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  • Episode 205
    The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 blowout is here! Join us as we go through all the major reveals in the Direct. Did it live up to the hype? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Wilds). This episode was recorded in April 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).
    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Bluesky at @PodcastGametalk
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    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Opening Banter
    2:29 - Connor and Mike's Switch 2 Direct Impressions
    39:15 - Ahmed's Switch 2 Direct Impressions
    56:28 - Monster Hunter Wilds

  • Episode 204

    With the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 showcase just around the corner, we decided to dedicate today's episode to the Nintendo Switch. We go through our favorite Switch games and gaze back fondly at our memories of the console, as we excitedly look towards the next iteration. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Assassin's Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, Diablo IV, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Elden Ring). This episode was recorded in March 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    2:55 - Remembering the Nintendo Switch Launch

    15:15 - Reflecting on Nintendo Switch Exclusives 2017-2025

    49:51 - Nintendo Retro Emulation and Other Games on Switch

    56:02 - Assassin's Creed Shadows

    1:06:24 - Monster Hunter Wilds

    1:12:12 - Diablo IV

    1:17:34 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

    1:24:17 - Elden Ring

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  • Episode 203

    Operating Systems are a significant part of your gaming experience, whether you're on console or PC. Today, we break down our favorite and least favorite OSes, and talk about little touches that fuel our nostalgia for older systems. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Wilds, Urban Dead). This episode was recorded in March 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    6:13 - Discussing Our Favorite Console / PC OSes

    28:47 - Console Startup Sounds and Favorite OS Features

    46:01 - Monster Hunter Wilds

    1:06:50 - Urban Dead

  • Episode 202

    The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 are out, and they have more than delivered! With an extremely impressive showing for FSR 4 and confirmation of console integration with PS5 Pro next year, RDNA4 is presenting itself as a strong mid-range alternative to NVIDIA. Today, we give our latest thoughts on AMD's GPU offerings and how they compared to NVIDIA. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction, Avowed). This episode was recorded in March 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Bluesky at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    3:30 - AMD RX 9070 XT and FSR 4

    16:06 - FSR 4 Coming To PS5 Pro

    24:34 - AMD vs NVIDIA

    35:49 - Monster Hunter Wilds

    55:36 - Split Fiction

    1:07:14 - Avowed

  • Episode 201

    One of our most anticipated games of the year, Monster Hunter Wilds, is finally out! This week, we all give our impressions after having poured many hours into the game. We cover everything from our favorite weapons, to the new monsters, to the various performance issues at launch, and much more! This episode was recorded in March 2025. Intro and outro music is owned by Capcom Co. and composed by Miwako Chinone.

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    4:45 - Commenting on Performance

    10:16 - Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions

  • Episode 200

    200 episodes, wow! To celebrate this incredible milestone, we each discuss our top 10 games of all time. Do we share any of your favorites? This episode was recorded in February 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Setting The Stage for Our Top 10

    5:07 - Honorable Mentions

    15:12 - 10

    24:56 - 9

    42:10 - 8

    1:02:17 - 7

    1:18:23 - 6

    1:42:16 - 5

    2:05:28 - 4

    2:21:03 - 3

    2:38:50 - 2

    2:55:00 - 1

  • Episode 199

    PlayStation tipped their hand for early-mid 2025 with their latest State of Play, and contrary to the prevailing opinion online, we thought what they had to show was quite good! We talk through all the games that were shown, including the exciting new first party game from Housemarque, Saros. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Civilization VII, Dead By Daylight, Palworld). This episode was recorded in February 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Bluesky at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    2:20 - Monster Hunter Wilds, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

    11:38 - Digimon Story Time Stranger, Lost Soul Aside, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

    20:34 - Dave The Diver, Splitgate 2, Borderlands 4, Split Fiction

    31:31 - Directive 8020, Five Nights At Freddy's, The Midnight Walk, Onimusha

    41:07 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Lies of P: Overture, Dream of Another, Days Gone

    48:34 - Days Gone, Abiotic Factor, Tides of Annihilation, Metal Eden, MindsEye

    57:27 - Saros

    1:04:12 - Civilization VII

    1:10:26 - Dead By Daylight

    1:15:58 - Palworld

  • Episode 198

    Paid early access is becoming more commonplace in the games industry. Game development costs are skyrocketing and publishers are more eager than ever to employ unsavory monetization strategies. How do the three of us feel about paid early access, and what games have got us to opt-in early? Where do we see this paid early access trend going in the future? How do we feel about Civilization VII? We answer all of these burning questions on today's show! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Civilization VII, Vintage Story, Monster Hunter Wilds Beta, Severed Steel, Psychonauts 2). This episode was recorded in February 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Bluesky at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    3:35 - Thoughts On Paid Early Access

    25:44 - Civilization VII

    54:44 - Vintage Story

    1:00:40 - Monster Hunter Wilds (Beta)

    1:07:14 - Severed Steel

    1:10:30 - Psychonauts 2

  • Episode 197

    Though dedicated handheld consoles are becoming a relic of a bygone era, today we take a nostalgia-fueled look back at our favorite handhelds and handheld games. We also discuss retro emulation hardware and how these consoles are keeping the dedicated handheld dream alive. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Marvel's Spider-Man 2). This episode was recorded in February 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    4:28 - Game Boy / Color

    15:49 - Game Boy Advance / SP

    27:18 - PlayStation Portable

    33:19 - Nintendo DS / Lite

    44:41 - Nintendo 3DS / New 3DS

    55:37 - PlayStation Vita

    1:05:20 - Retro Handhelds

    1:12:53 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

    1:20:54 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2

  • Episode 196

    Two more live-service games have been cancelled at Sony - a God of War live-service game developed by Bluepoint and an unannounced live-service game by Bend Studio. After the disastrous Concord and myriad other failed live-service projects like The Last of Us and Spider-Man, we have to ask: what on Earth is happening at Sony? Today, we take a look at PlayStation's failed pivot into live-service and what it may be costing them. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Vintage Story, Dead Cells, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate). This episode was recorded in January 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    7:30 - Bend And Bluepoint's Cancelled Live Service Games

    16:33 - PlayStation First Party Audit

    44:52 - PS5's Live-Service vs Traditional Games

    59:05 - Vintage Story

    1:08:24 - Dead Cells

    1:11:19 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

  • Episode 195

    After literal years of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Nintendo has finally announced the Nintendo Switch 2! Though it was an extremely brief first look, we discuss what was shown and speculate on some of the launch window games and unannounced features. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Dead Cells, Marvel Rivals, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero). This episode was recorded in January 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    2:11 - Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Reactions

    19:53 - Switch 2 Launch Window Speculation

    52:29 - Dead Cells

    55:51 - Marvel Rivals

    1:07:37 - Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

  • Episode 194

    2025 is looking to be a monumental year in gaming! Beyond the obvious topics like the imminent Nintendo Switch 2 and GTA VI, we discuss how the industry is rapidly changing, with exclusive games becoming less financially viable and AI becoming more relevant than ever in game development. AI and cloud technology continues to improve, and we predict how these technologies might shape the industry in 2025 and beyond. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (God of War Ragnarök, Pokémon Yellow, Marvel Rivals, Dead Cells, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle). This episode was recorded in January 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    3:22 - The State of Nintendo in Early 2025

    15:08 - The State of PlayStation in Early 2025

    20:16 - Cloud Gaming Continues to Improve

    27:47 - AI in Gaming in 2025

    42:03 - The State of Xbox in Early 2025

    50:30 - GTA VI, Ubisoft, and Other Predictions

    1:03:35 - God of War Ragnarök

    1:17:44 - Pokémon Yellow

    1:21:36 - Marvel Rivals

    1:30:23 - Dead Cells

    1:38:11 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

  • Episode 193

    Happy New Year! 2025 is here, and there is already talk about next-generation gaming hardware. Whether it's NVIDIA's reveal of the upcoming 50-series graphics cards, leaked pictures of Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, or pie-in-the-sky rumors of an early next gen Xbox, there's some next generation news or rumors for just about everyone! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (God of War Ragnarök, Bioshock, Murky Divers). This episode was recorded in January 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    2:53 - Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks

    11:42 - AMD's RDNA4 GPU Announcement

    15:02 - NVIDIA Reveals The 50-Series Graphics Cards

    37:27 - Early Next-Gen Xbox Rumors and TV Discussion

    48:32 - Connor Upgrades His Audio Setup

    54:01 - God of War Ragnarök

    1:10:27 - Bioshock

    1:20:31 - Murky Divers

  • Episode 192

    2024 has been a year of killer releases, big and small. Today, we pit Gametalk's 16 favorite games of 2024 against each other in a tournament face-off to determine our Game of the Year 2024. If you want to follow along, check out the bracket here: https://imgur.com/a/jkXqwUg. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Warframe: 1999, Cyberpunk 2077, Helldivers 2, Project Wingman: Frontline 59, Marvel Rivals). This episode was recorded in December 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    4:07 - Top 16

    25:57 - Quarterfinals

    39:10 - Semifinals

    50:14 - Finals and Gametalk's Game of the Year 2024

    1:00:31 - Warframe: 1999

    1:05:36 - Cyberpunk 2077

    1:15:05 - Helldivers 2

    1:19:08 - Project Wingman: Frontline 59

    1:24:11 - Marvel Rivals

  • Episode 191

    The Game Awards 2024 show has come and gone, and what a show it was! Packed with heartwarming moments and megaton announcements, this Game Awards was easily the best one in recent memory. Today, we talk about the biggest winners and the craziest announcements! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Super Mario Party Jamboree). This episode was recorded in December 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    3:58 - Winners at TGA 2024

    21:10 - Notable Absences

    23:57 - NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, One Move Away, Slay The Spire 2

    28:24 - Dave the Diver: In the Jungle, Thick As Thieves, Shadow Labyrinth, Pyoro

    31:54 - The Witcher IV

    35:41 - Elden Ring Nightreign

    41:05 - Project Robot, Split Fiction, Borderlands 4

    47:38 - Game Changer - Amir Satvat

    50:26 - Project Century, Turok: Origins, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Helldivers 2, Okami Sequel

    58:56 - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

    1:09:15 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

    1:19:23 - Super Mario Party Jamboree

  • Episode 190

    The rumor mill has kicked into overdrive for potential Valve hardware. Between the whispers of Steam controllers, VR headsets, new consoles, and new games, we discuss all the latest Valve rumors - and that naturally dovetails into a discussion on PC gaming, Steam, Linux, and more! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Elite Dangerous, Helldivers 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, ICBM: Escalation). This episode was recorded in December 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    2:05 - Valve Hardware and Software Rumors

    35:48 - Elite Dangerous

    40:57 - Helldivers 2

    44:26 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

    49:20 - ICBM: Escalation

  • Episode 189

    Kadokawa, an anime and manga giant that owns the world-renowned From Software, is being eyed for acquisition by Sony. Today we dive deep into this potential acquisition and its implications for the fate of future From Software games. We also talk about the new PlayStation handheld in the works and the leaks for the new Steam controllers. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Sonic X Shadow Generations, Factorio: Space Age). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    4:23 - The PlayStation / From Software Rumors

    20:24 - Sony's Potential Kadokawa Acquisition

    30:34 - Sony's Next Handheld

    40:07 - New Steam Controllers

    47:01 - Sonic X Shadow Generations

    55:18 - Factorio: Space Age

  • Episode 188

    2024 is coming to a close, and our traditional game of the year tourney face-off is fast approaching. Today's episode sees us host a preliminary of sorts - we evaluate all of the standout games released in 2024 that we played this year and select 16 to proceed to our Game of the Year Tournament Bracket. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Metaphor: Refantazio). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    1:37 - The Top Games We Played in 2024

    40:00 - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

    44:30 - Metaphor: Refantazio

  • Episode 187

    We are quickly approaching the end of 2024, and it's that time of year again! The Game Awards have announced their nominees for 2024, and the selections are a tad more controversial this time. Which of their nominees deserve to be considered for Game of the Year? Today, we predict the winners and losers of The Game Awards, and speculate on potential game reveals. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Factorio: Space Age, Overwatch 2). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

    Or chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Opening Banter

    2:27 - Should Shadow of the Erdtree Be Eligible for Game of the Year?

    6:40 - Predicting Game of the Year 2024

    17:06 - Predicting The Winners for All Categories at the Game Awards 2024

    1:07:03 - Prediction Announcements at The Game Awards 2024

    1:12:10 - Factoro: Space Age

    1:21:02 - Overwatch 2

  • Episode 186

    Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (www.circana.com/intelligence/ente…ling-video-games/). On today's episode, we finish analyzing this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste throughout the years. We chat about the games on the list from 2016 - 2023. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, Age of Wonders 4, Factorio: Space Age). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).

    Questions or comments? Check us out on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter at @PodcastGametalk

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - 2016

    4:55 - 2017

    11:39 - 2018

    20:31 - 2019

    31:00 - 2020

    40:22 - 2021

    46:19 - 2022

    54:54 - 2023

    1:05:36 - PS5 Pro Impressions

    1:12:39 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House

    1:16:50 - Age of Wonders 4

    1:23:29 - Factorio: Space Age