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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:37:38
Tonight’s questions: - Will Activision save Halo? - Is it too late to save Destiny? - What should Activision do for Halo? - How would you grade Asha Sharma so far? - What would…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:24:08
Tonight’s topics: - The Xbox reset continues - Shannon Loftis puts Asha Sharma on blast - Bungie’s plan to revive Destiny 2 - GTA 6 gets a collector’s edition with no game -…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:37:26
Tonight’s questions: - Who is to blame for the Kojima/PlayStation split? - Is Control Resonant a game of the year contender? - Is Control Resonant a stand-alone game? - Will…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:35:02
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox TGS impressions - Bill Skarsgård cast in Physint - Insomniac might remove Wolverine fart trails - Bruce Straley says AAA games are born - BlizzCon 2026…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:46:18
Tonight’s questions: - Will OD and Physint sell Xbox systems? - Is Concord responsible for Physint’s cancellation? - Why are people siding with Sony instead of Kojima? - How…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:36:57
Tonight’s topics: - Wolverine review - Kojima parts ways with Sony - FairGames leaks - Sony Japan threatens to cut off customer support - Sony clarifies PlayStation disc…
Sep 6, 2026 · 2:59:52
Tonight’s questions: - What is the best salsa for tacos? - What do you refuse to eat? - Do you own any valuable collectibles? - Which year would you want to relive? - Would you…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:39:44
Tonight’s topics: - State of Play impressions - Devs upset with Sony for killing discs - Sony says “reasonable consumers” know they don’t own games - Sony has new customer…
Aug 31, 2026 · 2:01:42
Tonight’s questions: - Will GTA 6 be a bait-and-switch? - Will GTA 6 Online be a standalone? - Will you buy GTA 6 if it runs at 30fps? - Is the PS Portal the only way to play GTA…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:56:22
Tonight’s topics: - Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look - Latest on CyberLeek drama - Rockstar responds to leaks - Gamescom Opening Night Live recap - PlayStation Blackout week -…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:29:32
Tonight’s questions: - Will the GTA 6 leaks hurt the gaming industry? - Should I feel bad for Rockstar? - Are gamers braver than film buffs? - How does an all-digital future…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:06:12
Tonight’s topics: - GTA 6 suffers massive leak - Sony hasn’t finalized PS6 launch date - Sony rebooting Horizon Hunters - Wolverine has “safe” mode - Dave Bautista cast as Kratos…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:19:59
Tonight’s questions: - Will Wolverine be disappointing? - Is Wolverine’s art design mediocre? - Will folks support Dan Houser’s new game studio? - Is the GTA 6 / Netflix thing a…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:25:46
Tonight’s topics: - 89% of GTA6 preorders are for the $100 ultimate edition - Wolverine hands-on previews - PS5 players ignore Halo Campaign Evolved - Supermassive Games layoffs…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:28:57
Tonight’s questions: - Will the PS6 flop? - Can PlayStation recover its audience? - Will GTA 6 have a separate online mode? - Why do half-baked games get released? - Will OG Xbox…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:20:35
Tonight’s topics: - GTA 6 extended look premieres on Netflix - PS5s now warn of end to discs - Helix will reportedly play all Xbox games - EA is now an independent company - EA…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:36:33
Tonight’s questions: - Should Xbox scrap any plans for exclusives? - Did GTA 6 delay God of War: Laufey? - Is the Coalition a better steward than 343? - Can Marvel Tokon replace…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:24:28
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox Live was down for 20 hours - Xbox Q4 FY26 results - Asha Sharma vows to grow Xbox - Halo comes to PS5 - PlayStation gamers plan boycott in August -…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:30:10
Tonight’s questions: - Is “no disc no buy” hurting its own cause? - Will network outages hurt the all-digital future? - Are digital vs. physical sales numbers missing context? -…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:05:19
Tonight’s topics: The PS backlash continues Nintendo says it's under no legal obligation to pass tariff refunds to players Steam Deck sales drop by 80% Xbox launches backward…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:33:56
Tonight’s questions: - Will Fallout 5 finally see a release? - Will $80 games change your gaming habits? - Why don’t we see more Wolverine ads? - Are shorter hype cycles becoming…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:31:35
Tonight’s topics: Mexico and other countries plan to sue Sony Sony is kneecapping Crunchyroll GameStop CEO says physical games don’t matter New report claims environment of fear…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:33:26
Tonight’s questions: Will the PS6’s price affect hardware sales? What advancements could next-gen consoles introduce? Should Xbox Game Pass change its pricing? Are gaming…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:40:52
Tonight’s topics: - Microsoft is selling off four Xbox studios - Half of Id Software laid off - Elder Scrolls 6 will suffer because of Xbox layoffs - PlayStation finally breaks…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:51:12
Tonight’s questions: - Will the PS6 launch in 2028? - Will rising console prices cause a crash in the game industry? - Will gaming console tech stagnate? - Could Sony bring back…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:52:00
Tonight’s topics: - PlayStation abandons physical discs - PlayStation shutting down PS3 and Vita stores - Massive Xbox layoffs incoming Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:14:12
Tonight’s questions: - Will GTA 6 usher in an all-digital future? - What will be the breaking point for gamers? - Will rising console costs move people to cloud gaming? - Which…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:34:22
Tonight’s topics: - GTA 6 pre-orders are live - The Steam Machine is expensive - More Xbox price hikes - Bungie suffers layoffs Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:01:06
Tonight’s questions: - How much will the GTA 6 collector’s edition cost? - Who is pre-ordering GTA 6? - Does GTA 6 need online at launch? - Will the Ocarina of Time remake…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:31:58
Tonight’s topics: - The Xbox bloodbath - Bungie set to lay off 400 staff - GTA 6 pre-orders start on June 25 - Steam Machine pre-orders Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:13:18
Tonight’s questions: - What happens if Gears of War: E-Day flops? - Could Sony run E-Day materials? - Would Xbox succeed under a different publisher? - Will Halo, Blade, and…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:45:15
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox’s big reset - Nintendo Direct impressions - Ubisoft Winnipeg closed (embargo drama) - Rich’s SGF adventures Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:19:59
Tonight’s questions: - Should Gears of War: E-Day be an exclusive? - Which was the best SGF announcement? - Will Gears of War: E-Day run well on the Series S? - Is it good that…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:23:15
Tonight’s topics: - State of Play impressions - September game flood - Amazon to publish future 007 games Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow…
Jun 1, 2026 · 2:07:48
Tonight’s questions: - Should Xbox remove competitors’ logos? - Why don’t Sony and Nintendo show competitors’ logos? - Will hardware prices drive casual gamers away? - Did we…
May 29, 2026 · 1:34:56
Tonight’s topics: - 007: First Light review - Steam Deck price hikes - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announced - Asha Sharma says “tough decisions” ahead for Xbox - The Witcher…
May 25, 2026 · 1:06:06
Tonight’s questions: Why do games wait until the last minute to ramp up advertising? Will we hear more about Marvel 1943? Will Tekken fade into obscurity? What do you make of the…
May 22, 2026 · 1:45:03
Tonight’s topics: Lego Batman review Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced preview Bungie ends Destiny 2 PS+ price hikes incoming PlayStation accounts being hacked PlayStation to…
May 18, 2026 · 47:19
Tonight’s questions: Will GTA 6 cause other games to get delayed? What game would you make for $2 billion? Can young gamers save the industry? What is the worst game of 2026?…
May 15, 2026 · 1:19:44
Tonight’s topics: Forza Horizon 6 gets rave reviews ShiftUp will publish Stellar Blade 2 MercurySteam suffers layoffs Sony and Nintendo financials eBay rejects unsolicited bid…
May 11, 2026 · 1:20:03
Tonight’s questions: Are we nearing the end of gaming’s “slop” era? Is analog gaming making a comeback? Will we see new interest in the Star Fox franchise? How did Geoff Keighley…
May 8, 2026 · 1:16:17
Tonight’s topics: Asha Sharma shakes up Xbox leadership Bank of America analyst says GTA 6 needs to cost $80 Steam Controller sells out in 30 minutes Star Fox randomly announced…
May 4, 2026 · 54:35
Tonight’s questions: - What will happen if GameStop buys eBay? - Does the Dark Souls trilogy need a remake? - Are high-concept sci-fi video games back? - Who else do you want to…
May 1, 2026 · 1:13:26
Tonight’s topics: Invincible Vs review Steam Controller review Sony addresses DRM concerns Next-gen Xbox impacted by memory crisis Xbox has another horrible fiscal quarter…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:19:23
Tonight’s questions: Will Asha Sharma save Xbox? What happens if GTA 6 flops? How would you change Game Pass’ pricing? How can live service games thrive? Did Xbox set Spencer up…
Apr 24, 2026 · 59:53
Tonight’s topics: Xbox is back: Game Pass price drop; Xbox replaces Microsoft Gaming; new Xbox logo - Xbox is back - Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced drops on July 9 -…
Apr 20, 2026 · 52:33
Tonight’s questions: - What was the best console launch? - Which dead genre would you revive? - Is 2026 the year of Capcom? - Besides GTA6, what games are you looking forward to?…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:20:46
Tonight’s topics: - Pragmata review - Xbox head says Xbox Game Pass is too expensive - Xbox reportedly going back to exclusives - Xbox Cloud Gaming getting rebranded - Starfield…
Apr 13, 2026 · 53:46
Tonight’s questions: What is a game that you appreciated years later? Will Call of Duty leave Game Pass? Which Xbox game should get top billing? Who are your favorite Invincible…
Apr 10, 2026 · 55:38
Tonight’s topics: - Marathon is cooked - 007 First Light delayed on Switch 2 - Elden Ring costs $80 on Switch 2 - The First Berserker Khazan studio dissolved - Samson game has…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:13:53
Tonight’s questions: - How do you manage open-world games? - What is your favorite open-world game that isn’t tedious? - When was the last time PlayStation dominated Japan? -…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:30:32
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox Games Showcase 2026 announced - IGN writer wants to re-review Crimson Desert - Former Nintendo sales lead says Switch 2 price hike inevitable - Nintendo…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:21:09
Tonight’s questions: - How will the PS5 price hike affect gamers? - Will GTA6 be affected by current conditions? - Should people get a PS5 Pro now? - Are you excited for the…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:21:55
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox Partner Preview impressions - Epic Games layoffs - Dark Outlaw Games closes - AAA video game budgets are $300 million - Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production…
Mar 23, 2026 · 55:57
Tonight’s questions: - Why are people offended by Crimson Desert’s AI? - Can DLSS 5 help remaster old games? - Will console efficiency be a selling point? - Why has Final Fantasy…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:12:21
Tonight’s topics: - Crimson Desert impressions - DLSS 5 causes game backlash Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud:…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:21:33
Tonight’s questions: - Was it wise for Sony to focus on exclusivity again? - What would make you buy a Switch 2? - Which genre do you hate most: rogue-like, survival, or battle…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:15:59
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox Helix details - Xbox quietly retires “this is an Xbox” campaign - Steam Machine verified games target 1080 @ 60fps - Ex-Blizzard head says Sony is scared…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:40:23
Tonight’s questions: - Should Resident Evil go open world? - Will Sony delist PC games from Steam? - Why are people mad with Sony pulling back from PC releases? - Should…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:37:20
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox Project Helix announced - Sony pulls back from PlayStation PC games - Capcom says 50% of sales from PC - Capcom showcase - Resident Evil 9 sells 5…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:17:25
Tonight’s questions: - Why does Capcom keep winning? - Will the God of War TV series flop? - What do you make of the rumored God of War spin-off? - Will GTA 6 get delayed again?…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:38:48
Tonight’s topics: - Resident Evil Requiem review - Asha Sharma: Savior of Xbox - Windows Central interviews Sharma - Kinda Funny reacts to Sharma interview - Phil Spencer says…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:38:18
Tonight’s questions: - Was Phil Spencer forcibly replaced? - Can Asha Sharma fix the Xbox division? - Will Xbox be around in the future? - Did Satya Nadella set Phil Spencer up…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1:32:16
In this episode: -Sony Shuts Down Bluepoint Games: The end of an era for the remaster specialists. -PS6 & Steam Deck Delays: How memory shortages are affecting hardware…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:54:35
Tonight’s questions: - Is the PlayStation community fractured? - Why isn’t MGS4 on PS4 and Xbox One? - Will Sony announce a new Uncharted? - What is Bluepoint Games up to? - What…
Feb 13, 2026 · 1:37:07
Tonight’s topics: - State of Play announcements - Highguard layoffs & 2XKO layoffs Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud:…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:03:58
Tonight’s questions: - Will the next Xbox be a PC? - What can make gaming great again? - Do exclusives even matter for PS5? - What drives PS5 sales? - Why did PS5 succeed during…
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:25:30
Tonight’s topics: - Sony financials - Nintendo financials - AMD says next Xbox due in 2027 - Obsidian RPGs didn’t sell well - GTA6 marketing kicks off this summer - Steam Machine…
Feb 2, 2026 · 45:53
Tonight’s questions: - Why is PS5 selling despite being disappointing? - Will PS6 reinvigorate the brand? - Why do modern consoles lack last-gen features? - Will the PS3 online…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:03:08
Tonight’s topics: - Highguard is a massive disaster - Xbox has brutal Q2 report - Ubisoft launches voluntary redundancy process - One-third of U.S. game industry workers were…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:32:12
Tonight’s questions: - Why aren’t both Fable and Forza Horizon 6 day-and-date on PS5? - Should Square-Enix stop making JRPGs for Xbox? - Should I get a Steam Deck OLED in 2026? -…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:19:18
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox Developer Direct 2026 impressions - Ubisoft details major company reset (shares drop 33%) - Marathon releases on March 5 - Highguard releases in four…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:18:22
Tonight’s questions: - Will ads ruin Xbox cloud gaming? - When will the games industry crash? - What could get you take VR seriously? - Is gaming worth it? - Will AI hurt the…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:16:13
Tonight’s topics: - Bobby Kotick says he was right to sell Activision - Meta closes several game studios - Major Nelson leaves Unity - Nintendo share price fall 33% - Monster…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:46:30
Tonight’s questions: - When will Valve announce the Steam Machine’s price? - What are your thoughts on Nvidia bringing back the RTX 3060? - Is it ethical for game companies to…
Jan 9, 2026 · 1:10:21
Tonight’s topics: Xbox Developer Direct 2026 announced Next Xbox will be full-bore Windows GTA 6 news: Delay rumor shot down, leaks were real Ubisoft Ls: Rainbow Six Siege…
Dec 22, 2025 · 2:31:56
Tonight’s questions: - Which favorite franchise did you drop? - What are your favorite music albums since 2010? - What is the future of DC Comics? - What is good advice you’ve…
Dec 19, 2025 · 1:36:48
Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website:…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:47:59
Tonight’s questions: - What were some TGA highlights? - Was it wise to end TGA with a hero shooter? - Which is better: TGA or SGF? - Was Fate of the Old Republic announced…
Dec 12, 2025 · 3:55:21
Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website:…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:08:02
Tonight’s questions: - Will RAM prices extend the current gen? - Will game streaming services rise in popularity? - Do we know anything new about the TGA statue? - Is the Meta…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:19:53
Tonight’s topics: - Game Awards mystery statue fuels speculation - Steam Machine might cost around $700 - Metroid Prime 4 amiibo drama - SIE partners with Bad Robot Games -…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:02:39
Tonight’s questions: - Is Switch 2 responsible for console prices? - Will the Steam Machine help with game development times? - Why don’t we know the Steam Machine’s price? -…
Nov 27, 2025 · 53:20
Tonight’s topics: - Tim Sweeny says RAM prices will affect hardware sales for years - Steam Machine won’t be sold at a loss - Death Stranding 2 rated for PC - Xbox Crocs -…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:11:26
Tonight’s questions: - Will the Steam Machine cost more than a console? - Why are games no longer suspenseful? - Will Ubisoft thrive under Tencent? - Will RAM prices force people…
Nov 21, 2025 · 1:21:25
Tonight’s topics: - The Game Awards nominees - Xbox Partner Preview impressions - Linus Tech Tip hints at Steam Machine pricing - PlayStation CEO pushed PS5 price drop in Japan -…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:52:59
Tonight’s questions: - How much will the Steam Machine cost? - Can the Steam Machine undercut PlayStation and Xbox? - What would be too expensive for the Steam Machine? - Can the…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1:25:34
Tonight’s topics: - Valve announces the Steam Machine - Sony financial report - Sony is making a Horizon MMO - Death Stranding anime announced - State of Play Japan impressions -…
Nov 10, 2025 · 2:07:54
Tonight’s questions: - Why was GTA 6 delayed again? - What improvements does GTA 6 need? - What makes GTA games so special? - Will Mass Effect 4 ever be released? - Which will…
Nov 7, 2025 · 52:31
Tonight’s topics: - GTA 6 delayed… again - Rockstar Games employees protest - Marvel 1943 delayed - Cloud streaming comes to PlayStation Portal (also this) - PS5 and PC cross-buy…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:07:20
Tonight’s questions: - Will AI games become a thing? - Is the MK Legacy Kollection a hot mess? - Is there hope for the future of gaming? - What do you want in a Game of Thrones…
Oct 31, 2025 · 1:24:01
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox quarterly results - Satya Nadella agrees that TikTok is Xbox’s biggest competitor - Next Xbox will reportedly play PlayStation games - Next Xbox could…
Oct 27, 2025 · 2:12:13
Tonight’s questions: - Will Halo: Campaign Evolved set a new standard? - Is Halo on PS5 as monumental as Sonic on Nintendo? - Was Phil Spencer good for Xbox? - Is it wise for…
Oct 24, 2025 · 1:16:31
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox division expected to have 30% profit margin - Xbox developer kits are getting a price hike - Sara Bond says exclusives are antiquated - Massive…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:16:29
Tonight’s questions: - Is this the worst era of gaming? - What was Nintendo’s darkest hour? - Which Sega fighting game needs to return? - Will the ROG Xbox Ally ever play all…
Oct 17, 2025 · 1:26:39
Tonight’s topics: - ROG Xbox Ally X officially releases - PS6 and next Xbox expected in 2027 - PS6 and next Xbox specs reportedly finalized - Steam crosses 41.6 million…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:05:55
Tonight’s questions: - Will EA keep the NFL exclusivity deal? - Is anyone upset over the Xbox price hikes? - Will handhelds overtake consoles? - Will PS6 be successful? - Which…
Oct 10, 2025 · 1:44:50
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox delays Game Pass price hike in Europe - AMD engineer says next Xbox is in development - Xbox cancelled Xbox handheld because AMD wanted 10 million units…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:48:43
Tonight’s questions: - Is Xbox abandoning consoles? - Did Xbox outlive its welcome? - When did Microsoft realize that Xbox failed? - Will Xbox make anything but games when it…
Oct 3, 2025 · 1:07:58
Tonight’s topics: - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price hike - Website to cancel Xbox Game Pass subscriptions overloads - GameStop takes shots at Xbox - Sarah Bond says Game…
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