaming & Studios for about $82.7 billion, a move that would bring major game studios like Rocksteady and NetherRealm under the Netflix banner if it goes through.From there, the duo discusses Yacht Club Games, which says its long-awaited, Zelda-like Mina the Hollower needs strong sales to keep the studio on solid ground. They also look at CD Projekt Red's ambitious claim that it will release its entire new Witcher trilogy within six years—a timeline many fans and analysts doubt is realistic.On the Switch 2 front, a strange Pikmin 4 listing briefly hinted at an upgraded version before Nintendo pulled it, and a new datamine has fans hoping for Donkey Kong Bananza content in Mario Kart World.All that and more on Nintendo Pow Block!Follow our Hosts: Edward Varnell, Cofounder of Boss Rush NetworkCorey Dirrig, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush NetworkJoin the Boss Rush Community: Join the Boss Rush Network Community DiscordFollow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and InstagramSupport Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on Patreon and buy merch on our Store. Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube and visit our website at BossRush.net for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast from Boss Rush Network! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to the channel, give the video a Like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review—it really helps! For more great content, visit our website at BossRush.net. Thanks for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block and our independent endeavor with the Boss Rush Network!#Nintendo, #NintendoPowBlock, #MetroidPrime4, #HyruleWarriors, #Netflix, #WarnerBros, #YachtClubGames, #MinaTheHollower, #Witcher, #Switch2, #Pikmin4, #MarioKartWorld, #DonkeyKong, #GamingNews, #NintendoPodcast
Despite any gripes with Xbox this year, there's no denying that 2026 presents a fun challenge for them. Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Halo, and Gears Of War E-Day are all slated to drop next year. However, a new wrinkle has been introduced in the ambitious RPG, Clockwork Revolution, which hails from inXile Entertainment. After a seven minute trailer from this summer's showcase, we felt this thing had to be ready to go soon. Sadly, the RPG titan tempered our expectations when the trailer ended with the familiar statement from its initial reveal: "Coming in due time." Well, if a LinkedIn profile is to be believed, Clockwork Revolution may join the fray of a busy year for the "biggest publisher in gaming." Naturally, we hone in on GTA 6 which creates a splash radius so large that every publisher will be avoiding them for the fall. How Xbox navigates this will be interesting as we have yet to consider overdue titles like State Of Decay 3 and third party deals. Buckle up, friends! It's going to be a wild ride. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:06:49 - Health Is Wealth0:11:42 - Birthday video games0:24:49 - Holiday gaming plans0:30:43 - Our reveal predictions for The Game Awards0:37:07 - What is that Game Awards statue?0:41:43 - Avowed roadmap updated0:50:38 - Microsoft might want to add AI to Game Pass1:00:04 - Xbox Game Pass is done for the year1:05:04 - CD Projekt Red wants the new Witcher trilogy done in 6 years1:28:49 - Make or Break moment for Yacht Club Games1:38:21 - The art controversy with Marathon has been settled1:43:00 - There will be a Hitman 41:45:49 - Ubisoft cuts plans for Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC1:51:10 - Splinter Cell director returns1:54:35 - Bloodlines 2 sales flop1:58:23 - Is Shadow The Hedgehog getting his own movie?2:01:41 - What's next for Metal Gear Solid?2:08:11 - Control 2 reveal at The Game Awards?2:09:19 - Some sales updates2:10:42 - What We're Playing3:01:50 - Xbox's 2026 release rumors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
IntroWould you Rather?News- Mysterious The Game Awards Statue- Game Director David Grivel Rejoins Splinter Cell Remake-The Witcher 4, 5 and 6 Release Plans Revealed-Tim Sweeney Says Steam Should Ditch Its AI Generated Content DisclosureWatching/PlayingMetroid Prime 4/Ghost of Yotei
RAM prices are skyrocketing, are you ready? CD Projekt Red has a release schedule for its next Witcher Trilogy, Clair Obscur did even better than we all thought and Gamestop fights back against haters. Plus Zootopia laid waste to the 2025 box office, Netflix went to the upside down and Predator isnt stuck in the badlands anymore.
After a week off, the innkeepers return to catch up on the games they've played over the last two weeks. Jocelyn prepares for GOTY with her time in Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. Both Ryan and Jocelyn recount the latest TGI Game Night with Rabbit and Steel. And Ryan delves deep into the dungeons of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, which is now available in Early Access. Over in the news, Valve confirms the Steam Machine will not be priced like a console, Far Cry is getting a TV adaptation at FX, CD Projekt Red has big plans for the next Witcher trilogy, and Paramount has another Sonic Universe movie for 2028.Discussion00:00:00 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 3300:32:24 - Rabbit and Steel00:37:58 - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault00:49:41 - NewsExtra Life is back! Check out the team or donate by going to tiny.cc/tgiextralife.Important StuffSupport us on PatreonDiscord ChannelEmail the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're saying goodbye to Sigismund Dijkstra the best way we know how—with a bottle of actor Graham McTavish's very own whiskey and a lively discussion of his final Season 4 episode! Over glasses of The Warchief Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon by McTavish Spirits, we consider whether the conniving spymaster may have finally been outplayed…and whether the hopes and dreams of Radskier shippers have been crushed in the process. Plus, Valerie wants to see the receipts when it comes to Francesca's claims, Tim can't tell his Vesemirs from his Vizimirs and we both think Mistle and Ciri REALLY need to work on their pet names. Give it a listen…FOR REDANIA!
Episode 403 - Witcher one is it?In this week's episode, Fred and Jake break down a surprisingly stacked batch of PlayStation news. Rockstar has dropped a free PS5 upgrade for Red Dead Redemption, now included with PS Plus Extra, giving the classic western a fresh coat of paint and making it easier than ever for newcomers to jump in. The guys also celebrate indie success as Ball X Pit crosses one million sales on PS5, with major free updates announced for 2026 — proof that smaller games are thriving alongside the big hitters.Fighting game fans get a boost with Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising's new “Smart” and “Super-Ultimate” control modes, aimed at helping new players get comfortable without dumbing down the game. Ubisoft also sparks fresh hope by bringing back the original director for the long-dormant Splinter Cell remake, suggesting the project may finally be getting back on track.Jake and Fred also touch on CD Projekt RED teasing more about the upcoming Witcher trilogy, plus PushSquare's new “Five Years of PS5” quiz — perfect for testing how well longtime fans really know the console. It's a fun, info-packed show full of speculation, industry chatter, and the usual friendly back-and-forth.By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits:Early AccessPersonalized ShoutoutCustom Die-Cut Vinyl StickerVisit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome to support the show and help us continue producing the content you love!Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one, come back — we try to offer something for everybody. Share with your friends and help us grow our awesome PlayStation community!As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast: Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Patrick Klein, and Edward Varnell discuss some interesting topics happening in the gaming industry right now. Former Rockstar writer Dan Houser criticizes AI leaders as “not the most humane or creative,” warning about AI hype and its long-term impact. Yacht Club Games faces a “make-or-break” moment with its long-delayed Mina the Hollower, as the studio looks to secure its financial future. CD Projekt Red reaffirms its plan to release the entire new Ciri-led Witcher trilogy within six years, despite skepticism about the ambitious timeline. They also cover the weekly rotating segment and a look at the top Switch 2 games, from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet to Kirby Air Riders.This and more on the Boss Rush Podcast.Follow our Hosts:Corey Dirrig, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush NetworkEdward Varnell, Cofounder of Boss Rush NetworkLeRon Dawkins, VP of Technology and Culture at Boss Rush NetworkPatrick Klein, Games Manager at Boss Rush NetworkJoin the Boss Rush Community: Join the Boss Rush Network Community DiscordFollow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and InstagramSupport Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on Patreon and buy merch on our Store. Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube and visit our website at BossRush.net for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast. If you're watching this episode on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button, Like the video, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss an episode! If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, consider leaving us a rating and a review as it helps with discoverability and growth. Support Boss Rush on Patreon for exclusive content, early access and audio versions of shows, become a Patreon Producer, and more. Visit our website for all of our content including reviews, news, daily Boss Rush Banter discussion topics, listicles, features, and more. However you support us, it means so much to us. Thank you for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the Boss Rush Network.
On this week's Arcade, Chugs shares his latest time with Ninja Gaiden 4, Crow Country, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and Ghost of Yotei. Meanwhile, Uno has officially finished Expedition 33, sparking a deep discussion about the state turn-based RPGs and this year's GOTY battle.In gaming news, CD Projekt Red announces Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 35 million copies sold, Far Cry is getting a TV show produced by Always Sunny's Rob Mac and directed by Alien Earth's Noah Hawley, former EA/Activision producer Bryan Walker claims AAA titles need to sell at least six million units just to break even, Call of Duty has never been outsold by a FPS in the US in the last two decades and a physical copy of Fortnite just sold at auction for $42,000.Get the AEW SP Game Used from Upper Deck: https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today's Daily Fix:In a recent financial call, CD Projekt may have revealed its release plans for the next Witcher trilogy. The Witcher 4 is currently in development with no definitive release date, but CD Projekt wants The Witcher 5 and 6 to follow closely behind, with the goal of releasing those next three games within a 6-year window. Developer CD Projekt RED is not known for rushing its game releases, but the team attributes Unreal Engine 5 as helping to speed up their process. In other news, a new leak of development footage from Grand Theft Auto 6 has hit the internet, before quickly being scrubbed by Rockstar Games. However, the new footage didn't reveal much, just some animation tests and near-confirmation that a bike rental service will be included in the game. Exciting. And finally, IO Interactive has its hands full with 007: First Light, but it will return to the Hitman universe with the brand-new Hitman 4 some time in the future.
In this discussion of Season 4's third episode, we somberly discuss the tragic death of—um, who? Beata? Who the heck is Beata? Sadly, the young refugee was struck down just as we were getting to know…well, pretty much anything about her. But that's okay, we have plenty of other things to discuss over our bottle of Hye-Land 12-Year Single Malt Armenian Whiskey. Like how Regis is clearly just a regular, ordinary human that just happens to have remarkable pain tolerance. And how wearing a bra on the outside of your dress may actually be quite practical. And how you really should aspire to do more with your magical abilities than to be turned into portal goo. But mostly how disappointed we were that Geralt of Rawvia and Yennefer of Bangerberg didn't actually use that unicorn they had on stage. But hey, we DID get the debut of Leo Bonhart, who mercilessly took the life of—wait, what was that Witcher's name again?
Another horror game, namely Clock Tower, for someone who claims not to like horror games, namely Caitlin. Then, Mark finally tries the cultural juggernaut that is The Witcher 3. What We're Playing 01:04 Caitlin: Quantum Witch (NikkiJay, 2025) 09:53 Mark: Neon Inferno (Zenovia Interactive, 2025) 21:35 GOOF: Clock Tower (Human Entertainment, 1995) 34:39 Feature Game: The Witcher 3 (CD Projekt Red, 2015) SHOUT 58:14 Caitlin: Guild Wars Reforged (ArenaNet) 59:13 Mark: Terminator 2D: No Fate (Bitmap Bureau) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's better than getting a chance to meet a Witcher author? How about meeting two? When Whiskey with Witcher Special Correspondent Rebekah Rodriguez-Lynn heard that Andrzej Sapkowski and Joey Batey—whose debut novel, “It's Not a Cult,” was just released in the UK—were both embarking on book tours at the same time, she couldn't resist a trip overseas. And we couldn't resist having her on the podcast to tell us all about it! What was it like meeting and hanging out with Batey's fans? How does he balance acting, writing and performing with his band? And is Sapkowski really as crotchety as people seem to think? Plus, Rebekah reveals what the Witcher creator thinks about the book's English translation, why he doesn't have favorite characters and whether “Crossroads of Ravens” is likely to be the last Witcher novel. The answers just might surprise you!
Season 4's sophomore episode features some thieving Rats, a wandering Yen and a totally normal, not at all strange barber surgeon named Regis. Played by a scene-stealing Laurence Fishburne, Regis is also a home distiller and the reason we sought out a bottle of the gothic af Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey to pair this one with. (The fact that it also looks a little bit like blood is just a coincidence, we swear.) While we both agree that the newest member of Geralt's hansa is a delight, we're not at all aligned when it comes to choosing our favorite member of the Rats, deciding whether someone should give Jaskier a sword and counting up this week's “Hmms.” But we're still both very confused about what's going on with Geralt's pants, so at least there's that. Track: Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in Dm, BWV 565 Provided by Classical Music Copyright Free [https://tinyurl.com/visit-cmcf] Watch: https://youtu.be/jTN6ibiJ9bA?si=I_JwpFii-e_OtGDD
Season 4 has finally arrived and we're welcoming it back in grand style with this look at its first episode—the good (hello, Liam…), the bad (…and Nimue…), and the WTF (…uh, Keira?!?). Over a bottle of Starward Two-Fold, Tim proudly redeclares his love for Milva, while Valerie finds much to appreciate in new character Stefan Skellen…even if she keeps getting him mixed up with Stellan Skarsgård. We also debate the merits of blood splatters, get to the bottom of Yen's portaling problem and settle the question about which actor looks better in Geralt's wig. Plus, we bring back our “hmm” count, elaborate on some book differences and shoot some terrible banana liqueur that haunts our nightmares to this day. In short, it's a truly generous pour of an episode…and we're just getting started! Hold music: "Local Forecast - Slower" by Kevin MacLeod