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Spyro A Realm Beyond didn't give us MUCH to go on...but it certainly gave us enough to think about to begin hoping for what it could be. From the new flight mechanics, the presentation, the potential minigames...we wanted to talk about what we do, and don't, want from the return of the classic Spyro formula.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 NOTESWe kind of joke about Stewart Copeland "no efforting" the PS1 music, we're just lightheartedly calling back to this short interview from the time. It's a good watch!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQq6rXdFGwEHere's Kevin's Spyro video that we mention, it's as long as this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpVBnf53e10And here's Brody's video on Spyro Reignited's development that we bring up:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTZucl5DnkwTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 Is it actually 9? Let's find out!06:41 Main takeaway: don't get too lost in nostalgia to appease 40 year olds12:02 Don't make it too much of a flight game, please23:34 Don't mimic Copeland's style just for the sake of it31:49 We love you Tom Kenny, but...36:50 Don't feel pressured to make this game 25+ hours41:23 Of Gem economies and skyboxes52:40 Let the 100% reward be a nostalgia hit, keep it there1:01:15 Is being a leaker "worth it"...? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nick and Connor break down the direct and massive Xbox news.Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro15:30 Housekeeping22:21 Grading The June Nintendo Direct 54:50 Xbox Exclusives Are Back.... Kinda1:08:13 Xbox Reevaluates Project Helix

This week we're recapping all the big showcases from the last week including Sony State of Play, Xbox Showcase, Summer Games Fest, and Nintendo Direct. 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 teamchatpodcast #videogames #summergamesfest

Episode 301 marks the beginning of the next chapter of the M3P Podcast.After celebrating 300 episodes, we're back on the front porch doing what we've always done best: checking in, sharing stories, laughing about the weird things that shaped us, and exploring the nostalgia that connects us all.We start the episode by setting new milestones for the road ahead, reflecting on where the podcast has been, and discussing where we'd like to take the show next. It's a conversation about growth, creativity, community, and keeping the porch light on for anyone who wants to stop by and hang out.Along the way, we revisit the classic sayings our parents, grandparents, and family members repeated constantly growing up—those phrases we swore we'd never use ourselves... only to catch ourselves saying them years later.⚽ World Cup Memories & Soccer NostalgiaWe take a trip back through our favorite World Cup memories, childhood experiences with soccer, and the moments that made international tournaments feel larger than life. Whether you played on local teams, watched matches with family, or simply got caught up in the excitement every four years, we talk about the emotions and memories that sports can create.

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, June 14th. In today's issue, we discuss the current state of microdramas — a category which rapidly evolved from a niche Chinese entertainment phenomenon into one of the fastest-growing mobile content categories in the world — exploring the widening gap between audience expansion and monetization, a trend which raises important questions about the category's long-term economics.You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/the-microdrama-volume-vs-value-paradox Want to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Yo!This week have:-Nintendo Direct ft Zelda Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade, Fire Emblem & more-Xbox Game Showcase ft Gears E-Day, Halo, Fable, Senua, Persona & more-Lots of Xbox news... Next 100 days & Xbox reset-idk we'll see& morehttps://www.patreon.com/sparke3If you want more content & to further help support the brand, take a look at our Patreon & what we can offer.  If you can't think of literally anything else better to spend your money on (like seriously go get McDonalds or something) then we'd be eternally grateful if you'd consider joining & will do our best to make it worth it!https://rogueenergy.com/gKIOhC0XbtcMOGo check out Rogue Energy & use promo code SparkE3 for 10% off your order! :)https://discord.gg/GFKXBDhRkaJoin the official SparkE3 Discord Server!https://www.sparke3shop.com/Pick up some merch!#Nintendo #Sony #Microsoft #Xbox #PlayStation #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS #NintendoSwitch #Gamesthetic #SparkE3 #RogueEnergy #VideoGames #VideoGamePodcast #podcast

On this episode of This Week in Geek, we're breaking down our favourite announcements from a massive week of gaming showcases. From Summer Game Fest to PlayStation's State of Play, the Xbox Games Showcase, and Nintendo Direct, there was no shortage of reveals, surprises, and games to get excited about. We share our biggest highlights, discuss the announcements that impressed us most, and look ahead to what the future of gaming has in store. From Marvel's Wolverine and Gears of War: E-Day to God of War: Laufey, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and plenty more, we're talking about the games that have us counting down the days until release. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

Gaming M&A is no longer just a story about strategics buying obvious hits. In this episode, Alexandra Takei, VP of Platform Revenue at Medal, sits down with Brogan Keane, Managing Partner at Double Black Capital, to unpack what actually happens when a game studio reaches the end of its company lifecycle: sale, exit, or recapitalization. The conversation breaks down who is buying game companies today, from private equity firms and Korean strategics to non-gaming entertainment companies looking for transmedia exposure. Brogan explains why PE buyers care most about profitability and risk mitigation, while strategics may pay more aggressively for IP, portfolio gaps, genre expertise, or future revenue replacement.The episode also gets practical for founders. Alexandra and Brogan discuss what makes a studio acquirable, why the “million units sold” threshold matters, and why founders should focus on one valuable IP rather than distracting side projects. They also walk through deal structure, including upfront cash, retention-based earnouts, performance earnouts, and why headline deal values are often misleading.We'd also like to thank Medal.tv for making this episode possible. If you're a PC gamer and want to clip your moments or a studio, publisher, or marketer looking to reach a high-quality gaming audience and get your game in front of the right players, check out all Medal has to offer at https://grow.medal.tv.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.

The most wonderful and/or tedious time of the year has come once more: It's Not-E3 2026, when all of the video game giants share their biggest announcements for the year. As always, we're here to recap it, with thoughts on Sony's State of Play, the Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Showcase, across which we saw the unveiling of God of War Laufey, the sooner-than-expected Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the long-awaited reveal of Persona 6 and more gameplay of Persona 4 Revival, and much more, including Xbox's completely incoherent exclusivity ‘strategy.' We also find some time to quickly review Saros, the new PS5 exclusive from Housemarque, and talk about 007 First Light from Hitman developers IO Interactive. A very silly Monthly Ten rounds out the episode, in which Jonathan pitches 10 Star Wars projects for Disney to announce and then quickly abandon.   Enjoy! TIME CHART: Intro: 0:00:00 – 0:04:33 General Gaming News: 0:04:33 – 0:31:08 Sony State of Play: 0:31:08 – 1:13:12  Summer Game Fest: 1:13:12 – 1:59:45 Xbox Showcase: 1:59:45 – 2:47:34 Saros: 2:47:34 – 2:53:50 007 First Light: 2:53:50 – 3:14:39 The Monthly Ten: 3:14:39 – 3:46:59 Read Jonathan Lack's movie reviews and stay up to date with all our podcast projects at https://www.jonathanlack.comSubscribe to JAPANIMATION STATION, our podcast about the wide and wonderful world of anime: https://www.japanimation-station.com Read Jonathan's book 200 Reviews in Paperback or on Kindle – https://a.co/d/bLx53vKSubscribe to our YouTube channels! Japanimation Station: https://www.youtube.com/c/japanimationstation Purely Academic: https://www.youtube.com/@purelyacademicpodcastSupport the show at Ko-fi ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/weeklystuffOriginal Music by Thomas Lack https://www.thomaslack.com/©2012 - Present Jonathan R. Lack & Sean Chapman

What was supposed to be a review of The Disaster Artist (2017) somehow turned into an entire episode of the boys just shooting the shit—and honestly, it may have been for the best.The crew helps Gibbs investigate a coffee shop anomaly that has been haunting him, reminisces about nostalgic lemon tea brands and flavors from their childhood, and discusses the surprisingly uncomfortable world of grocery store aisle signage. Gibbs also shares his thoughts on Backrooms, because apparently reality wasn't unsettling enough already.Anime Corner returns with discussions on Liar Game and Rooster Fighter, proving once again that Japan continues to make things nobody would dare greenlight anywhere else.Meanwhile, Mox breaks down the latest State of Play announcements, including thoughts on Control: Resonance, God of War: Laufey, Wolverine, and a handful of other trailers that have gamers cautiously optimistic for once.Somewhere in there, The Disaster Artist gets mentioned. Probably.Support us on Patreon!

With 007 First Light releasing to rave reviews, and with us not having played it...we decided to weather the Summer Game Fest storm and do what we do best. Show up without an actual plan for an episode and wing it. However, we have a compelling case for why IO Interactive should ditch Amazon and instead make an Austin Powers game next. We also solve the decades-long question...what should Austin Powers 4 be about? We also finally discuss Grand Theft Auto 6 in this episode, so we are a topical gaming podcast finally.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 HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolCHAPTERS00:00 Yeah baby, yeah! YEAH!!!13:14 Cass' shockingly good Muppets impressions14:46 We solve what Austin Powers 4 should be21:02 "MCU" writing in video games...in 2026...26:31 Why M can't be excited for GTA 633:31 M turns over a new leaf36:39 What would our Kojima-esque names be?46:20 The pettiest reason we haven't played a game? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tony is reunited with Friend of the Podcast, Twitch Streamer, and React Content YouTuber Nick Ruhle! The two go over all the big announcements from the PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, TwitchCon EU, and Minecraft Live amongst other things. They don't cover the Xbox showcase as that will be done next week. They Also recap all the rest of the Gaming News from the last 2 weeks, and upcoming game releases!Follow Tony: https://www.twitch.tv/tonysgameloungeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonysGameLounge--------------------------------------------------------Follow Nick: https://www.twitch.tv/nickruhleYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickruhle_--------------------------------------------------------This Weeks Episode was Edited by Mike: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsmikeye/Join the Official Tony's Game Lounge Discord: https://discord.gg/xXyvjaCsXp

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, June 7th. In today's issue, we shine a light on Embracer after the company recently announced it is splitting up again. We look back at the key strategic decisions the company has made and what they might mean for its future.You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/embracer-splits-again Want to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Xbox Showcase 2026: Somehow...Exclusives Returned... The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 brought a packed lineup of announcements, including the reveal of Persona 6, a new look at Fable, more details on Gears of War: E-Day, and the surprise return of Spyro. Microsoft also continued to showcase its evolving strategy of bringing more of its games beyond the Xbox ecosystem, while also announcing console exclusives... What does it mean to be an Xbox exclusive in 2026? As Xbox expands its reach across multiple platforms, fans and industry analysts remain divided. Some see the move as a smart business decision that puts games in front of more players and grows major franchises. Others argue that exclusives are a key part of a platform's identity and that moving away from them could weaken the value of owning an Xbox console. In this episode, we break down the biggest announcements from the showcase, discuss what stood out, what was missing, and examine the growing shift toward a multi-platform future. Are console exclusives becoming a thing of the past, or do they still play a critical role in the gaming industry? Tune in as we explore the announcements, the reactions, and the future of Xbox in a gaming landscape where the lines between platforms continue to blur. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yo!This week have:-Summer Games Fest ft Final Fantasy, Resident Evil & more-State of Play ft God of War Laufey, Until Dawn 2 & more-Future Games Show-Day of the Devs-Luna Abyss thoughts-idk we'll see& morehttps://www.patreon.com/sparke3If you want more content & to further help support the brand, take a look at our Patreon & what we can offer.  If you can't think of literally anything else better to spend your money on (like seriously go get McDonalds or something) then we'd be eternally grateful if you'd consider joining & will do our best to make it worth it!https://rogueenergy.com/gKIOhC0XbtcMOGo check out Rogue Energy & use promo code SparkE3 for 10% off your order! :)https://discord.gg/GFKXBDhRkaJoin the official SparkE3 Discord Server!https://www.sparke3shop.com/Pick up some merch!#Nintendo #Sony #Microsoft #Xbox #PlayStation #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS #NintendoSwitch #Gamesthetic #SparkE3 #RogueEnergy #VideoGames #VideoGamePodcast #podcast

S07E08 - Comentamos en directo del XBOX ShowCase 2026 Redes sociales: https://flow.page/planetaxbox Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, Videojuegos, Noticias Xbox, Comunidad Xbox Xbox, Game Pass, Xbox Magnus, Noticias Xbox, Videojuegos, Xbox Series X, Podcast Xbox, Microsoft, Proyecto Magnus, Hardware Gaming, Gaming News, Comunidad Xbox, Xbox Series S, Análisis Xbox Repasamos las noticias de la semana y la actualidad. https://www.twitch.tv/planeta_xbox No olvidéis compartir vuestras opiniones, comentarios y demás mensajes por ivoox o en nuestras redes sociales: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@planetaxbox2066 Twitter: @planeta_xbox Telegram: https://t.me/PlanetaXboxPodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planeta_xbox Cancion del final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2bUU8-6xoA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanetaXBOX

Nick, Connor and Brady discuss Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and more!Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere

Episode Notes: RECORDED LIVE - This week Zed Games celebrates the third of 26's Indie Dev Night featuring loads of local devs showing their stuff including; 'Dungeon Pizza' from Growing Games, 'Aqueducks' by Corkscrew Games, 'Lone Pine' by Bang Bang Bang Interactive, 'Oath for Glory' by Sleep Deprived Studios, 'Deathbed' by Devil Juice, 'Descend' by Fizzy Games, 'On The Hearth' by Earl Grimm Games, and 'Ides of March' by One Thousand Rats. But on the show Hazel and Caroline call each other out for comfort gaming before talking the week in #GamingNews. Caroline then reaches for the power of cardboard while dungeon crawling battling power creep and eye strain in 'Vampire Crawlers' from poncle and Nosebleed Interactive. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 04:32 - #GamingNews 12:50 - Vampire Crawlers from poncle and Nosebleed Interactive 22:33 - Indie Dev Night Indie Dev Night 'Dungeon Pizza' by Growing Games - A cooking game with a fantasy twist! Knead the dough, spread the sauce, and prepare… the rat chunks?! Open your own pizzeria deep inside a dungeon, serving weary adventurers who come to rest and refuel between their quests and bounties. 'Aqueducks' by Corkscrew Games (boardgame) - It is the crux of the Roman Eggpublic, and the Pondifex has tasked the players with establishing a new city to lead the ducks of Rome into a new age. 'Lone Pine' by Bang Bang Bang Interactive - A single-player, 2D adventure set in the fictional Lone Pine National Park. You play as Izzie, who has come to Lone Pine to try to photograph some of its mysterious, undiscovered 'cryptids'. 'Oath for Glory' by Sleep Deprived Studios - Play as a lowly knight competing in a tournament. A skill-based boss rush game built around directional combat. 'Deathbed' by Devil Juice (card game) - The Old King is on his deathbed. Each day, each kingdom sends a representative to perform a eulogy. Through strategic timing and political manipulation your kingdom could hold the most influence when The King finally passes! 'Descend' by Fizzy Games - Slay hordes of enemies to gain procedural skills, augments and loot to shape your build and fight deeper. Descend is set apart with a unique skill system, run-altering persistent upgrades, and an evolving quest system that influences gameplay. 'On The Hearth' by Earl Grimm Games - A narratively driven mystery game, blending magic and community as tools of deduction. Decode your mentor's grimoire, master your craft, and solve a myriad of mysteries as you lead your loveable, rag-tag village against the rising tensions of an inbound crusade. 'Ides of March' by One Thousand Rats - Themed after the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar, a historical event so world-shattering it led to the fall of the Roman Republic, the creation of an iconic Shakespeare play, and this game (all equally significant moments in culture) - Ides of March is a large multiplayer game for 6 - 12 players, with an included expansion making the game suitable for up to 24 players. Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Hazel for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

00:37 — ДНК Героев. 12:49 — Последствия торопливого пиратства. 22:21 — Повышение пенсионного возраста для ведьмаков. 32:16 — Call of Duty уже давно потерялась. 36:59 — Сохранять и преумножать. Stop Killing Games 39:51 — Оскорбительные логотипы. 42:32 — Fable ищет окно, чтобы выйти. 44:56 — Иван Сугроб деперсонифицируется. 47:47 — Император выглядит на все 40к. 49:17 — Quantic Dream закрыли Spellcasters Chronicles. 50:00 — Средства для ухода за кожей лица по методу Bloodborne. 53:25 — Ubisoft хотят вкласть в ИИ. 55:01 — 007 First Light стартовала с двух ног. 59:12 — Джедая ждут новые приключения. 01:00:25 — Рыцарь, мышь, лопата, пиксель. 01:02:35 — Mixtape. Плёнку зажевало. 01:23:23 — Саахан героически угорела. 01:34:46 — Beyond Good and Evil - хорошо состарившаяся свинья. 01:37:01 — Directive 8020 пускает пузыри в космической жиже. 01:44:01 — Пара мыслей о Phantom Liberty. 01:46:09 — Outer Worlds 2 стала неожиданным алмазом. 01:55:41 — Кинцо: возвращение Клиники и Человек Паук Нуар. 02:00:54 — Сцена после титров: тайные виды на гору Фудзи по-баварски.

In Folge 141 der Videospielfreunde starten wir wie gewohnt mit einem Blick auf die aktuellen Gaming-News und diskutieren die Themen, die die Branche derzeit bewegen. Doch wie so oft führt uns der Weg schnell von der Gegenwart zurück in die Vergangenheit. Gemeinsam werfen wir einen wehmütigen Blick auf Spiele und ganze Genres, die heute entweder verschwunden sind oder nur noch in stark veränderter Form existieren. Von klassischen Point-and-Click-Adventures über Echtzeitstrategie bis hin zu den vielen kleinen Nischen, die früher ihren festen Platz in der Spielelandschaft hatten – eine Reise durch Erinnerungen, verpasste Chancen und die Frage, ob manche Konzepte in der modernen Spielewelt überhaupt noch funktionieren würden. Natürlich bleibt es nicht bei Nostalgie allein. Neben allerlei Abschweifungen und Anekdoten landen wir bei der geheimnisvollen Ipecac-Blüte. Die was? Genau das! Zum Abschluss schnallen wir die Panzerung fest, laden die Raketen nach und machen uns bereit für eine Runde gepflegten Car Combat. Zwischen explodierenden Fahrzeugen, zerstörbaren Arenen und jeder Menge 90er-Jahre-Charme feiern wir einen Genrevertreter, der heute viel zu selten geworden ist: Vigilante 8. Eine Folge voller Gaming-News, nostalgischer Erinnerungen, verschwundener Genres, ungelöster Rätsel und motorisierter Zerstörungswut. Viel Spaß mit Folge 141! Der Videospielfreunde Podcast ist werbe-, paywall- und sponsorenfrei. Wir freuen uns über eure Unterstützung, Abos und Empfehlungen.

Josh is grinding through Final Fantasy Tactics. Nick is digging Mina the Hollower. The bros also continue the latest book club with Splinter Cell: Double Agent and discuss the game's themes of failure to pass the torch and the chaos that ensues. 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...

A little over a year after release, Civilization VII has released it's first major update, Test of Time, that brings a myriad of changes to the game as well as key gameplay updates. Hear Jerrett's thoughts on the new changes as well as Mogan's time revisiting her tropical paradise on Coral Island. 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 teamchatpodcast #videogames

Keeping players playing is getting harder as player attention fragments and expectations rise, so understanding churn has become a core live-ops competency. Host Devin Becker sits down with Elad Levy, Founder & CTO of Dive, to break down how churn is defined (and when it's actually “permanent”), the behavioral signals that players are drifting toward the exit, and the underlying causes teams can often address before it's too late. They dig into practical interventions from in-session nudges, to win-back campaigns as well as what reacquisition can realistically accomplish. The conversation wraps with the dumbest reason players quit, the single most important retention move, and a game Elad thinks nails it.We'd 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. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | Website

Should MGS continue without Kojima? Should Platinum make another Rising? Should MGS inform your political opinions? We cover a lot of ground, but in a stealthy way, like if we crawled through the mud and a bunch of grass while waiting for guards to move for 5 minutes.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 HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Try to remember the basics of hot takes04:58 The politics of Metal Gear13:21 Show, Don't Tell, Snake17:52 The Lady Problem25:59 "You couldn't make the wolf poop."34:29 MGS1 is only good for 3 hours?47:36 Should this continue without Kojima?1:08:30 "Nanomachines, son" six times1:14:37 What song would be blast from Pequod's heli? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Crazy week of news for Nick and Connor to break down! Witcher 3 DLC, Fable delay, gaming being too expensive and more! Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro6:35 Housekeeping 13:04 The Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past Announced 31:34 Fable Delayed to 202744:52 Steam Deck Price Increases 58:10 CoD MW4 Announced1:12:03 Dragon Quest 12 Rebooted and Name Changed

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, May 31st. In today's issue, we dive deep into Scopely and the three titles which generate close to 95% of the company's monthly in-app revenue, examining their current states and future prospects. You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/dissecting-scopelys-mobile-empire Want to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, we break down one of the wildest weeks in gaming news. We start with Gaming Gone Wild, covering Pokémon card burglaries, illegal gambling arcade raids, smash-and-grab break-ins, and a classic game store burglary involving Pokémon cards worth way less than the damage caused.Then we get into the latest Stop Killing Games updates, including California's Protect Our Games Act and what it could mean for digital ownership, refunds, live-service shutdowns, and the future of games players paid for.We also look at Glitch, a new TikTok-style gaming platform built around instant browser play, social discovery, and low-friction game access, plus whether a platform like this can actually work in a world dominated by Steam, Game Pass, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.Dude, I Got the Munchies returns with Costco chicken tenders, Taco Bell's Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza, Krispy Kreme's Orange Dreamsicle doughnut, Keebler's Marshmallow Fudge Stripes, Nerds x Mother's Cookies, and the Washington Nationals' viral hotdog fries.For Games of the Week, we dive into the drama around Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, including early access controversy, leaked builds, massive player counts, 8,000-year bans, co-op hype, and a $250 million legal battle.Finally, Choose Your Fate closes the show with “The Generational Leap,” featuring classic vs. modern matchups like Super Mario World vs. Super Mario 64, Resident Evil vs. Resident Evil 2, GTA San Andreas vs. GTA V, and Ocarina of Time vs. Breath of the Wild.Drop your takes in the comments and let us know which stories, games, and matchups you're riding with this week.0:00 Show Intro4:32 Gaming Gone Wild Begins5:59 Pokémon Card Store Break-In12:21 Charlotte Illegal Gambling Arcade Raid18:08 Chicago Smash-and-Grab & Gaming Machine Break-Ins26:25 Mechanicville Game Store Burglary34:39 Stop Killing Games Latest Updates48:22 California Protect Our Games Act49:24 Digital Ownership vs. Game Publishers1:07:32 Glitch Gaming Platform1:07:46 Can a TikTok-Style Gaming Platform Work?1:09:38 Ludocene Game Discovery Test1:12:21 Dude, I Got the Munchies Begins1:12:33 Costco Chicken Tenders Controversy1:15:12 Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza1:15:19 Taco Bell's New Jalapeño Citrus Salsa1:18:03 Keebler Marshmallow Fudge Stripes1:18:13 Walmart Exclusive Snack Drops1:20:14 Krispy Kreme Orange Dreamsicle Doughnut1:20:23 Limited-Time Krispy Kreme Deal1:21:47 Nerds x Mother's Cookies1:22:02 Sweet & Tangy Frosted Cookies1:24:31 Washington Nationals Hotdog Fries1:24:44 Viral Stadium Food Debate1:30:04 Games of the Week Begins1:30:07 Forza Horizon 6 Drama1:31:16 Forza Leak & 8,000-Year Bans1:32:42 Subnautica 2 Takes Over Steam1:32:46 Subnautica 2 Co-Op Hype1:35:14 Subnautica 2 Legal Battle1:35:19 $250 Million Publisher Drama1:37:57 Choose Your Fate Begins1:38:09 Super Mario World vs. Super Mario 641:41:21 Resident Evil vs. Resident Evil 21:41:31 BioShock vs. BioShock Infinite1:42:32 GTA San Andreas vs. GTA V1:44:14 Ocarina of Time vs. Breath of the Wild1:50:35 Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpSupport the show

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul is joined by Maylee and Natalia are dressed to impress talking price increases, game failures and futures, and so much more in a massive week of #GamingNews. Paul and Natalia chat the ins and outs of the nostalgia, music, film, and generational differences while playing 'Mixtape' from Beethoven and Dinosaur. Maylee gets out the figurative aeronautical licence to become a fantasy helicopter parent raising her child in a gluten filled world in 'Magical Princess' from Neotro Inc. And don't forget - it's INDIE DEV NIGHT NEXT THURSDAY! [Jun 4 - 6-9pm] Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:23 - #GamingNews 15:55 - Mixtape from Beethoven and Dinosaur 28:48 - Magical Princess from Neotro Inc 35:06 - INDIE DEV NIGHT NEXT WEEK Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Paul for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Josh is playing the best version of Final Fantasy Tactics. Nick is gooning down with Stellar Blade. The bros also kick off the latest book club with Splinter Cell: Double Agent.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 Kalie Moore sits down with James Nicholls, Studio Director at Scriptic, to explore one of the most fascinating intersections emerging in entertainment today: true crime, interactive storytelling, streaming platforms, and AI-powered production. Scriptic's breakout title, Scriptic: Crime Stories, became one of the top-performing games in Netflix Games history by turning players into detectives investigating crimes through phones, voice notes, chats, and digital evidence. James breaks down how the studio built a new category they call “narrative play,” where stories come first and gameplay is designed to feel invisible, intuitive, and accessible to audiences far beyond traditional gamers.They also dive into why true crime became the perfect genre to unlock mass-market interactive storytelling, how Scriptic's TikTok strategy generated over 100 million views, and why platforms like YouTube Playables and streaming-first gaming represent a major shift in distribution. Along the way, James shares how Scriptic uses AI across its production pipeline without sacrificing human storytelling craft, and how the future of entertainment may blur the line between watching a prestige drama and stepping inside it yourself.We'd also like to thank Dive for making this episode possible! With its fully managed analytics and LiveOps platform built for game studios, 95% of their clients grow revenue in one year. All of that without having to hire an in-house data team. Learn more here: https://www.dive.games/scale/.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 - James Nicholls: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-nicholls-3814759/Host - Kalie Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaliemoore/ Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.Link Mentioned: https://www.scriptic.com/

Nick and Connor discuss the State of Play, Destiny 2 no longer updating it's content, and more!Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro 5:41 Housekeeping19:28 State of Play Announced 40:17 Old IP's Coming Back To PlayStation? 51:25 Destiny 2 Final Content Update1:02:07 Warhorse Studios Making A Open World LOTR Game1:08:09 PlayStation Single Player Games Not Coming To PC

We finally subject Kevin to a Rate Is Great, but who will take home the win this time? From Digemon action figures to a seal skin bible (concord), it's anyone's game...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 NOTESMatthew Perry's unused GameCube:https://bsky.app/profile/thegoldenbolt.com/post/3mlsxj2h5xk23TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 The Greatest Rate in recorded history (until next time)01:40 Beginning of Round 1 (Guess the sale price)34:36 Beginning of Round 2 (Higher/lower ((NOT Concord!)) Round)51:33 Beginning of Round 3 (Double points round)1:17:04 Our favorite genre of game? (PaigeingCy) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, May 24th. This week, we take a closer look at Asha Sharma's progress and plans three months into her tenure as CEO of Xbox — reviewing her early moves and what she may need to do to reverse Xbox's fortunes. You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/where-will-asha-sharma-take-xbox Want to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Host Devin Becker sits down with Tom Gayner, CEO of Levellr, to dig into what it actually looks like to listen to players at scale, and how to turn the constant stream of feedback from places like Discord and Reddit into usable sentiment signals. Tom breaks down how Levellr gathers and organizes that data, what teams gain when they treat social channels as a living feedback layer, and how different communities or players tend to “slant” the conversation in different ways. They also get practical about workflows (dashboards and reports vs. hands-on collaboration), how to group feedback into meaningful player personas, when proactive outreach makes sense, where social sentiment shines (and where research methods like focus groups still matter), and what the next 3–5 years of player feedback might look like as tools, and player expectations, keep evolving.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 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. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

We don't mean to sound like we're pining for the good ole days...but we are. This week we're listing some features (both physical and digital) that we want to see make a comeback. Thanks to our Patron, Arc, for the topic suggestion! 0:00 - Intro 7:03 - Moment with Mogan 10:20 - Features We Want Back In Video Games 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 teamchatpodcast #videogames #videogamenostalgia

After a week off due to Izzy finally moving into the new house, NAFC is back—and this time with a guest. Sindi joins the boys for an episode that immediately devolves into complete nonsense in the best way possible.The gang bounces between sperm whales, video games, movies, and the truly important debate: who wins in a fight, Frodo or Harry Potter? There's also plenty of millennial gamer nostalgia as everyone reminisces about the “good old days” before battle passes, launcher apps, and patch notes became full-time jobs.They also squeeze in a brief review of Hoppers (2025), talk about the upcoming Resident Evil movie, Gibbs checks back in on The Pitt, and Sindi shares thoughts on Manifest.It's chaotic, unfocused, and exactly what you'd expect after a week-long break.Support us on Patreon!

For some reason we decided to talk about 2026's remaining games that we're excited for...a month before Summer Games Fest season. Also, Cass can't get past the Deku Tree. Are there any tips for doing that?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 NOTESThe weird 007 PC specs from January are weird to find, but here is an article with them:https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/gaming-pcs/007-first-light-system-requirements-and-recommended-specs/Chris spoke about a game that was "basically Curse of the Moon 3", he was misremembering and thinking of this game instead. It's basically Inti Creates making another Castlevania-like, just not an NES-styled one:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081400/Gal_Guardians_Demon_Purge/?curator_clanid=35091775TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 WE CAN'T WAIT FOR NEW MEDIA!07:41 We're more curious about GTA 6 than excited for it14:16 Batman Begin. Starred Fox. Deku Tree.23:16 Circling back to Ocarina of Time Remake from our earlier episode32:23 We ain't hypmaxxin' as much as we should be36:24 Should Cass start the Yakuza series?45:56 Our favorite non-Zelda Zelda game? (PaigeingCy) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nick is joined by Jacob Stevens to discuss GTA, Saros sales, and more!Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro 2:54 Housekeeping6:40 GTA VI Preorders This Week?!24:18 Saros Sells An Estimate 300,000 Copies36:50 Capcom Breaks Record Sales46:00 4 Steam Machine Packages At Launch - Leak53:34 Stellar Blade 2 Won't Be Published By Sony

This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, May 17th. This week, we conduct a focused case study within the highly competitive Merge-2 subgenre of the casual mobile F2P market, where certain Eastern developers are now consistently out-monetizing their Western counterparts while competing for the same audience pools. You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/the-eastern-playbook-for-dominating-western-audiencesWant to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Most premium games are treated like opening-weekend businesses: if they do not spike, studios cut losses and move on. This episode challenges that instinct. Alexandra Takei, VP of Platform Revenue at Medal, sits down with Ian Fielding, CEO of Super Evil Megacorp, to discuss how studios can build durable premium games, manage back catalogs, and survive as independent AA companies in a market that increasingly punishes the middle.The conversation traces SEMC's evolution from Vainglory and Catalyst Black to its current cross-platform, IP-driven chapter with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and Bloodline. Ian explains why SEMC moved away from large-scale PvP free-to-play, how it operates a fully remote mid-size studio across multiple live titles, and why proprietary tech still gives the company an edge. The core case study is TMNT: Splintered Fate, which has grown years after launch through disciplined platform expansion, meaningful DLC, free updates, cross-play, bundles, and smart use of licensed IP. The episode ultimately explores a harder question: what does it take for an independent, multi-project studio to keep games alive, grow audience over time, and avoid betting the company on one giant moonshot?We'd 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. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Nick and Josh are back (like for real this time. Nick and Josh both share recent podcast guest appearances. Josh catches us up on his latest platinum trophies in Final Fantasy 3 and 4. Nick finished Renanimal and talks about some games he's been playing for the GG Tribune. There's a bunch of news to catch up on as well. Finally, the boys pick a new book club game for the summer.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...

Thanks to Yacht Club Games for the early review code! Kevin got to play all of Mina the Hollower, and is able to give an early preview of his thoughts before his final review in a few weeks. We know you've been very curious to hear how this game is turning out, so tune in for his impressions! Also, we apologize for what we do to the word "composer" at the end of this episode.Check out the game here: https://www.yachtclubgames.com/games/mina-the-hollowerMORE 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 Bloomberg article that we reference:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-02/creator-of-hit-game-shovel-knight-is-at-make-or-break-momentTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUg ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Much like how everything is crab, everything in games seems to increasingly be 'Pick 3'...well, not EVERYTHING, but it sure is becoming prevalent. You level up, 3 options appear, you pick 1, and then play for another minute until you have to pick 3 again. When it's great, it's fantastic, but as it becomes more pervasive will the charm wear off?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's a free post on our Patreon of us checking out The Spell Brigade, an online co-op Survivors game:https://www.patreon.com/posts/checking-out-157909409Some of the games mentioned...The Pick 3 Slop Website:https://pick3slop.com/Gambonanza (they sent us a code, but just linking this because it's a weird name to blind-Google):https://store.steampowered.com/app/3509230/Gambonanza/Dungeon Clawler (also sent us a code, for disclosure):https://store.steampowered.com/app/2356780/Dungeon_Clawler/HUNTERxHUNTER NEWxSURVIVOR:https://hunterhunter-ns.bushimo.jp/en/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 Discord Nitro 3 month is pick 305:19 The morphing of the roguelite genre14:27 Slay the Spire 2, too much game, not enough card22:01 "Throw it against the wall and hope it sticks" design29:14 Chris realizes that this entire subgenre is all just Hades35:13 The synergies absolve all 47:34 Should there be a "try all the cool stuff" room?55:46 Favorite scene from a bad piece of media? (Urkman1) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nick and Connor break down Star Fox, Switch 2 Prices and MORE!Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro9:45 Housekeeping17:15 Star Fox On Switch 2 40:32 Nintendo Switch 2 Price Rises46:40 Xbox Scraps AI Co Pilot1:01:00 Mina The Hollower Date1:05:40 Stranger Than Heaven Direct Announcements

This is the audio version of the Naavik Digest newsletter published on May 10th, 2026. This week, we dive deep into Savvy Games Group, exploring what the Saudi Arabian gaming holding company now owns, how it's performed, and its endgame.You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/inside-saudi-arabias-gaming-empireMeet with Naavik at the Nordic Game 2026: https://naavik.typeform.com/to/Jc5cl7eY Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

An enemy having a surprise second health bar IS like being gifted a plant...right?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 HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgCHAPTERS00:00 The Vampire Crawlers Situation Is Crazy10:24 The George Saros check-in17:57 The struggle when a sequel is just slightly too different25:19 Nicco equates surprise health bars to being gifted a plant (gone right?) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, host Kalie Moore sits down with Julia Palatovska, Co-Founder and CEO of Dorian, to explore one of the most underappreciated shifts in entertainment: the convergence of user-generated content, interactive storytelling, and female-first fandoms. As microdrama consumption explodes globally, Julia argues that the real opportunity isn't just in passive viewing but in turning audiences into creators and stories into interactive, monetizable experiences. She breaks down how Dorian is building a no-code platform that enables creators from cosplayers to webcomic artists, to launch games, iterate in real time, and generate meaningful income through free-to-play mechanics typically reserved for professional studios.They also dive into why most UGC platforms fail to translate creation into commercial success, how Dorian shifted from volume to unit economics, and what it takes to build a true creator marketplace from scratch. Along the way, Julia challenges long-standing assumptions in gaming from the industry's blind spot around women players to the over-indexing on mechanics over narrative and shares why human-made content still outperforms AI in creator-driven ecosystems. The conversation ultimately paints a picture of a new kind of platform: one where the next billion-dollar IP for Gen Z women might not come from a studio, but from a solo creator with a laptop and a deeply engaged fandom.We'd also like to thank Medal.tv for making this episode possible. If you're a PC gamer and want to clip your moments or a studio, publisher, or marketer looking to reach a high-quality gaming audience and get your game in front of the right players, check out all Medal has to offer at https://grow.medal.tv.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 - Julia Palatovska: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palatovska/Host - Kalie Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaliemoore/ Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

This is sort of a Part 2 to our Saros/Akimbot episode, find that prior to this episode in your audio feed. It's a bit of a meander today but we promise it's interesting.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 HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS00:00 (Continuing from the Akimbot bonus episode)04:16 Sometimes there's no replacement for the genuine article13:27 Flailing at capturing a feeling born from bygone limitation17:40 inSANE, inFAMOUS people and the way they game27:33 Someday the Jak II torture will end, with bonus GTA V slander34:24 Back to the artificial emptiness in games38:48 SPYRO *IS* THE WRONG SHADE OF PURPLE!!!42:16 Anyway, worst gas station food we've had? (Urkman1)47:37 The Chester's Chicken situation is crazy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the audio version of the Naavik Digest newsletter published on May 3rd, 2026. This week, we examine what direction China's gaming giants are taking following the decline of the traditional Anime-Gacha ARPG model.You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/beyond-gacha-why-chinas-gaming-giants-are-pivoting-to-lifestyle-sims Meet with Naavik at the Nordic Game 2026: https://naavik.typeform.com/to/Jc5cl7eY Our most recent AI x Gaming newsletter: https://naavik.substack.com/p/kraftons-radical-ai-transformation Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.