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www.TheMasonAndFriendsShow.com https://thejuunit.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.youtube.com/@ksdafsh https://www.youtube.com/@SuperStationWJDL-TV5 A Ridiculous Fever Dream of Pro Wrestling Presented by J Dub https://www.glass-flo.com Great Pipes for Sure the music of this episode@ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RngL7irSJBxfMjaRWgzCa?si=eff8af56577140c7 support the show@ www.patreon.com/MperfectEntertainment The Mason and Friends Show – Episode 1060 | GTA 6, Movie Sequels, Top Gun, AI Gaming & More Episode 1060 of The Mason and Friends Show is another uncensored trip through movies, gaming, pop culture, politics, technology, and whatever else happens to hijack the conversation. The crew kicks things off talking about Hollywood's obsession with bringing everything back. Spaceballs 2, The Matrix 5, Men in Black, Hocus Pocus 3, The Goonies sequel, Gremlins 3, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Constantine, Ocean's 14, Top Gun 3, Fast & Furious 11—apparently no franchise is ever truly finished. That naturally leads to a hilarious examination of the original Top Gun, its dialogue, and just how different the movie feels when you start paying attention to what everybody is actually saying. Then things wander through the Labor Day heat, keeping plants alive, local bookstores, music, parody songs, copyright problems, YouTube and TikTok, before eventually landing on one of the biggest upcoming releases in gaming: Grand Theft Auto VI. How realistic is GTA 6 going to get? The guys break down AI-powered NPCs, characters remembering your actions, reputation systems, working out, eating, gaining weight, realistic interactions, and whether video games are getting dangerously close to becoming The Matrix. That turns into memories of GTA V, GTA San Andreas, Red Dead Redemption, cheat codes, gang wars, rampages, hunting, and why sometimes you just want a video game to let you cause chaos without worrying about your character's diet. The crew even predicts GTA 6 could become such a massive release that downloads overload the internet, productivity disappears, nobody gets any work done, and civilization temporarily grinds to a halt. If it happens, remember: Episode 1060 called it. Of course, there's also politics, the Patriot Act, Citizens United, education, Edward Snowden, Mason's completely legitimate 2028 presidential campaign, and the usual collection of wildly inappropriate observations that could only come from this rickety ship. The Mason and Friends Show is uncensored comedy and conversation with friends finding the funny side of life—no script, no filter, and absolutely no guarantee the conversation ends anywhere near where it started. Keywords: The Mason and Friends Show, Episode 1060, comedy podcast, uncensored podcast, GTA 6, Grand Theft Auto VI, GTA VI, Rockstar Games, GTA 5, GTA San Andreas, Red Dead Redemption, AI NPCs, gaming podcast, Spaceballs 2, Gremlins 3, Goonies sequel, Top Gun 3, Fast and Furious 11, movie sequels, pop culture podcast, comedy talk show, funny podcast Hashtags: #MasonAndFriends #ComedyPodcast #GTA6 #GrandTheftAutoVI #RockstarGames #GamingPodcast #GTAV #SanAndreas #RedDeadRedemption #TopGun #MovieSequels #PopCulture #UncensoredPodcast #FunnyPodcast
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Other podcasts talk about Grand Theft Auto VI, but we bring in Video Games Chronicle's Jordan Middler to talk about Metal Gear Solid 6 (and also GTA 6). And also Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, annualized Silent Hill, the furloughing of the Star Wars Zero Company team, and the lunacy of 96-course, eight-player Mario Kart on a single TV.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Start of show(00:02:17) Pokemon XP and World Championships(00:10:45) Stacking up the game reviews(00:12:40) The Blood of Dawnwalker | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | Sep 3, 2026(00:37:18) First Break(00:37:28) Onimusha: Way of the Sword | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | Sep 4, 2026(00:52:29) Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | Aug 27, 2026(01:04:07) Blood Dungeon | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | Aug 25, 2026(01:13:45) Second Break(01:13:46) News(01:14:44) We've seen Grand Theft Auto VI (and so have you)(01:44:16) Most of the Star Wars Zero Company team furloughed(01:49:05) State of Decay 3 is still alive(01:57:34) You can play eight-player Mario Kart 8 on one TV now(02:04:36) Emails!(02:13:31) The mysterious benefactors(02:14:27) Byeeee!
Codex Prime is joined by Bryan Lopes of the uWo Podcast and Ed Figueroa of Gamerdelphia to discuss AEW All In: London, some thoughts on the current WWE product, and the Grand Theft Auto VI extended look! It's a New Level, yes it is, so let's GET IT! Recorded September 1, 2026 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Catch Codex Prime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms. Codex Prime Linktree: https://linktr.ee/codexprimepodcast Email: CodexPrimePodcast@gmail.com Victor Omoayo - Linktree: linktr.ee/dothefilmthing Carl Byrd - Instagram, TikTok and Mixcloud @mrbyrd1027
It's an Oops All News! episode this week with Jeremy Franklin joining to break down the biggest gaming news, announcements, and rumors. Grand Theft Auto VI had a massive presentation while suffering leaks! A Nintendo Direct is reportedly planned for September 10th! Valve has suffered their own massive leak with hundreds of games included! Gamescom happened! We also cover the rest of the Nintendo and gaming news and MUCH more! As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:11 Nintendo Direct Speculation 0:22:16 Call of Duty & Duskbloods Impressions 0:37:51 GTA VI Extended Look Reaction 0:57:45 Gamescom Discussion 1:16:18 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips
We weren't supposed to be back this week, but the universe said “yes”! Justin's internet was fixed earlier than we had been told, which means that the tale of what the heck we've been up to for the past month can also be told. It's a lot of telling you about things! Which is what a podcast is!00:00 Introduction, naming The Stage Select theater12:18 Final thoughts on The Quarry and Directive 802023:58 Justin's real-life survival/horror experience, home critters42:46 Baldur's Gate 3, Suikoden HD Remaster01:00:09 Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay trailer impressions01:23:32 Julian goes into great detail into his surgery (you have been warned)01:46:27 Spider-Man: Brand New Day01:57:25 Justin's movie round-up part 1 (Ick, The Amateur, Disclosure Day, The Devil's Mouth, American Gangster, Carolina Caroline, Michael)02:18:48 Re-Story, Ledgerbound02:39:18 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake demo02:43:23 Justin's movie round-up part 2 (Stockholm, Soulm8, M3gan, Dangerous Animals, Side Effects, The Gates, Parallel, Hoppers, The Show, Blue Velvet)03:05:52 The Odyssey (2026)03:16:29 Justin's movie round-up part 3 (The Kill Room, Jackie Brown, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, Fight Club, Thelma and Louise, Clue, Alone)03:25:50 Saying farewell to Peter CullenTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024-2026 Space Monkey Mafia Productions
Depending on how you viewed it, the leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI pre-build footage surfing the internet within the last month has had fans either foaming at the mouth like that one dude on Avatar: The Last Airbender, or talking a lot of smack that it looks so terrible. Doesn't matter though because you'll all buy it anyway right?Mario and Bryan this week have a comprehensive breakdown of Rockstar's upcoming game and talk about what will make this latest entry in the series chock full of awesomeness. The police know more than just your car? Features built in for future online role-playing servers? Need for Speed levels of car customization and races?? Oh baby we are so ready!Also on this episode, the guys give their respects to three amazing legends in their own right who left this Earth around the same time. As fans of the work of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, we all salute them and will forever enjoy their careers and personalities.Plus, popcorn buckets are all the rage, and some are potentially bought live on stream, and Playstation 5 Pro consoles have quickly disappeared in stores everywhere. No 4k playing for Bryan anytime soon.Episode 204 is here and in clear HD. Absolutely no old leaked footage included.
We go from one major gaming event to the next one as Tokyo Game Show 2026 is on the horizon, and we already have some showcase announcements to discuss for that, but first, we need to look back at some things around Gamescom 2026, including Rockstar finally showing off more of Grand Theft Auto VI to the world during the Netflix extended look. What do Sean and Marc think about what was shown and the news that has come out in previews since? 80 hours to complete, a huge map, relationship and body development mechanics, smarter police A.I. so much side stuff to do, and that's just touching the surface. XBOX has also finally unveiled the Disc to Digital feature and how it will work. It's actually already available for insiders now and soon to the entire gaming public. Does Marc think this is a good solution to at least keep the license? And does this mean for sure Project Helix will not include a disc drive? Plus, Marc's been playing Star Wars Zero Company and he has impressions, Project Helix could be a family of devices according to CEO Asha Sharma, Sony introduces PlayStation Live TV, we get info on Fable's length, could Double Fine actually make Brutal Legend 2? Delays, announcements, and more!You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/BlJbXa01KMA
YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE! GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO! You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds. Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, the gang dives into a jam-packed lineup of AI controversies, heartbreaking Hollywood losses, and massive gaming reveals! First up, the Nerds break down the ongoing conversation surrounding AI and how people are misusing and abusing the technology. The crew discusses why AI should always be treated as a helpful tool rather than a full-blown replacement for human creativity, before briefly touching on the wild highlights from the Chinese Robot Olympics. Then, the conversation takes a somber turn as the gang deep dives into the tragic wave of celebrity deaths that hit over the past week. The crew pays tribute to monumental legacies and shares their favorite memories of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, and Hayden Panettiere. Next, the crew tackles the massive GTA VI leaks that took the internet by storm once again. The Nerds discuss how the infamous "Cyberleek" breached Rockstar's security for personal gain, and debate why these reckless hacker antics ultimately did very little to actually hurt the studio's momentum. Finally, the show wraps up with a full breakdown of Rockstar's official GTA VI presentation that dropped on Netflix. The gang reviews the deep dive video and explains why the highly anticipated new footage has them more excited than ever for the game's release—all this and more!
On this week's episode, the trio talk about their initial hours in the well-reviewed tactical release of Star Wars: Zero Company, and then delve into what some of the best open world games of all-time are, what makes them so great, and what things from these games a Grand Theft Auto VI needs to pull from, in order to take the #1 spot.Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, as well as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games!https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycast Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-songMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI#reddeadredemption #thewitcher #grandtheftauto
It's a whole lot of GTA 6 news! We also chat gamescom, Resonance: Plague Tale, Blood Dungeon, Metal Gear Solid, Star Wars Zero Company and MORE! And hey, maybe some AEW All In, too! Gaaaaames! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Tom, Tyler With Special Guest: No one this week SIDEQUESTING PATREON EXECUTIVES: Punkdefied SIDEQUESTING PATREON PRODUCERS: Cricket, Zero the Prototype, Exagenous, Jeff Grubb, Stefan Topics: Here it is: the massive Grand Theft Auto VI extended look trailer Cloud Imperium Games delays their project The Weapons are here in the new Final Fantasy VII Revelation trailer Devs @ gamescom have their gear stolen Playdate buyers are getting refunds What We're Enjoying: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (review) Blood Dungeon (review) Fields of Mistria Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Star Wars Zero Company Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 Review & Preview products supplied by publishers SnackQuesting: Nothing Music Intro: Zero The Prototype – Powerr Music Outro: N.I.M. – Choice Thumbnail: Rockstar Games
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... two little cunnies watched a presentation on Netflix about an incredibly anticipated game and then recorded a podcast about it. We've had our first extended look at the world of Grand Theft Auto VI and we've got a lot to say about it! The missions, the pacing, the graphics and some more speculation about what we could be seeing down the line! PLUS we've both taken on the tactical combat of Star Wars: Zero Company!Book your tickets for our live GTA 6 podcast in Melbourne: www.trybooking.com/DNUWGGet an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code FILTHY at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/filthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this week's episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, JM8, and Marty chat about the recent Grand Theft Auto VI showcase, and the staggering scale that Rockstar is attempting to achieve.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant discuss the Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay reveal from last week. Was it the greatest gameplay reveal of all time? How did Rockstar even manage to run that on a PlayStation 5?Also, there were lots of previews and smaller news items that came out of Gamescom 2026, one of the more interesting ones that has fans divided is Fables main storyline only being about 15-20 hours long. Is it too short, too long, or just right?Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI just got a little more interesting! This week on Option Select, we break down the newly released GTA VI extended look on Netflix and talk about what Rockstar is showing us — and what we're still waiting to see. We also dive into Gamescom 2026, covering the biggest announcements, reveals, trailers, and gaming news coming out of the show. Plus, we've got the usual gaming and entertainment news, opinions, and plenty of discussion along the way. So sit back, turn it up, and find out what's happening in the world of gaming!
It's finally time! Rockstar has revealed an in-depth look at Grand Theft Auto VI for the first time, with tons of gameplay, details, and more that so many tens of millions of fans have been hungry for. We discuss all we saw and what we loved and didn't, along with in-depth coverage of the hullabaloo surrounding the game's preview cycle and price. Colin even takes some time to educate the masses that GTAVI at $80 is nearly twice as affordable as GTA1 was at $50, based simply on average incomes and not at all adjusting for dreaded inflation (so next time someone tells you pay hasn't kept up with the increase in game pricing, now you know they're unapologetically lying). Other news this week includes fresh rumors of electronics tariffs in America, booming Helldivers 2 sales, a ton of Gamescom ONL fodder (including Witcher 3 Remastered, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Stage Tour, Exodus, Mega Man: Dual Overdrive, and more). Then: Listener inquiries! Is game development in danger of so-called "mode collapse"? How has MiHoYo managed to find so much success across so many high-caliber games? Would Sony ever explore re-releasing old PlayStation hardware? Will Chris and Dustin join Colin in the Fart Corner? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro20:46 - Patreon player22:05 - Free codes26:43 - Sacred is here for you28:28 - Glass Snapple is back32:03 - GTA VI leaks and pricing1:52:47 - GTA VI showcase reaction2:23:20 - New tariffs could be coming2:28:34 - Anti-data center craze2:40:40 - Gamescom catchup3:20:24 - Sony confirms Helldivers is a huge success3:21:27 - Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement delayed3:22:59 - Terranigma confirmed3:23:45 - Dave Bautista cast as Kratos3:24:37 - New PS+ games3:28:07 - What Are We Playing? (Beast of Reincarnation, Alan Wake II, Endacopia, Mortal Shell 2, How to Fish)3:53:48 - Mode Collapse of gaming4:02:30 - HoYoverse expansion4:07:33 - "Legacy PlayStation"4:11:44 - Will this be one of the best years in gaming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff and Christian welcome freelance games writer Jesse Vitelli to the show this week to discuss the deep dive for Grand Theft Auto VI that premiered on Netflix, the new Xbox plan to digitize your back catalog, and all of the new game announcements from Gamescom 2026.The Playlist:Jesse: Mega Man Dual Override // Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark ArisenChristian: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 open betaJeff: Blood DungeonBONUS CONTENT: In a segment sponsored by Nvidia, Christian and Jeff discuss Gamescom announcements from the Geforce On Community UpdateParting Gifts!!
This Week on the Show: Impressions: The incredible Big Walk Finale (3:00) News: The Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Debut (15:45) Impressions: Blood Dungeon (38:38) Impressions: Lies of P (51:50) Impressions: Vholume (1:04:00) Impressions: Twisted Tower (1:12:40) 4Player Minute (1:18:55) Link Dump: Check out our 2025 Year in Review (Top 10 Videos) Our Community-Wide Year in Review List for 2025 is Also Available Support the Show / Ask a Question Pledge on Patreon ($3 Tier) Subscribe on Twitch ($5)
Narrative designer Stella Sacco joins the panel to cover Grand Theft Auto VI, detecting AI in games, and pink plush Peeps bunnies. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Brandon Sheffield, and Stella Sacco. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: “I'm escaping to the one place that hasn't been ruined by capitalism! Insert Credit!” Super Smash Bros. series PlayStation 4 Xbox One Grand Theft Auto VI Majestic 12 Oceans Eleven Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony Stella Sacco Sex 2 PC-98 Teledildonics Halo series 1: How are we feeling about Grand Theft Auto VI? (05:38) Grand Theft Auto III PlayStation 2 Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Kotaku: Grand Theft Auto 6's Latest Leak Told Me All I Need To Know Spider-Man IGN: Rockstar Doesn't Mind if You Dislike GTA 6's Romantic Side Grand Theft Auto V Any Austin GDC Red Dead Redemption series Marvel Midnight Suns Blade Final Fantasy XIV Animal Crossing series Splatoon series Dark Souls series Hypnospace Outlaw web3 MySpace Fourteenite XIII 2: How can we trust any new video games not to use AI? (15:52) Time Extension: James Pond Creator On System 3's “Soulless” Legacy Collection the kickstarter for that bad AI Genesis game Brandon was talking about Wanted: Dead's AI slop key art 3: How have video game companies most egregiously attempted to rewrite their own histories? (20:40) Arc System Works GDRI BioWare Electronic Arts Treasure Yakuza Zaibatsu Midway 4: Which movies most need a “Scarface: The World is Yours” type sequel with the protagonist coming back to life? (25:17) Scarface: The World Is Yours The Green Mile (1999) Heat (1995) The Goonies (1985) Thelma & Louise (1991) Bump ‘N' Jump Robocop 3 (1993) John Wick: Chapter 4 (20XX) The Fast and Furious series Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Judge Dread Dead to Rights: Retribution Sorcerer (1977) Death Stranding Tangerine Dream Titanic (1997) Ghost of Yōtei Pirates of the Caribbean series Point Break (1991) 5: Room Check! (32:48) Peeps MAGFest Video Game History Foundation Pony Express Mochilla Earth Defense Force series Tokyo Game Show Casio Loopy Gematsu: Earth Defense Force 6.2: Invaders from Another World announced for PS5 6: WillaWisp asks, what is the CeraVe Daily Moisturizer of video games? (38:16) CeraVe Threes Cetaphil Tetris Xbox Wireless Controller Other Ocean Eucerin Holedown Picross series Squeakross: Home Squeak Home Nintendo 3DS Star Trek 7: If Dolly Parton asked you to show her some video games, which ones would you show her? (43:35) Dolly Parton Rock Band series Night in the Woods Nintendo Switch RollerCoaster Tycoon series Dollywood Bayonetta series Elvira Splatterhouse Mario Party series Wii Sports Desert Bus Penn & Teller LIGHTNING ROUND: Blind Pull Quote (48:41) Recommendations and Outro (58:27): Frank: Cetaphil moisturizing cream Stella: Mortal Shell II, Terminator 2: Judgment Day 35th Anniversary (2026) Brandon: The Tong - Dangerous Games, Val Young - Let's Fall In Love, Save the Green Planet! (2003) Jaffe: The Shadow with Orson Welles This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
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Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay reveal shows the enormous scale of Leonida, including reports of an 80-hour playthrough and a map roughly three times the playable size of Red Dead Redemption 2. We also debate GTA VI's potential 30 FPS target and whether Rockstar gets more leeway than other developers. Microsoft's next generation comes into focus as Xbox details its new disc-to-digital entitlement program and Project Helix is described as a “family of devices.” We break down what that could mean for physical games, Xbox Play Anywhere, future consoles, the $899 Xbox Series X25, the ROG Xbox Ally X20, and rapidly rising gaming hardware prices. Plus: The Witcher 3 Remastered and Songs of the Past, what Bethesda needs to change for The Elder Scrolls VI, Marvel's Iron Man gameplay leak, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 impressions, and more from Gamescom 2026. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 11:44 Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Impressions 20:56 The Games Getting Buried This Fall 28:41 GTA VI Gameplay Is Finally Here 37:08 Does GTA VI Need 60 FPS? 50:23 What Does Elder Scrolls VI Need to Change? 52:30 The Witcher 3 Returns Again 1:05:56 Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Future 1:09:30 Xbox Series X25 & New Hardware 1:19:30 Project Helix: A “Family of Devices” 1:27:24 Marvel's Iron Man Gameplay Leaks 1:37:30 Gaming Hardware Is Getting Too Expensive
Pass The Controller Podcast: A Video Game & Nerd Culture Show
The Pass The Controller Podcast is a show where a couple of best friends dive into the latest in gaming and nerd culture. In this episode, Brenden, Mike, and Todd sit down and chat about the recent look at Grand Theft Auto VI that premiered on Netflix. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! www.passthecontroller.io bsky.app/profile/passthecontroller.bsky.social x.com/passcontroller
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This week on the Zenspath Entertainment Network (Ep 232) Jeremy, Chase, & Stephen talk about the loss of some great legends with Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, & Katsushi Murakami on this weeks "Let's Talk About It" segment, Saber CEO's doubling down on AI use, Witcher 3 Remastered being announced as a free update, Fable gameplay, Xbox officially shows off their "Disc to Digital" program, Stage Tour is a return to the old Rock Band days, Grand Theft Auto VI gets it's official gameplay reveal...& we are so so on it, & more! Our "Big Question" for this week is "Now that Gamescom is in full force, what announced games are you excited to play?" Check out the video version of the podcast over at www.youtube.com/zenspathcom, share it with friends, give us a thumbs up, & leave us a review if you enjoy the show to help us grow! Website - https://www.zenspath.com Podcast Website - https://www.zenspath.com/podcast Join our Discord - https://discord.com/invite/jsB8GURSvT ( bit.ly/zenspathdiscord ) Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3scFDqv Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2nFegSJNWR0na1BAv6AOSD Libsyn - https://zenspath.libsyn.com/2024/02 Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08ab7658-e7f2-43f9-b0de-5a12c8ff24a6/zenspath-entertainment-network Join us on Discord at bit.ly/zenspathdiscord (https://discord.com/invite/jsB8GURSvT) Where to find us: https://www.zenspath.com/podcast for the latest episodes, shorts, & more all in one place! Jeremy - Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/zenspath.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zenspathcom/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@zenspathcom Hive - @zenspath Discord - @zenspath Twitch - https://twitch.tv/zenspath YouTube - https://youtube.com/zenspathcom Stephen - Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/n1ntendo.bsky.social Hive - @swantendo Discord - @n1ntendo. (don't forget the "." at the end!) Chase - X - https://twitter.com/LegioXGaming Chris - He's around... Intro 0:00 What We've Been Doing 00:51 The Group Chat - Recent Pickups! 19:58 Let's Talk About It - The Loss of Some Damn Good Icons 22:05 Saber Keeps Digging a Hole With AI Development in Recent Interviews 46:46 Gamescom 2026 - "The Witcher 3 Remastered" 50:44 Gamescom 2026 - "Fable" Updates 1:00:51 Gamescom 2026 - Xbox's "Disc to Digital" Program Officially Revealed 1:03:21 Gamescom 2026 - "Stage Tour" 1:12:41 "Grand Theft Auto VI" Has It's Official Showcase & Our Thoughts About It So Far 1:21:08 The Speedrun 1:38:11 The Big Question 1:42:52 Outro & Where to Find Us 2:01:10 Credits & Info 2:02:44
This week, Niki, John, and Lotus did their homework on the bizarrely-edited Grand Theft Auto VI reveal on Netflix and also dove into Gamescom announcements, like The Witcher 3 Remastered.00:00:00 Intro & A Condensed History of How We Know Each Other00:14:30 Grand Theft Auto VI is every verb00:44:09 Star Citizen's Squadron 42 delayed again00:48:25 The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past unearths an ancient evil for Geralt to fight00:49:48 The Witcher 3 Remastered is a free update with tons of improvements00:51:42 Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is not pumping the brakes00:56:25 Blood Dungeon is a survivors-like with platforming finesse00:59:42 Lotus got rid of her car (finally)01:16:40 John might have to get litigious over a wheelchair peripheral01:22:00 Jeff Grubb sent Niki a package01:23:50 HIVE QUESTIONS01:51:48 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.
Mocny to był tydzień. Na trwających targach Gamescom dowiedzieliśmy się, że jedna z najlepszych gier wszechczasów, będzie jeszcze lepsza, a do tego Rockstar w końcu oficjalnie pokazał rozgrywkę z Grand Theft Auto VI. Emocji nie było końca. Wygląda na to, że jest pozamiatane. Oczywiście skomentujemy nie tylko to co zobaczyliśmy na Netfliksie, ale też podzielimy [...]
Rockstar Games has officially released 26 minutes of extended gameplay for Grand Theft Auto VI, giving players an in-depth look at dual protagonists Jason and Lucia navigating crime, romance, and high-octane missions across the neon-lit streets of Vice City and the state of Leonida. Meanwhile, the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris concludes with history made as Chinese organization AG.AL dethrones Team Falcons to capture the $7 million Club Championship crown, propelled by Gwendal "Gwen" Duparc's win in Trackmania. Plus, we break down Team Spirit's Counter-Strike 2 grand final comeback led by Donk, and Duo squad BIG's clutch Fortnite Reload championship victory. In-Episode Links & Resources: Main Podcast Page: https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/fox-on-games/ Best Place to Start: New to our esports and industry showcases? Catch up on our foundational analysis of the competitive gaming landscape here: https://megaphone.link/FOXM9094923257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special episode, I spend the entire show breaking down what I saw and heard about the Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look. I break down the changes and influence of Red Dead Redemption 2 including the morality system, being hunted by the cops and the relationship between Lucia and Jason. This is a special moment and I am excited to share it with you. Thanks for listening. Intro: Grand Theft Auto VI 1 BIG Thing: - Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
"I don't know why I said he's the GOAT." New friend of the show Andy Cortez stops by to give us details from his trip down to Scotland to see all the gameplay for Grand Theft Auto VI, but Tony's distracted by how much he sounds like ANOTHER friend of the show. Plus, Dave finally saw The Odyssey, Amin has the Top 5 previews he saw before his showing, and Chris makes one of his worst mistakes ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Apple announced a Mac Mini made for AI and a Mac Studio made for AI, both with faster M6 and M5 Pro chips made for AI. But that's all an amuse-bouche to Sept. 9's (expected) main course: the long-awaited folding iPhone. Nilay Patel, Jake Kastrenakes, and David Imel run through all of this week's Apple news, including the most important story: a surprise discount on the legendary polishing cloth.Then, they react to Meta's settlement in its latest kids safety trial, geek out about Grand Theft Auto VI with the Hype Desk's Ashley Esqueda, check out the Pokémon Fitbit, and decide if Nvidia just saved the global economy. Further reading: File a comment with the FCC Apple announces September iPhone launch event Apple's new M6 chip gets more cores and more AI compute Apple launches new Mac Studios with its ‘most powerful chip ever' — the M5 Ultra Apple's new Mac Mini has fresh M6 and M5 Pro chip offerings — and higher prices Apple's ‘new' polishing cloth is the same except $10 cheaper Meta agrees to heavy restrictions on teen users in major lawsuit settlement Meta is planning an ad blitz urging TikTok and YouTube to follow its lead. All the ways Instagram and Facebook are changing for teens Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking' GTA 6 leaks Fierce Network: FCC opens comments on E-Rate as the program gets attacked in court Nvidia is about to be a hundred-billion-dollar-a-quarter company Panic is passing Playdate tariff refunds on to customers. Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. 0:00 Welcome to the Vergecast01:26 Apple Mac AI Hype02:26 Mac Mini Agent Craze06:32 Mac Studio vs Nvidia11:43 Price Hikes and Cloth17:01 iPhone Event Invite17:38 iPhone Fold Debate21:30 Camera Crash Out26:57 Meta Settlement Breakdown28:59 First Amendment Fallout36:59 Age Verification Push39:30 Filter Rules and Loopholes44:11 Will Teens Just Switch Apps45:20 Reels Versus Shorts46:35 Government Next Steps47:39 Break And Reset47:50 GTA VI Showcase54:29 Leaks And Spoilers57:12 Can GTA Save Games01:00:51 GTA Online Money01:02:04 Brendan Carr is a Dummy01:03:45 E Rate Fight01:08:46 Nvidia Earnings Hype01:17:50 Pokemon Sleep Fitbit01:22:41 Waymo Versus Tesla01:28:34 Decoder And Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Grand Theft Auto VI runs at an articulable 30 frames per second and apparently has around 80 hours of gameplay, and Samsung's new Odyssey monitor lineup pushes 1100Hz refresh whether you can tell the difference or not.Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #617: This week, we react to the extended Grand Theft Auto VI reveal and break down why it has us more excited than ever. From the scale of Vice City to the lighting, driving, gunplay, character switching, and all the tiny Rockstar details, this was the kind of gameplay look that makes you stop and realize just how big this game could be.We talk through the Netflix first reveal, whether that rollout helped or hurt the moment, and how the trailer landed after we finally got to watch it. The crew gets into Jason and Lucia, the car chase sequence, the improved combat, the world detail, the possible mini games, the social media systems, and why GTA 6 already looks like a game people could get lost in for years.Gamescom also gave us plenty to dig into. The Blood of Dawnwalker has our attention with its vampire Witcher energy, 30 day story structure, day and night systems, and choice driven world. Then Gears of War: E-Day brought the Xbox energy back with Marcus, Dom, brotherhood, brutal Locust, and a trailer that felt exactly like what Gears should be.Who are the XoneBros?We are your exclusive Xbox Series X & Game Pass weekly podcast. We are more than just a podcast though, we are a positive gaming and Xbox community. We are a group of friends who love gaming, comics, fantasizing about superpowers, and making lame jokes.We strive to bring you news, informative discussion, and rocking good times on a weekly basis all while discussing the world that is Xbox. We are the brothers you never had and the sisters you always wanted... we are the XoneBros. If you are looking for a positive gaming environment, you are always welcome here!Support Us On YouTubeJoin our DiscordX1TheGamer Daily Xbox News MrMcspicey Know Your Game
Rich Keefe & Ryan Davey react to the Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look that ran on Netflix. What did they think? What jumped out? What are they most excited for and more. Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @DORKpodcast
Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BadBit Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom Follow Triangle Square: https://www.youtube.com/@NARTECH ****** Absolutely — for Apple Podcasts, I'd make it more editorial and conversational than the YouTube description, while still naturally hitting GTA VI, Gamescom 2026, PS5, and Xbox. Episode Description: GTA VI gameplay is finally here! This week on The Trophy Room, Joe and the crew react to Rockstar's latest look at Grand Theft Auto VI and break down whether Jason, Lucia, Vice City, and the gameplay lived up to years of anticipation. We also recap Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 and pick our favorite games from the show, including Gears of War: E-Day, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, The Witcher 3 Remastered, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Exodus, Mega Man: Dual Override, and more. Plus, could the PS5 be about to get even more expensive? We discuss the potential impact of new tariffs on gaming hardware and what another price increase could mean for PlayStation players. Finally, Xbox is taking an interesting approach to the physical-vs-digital debate with a new feature that gives owners of supported physical Xbox games a digital entitlement. What does Xbox's approach mean for game preservation, physical media, and the future of console gaming? All that and more on this week's episode of The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast!
En nuestro episodio 411 Gabriel y El Watcher celebran la vida de Dolly Parton, Peter Cullen y Tim Curry y conversan sobre los anuncios más importantes de "D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event" (2026) y su experiencia viendo "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2026), "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" (2026), la segunda temporada de "X-Men '97" (2024) y el especial "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" (2026) que estrenó en Netflix en el segmento "Wachin' con Wacho!" y hablan sobre todo lo relacionado a la tercera temporada de "House of the Dragon" (2022).¡Se la diferencia en la vida de los niños de la Fundación de Niños de Puerto Rico! Aporta con tu donativo aquí: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/CulturaSecuencialAdquiere tus boletos de "Gamergy PR" aquí: https://www.ticketera.com/events/detail/gamergy-pr-2026¡Descubre la mejor manera de transmitir y grabar tu contenido! Comienza a usar "StreamYard" con nuestro "Referral Link" y obtén $10 de descuento: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5302337768259584¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial
This week, GTA 6 is leaking all over the internet, Cat has been living out her retro repair shop dreams in ReStory, and Leah is filling her Two Point Museum with a whole lot of Cult of the Lamb. So we've got leaks, nostalgia, cultists, and probably a few questionable decisions to talk about Sounds like a Girls on Games episode to me. What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:26) ReStory Review (00:14:26) Two Points Museum x Cult of The Land DLC (00:35:26) This Week's News: GTA IV Leaks (00:40:00) Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:10) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca.
The "extended look" preview of Grand Theft Auto VI is here, and it's beautiful. Of course, this big reveal was not without portions of the game leaking over the past week. Jack and Nate geek out over how great GTA VI looks, and make a list of things to do across Vice City! Also discussed in this episode: It's one gut punch after another, as Jack and Nate remember Hayden Panettiere, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen. Getting a customer service representative on the phone is like reading a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book. Soundgarden is reuniting at the Seattle Seahawks' season opener! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Nick and Evan discuss Rockstar and Netflix's grand reveal of Grand Theft Auto VI!Enjoy the show!Thank you, Final Boss, for sponsoring the show. Please check out Final Boss on all social media platforms and their website! Wear the best merch in gaming. Wear FINAL BOSS.If you enjoyed the episode, please consider following us, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and rating us on Spotify!If you're looking for a place to be yourself and make new friends, why not join the Spawn Camp Discord?Art by Noah of NMDesignLinks BelowFINAL BOSS https://www.finalbosscult.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/finalbosscultNOAH | NMDESIGN https://linktr.ee/official_nmdesignDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/tSsXeXvrWASD & BEYOND Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/WasdbeyondDOC LONGY https://www.instagram.com/doc.longy/ https://www.locdongy.com/
Apoya Reconectados, decide y participa en todos los sorteos! ✅ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reconectados ¡Volvemos una décima temporada y venimos con un programón largo, alegre, entusiasta y lleno de contenidos y sorpresas! Grand Theft Auto VI y su vistazo extendido y primeras imoresiones nos dejan un montön de sensaciones y reacciones de todo tipo. También la Gamescom 2026, descafeinada en anuncios pero con titulares reseñables. Además, os contamos y debatimos los mejores videojuegos que hemos jugado estos meses de julio y agosto, como The Duskbloods, Marvel: Lobezno, Beast of Reincarnation, Duskfade, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Splatoon Raiders, Denshattack! o Marvel TOKON, entre muchos otros. ¿A qué habéis jugado este verano? Os leemos. ¡Millones de gracias por acompañarnos una temporada más! Time stamps: - Introducciön, nueva temporada y nuevos aires - GTA VI vistazo extendido, sensaciones - Lo mejor y peor de Gamescom - A qué hemos jugado este versno - impresiones Marvel: Lobezno - Despedida y Javi deja el mando a Manu ¡Apoya Reconectados, decide y participa en todos los sorteos! ✅ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reconectados ️ ¡Sigue nuestro canal de Twitch! ️ ✅ Suscríbete a Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reconectados ¡Únete a nuestro grupo de Telegram de ofertas! ✅ Canal de ofertas: https://t.me/ofertasvideojuegosreco ️ ¡Escucha Reconectados cada semana: Jueves 07:00am! ️ Ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-reconectados-videojuegos_sq_f1467878_1.html Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TzgUfUZppavUlKeRreIXL Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/reconectados-videojuegos/id1304330116 ¡Síguenos en redes sociales! X-Twitter: @ReconectadosPod Jabote: @Jabote22 Manu: @ManuGmn Paula: @paulacroft02 Borja: @borjaruete TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reconectadospod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReconectadosPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reconectadospod/
We went through all the leaks to find all the new gameplay elements for Grand Theft Auto VI! Plus, game-by-game analysis of all the big gamescom 2026 reveals, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta impressions, and so much more!
We preview the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds happening this weekend, plus the return of Pokemon theft, Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, and Microsoft's disc to digital feature!
A very BioShock-heavy Backlog Attack concludes with a trip through BioShock 2: Minerva's Den. Plus: More Persona 5 Royal, and, somehow, Grand Theft Auto VI. Episode Timeline (0:00) - Intro (18:13) - Stream announcement/GTA6 (29:04) - Backlog Attack update (40:47) - BioShock 2: Minerva's Den (1:03:50) - Persona 5 Royal (1:16:51) - putt.day (1:19:49) - Outro
Hollywood's Headlines includes the anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI and Netflix preparing to air footage from the game. Plus, Caitlin Clark continues to drive record WNBA viewership amid plenty of league drama, Paul Finebaum goes after Bill Belichick and questions whether he could be fired from UNC before the season ends. The guys also joke about a Nevada company offering to train NFL players and staff on how to properly navigate prostitution following the recent scandal involving 49ers owner Jed York.
Whoa, Shuhei! We’ve got a lot to talk about. Stack it up and feel the power of a fearsome foursome! Join Tricky, Matt, Alex and Yield as they discuss, among other things, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Split Fiction, and Horizon Huntes Gathering. What’s more, we delve into Nintendo’s perpetual battle against emulation, and we broach the continuous issue of rising RAM prices. And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming! Leakers, or leekers, have gotten to Grand Theft Auto VI. Yep! It’s apparently out there. Where? Why are you asking us? Take-Two Interactive has responded with subpoeanas, so you can bet things are getting nasty. As usual, the news is full of surprises. We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter. What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In a bit of big news that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proud, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. It's a tremendous honor for the show to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities, and Proven Gamer have only the fans to thank for pushing the podcast to soaring heights. The Trophy Whores work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but they owe so much love to their listeners, who keep the show strong and growing. If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 728 – Grand Leek Auto
Tom, Tarance, and Aaron are back on the left's premiere A Song of Ice and Fire podcast to talk about a recent army enlistment drive offering new recruits four days of Grand Theft Auto VI. We also talk about the populist revolt and liberal counterrevolution against data centers, plus Trump and RFK importing dubious meats and letting more foods get poisoned. Lastly, we read selections from Natalie Harp's mash notes to Trump. Find Trillbillies wherever you get podcasts and subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty If you're in Canada, check out the CHUNKS live screening on Sept 1. with Amber Frost, Nate Fisher, and Michael and Us: https://paradiseonbloor.com/movies/chunks-toronto-premiere And in Charlottetown, PEI on Sept 4th and 5th: https://tivolicinema.com/production/chunks/ CHUNKS now available for streaming purchase at www.patreon.com/chunkstv
Sony's mishandling of its games-as-a-service initiative is well-worn territory here on Sacred Symbols, but that doesn't mean the fallout doesn't persist. This time around, Guerrilla's new multiplayer title Horizon: Hunters Gathering is the focal point. Based on recent reporting, it appears Sony is having the dev team rework the game to remove live service and other persistent elements, and its fate will be decided by December, with cancellation still very much on the table. Bungie and Marathon, Haven and Fairgames, Firewalk and Concord, Naughty Dog and The Last of Us Online, the Deviation-turned-Dark Outlaw project, Bluepoint and God of War Online, a cancelled multiplayer Spider-Man game at Insomniac, Twisted Metal never getting far off the ground at Lucid... Truly, it's enough already. Plus: Until Dawn star Hayden Panettiere sadly passes away at 37 years old, Grand Theft Auto VI suffers a catastrophic leak, Hiroko Totoki talks to the Wall Street Journal about Sony's move away from tech and towards entertainment, Square Enix swears Kingdom Hearts IV will launch in 2027, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Is Naughty Dog's high-caliber approach ultimately unsustainable? Have we lost sight of the reality of how bad the experience of using physical media actually is? How can we both run Sacred Symbols effectively while ignoring the endless, persistent, and unrealistic negativity? Will Colin ultimately push Dustin over the line by insisting he's Japanese? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro39:18 - Shoutout to Chris and Porter50:08 - "Dustin is Japanese"52:26 - Drinking in the pool1:03:09 - Digital ownership brother in arms1:09:27 - RIP Hayden Panettiere1:15:08 - GTAVI Leaks1:44:20 - Horizon: Hunters Gathering is being reworked2:28:31 - Hiroki Totoki Literature Club interview2:42:15 - Sony's shovelware purge gone wrong?2:55:21 - Kingdom Hearts IV releases late 20273:01:28 - Terranigma port3:05:32 - Pulse Elevate speakers coming in November3:07:53 - Call of Duty beta includes campaign level3:09:44 - Simpsons Hit and Run returns?3:14:25 - July US sales data3:18:42 - What We're Playing (Beast of Reincarnation, Spider-Man 2, Mortal Shell 2)3:40:39 - Toxic fandoms3:56:42 - Enshittification across media4:06:53 - Curbing your expectations4:20:17 - Is Naughty Dog unsustainable?4:24:14 - Is America AAA game dev dead?4:30:34 - Was physical media a nightmare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff and Christian welcome Anthony Taormina from Gamerant back to the show this week to discuss the wide-spread Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, Riot shutting down their free-to-play fighting game, and a legendary game designer announcing his retirement.The Playlist:Anthony: Duskbloods, Mortal Shell 2, The Sinking City 2Christian: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Jeff: Feed the Scorchpot, FogpiercerParting Gifts!