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Happy Episode 200! For the occasion, we return full of travel stories from our two-week Japan trip. Listen in as we are joined by a pair of very special guests to recount all the ups and downs in our journey across the Land of the Rising Sun. From retro game hunting to climbing mountains to confronting wild monkeys, this week's show has it all. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controll...

On this week's show, we dream up our dream PS6 launch lineup. Listen in as Tom, Lauren, and Klein pick what games they hope to see on the next console (however far away it may be). - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller....

On this week's show, it is a spoiler-filler review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Listen in as we break down Illumination Entertainment's latest animated offering. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email...

On this week's show, we review our 2025 Hindsight games, the games from last year we missed for one reason or another. Join us for a deep dive on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hollow Knight: Silksong. Did we think they deserved the hype they got? You will have to find out. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follo...

On this week's show, in anticipation of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, we draft a team of what Nintendo IP is just begging to be adapted for the big screen. We also take a dip into the news with a discussion on Starfield coming to PS5 and the scrapped original idea for the FNAF movie. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_c...

This week, we team up for some co-operative fun for the release of Ghost of Yotei Legends, sharing our early review of Sucker Punch's latest multiplayer effort. We also introduce a new segment, as we react to GamesRadar's list of the best games on PS5. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram:...

On this week's show, we're talking Highguard's closure, breaking down next-gen console details from Xbox and looking back at the best and worst of 2025's offerings for video game adaptations. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok:...

On this week's show, we break down all the news from this week's Pokémon Presents including the reveal of the 10th generation of Pokémon games, 'Pokémon Winds and Waves.' Also, the Poké-themed festivities do not end there, as we embark on a quest to decide who the greatest Gen 1 Pokémon of all time is via an utterly chaotic randomized bracket. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profi...

It is a jam-packed Controller Club, as we sit down to discuss the biggest headlines in gaming from the past week. Join the discussion as we hash it out over Xbox's abrupt leadership change, Bluepoint's shutdown, and Ubisoft's recent comments about its future. Also tune in for Tom's new Pokémon Pokopia impressions, Klein's review-in-progress of God of War: Sons of Sparta, and La...

On today's show, Tom, Klein, and Lauren break down PlayStation's February 2026 State of Play, sharing their thoughts on big-name announcements like a new Castlevania, God of War Remakes, and a Kena: Bridge of Spirits Sequel. Also, listen in as Klein sits down with solo developer Josh Koenig for a conversation on his new Zelda-like adventure, Echo Isle, and what it is like being a solo dev...

We are headed back to the Wasteland for one last time. Join this week's show as we review Episodes 7 and 8 of Fallout Season 2 with The Direct's very own Pam Gores. - Follow Pam on X: https://x.com/pamelagores - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us o...

On this week's show, we are joined by first-time guest Hayes Madsen for a breakdown of online gaming in 2026. Join in as we discuss the new 3v3 shooter Highguard and where we think the online multiplayer space stands. We also share the latest video game news, including rumors that GTA 6 will skip a physical release and a potential upcoming Nintendo Direct. - Follow Hayes on Bluesky: https://bs...

On this week's show, we are back in the Fallout universe for another pair of reviews with special guest TJ Zwarych from Agents of Fandom. This time, we dive deep into Season 2, Episodes 5 and 6 ,sharing all our thoughts, feelings, and potential theories for the season's final two episodes - Follow TJ on Twitter: https://x.com/TJ_Zwarych5 Subscribe to Agents of Fandom: https://www.youtube.c...

The annual tradition is back! Tom, Lauren, and Klein sit down on this episode of Controller Club for the 2026 Fantasy Critic Draft. Listen in as we try to predict what will be the best-reviewed games of the year. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tik...

On this week's show, we head back to the wasteland to review the first four episodes of Amazon Prime Video's Fallout Season 2. Listen in as we break down all four episodes, share our thoughts, and predict what will come next. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclu...

We are back for 2026! On today's show, join the crew as we embark on our annual predictions special, calling out what we think will happen over the next 12 months in the world of gaming. Also, tune in as Klein shares his early Hollow Knight: Silksong impressions, Tom gushes about Vampire Survivors, and Lauren dives into Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profi...

As a special New Year's treat, we're taking a look back at the best moments from Controller Club 2025! From the biggest news stories to our favourite reviews and discussions, here is what we're remembering from the past year of Controller Club. Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos00:48 - Our Hopes for Gaming in 202511:15 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review24:50 - Building the Switch H...

It is finally time! This week, Tom, Lauren, and Klein look back on the best games of 2025, highlighting a handful of their favorites as well as handing out the award for Game of the Year 2025. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@con...

On this week's show, we discuss the biggest announcements/moments from the 2025 Game Awards, breaking down everything Mega Man's return, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, two new Tomb Raider games, and more. Also, Lauren takes us through everything there is to know heading into Fallout Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video with a deep-dive S2 breakdown. And stay tuned, as Tom gives his final G...

On this week's show, we fill out our ballots for the 2025 Game Awards, predicting everything from the biggest announcement of the night to what will win Game of the Year. Also, stay tuned to the very end for Tom and Lauren's thoughts on the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 movie, and Klein's review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bs...

On this week's show, we revisit our list of upcoming video game adaptations and decide which we are the most excited to see. Listen in as we cover everything from The Last of Us Season 3 to the Elden Ring movie. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on...

On today's show, the crew is joined by special guest Steve Vegvari for a disucssion on the most 'bankable' franchises in gaming. They also stop down for some conversation on the most recent Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, and a deep dive into everything from Arc Raiders to Chrono Trigger in 'What We've Been Playing.' - Follow Steve on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svegva...

It's an 'Oops, all news' edition of Controller Club. Join in the fun as Klein, Tom, and Lauren break down Valve's new Steam Machine console, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer reveal, and much more of the latest and greatest in gaming news. Also, stay tuned to hear our thoughts on the Dispatch finale and the newly released Lumines: Arise. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/...

On this week's show, we react to a pair of big-name game delays in GTA VI and Marvel 1943, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PS2 by putting together our very own hall of fame for the console. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.c...

On this week's show, we are joined by ABC Gamer's David Smith for a deep dive conversation on Ghost of Yotei. Join in the fun as we pop the hood on Sucker Punch's latest open-world adventure through Feudal Japan. Also, listen in as we react to the latest in gaming news, including Crash Bandicoot potentially getting a TV show, and the Animal Crossing update fans have been waiting for, a...