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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about video game movie, TV shows, whether they've turned a corner and much much more!
Today, three grown men try to explain "locking in". One, with words, one, with brevity, and one...by referring to the One Piece powerscaling subreddit. Hawk Eyed guy is still the best swordsman in the series, though. Later, Chris expresses his disappointment with the continued SEGA & Roblox partnership and how his favorite thing is kind of uncool now. Also, Brody breaks our brains. Again. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESTwo great videos from People Make Games on the issues with Roblox:'Investigation: How Roblox Is Exploiting Young Game Developers'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXlauRB1EQ'Roblox Pressured Us to Delete Our Video. So We Dug Deeper.'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTMF6xEiAaY'Multiple Former Employees Cite Poor Pay Practices, Crunch Culture, and Lack of Transparency at Sonic Speed Simulator Studio Gamefam'https://www.sonicstadium.org/articles/sonic/multiple-former-employees-cite-poor-pay-practices-crunch-culture-and-lack-of-transparency-at-sonic-speed-simulator-studio-gamefam-r1208/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Please block Brody.05:19 How Minecraft and Blue Prince ruined Nicco and Brody's lives12:41 Chris does therapy and holds everyone captive19:45 The Contrarian's Lifestyle (Contrarymaxxing)27:10 RARE TOPIC CHANGE - TIMES OUR GOATS WERE WASHED (Yakuza)32:50 Chris tells Nicco what Grow A Garden is43:55 Brody washes and then unwashes a goat47:39 Nicco knows what the One Piece is (spoilers)51:36 What would Brody's video game enemy gimmick be? (TK_Hubworld) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about sequels, remakes, remasters, and much much more!
Josh shares his early thoughts from the first weekend of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta. Nick is liking the new season of Fortnite, even if it is just a bit too much like Helldivers 2. Finally the bros pick out their contenders for Book Club Game of September, which you can vote on here: https://bsky.app/profile/smashinggametime.bsky.social/post/3lwax6dguoc23In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the New Content first impressions, WotLK Timewalking, Class Balancing, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #696: TWW Season 3 Begins! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Wrath of the Lich King Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Warsong Scramble Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Micro-Holiday - Free T-Shirt Day - August 16th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts The Cooldown Manager and Future Updates Class Tuning Incoming – August 12 Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
The video game labor market is in crisis, and few understand it better than Amir Satvat. In this episode, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sits down with Amir, Tencent BD Director and founder of the world's largest grassroots games career community, to break down the structural shifts reshaping the industry. From layoffs and shrinking remote roles to the rise of low-cost development geographies, the duo discusses a data-backed look into the forces pressuring both employers and workers. The two explore how job supply is increasingly mismatched with demand, particularly at the junior and late-career ends, and how industry preferences are shifting toward mid-career veterans. They discuss Amir's job board (which tracks 3,000+ studios), his army of 2,500 volunteer coaches, and what it takes to future-proof a career in games today. Amir shares why he runs his community for free, why branding and portfolio-building matter more than ever, and why companies must invest in early-career talent if they want a future workforce. With over 130,000 LinkedIn followers and partnerships with GDC, Gamescom, and Overwolf, Amir isn't just observing the market — he's actively reshaping how people find work within it. This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating the uncertainty of employment in the games industry today. We'd like to thank Lysto — the AI-native playtesting platform helping game studios capture unbiased player feedback and convert it into structured, actionable insights. Learn more about how you can get bias-free feedback at https://lysto.gg/?utm_source=naavik&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adWe'd also like to thank Heroic Labs for making this episode possible! Thousands of studios have trusted Heroic Labs to help them focus on their games and not worry about gametech or scaling for success. To learn more and reach out, visit https://heroiclabs.com/?utm_source=Naavik&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Podcast If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
Chris and Kevin are joined by Wayneisboss for THE Donkey Kong Bananza spoilercast. We give some general thoughts up front, and then give a few tiers of spoiler warning as we delve further in. To be safe though, it'd be best to listen to this if you've already beaten the game or just don't mind hearing some of the places it goes. SHOW NOTESGo show Wayne some love, and tell him we sent you (please, we're desperate):His Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/wayneisboss.bsky.socialHis YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WayneisbossDKC: Return to Krocodile Isle - Animated Short:https://youtu.be/1eggzBAzCZgEpisode of Wayne's podcast with Kevin:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urXG947JyOM MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nick and Connor break down Bioshock 4, Contraband's cancelation, and a couple of headlines from EVO!Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro9:03 Housekeeping17:04 Bioshock 4 Is Happening?!30:20 Contraband is Cancelled 39:44 EVO Headlines51:10 PS5 Sales Milestone57:48 Red Octane forms from Ex-Guitar Hero Devs
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about Death Stranding 2, Clair Obscur, and much much more!
Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra tries to corral the full studio joined by Caroline, Peter, and Natalia head to the doctor to check out the Bees, Beans, Zest, Edumacation and a strange warm inner glow. #GamingNews follows talking OneUp Returns, Showcase Sumarry, and more (like Go Play 2025 and 4zzz's RADIOTHON!!)Then Natalia cranks it up talking their PlayDate experience, and Zahra struggles to climb through White Knuckle from Dark Machine Games w/ Zahra Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:30 - #GamingNews 08:19 - Go Play 2025 09:57 - RADIOTHON 11:38 - PlayDate w/ Natalia 19:22 - PlayDate Season 2 w/ Natalia 29:41 - White Knuckle from Dark Machine Games w/ Zahra Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Melody Ayres-Griffiths, Timothy Kulig, Nicholas Panek, and NiKneT_Art
This week, Neil Druckmann left HBO's The Last Of Us to focus on Intergalactic, we are getting a new Ghost of Yotei state of play, and a bunch of other video games news. Special guest Gianni DiCrosta drops by - check him out everywhere @giannidicrosta! Timecodes What we're playing - 11:00 Legacy of Kain - 11:20 Tales of the Shire - 13:34 Bully - 26:18 Borderlands 3 - 32:08 Wheel World - 36:30ish Dungeons of Hinterberg Platinum review - 39:07 Banishers Ghosts of New Eden - 41:27 Jusant - 43:52 DK Bananza - 49:20 Scarlet Nexus - 55:30 Grounded 2 - 1:01:31 TMNT - 1:04:50 News Spotlight - 1:11:50 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening!
Nick and Josh return after recovering from GOTYSO. Nick shares how annoying it is to talk about Clair Obscur on Reddit. Josh bought more physical games, and finally the bros catch up on all the news they missed. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
Shannon, Jaja and James are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of game censorship, the upcoming Xbox innovations, and the ongoing debate surrounding Sony's exclusive games. They also touch on the excitement for EVO, preferences between Marvel and DC movies, and the recent Spider-Man teaser. Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 02:46 Nerdy Updates and Recommendations 05:35 Game of Thrones and Anime Discussions 08:14 Video Game News and Updates 10:49 Nintendo Price Hikes and Direct Discussion 22:29 The State of Game Ports 25:08 Lawsuit Over Game Cloning 31:36 Censorship in Gaming 37:41 Upcoming Games and Hardware 42:35 Sony's Multi-Platform Strategy 46:54 EVO and Fighting Game News 48:02 WWE SummerSlam and Peacemaker Season 2 49:29 Superman vs. Marvel: A Battle of Favorites 53:03 Spider-Man Teaser and Anticipation 56:48 Box Office Battles: Superman vs. Fantastic Four 59:44 IMAX vs. Standard: The Movie Experience 01:02:55 Upcoming DC Projects and Live Action Zelda 01:05:57 The Future of Live Service Games Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel or listen to us on your podcast app of choice! Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3
In this episode, host Aaron Bush sits down with Monica Dinsmore, Head of Esports at EA, to unpack her journey from finance and ops to leading esports strategy at one of the world's biggest game publishers. Monica shares behind-the-scenes stories from launching the LEC at Riot Games, navigating the operational chaos of COVID-19, and transitioning to EA to help build and scale their esports vision. The conversation dives deep into how esports strategies differ between EA's franchises (Apex Legends, EA FC, Madden, and more), lessons learned in managing grassroots efforts and keeping competition fresh, and how Monica works cross-functionally with diverse EA leaders and teams. We explore EA's broader esports goals, what might be next, and how the industry can make the most of the emerging “esports spring.”We'd like to thank Levellr — the Discord community intelligence platform — for making this episode possible. Learn more about unlocking real-time community insights at levellr.com.We'd also like to thank Neon – a merchant of record with customizable webshops optimized for conversion – for making this episode possible! Neon is trusted by some of the biggest names in gaming and can help you sell direct without the typical overhead. To learn more, visit https://www.neonpay.com/?utm_source=naavik If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Who's On:Guest - Monica Dinsmore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mldinsmore/ Host - Aaron Bush: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-bush-846b8185/ Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
This week on NAFC, the crew kicks things off with a nostalgic deep dive into old-school DOS games—Test Drive, Doom, Wolfenstein, and other pixelated chaos from a simpler, more keyboard-smashing time. Things take a sudden left turn as everyone starts wildly guessing who's on the Epstein list. It's unhinged, it's reckless, and it's very on-brand. Gibbs and Zea catch Happy Gilmore 2 (yes, that exists) and the visually wild Green Snake, while Gibbs also gives his take on A24's Warfare. Izzy continues his anime crawl with Witch Watch and the ever-traumatizing Takopi's Original Sin. We also finally get Zea's long-awaited score for Fermat's Room, just moments before she straight-up falls asleep mid-recording. Then it's on to our first review for the new theme Against Type with One Hour Photo (2002)—Robin Williams gets creepy, and the gang is here for it. Support us on Patreon!
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Season 3 update, Massive Class Balancing, Bank Rework, Reshii Wraps, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #695: Ghosts of K'aresh! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Shado-Pan Showdown Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Micro-Holiday - Trial of Style August 1st to 8th Darkmoon Faire - August 3rd to 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Ghosts of K'aresh Content Update Notes Get Your Reshii Wraps, Go Phase Diving…And More! Not all Choices are Black and White at the August Trading Post Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
On today's episode we wanted to talk about what's going on with Visa, Mastercard, Itch.io, and potentially more and more storefronts in all mediums in the near future. We get into some sensitive topics, particularly with the discussion around the game called 'No Mercy'. There are chapter marks to skip that section, but there are a few mentions of traumatic subjects outside of that portion to help provide context for discussion's sake with what has been removed. We do have some goofy talk with the question of the week at that timestamp, if you just want some of our usual fare.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESFor reading on what we're talking about:https://www.ign.com/articles/itchio-suddenly-pulls-nsfw-adult-content-from-browse-and-search-pages-after-critical-pressure-from-payment-partnersCorrection: Itch.io games are still accessible, per Itch.io Anyone who had access removed was urged to reach out to Itch, assuming the creator wasn't the one who removed the files themselves:https://itch.io/updates/update-on-nsfw-contentCorrection: 'Consume Me' was not deindexed as a part of this:https://bsky.app/profile/leafo.itch.io/post/3lv2pk2viz22qFurther reading on 'No Mercy' (content warning):https://safeline.org.uk/news/no-mercy-pulled-from-steam-after-global-backlash/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Genuine warning, we discuss many sensitive subjects this episode08:21 Where this begins to go even more awry14:27 No Mercy talk, content warning if you want to skip20:05 End of the No Mercy discussion26:26 All that said, Visa and Mastercard shouldn't get to decide36:33 Are you okay with something you don't like existing?45:49 A lighter swerve, a Crubscriber question of the week ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nick and Connor break down a whole bunch of Nintendo news and the multiplayer reveal of Battlefield 6! Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro3:40 Nick's Hyped About EVO6:55 Housekeeping10:36 Nintendo Partner Direct Breakdown33:26 Switch 2 Sales For June43:27 Switch 1 Price Increases August 3rd50:15 Battlefield 6 Details Revealed
Everyone disliked that. Gamers from across the political spectrum are united against payment processors MasterCard, Stripe and PayPal putting pressure on Steam and Itch.io to ban NSFW games. GOG is now offering several "banned" games for free in protest! Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about outgoing games, the challenge of retaining veteran players, and much much more!
This week, Colin joins Brad for a one-on-one talk to discuss the biggest gaming stories of the year so far, Colin's most anticipated games for the rest of 2025, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Kingdom Hearts, and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:09:56 - Colin's list of games for the rest of 20250:39:25 - Biggest news stories of the year so far1:41:10 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers1:56:53 - Kingdom Hearts2:06:04 - Sort It Out/Keep It Up2:21:08 - Game Recommendation2:23:11 - Death Stranding 22:32:00 - Mario 32:41:00 - Closing Questions To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/LastStandMediaYouTube Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/SummonSign If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/SummonSign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Maylee, Zahra, and Tom get into the week of #GamingNews talking Payment Prohibition, Age Embargo Avoidance, and a Sony Suit. Then pulling on the puppetry performance, Tom cleans up while wiping off the fear sweat playing My Friendly Neighborhood developed by Ducky Dev Games. While Zahra nurtures some flora and fauna while desperately trying to remain on task playing Desk Garden developed by Siesta Studio. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:50 - #GamingNews w/ EVO Timelineand Excel Sports 13:56 - My Friendly Neighborhood from Ducky Dev Games 25:30 - Desk Garden from Siesta Studio
Nick is solo this week and ranking all 10 episodes of Rank and Morty season 8.In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
This week on NAFC, Windows 11 update... and still no one wants it. The crew shares their collective refusal while sidetracking into the mystery of Sister Hong (don't worry, it's as weird as it sounds). Gibbs gives his thoughts on Solo Leveling and whether it lives up to the anime hype, while Mox returns from ACGHK 2025 with tales of merch, crowds, and cosplay chaos. He also reviews Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel's latest attempt at relevance—does it stick the landing? Meanwhile, Izzy's one minor inconvenience away from actually killing a mockingbird. They wrap it up with a review of Fermat's Room (2007), where math becomes deadly and the tension's tighter than Gibbs' trust circle. Support us on Patreon!
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Class Balancing, Tips before Patch, Trial of Style, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #694: The lull before the patch! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - The War Within Dungeon Event Weekly Event - Pet Battle Bonus Event Turbulent Timeways - Battle for Azeroth Timewalking Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Micro-Holiday - Trial of Style August 1st to 8th Darkmoon Faire - August 3rd to 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Last Chance for The War Within Season 2 Achievements and Rewards Dungeon Testing: July 22 - July 29 Ghosts of K'aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com 3
Former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney joins Aaron Bush for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about the current and future state of the games industry. While Owen had a successful decade-long run leading one of Asia's most important gaming companies, this episode explores what he's been thinking about since stepping down – namely through his sharp (and sometimes spicy) essays critiquing industry norms and offering a vision for what comes next. We discuss the realities of managing $100M+ budget decisions, the troubling positions of many Western publishers, the benefits of simplifying publisher strategies, and Owen's bullishness on AI. Notably, despite slow industry growth at present, Owen explains why he thinks our industry could triple in size from here. Whether you're an executive, founder, or just fascinated by how games are built and funded, this episode is packed with battle-tested insights and bold predictions. We'd like to thank Lightspeed Venture Partners for making this episode possible! With its dedicated gaming & interactive media practice, the firm invests from an over $6.5 billion pool of early and growth-stage capital. If you're interested in learning more, go to https://gaming.lsvp.com/.We'd also like to thank Overwolf for making this episode possible! Whether you're a gamer, creator, or game studio, Overwolf is the ultimate destination for integrating UGC in games! You can check out all Overwolf has to offer at https://www.overwolf.com/.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Who's On:Guest - Owen Mahoney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-mahoney-11515/ Host - Aaron Bush: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-bush-846b8185/ Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
There is a notorious IGN top 100 list from the year 2010, going over the top video game villains. Some of it is expected. The aliens from Space Invaders. Bowser. Ganondorf. Some of it is weird, but acceptable. King Hippo, for example. However, some of this bends the known understanding of "video game villain". Number six may shock you. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere is the list that we are looking at today:https://web.archive.org/web/20120215000000*/http://www.ign.com/videogame-villains/index.htmlCaptain N:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_N:_The_Game_MasterTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Our top 5 video game villains, as a foundation09:18 Some random examples to help convey this list's power19:31 We begin at #25 on the list32:30 Take a shot if you know #1742:25 I feel like sometimes that I was not meant for this society.51:35 Number six may shock you ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nick and Connor break down PlayStation games going to other devices, Dying Light: The Beast Delayed, and Battlefield 6! Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro2:19 Housekeeping 10:50 PlayStation Games Could Be Coming To Xbox21:34 Outer Worlds 2 Will Now Cost $70, Instead of $8029:14 Battlefield 6 Announced38:50 2 Player Elden Ring Nightreign Is Coming July 30th44:19 Dying Light: The Beast Delayed To September50:00 Final Direct Predictions
This week we're standing on our soapboxes and declaring our gaming hot takes. 0:00 - Intro 4:31 - Moment with Mogan 10:17 - Our Video Game Hot Takes 24:30 - Listener Submissions 30:48 -Hot Takes Part 2 LINKS: Subscribe: - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1) - Podcast services: (https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/) Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/jkh48jk) Support the show and get perks! (https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast) Follow TCP on social media: - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TeamChatPodcast/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamchatpodcast/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/TeamChatPodcast) Follow the hosts: - Jerrett (https://twitter.com/jtwilson) - Mogan (https://twitter.com/MoganATX)
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about Death Stranding 2, Assassins Creed Shadows, and much much more!
With the dust settling on GOTYSO, the bros sat down and tiered out some Sony IP.In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the must do's before Season 3, Bank Revamp, Housing Blog, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #693: What to do before Season 3! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event Turbulent Timeways - Legion Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Comp Stomp Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Greedy Emissary & Collector's Bounty July 1st to 29th Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Micro-Holiday: Auction House Dance Party July 22nd Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Last Chance for The War Within Season 2 Achievements and Rewards The War Within: The Zone and Dungeon of K'aresh Save the Date for gamescom 2025—August 19! WoW Housing: It's Only Neighborly Legion Remix Mage Tower Ghosts of K'aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
This week on NAFC, Gibbs and Zea recount being the most confused guests at a party. Zea's also on a mission to get into the cookout, comparing cookout culture across backgrounds and trying to earn her honorary plate. K-Pop Demon Hunters rears its sparkly head again—this time via Zea and their daughter Ladybug, who's firmly team sparkle-sword. The gang also checks in on the start of the new anime season: Takopi's Original Sin is soul-crushing, Clevatess has potential, and City: The Animation is pure chaotic brilliance. Izzy has a harrowing encounter with a dangling spider mid-thought, but powers through as the gang dives six feet deep into this week's movie review: Buried (2010). Claustrophobia, dread, and way too much sand. Support us on Patreon!
In light of the...everything...going on with Microsoft, we wanted to take a more positive spin from it since the negatives have been thoroughly covered by those suited to do so. That said, a link to the layoff news is below as a starting point, if you missed what's been going on. So if Microsoft is going to lay off every person they hired while still keeping Xbox going...who should they contract and pay to work on their games? Heck, who should PlayStation and Nintendo do this with as well? Look, when they lay off 9000 people during the 4th layoff in 2 years, we don't have much to work with in terms of "positive"... MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESKevin's audio was weird this episode. Please do not bully him about it.Article on layoffs at Microsoft, Xbox:https://www.theverge.com/news/693535/microsoft-layoffs-july-2025-xboxArticle on Halo Studio's low morale, just to back that up:https://www.trueachievements.com/news/halo-devs-reportedly-unhappy-with-the-quality-next-gameThe "this guy" referred to at 29:00 is the Pale Man from Pan's Labyryinth, just so you know as an audio listener.Check out CRANKIN OUR HOGS here: https://www.patreon.com/c/crub/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=crankin+our+hogsTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Hit new single, "Ow, my schmingus!" coming soon06:23 Brody kinda wants an IO Interactive Dishonored game12:49 If Toys For Bob ISN'T doing Spyro 4...22:04 You are not prepared for Nicco's galaxy brain31:07 The team that should bring us Sly 5 is...41:09 Successors that don't have a studio in the wings52:32 Funkin With PaRappa (Explicit)59:14 What have we learned today? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Nick and Connor predict the rumored Nintendo Direct!Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere
This week the guys talk about the Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, chicken, and much much more! Helldivers 2 is Coming to Xbox on August 26https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/07/03/helldivers-2-xbox-release-date-pre-order/
This week, Mogan jumps into Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and shares her first impressions of the latest entry into the Fantasy Life series. 0:00 - Intro 5:23 - Moment with Mogan 10:11 - Fantasy Life i First Impressions Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast
Steam is delisting adult games at a shocking rate, and payment processors VISA, Mastercard and PayPal are being blamed. Most affected are games featuring "sibling relations." Could 'The Coffin of Andy and Leyley' get chopped soon? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Winds of Mysterious Fortune, Season 3 Soon, "The Doom of K'aresh" Warcraft Audio Novella, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #692: Season 3 August 5th! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event Turbulent Timeways - Legion Timewalking Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Greedy Emissary & Collector's Bounty July 1st to 29th Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts The War Within: Ghosts of K'aresh Goes Live August 5! Prepare for The War Within Season 3 Arrival on August 5 Dungeon Testing - July 8th - July 16th Warcraft Audio Novella: "The Doom of K'aresh" WoW Housing: It's Only Neighborly Ghosts of K'aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
With the dust settling on GOTYSO, the bros sat down and tiered out some Microsoft IP.In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
In this episode, host David Taylor sits down with The Gang. Originally a team of five entrepreneurs, The Gang was one of the first venture-backed studios to go all-in on Roblox back in 2020. They quickly made their mark with Strongman Simulator, which shot to the top of the Roblox charts and has racked up over 1.5 billion plays.While they started with hit original titles, The Gang soon shifted to building branded experiences for some of the world's biggest entertainment and lifestyle brands — Netflix, Vans, Shrek, Spotify, the NHL, and more. Most recently, they've been expanding beyond Roblox by licensing one of the platform's top IPs, Blade Ball, for a Steam release. The team is also developing an original cross-platform game, Out of Sight. In this conversation, we dive into the team's entrepreneurial journey, what it was like being early builders on Roblox, how the platform has evolved, and what's next as they explore new platforms and formats.We'd like to thank Heroic Labs for making this episode possible! Thousands of studios have trusted Heroic Labs to help them focus on their games and not worry about gametech or scaling for success. To learn more and reach out, visit https://heroiclabs.com/?utm_source=Naavik&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Podcast We'd also like to thank Lysto — the AI-native playtesting platform helping game studios capture unbiased player feedback and convert it into structured, actionable insights. Learn more about how you can get bias-free feedback at https://lysto.gg/?utm_source=naavik&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adIf you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
This week we decided to be more like a normal gaming podcast and talk about different topics. EA sure is releasing just mostly sports games and Sims packs lately, huh? Plus, Moriarty's burning hot Kojima takes that left Sean smoldering in the ashes. As punishment, Sean...he...look. You'll listen and then you'll understand our pain. We're sorry.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESAn article on "Project Rene", which is NOT Sims 5, just to remind you that not even EA knows what is going on with it:https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-sims/there-wont-actually-be-a-sims-5-because-ea-is-going-to-disrupt-the-sequel-model-by-shoving-the-sims-4-project-rene-and-two-other-games-into-one-massive-sims-platform/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 We're already unsure if we should air this episode01:00 What is up with EA...?05:05 What's the biggest issue with Madden?12:14 The last 2 years of EA releases are...20:37 MORIARTY'S KOJIMA HOT TAKES!29:53 It's not art!!! (He says, not us, don't flame please)32:39 His second hot take39:37 We rank "furry versus monsterbanger". We aren't timestamping these.54:17 OK just kidding, 90's cartoon Donkey Kong gets one1:02:22 Which character would you want to do your housework? (Atraske) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week the guys talk about the Microsoft layoffs, Neil Druckmann stepping back from season 3 of The Last of Us, Game Pass's affect on the industry, and much much more! ‘The Last Of Us' Co-Creator Neil Druckmann To Step Back Creatively From HBO Series Ahead Of Season 3https://deadline.com/2025/07/the-last-of-us-co-creator-neil-druckmann-exits-season-3-1236448125/ Every Xbox game and studio affected by the Microsoft layoffs so farhttps://www.trueachievements.com/news/xbox-canceled-games-and-studios-layoffs-2025 Game Pass Is Unsustainable and Harmful to the Industry, Says Arkane Founderhttps://wccftech.com/game-pass-unsustainable-harmful-industry-arkane-founder/
Jerrett has once again battled the demons of hell and come out on the other side with a full review of DOOM: The Dark Ages. 0:00 - Intro 2:56 - Moment with Mogan 9:49 - DOOM: The Dark Ages Review 41:27 - SPOILERS 48:32 - Review Wrap Up Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast
Is the West DEAD? Japanese & Gacha Games, Anime Series, Manga, Movies, Gaming News about Xbox layoff! Weeb Week #3! Mecha BREAK, UmaMusume: Pretty Derby, Wuthering Waves aka WuWa, Bakeru, Zenless Zone Zero, Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered, Final Fantasy IV 25 year anniversary remake rumors and Memoria Mod + Moguri Mod, Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive, Outrider Mako, win RAIDOU Remastered The Mystery of the Soulless Army from CDKeys in our VGO Discord, gacha games, and more! Plus Josee the Tiger and the Fish, 90's Berserk, Jujutsu Kaisen JJK, Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries, Attack on Titan, and the bad rep anime gets. We also get into the Xbox drama. To listen to Weeb Week 1&2 (Eps 837 & 882), support us in Discord to get weekly bonus shows, ad-free VGO, and the entire back catalog of 20 years on VideoGameOutsiders.com via https://discord.gg/Ab6pxpT Head to Twitch.tv/johnANDmichelle and sub free with Amazon Prime every month for our game streams and to support the show.
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Diablo Crossover, Winds of Mysterious Fortune, Season 3 updates, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #691: Greedy Emissaries! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - World Quest Bonus Event Turbulent Timeways - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound Darkmoon Faire - Run until July 12th Greedy Emissary & Collector's Bounty July 1st to 29th Micro-Holiday: Luminous Luminaries, July 13th Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Season 3 Dungeon Testing: July 2nd - July 8th Ghosts of K'aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
This week the guys have a roundtable discussion about Xbox, their strategy, the video posted by a Microsoft veteran, and much much more! ‘I think Xbox hardware is dead', says Microsoft gaming veteranhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/i-think-xbox-hardware-is-dead-says-microsoft-gaming-veteran/
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the upcoming Spell Density Features, Diablo Crossover, July Trading Post, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #690: Are our Spells too Dense? What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event Turbulent Timeways - Burning Crusade Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Deep Six Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Midsummer Fire Festival - Live until July 5th Greedy Emissary & Collector's Bounty July 1st to 29th Fireworks Spectacular - July 4th Darkmoon Faire - July 6th to 12th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - The Gobfather, in Undermine Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts FEEDBACK: Spell Visual Density Updates Take a Trip Down Forsaken Memories Lane During the July Trading Post Join World of Warcraft at gamescom 2025! Ghosts of K'aresh 11.2 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
Three "expert" gamers share their "expertise" on the past, present, and future of the gaming world. This episode is brought to you by vitaminwater. Grab a vitaminwater today. Learn more at uber.com/onourway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices