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  • 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]).

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    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]).

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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

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  • 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]).

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    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]).

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    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

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    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]).

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    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]).

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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]).

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    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]).

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    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]).

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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

  • Episode 185

    Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we continue to analyze 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 growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2011 - 2015, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 3. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, X4: Foundations, Monster Hunter Wilds Beta, Life is Strange: Double Exposure). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - 2011

    12:16 - 2012

    20:14 - 2013

    32:52 - 2014

    45:54 - 2015

    56:38 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

    1:02:47 - X4: Foundations

    1:06:32 - Monster Hunter Wilds Beta

    1:24:47 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure

  • Episode 184

    Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we analyze 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 growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2000 - 2010, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 2. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Metaphor: ReFantazio, Factorio, Deadlock). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

    Check out the Extra Life stream hosted by Mike this Saturday, 11/02/2024 at 5PM EST on twitch.tv/mikethete! It'll be a fun 24 hour stream where we raise money for the West Virginia University Children's Hospital!

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Extra Life Announcement

    4:45 - 2000

    11:09 - 2001

    17:13 - 2002

    22:01 - 2003

    27:25 - 2004

    30:52 - 2005

    34:08 - 2006

    43:03 - 2007

    50:09 - 2008

    58:52 - 2009

    1:02:23 - 2010

    1:11:09 - Metaphor: ReFantazio

    1:14:15 - Factorio

    1:17:59 - Deadlock

  • Episode 183

    Although games preservation has come a long way, there are some online-based games that have been lost to time. Today, we reflect on games that are no longer playable and what those games mean to us. We also discuss the newly released Metaphor: ReFantazio and compare it to its sister Persona games. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Metaphor: ReFantazio, My Summer Car). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Remembering Rumbleverse and Pre-Big Bang Maplestory

    16:07 - Mabinogi, Old School RuneScape, and Fortnite

    28:09 - Dead Games and Bygone Social Aspects

    45:38 - Metaphor: ReFantazio

    1:14:25 - My Summer Car

  • Episode 182

    We are halfway through October, and this much-anticipated month is delivering in spades with an onslaught of quality games. Today, we discuss all the imminent October releases, as well as October titles that we're already enamored with. There's so much to talk about, we even forget to mention some major upcoming games like Dragon Age! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Abiotic Factor). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Satisfactory and Factorio

    4:30 - Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Dragon Ball Daima

    20:24 - Until Dawn Remake, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, and Discussion on Remakes

    30:59 - Silent Hill 2 Remake and Metaphor: ReFantazio

    39:48 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Call of Duty

    47:43 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Factorio: Space Age

    54:26 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House and Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred

    1:00:27 - Abiotic Factor

  • Episode 181

    Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is finally out and we could not be more thrilled! Although it has only been out for less than a day as of the time of recording, we have already played it for over nine hours and have a lot to say. From the gameplay to the art style to all the unique flourishes that make it a love letter to Dragon Ball, we discuss this game's many strengths. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Shadows of Doubt, Vampire Survivors, Mabinogi). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Addressing the AI Allegations

    2:10 - Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO

    1:00:36 - Shadows of Doubt

    1:03:24 - Vampire Survivors

    1:05:25 - Mabinogi

  • Episode 180

    September comes to an end with two engaging showcases - Sony's State of Play and Meta Connect. First, we discuss the standouts from Sony's latest State of Play, including games like Ghost of Yōtei, Alan Wake II, Monster Hunter Wilds, PS5 Pro games, and more! Then, we explore the tech revealed in the Meta Connect and hone in on Orion in particular - AR glasses that have the potential to revolutionize mixed reality. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Ghost of Tsushima, Vampire Survivors, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - State of Play, PS5 Pro, and Ghost of Yōtei

    42:06 - Meta Connect and Orion

    1:03:27 - Ghost of Tsushima

    1:11:08 - Vampire Survivors

    1:19:26 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

    1:28:03 - Satisfactory

  • Episode 179

    We are healthily past the halfway mark of the current console generation, and recent rumors suggest next generation will see the debut of a portable PlayStation 6 and Xbox. With Nintendo blazing the trail for the triumphant return of the handheld and the Steam Deck proving that there is a healthy market for PC-quality games on the go, how will Sony and Microsoft's (rumored) next gen efforts affect the portable gaming landscape? As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Satisfactory, The Plucky Squire, UFO 50, Gate To Sovngarde). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - PlayStation and Xbox Next Gen Handheld Rumors

    15:37 - PlayStation on PC and the 30th Anniversary PS5

    23:27 - Non-US Handheld Markets

    28:35 - Predicting The Next Gen Handhelds

    53:21 - Satisfactory

    1:04:45 - The Plucky Squire

    1:13:21 - UFO 50

    1:21:48 - Skyrim (Gate To Sovngarde)

  • Episode 178

    With the announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor seemingly imminent, tantalizing rumors are cropping up, each more outlandish than the last. Will the next Switch support DLSS? Will it be called the Switch 2? Does it have two screens?? After we dissect the latest whispers, we speculate on the console's price...and land on a somewhat suprisingly high number. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Switch Successor Rumors

    10:37 - Speculating on Switch 2 Games

    18:06 - DLSS, Screen, JoyCons, and Other Feature Predictions

    29:27 - Switch 2 Cost Predictions

    43:36 - The Imminent Reveal and Final Predictions for The Next Switch

    50:37 - Satisfactory

  • Episode 177

    The PS5 Pro has finally been revealed and it costs...$700?? Today, we dive deep into the (extremely) steep asking price for Sony's newest console and discuss the technology powering the machine, as well as offer our opinions on whether the value proposition is worth it for most consumers. In contrast to the somewhat tepid reaction to the PS5 Pro, we also talk at length about PlayStation's newest critical darling, Astro Bot. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Astro Bot, Satisfactory, Deadlock). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Analyzing The PS5 Pro Specs and Price

    17:15 - Performance vs Fidelity

    26:31 - 8K Support and PSVR2 With PSSR

    32:48 - Mark Cerny, Speculating Future Hardware Pricing, and PSSR

    43:34 - The GTA VI Factor, Lack of Competition, $700??

    53:13 - Astro Bot

    1:15:12 - Satisfactory

    1:26:06 - Deadlock

  • Episode 176
    Concord, the latest GAAS multiplayer offering from PlayStation, has crashed and burned. Today, we discuss this historic failure from multiple angles: What does this failure mean for Firewalk Studios? How should Sony shift their first party strategy? Can Concord potentially return one day? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Super Mario Eclipse, Black Myth: Wukong, Tactical Breach Wizards). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Analyzing Concord's Failure and Sony's First Party Strategy
    33:20 - Anticipating Astro Bot
    39:28 - Super Mario Eclipse
    48:09 - Black Myth: Wukong
    59:37 - Tactical Breach Wizards