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THIS WEEK: There is a lot of news to cover, including EA's cancellation of a Black Panther project and shutting down a studio. We look at the line-up for this year's Summer Game Fest. Nintendo plans to stop Switch 2 scalpers on launch day, and more on this week's episode of the SELECT/START podcast.
THIS WEEK: We get the huge announcement from Bandai Namco regarding Elden Ring, big news for Stellar Blade fans, and games that will be upgraded for free on the Switch 2. Then in our FINAL STAGE segment, I will go back down memory lane to give my review of Capcom Fighting Collection 2.
THIS WEEK: We've got a lot to cover this week, including thoughts on the latest GTA 6 trailer, Palworld patch update, and a discussion about GEARS of WAR coming to the PS5 and what that could mean for the future of the XBOX brand.
Microsoft comes out of the closet to announce its price increase for the XBOX SERIES X|S and its games.EA cuts more jobs and cancels the development of a new TITANFALL game. Your physical disk collection may be deteriorating. GameStop is investigating an internal scam within its stores. Then, in our FINAL STAGE segment, I give my thoughts on the remastered pixel-perfect brawler PHANTOM BREAKERS BATTLEGROUND ULTIMATE (on the Nintendo Switch).
THIS WEEK: Nintendo has created pandemonium once again with the coming of the SWITCH 2. We discuss why you shouldn't worry about not getting it on Day One. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, we visit South Town to give our review of FATAL FURY City of the Wolves for the PS5.
THIS WEEK: We get more info on what Mario Kart World has to offer. But is it worth it? We also get a new look at the upcoming NINJA GAIDEN game from DOTEMU. Phil Spencer doubles down on his support for the Nintendo Switch 2. Sony finally made their move on the PS5, and fans are starting to wake up. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I reviewed STAR OVERDRIVE for the Nintendo Switch. All this and more in this addition of A.C.M.G. Presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START.
This week, we are not just talking about tariffs; we are talking about the things that people aren't talking about and the misconceptions, misinformation, and disinformation that goes along with it. Then, in our Final Stage, I checked out a new retro-style fighting game called Pocket Bravery on the Nintendo Switch.
This week, it's about to go down! The SWITCH 2 has been revealed and I will talk about everything announced in detail and the response from social media. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I enter the Soul Society with my review of BLEACH REBIRTH of SOULS for the PS5.
This week, we have a HUGE show with a rundown of the latest Nintendo Direct announcements, the return of Game Informer, a new Super Robot Wars game, and my review of Assassin's Creed Shadows (also my very first play of an Assassin's Creed game).
THIS WEEK: I will give my thoughts on our first look at Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in the upcoming MK2 movie. Actor Ashly Burch is very concerned about her role as Horizon's Aloy. Sony and Santa Monica celebrate the 20th anniversary of God of War. We look back at the history of Yasuke in various video games to highlight the ignorance going around social media. Then, in our Final Stage, I give my recommended review of YARS RISING and marvel at the innovation of this game based on a classic and archaic Atari game.
In this special edition of TTL EXTRA: SELECT/START, I am joined by Boris Roberto Aguilar of EH+ Productions as we provide a detailed look at this year's WWE 2K installment.We give the good, bad, great, and god awful critique of what they have put together this year.You can also check out the video version of this episode by clicking here.
Gamers fear the U.S. tariffs impacting their fandom. I recommend one of the most enjoyable pro wrestling simulations on the market. Then, in our Final Stage, I look back at the Marvel Ultimate Alliance Trilogy to ask if they should make another one and what it should be based on. All this and more in this addition of A.C.M.G. Presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START.
This week, I give my thoughts on everything announced in the Pokemon Presents Showcase and look at the full roster for WWE 2K25. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I review LIKE A DRAGON: PIRATE YAKUZA in Hawaii for the PS5.
This week, I checked out WARRIORS: ABYSS for the PS5. PLUS, 90s cult classic anime "The SAMURAI PIZZA CATS" getting their own game?! This and more on this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START video game podcast.
This week, we rundown everything announced from the recent PlayStation "State of Play" showcase. Then I give my thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and more!
In this ninja filled episode of the SELECT/START podcast we check out the latest DLC from Street Fighter 6 featuring Mai Shiranui along with the rumors of the Halo series coming to the PS5. Then, in our FINAL STAGE I check out the Unreal Engine 5 remastered Ninja Gaiden 2 Black to discuss what I want to see (and don't want to see) in the upcoming 4th installment coming later this year.
This week, WWE 2K25 is revealed, and we rundown all that has been announced so far. Then in our FINAL STAGE, I gleefully discuss my love for GUILTY GEAR STRIVE on the Nintendo Switch.
This week, Koei Tecmo is looking to set 2025 off right with the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4. XBOX makes other announcements of things to come, I also check out the first DLC pack for DRAGON BALL SPARKING ZERO and CONAN in MORTAL KOMBAT 1. Then, I give thoughts on my kickoff game of 2025 with my review of DYNASTY WARRIOR ORIGINS for the PS5.
THIS WEEK: NINTENDO finally reveals the coming of the SWITCH 2 We get our first look at Mai Shiranui on STREET FIGHTER 6 SEGA looks to bring back a DREAMCAST classic. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I check out RIVER CITY SAGA: THE THREE KINGDOMS NEXT on the Nintendo SWITCH! All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. Presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START.
This week, I went down the rabbit hole to find out the fate of Kiryu Kazama with my review of LIKE A DRAGON: INFINITE WEALTH.
In the first episode of 2025, we look back on all the games reviewed on the show and find out if 2024 lived up.
This week, I will give my complete thoughts on the SECRET LEVELS series. Nintendo Switch reaches another milestone and why gamers need to understand and respect the historical success of Nintendo. I will also run down my Nintendo and PS5 year-end results. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I review FAIRY TAIL 2 and talk about the one element this game did better than METAPHOR REFANTAZIO and Mario & Luigi Brothership.
We cover the winners and highlights of this year's GAME AWARDS. Plus, my review of POWER RANGERS: Rita's REWIND
I give my thoughts on my run of Marvel Rivals (PS5), Hogwarts Legacy (for the Switch), and my review of METAL SLUG TACTICS (Switch). Plus my thoughts on the Lumectra charging station for the PS Portal and more in this edition of the SELECT/START.
This week, we give predictions on the newly announced nominees for this year's GAME AWARDS.
This week, Microsoft talks handheld gaming, Nintendo reveals its latest theme park attraction, and Double Dragon makes it debut on River City Girls 2. Plus, we enter the FINAL STAGE to review MARIO & LUIGI: BROTHERSHIP. All this plus, a major announcement regarding the final (and Biggest) TALK TIME LIVE EXCLUSIVE guest of 2024 in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE!
This week, We get news on the Nintendo Switch's successor and more. Then in our FINAL STAGE: I give my review of METAPHOR RE FANTAZIO for the PS5 and talk about why I believe this game is a strong GOTY candidate. Check out all this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE!
We are back with my thoughts on PALWORLD (for the PS5) and discuss whether The Pokemon Company and NIntendo have legs to stand on in their lawsuit filing. Plus, I talk about why I am excited about Power Rangers Rita's Rewind and Fairy Tail 2 and why you should be, too. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
In the final episode before the journey to NYCC, we give you thoughts on everything from our first look at HALO, Nintendo's latest gimmick, Lara Croft on Netflix, and my review of DRAGON BALL SPARKING! ZERO (for the PS5).
This week, I compare and contrast who has the best story expansion among TEKKEN 8, MK1, and SF6. Nintendo is on the warpath with YouTubers. I also give my thoughts on the demo for METAPHOR RE FANTAZIO as well as my review of Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
THIS WEEK: We get some bombshell news from Sony's STATE of PLAY. Assassins Creed: Shadows is delayed until 2025. The Limited Edition PS5 Pro sells out in record time and fans aren't happy. Terry Bogard comes to SF6 Meanwhile, SNK plans to invite two Street Fighter characters to South Town. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I check out the second chapter of MK1 with MORTAL KOMBAT: KHAOS REIGNS All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: We get the full roster for DRAGON BALL SPARKING! ZERO and I run down what you can expect to see in what might be the biggest and greatest DB game in history. SEGA and RGG STUDIOS announce a new game in the LIKE A DRAGON series coming soon. In our FINAL STAGE segment, I give my thoughts on ASTRO BOT and how this game gives us MARIO ODYSSEY a serious run for its money. But is it GOTY? All this and more in this edition of TTL EXTRA: SELECT/START!
I will give my thoughts on whether the PS5 PRO is worth buying and who should buy it. I also discuss the latest Apple mobile devices and why this company and Sony have them in common. PLUS, I take you for a ride as we reenter the other MCU (Marvel Capcom Universe) to play MARVEL vs. CAPCOM FIGHTING COLLECTION. All this and more in this edition of TTL EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: Sony rips the cord off CONCORD after just one week. CAPCOM finally gives XBOX fans what they want. ROCKSTEADY games are forced to lay off its staff. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I got into battle with my review of GUNDAM BREAKER 4 All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: Nintendo once again gives us a reason to be excited with their latest Nintendo Direct. We rundown all the announcements including another classic collection courtesy of Capcom. We also discuss a top-rated Arc System Works fighting game coming to the Switch. And we talk about the rumors surrounding the PS5 PRO. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: We give our highlights of this year's GAMESCOM event. INDIANA JONES and the GREAT CIRCLE is no longer an XBOX EXCLUSIVE. BANDAI NAMCO gives us a deeper look into DRAGON BALL: SPARKING ZERO. A SEGA classic fighter is slated to become a movie. Then in our FINAL STAGE: The turtles are back in HADES form as I review TMNT SHREDDED FATE. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: We look back at some games that I think should make a comeback. I try to wrap my head around the idea of how some gamers are paying so much money for free-to-play games. Then in our FINAL STAGE: I set sail on an adventure with CAT QUEST 3 (on the Nintendo Switch). All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: I pay my respects to the last gaming magazine of its kind as GAME INFORMER shuts down after 33 years. I also give my thoughts on the R36S Handheld gaming console including the games I have played so far and what you need to know before purchasing this item. In our FINAL STAGE segment, I give my review of SVC CHAOS and determine whether I think it levels up to SNK vs CAPCOM 1 & 2. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE!
THIS WEEK: SAG-AFTRA goes on STRIKE against the video game industry once again. We get our first look at the gameplay for BLEACH BIRTH of SOULS. We also got our first look at TERRY BOGARD's entry into STREET FIGHTER 6. Social media brings unwarranted anger towards SNK VS CAPCOM CHAOS. BANDAI NAMCO announces the new story mode which brings warranted anger from the fighting game community. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I strategized and defended the village with my review of KUNITSU-GAMI: Path of the GODDESS. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: BANDAI NAMCO announces a new BLEACH game coming soon. The return of BLEACH: BRAVE SOULS debuts on the NINTENDO SWITCH. I dip my toe into the world of ZENLESS ZONE ZERO. OVERWATCH crosses over with TRANSFORMERS! A new DOUBLE DRAGON game brings the LEE BROTHERS back to 3D form. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I play Arc System Works' fighter UNDER NIGHT REBIRTH II All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: We talked about whether the Capcom NEXT showcase made the splash that they wanted to. I give my thoughts on the demo to Kumitsu Gami. Arc System Works gives us a look at HUNTER X HUNTER NEW IMPACT and a first look at their upcoming GUILTY GEAR STRIVE anime. Then, in our FINAL STAGE I entered a new party featuring demon-hunting characters as I review DEMON SLAYER: SWEEP THE BOARD. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: Another remastered STAR WARS game is coming to consoles. CAPCOM is preparing to give us their showcase of upcoming games. BANDAI NAMCO announces the latest warriors coming to DRAGON BALL SPARKING ZERO. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I reviewed the former mobile game now ported as a full console game METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED for the Nintendo Switch. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START.
THIS WEEK: NINTENDO announced news so big it hit XBOX fans harder than a RAGING DEMON. We rundown the major announcements of the much-anticipated NINTENDO DIRECT and talk about which showcase made the biggest impression this summer. Plus, my TOP 5 favorite games so far in 2024. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: We look back at the announcement of the first Insomniac Spider-Man game at E3. Insomniac also announces more Spidey suits for SPIDER-MAN 2. CALL of DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 will have an earth-shattering download requirement and more. XBOX SHOWCASE makes many gamers happy. Then, in our final stage, I review NINJA KUMAI: SHINOBI ORIGINS (the Nintendo Switch). All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
SUMMER GAME FEST BEGINS! LIKE A DRAGON: YAKUZA is going live-action. Rumors of HALO coming to the PS5 are spreading like wildfire. Sony removes 8K support tags from PS5 boxes, and why it doesn't matter. Katsuhiro Harada is perplexed about WAFFLE HOUSE (as we all are). Then, in our final stage, I review TALES OF KENZERA: ZAU (on the Nintendo Switch). All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START.
THIS WEEK: We celebrate the summer of games and the announcements ahead. I give a grade curve to Stellar Blade. CD PROJEKT RED calls it quits on CYBERPUNK 2077. Bandai Namco shows us the latest character in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. I also give my thoughts on Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2's latest chapter. Then, in our final stage, we run down the biggest Sony's State of Play to date. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: MARVEL and APPLE give us a first look at WHAT IF?: An Immersive story. The FUTURE SAGA comes to DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE this week. IGN acquires multiple gaming network sites. AKUMA HAS ARRIVED IN STREET FIGHTER 6 And in our FINAL STAGE, I tell you why MEGATON MUSASHI WIRED will be the sleeper game of 2024 in the US. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: UBISOFT gives me a reason to play an ASSASSIN'S CREED game finally. XBOX falls deeper down the rabbit hole. We get ready for this year's SUMMER GAME FEST. And in our FINAL STAGE, I play Akita Toriyama's SAND LAND for the PS5. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START
THIS WEEK: I give my thoughts on the latest gaming news including. Microsoft's recent layoffs of XBOX development studios. AEW GAMES continues to troll its target audience. Homelander coming to MK1 Nintendo talks about their next-gen console. And my review of the PLAYSTATION PORTAL and STELLAR BLADE.
THIS WEEK: NINTENDO reveals its latest INDY WORLD showcase. ERMAC enters MORTAL KOMBAT. The GENTLE BROS gives fans a demo for CAT QUEST. And in our FINAL STAGE, I play ROBOCOP: ROGUE CITY and enjoy how oxymoronic this game based on a cult classic is. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START