The Forecast

On today’s episode #234, It’s Summer Games Fest! We talk about all the biggest announcements and surprises at notE3. We also follow up on our Destiny news with coverage of the Monument of Triumph update, the final content update the game will receive. Sprinkle in a bit of sad news about Paizo as the entire industry continues to tumble and that’s a podcast, baby!

On today’s episode #233, we discus the shocking announcment from Bungie that Destiny 2 will be coming to an end and we get into the nitty gritty of the community backlash and civil war that’s spawned from that news. In other news, hardware prices continue to soar but don’t worry, Star Citizen has all the funding it will ever need. All that plus Ben’s thoughts on The Duskbloods 2.

On today’s episode #232, we give a touching eulogy to our favorite digital butler who we all definitely knew was still around… right? Sony is in the news once again with some poor Bungie financials and Twilight Princess has been fully reverse engineered. All that plus Ben’s thoughts on Elden Thring: Nightreign.

On today’s episode #231, is there light at the end of the tunnel for the RAM crisis? We go over all the latest reporting to find out. Sony faces push back on some controversial DRM changes and the Last Airbender movie leaks on the web a full six months ahead of it’s scheduled release. All that plus our thoughts on the biggest game of the week, Pragmata.

On today’s episode #230, this is no longer an Xbox, as Microsoft tries to scrub the failed marketing campaign from the web. Epic Games is facing some big layoffs as the post-covid games market continues to not hit expectations and there is once again drama over IGN’s reviews. We get into it as well as our thoughts on the biggest game of the week, Crimson Desert.

On today’s episode #229, DLSS 5 shows us how minor modifications can mildly enhance video game graphics, two games release with the same name, and marathon lands to critical acclaim. Plus, the Steam Spring Sale is happening and Ben has moved on to Eldenest Ring.

On today’s episode #228, Microsoft is making moves. We talk about the Xbox leadership shake up and what it could mean for the future of the brand. On the heels of those changes they have also officially announced their next "console". What could that look like? Also, at the same time that Xbox seems to be doubling down on PC, Sony seems to be folding. The games industry is going through big change...

We were unable to meet this week but with our tenth anniversary just around the corner why not take a listen to our very first episode first posted on 03/03/2016? Aaron rants about recursive acronyms and handheld cam. Travis gets upset about names. Chad defends Arrow but hates plot holes. Caleb corrects people. Guests.

On today’s episode #227, we check in on how the games industry is doing in 2026. Can't be too many layoffs yet, right? We also talk about Highguard's rough start, Deadlock's explosion in popularity with a new major update, and how Overwatch (sans-2) is trying to fight it's way back into the space. All that plus a look at a couple games that are already early contenders from GOTY 2026.

On today’s episode special edition episode #226, we dive into the games we loved playing this year, talk about our most anticipated games for next year,  and battle over our top 10 to ultimately crown one our 2025 Game of the Year.

On today’s episode #225, we’ve been gone so we spend the entire episode talking about The Game Awards. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Children are rioting in Russia, and Ben needs a haircut, so we’re deciding what he should get at the hairstylist.

On today’s episode #224, Valve goes wild with new hardware, Arc Raiders sits in 4th on steam charts, and the Horizon raises $4500 for extra life. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Apple introduces the dumbest purse ever, and GTA VI delays, opening the door for indie studios to push out more games.

Alex gets excited about himself. Jake talks subtleties of Pokemon Sword & Shield. Aaron calls himself the 'host'. Owen LOVES Sayonara. Chad is into The Arrow again. Caleb gets a game launcher launcher.

On today’s episode #223, Windows 10 officially dies, which begs the question, what is supporting the backend of Windows 11, Battlefield 6 returns to the basics, and Megabonk lands the GOTY title early. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is still chugging along for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

On today’s episode #222, EA goes private, Game Pass suffers mass cancellations after price hikes, and Wolverine gets a trailer. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is a heavy hitter for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

Silksong is out! Flashback to the last time we had significant Silksong news. Caleb plays all the games that Aaron is interested in. Chad talks casuals and streamers for multiple games. Jake updates us on PlayStation news. Alex actually gets excited about Diablo Immortal. Owen is okay with Kenobi.

On today’s episode #221, Team Cherry finally delivers after a long hiatus, Gamescom has some huge announcements, and the video game world is shocked by more layoffs - this time at Bioshock 4. Plus, Marvel Rivals is ‘not a gooner game’, Ubisoft restricts family share, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

FLASHBACK Ep. 140 | Post-Extra Life Sadness With several members out this week and the huge popularity of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta this weekend I thought I would bring us back to our first thoughts on Battlefield 2042. I can say this conversation did not go the way I remember it. Alex gets excited, but talks slowly. Chad discusses New World changes. Aaron wants to promote some Extra Life games....

On today’s episode #220, Bungie releases the new Destiny story arc to mixed reviews, Splitgate 2 ‘unlaunches’ or whatever, and Intel plans more layoffs. Plus, EA plans to have 100 million players in Battlefield 6, Microsoft walks back prices in video games, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel to Elden Ring Nightreign.

On today’s episode #219, companies be laying off more developers under the guise of restructuring, Caleb’s ‘Cultural Appropriation’ movie was a hit, the execs are in deep water with Subnautica 2. Plus, a new contender for best board game appears, Playstation State of Play shows new footage of Ghost of Yotei, and Ben quits the podcast after playing Elden Ring Nightreign.

On today’s episode #218, I’m back so it isn’t a chaos cast, the controversy with Marathon continues, and Bungie does a good. Plus, video games are expensive again, it’s been exactly 28 years later, and Ben quits playing Elden Ring Nightreign.

On today’s episode #217, "The Search for More Money" is officially happening as Spaceballs 2 gets announced, more goes wrong with the troubled development of Marathon at Bungie, and Keigh-3 events have all but taken over our news cycle. Plus, Nightreign is finally here and we have another Borderlands 3 deep dive on our hands.

FLASHBACK Ep. 146 | Venerable Bangles We weren’t able to meet to discuss Elden Ring Nightreign this week so instead reflect on our first time playing Elden Ring back in 2022 with us! Owen talks Steam Next Fest. Aaron describes games well. Chad talks Fortnite and New World updates. Jake yells at Aaron’s neighbor. Caleb has a Steam Deck. #eldenring

On today’s episode #216, Polygon is approaching irrelevance by degrees as its vision lacks angles congruent to the market, Giant Bomb is somehow resuscitated at the last moment, and some big content drops in the DOOM universe. Plus, Clair Obscur lives on in our hearts and minds, and Ben sends updates as he plays Elden Ring Nightreign.

On today’s episode #215, Microsoft doubles down on price increases, multiple video game companies turn again to layoffs as a financial solution, and some big content drops. Plus, Alex takes a Borderlands 3 deep dive right on time and Ben sends updates as he plays Elden Ring Nightreign.