Gameoration

A surprise trip back to Derry, an emo album from Wendy’s, and a fast-food RPG. Somehow, this is all one episode. 😂 This week on Gameoration, Taylor and Dre talk about the surprise 30-minute special A Story of Derry before heading somewhere equally unexpected: Wendy’s parking lot. Wendy’s has entered its emo era with Songs to Listen to in a Wendy’s Parking Lot, and its upcoming Steam RPG, WendyQue...

One year. 52 episodes. Somehow, nobody has taken our microphones away. We’re celebrating a full year of Gameoration with our longest episode yet! Taylor and Dre kick things off with stories about past jobs, paychecks, and how Dre almost ended up working at the same place as Taylor. Imagine the workplace productivity. Now lower it. Then we get into EA shutting down BioWare, the studio behind Mass E...

🎃 **WELCOME BACK TO GAMEORATION!** 🎮 This week, Taylor and Dre are bringing the horror, the Hadoukens, and a whole lot of Simpsons knowledge to the table! We've got Jason Voorhees, Street Fighter, and a Halloween trivia challenge that might finally put Dre's Simpsons expertise to the test. 🔪 **CRYSTAL LAKE – NO SPOILERS!** We're kicking things off with a little discussion about *Crystal Lake*,...

Gameoration has officially hit episode 50! 🎉 Fifty episodes of games, movies, questionable jokes, and conversations that take the scenic route. Taylor is still on the mend after being sick, so we’re recording remotely this time—but Dre and Taylor still have plenty to talk about. We kick things off with Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, then get into Carrie on Amazon Prime before heading down a nostal...

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Why buy a Steam machine for over a grand when you can build your own? Dre took the DIY route, and this week on Gameoration, he talks about how he put together his own gaming setup. Then Taylor trades the controller for the remote to talk about Golden Axe on Paramount+. How does the classic SEGA franchise make the jump from arcade cabinets to an animated series? We finish with our review of Residen...

Dre has returned from Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights—and thankfully, all limbs are still accounted for! In this episode of Gameoration, Dre walks us through his Horror Nights experience, including the haunted houses, crowds, attractions, and everything you should know before planning your own visit. He also shares a few helpful tips that could save you time, money, and several...

#Gameoration #NintendoDirect #Zelda #OcarinaOfTime #NintendoSwitch2 #LegendOfZelda #Nintendo #GamingPodcast #GamingNews #switch  Nintendo gave us TWO Directs back-to-back, so obviously Dre and I had some things to say. First up, we're diving into The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and talking all things Hyrule, with most of our attention going toward the newly revealed Legend of Zelda: Oc...

🦇 THE BAT HAS BEEN BROKEN. Gameoration Episode 45 is dedicated entirely to Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall! Dre and Taylor sit down to discuss the animated adaptation of one of Batman's most iconic comic-book storylines as Bane puts a plan into motion designed to do something few villains have ever accomplished: Completely break Batman. After Arkham's inmates are unleashed across Gotham, Br...

Gameoration Episode 44 is ALL about Grand Theft Auto VI. Dre and Taylor finally sit down for a full GTA 6 episode as we dig into the massive hype surrounding Rockstar's next game, the leaks that have been making their way around the internet, what we've learned about Jason and Lucia, and everything that caught our attention about Vice City. Then we get into Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, R...

Generic is BACK on Gameoration! 🎸👻 Robert, Raul and Dave from Generic return for another episode, and this time the conversation gets a little paranormal…and eventually a little wild. We start things off talking about some of the supposedly haunted locations around Downey and Whittier, California, before Dave shares his own personal encounter with something he couldn't quite explain. Is there ac...

This week on Gameoration, Dre and Taylor are joined by Robert, Raul and Dave of the band GENERIC! 🎸🔥 We sit down with the guys to talk about how Generic came together, where their sound and influences came from, and some of the stories they've collected along the way. But this episode has a little extra behind-the-scenes flavor because earlier THAT SAME DAY, Taylor was behind the camera shooting...

This week on Gameoration, we're all over the place—and somehow it all makes sense. We kick things off talking about the changing landscape of shopping malls and how many are trying to reinvent themselves as upscale entertainment destinations instead of just places to shop. Are malls making a comeback, or is it too little too late? Then the spotlight shifts to Dre, who apparently has a hidden talen...

This week on Gameoration, Taylor kicks things off by sharing a fun family trip to Knott's Berry Farm, spending the day exploring Camp Snoopy with his daughter and nephew. From kid-friendly attractions to family memories, it's a nice change of pace before diving headfirst into the latest Comic-Con headlines. Then it's time for some comic book discussion as we talk about the rumors and announcements...

What makes someone stay loyal to a gaming console in 2026? Is console loyalty even a thing anymore? This week on Gameoration, Dre unveils his idea for a professional wrestling-inspired card game before we dive into an I.T. situation that may or may not have happened. From there we talk about why sticking with one console has become harder than ever, thanks to cross-platform releases, subscriptions...

Gaming news has hit a bit of a depressing area, so this week on Gameoration we decided to go completely off-script. It all starts when Taylor stumbles across a LIVE TikTok stream broadcasting from what appears to be a strip club dressing room... while Dre immediately calls the whole thing fake and says it's just another internet grift. After that, we switch gears and take a nostalgic trip through...

Welcome back to Gameoration! 🎮 This week we're trying to make sense of one of the internet's strangest events as we dive into Kai Cenat's massive streamer audition and try to figure out what exactly was going on. Then we switch gears and talk about Christina Aguilera performing at Yaamava' Resort & Casino. Does playing casino venues mean an artist has fallen off, or is it just another stop fo...

Money makes the gaming world go round... unfortunately. 💸 This week on Gameoration, Dre returns from Hawaii with one mission: do absolutely nothing. No tourist traps, no packed schedules—just pure relaxation. From there, we dive headfirst into one of gaming's hottest topics: rising prices. We discuss: 🎮 Dre's laid-back Hawaii vacation 💻 The rise and fall of the Steam Machine 💰 Console price in...

This week on Gameoration, Taylor brings in a Good Guys and Bad Guys of Video Games book he picked up from his daughter's school, and it quickly turns into a fascinating trip through gaming history. As we flip through the pages, we can't help but wonder: was this book written by passionate gamers sharing their favorite characters, or was it designed to market and promote the newest games of its era...

This week on Gameoration, Dre and Taylor dive into the lasting impact of the Beastie Boys and discuss the artists and genres they helped influence over the years. From hip-hop to alternative music, their fingerprints are everywhere. Then we jump into one of gaming's favorite debates: if Nintendo was going to remake a Legend of Zelda game, should Ocarina of Time really have been the first choice? W...

This week on Gameoration, we spend far too much time talking about actor Alan Ritchson and whether he may actually be the blueprint for the perfect man. The only problem? We somehow keep calling him Alan Richardson throughout the conversation. From there we dive into convention experiences, favorite memories from meeting creators, and some of the awkward moments that can happen when fans and artis...

This week on Gameoration, Dre and Taylor somehow survive the recent Garden Grove chemical plant situation and share their experience living through the chaos. Taylor also talks about finally completing Atomic Owl and whether the challenging platformer was worth the journey. The nostalgia train rolls into the station as we revisit the weird and wonderful world of 90s video game movies, discussing w...

This episode goes full music mode. Dre explains why he’s never really been a Drake fan and we spiral into a full conversation about artists, music culture, and whether Snoop Dogg can recover after performing at a controversial crypto event. Some hot takes may have been dropped. Some feelings may have been hurt. #Gameoration #Drake #SnoopDogg #MusicPodcast #Podcast Thanks for watching! 💖 If you ha...

Taylor starts the episode by exposing some absolutely wild dreams involving his wife and a joking discussion about OnlyFans, from there we jump into the Assassin’s Creed treasure hunt rabbit hole and then dive deep into Amazon’s cancelled Lord of the Rings MMO and ask the dangerous question… is LOTR still relevant in 2026? #Gameoration #LordOfTheRings #AssassinsCreed #GamingPodcast #Gaming Thanks...

Episode 29 of Gameoration dives into one of gaming’s biggest “what ifs”… Will there ever be a final Final Fantasy game? 🤔 Dre and I break down the history of the franchise, how it’s evolved over time, and whether a series this massive could ever truly come to an end—or if it’s destined to live forever in different forms. 👉 Is “Final” just a suggestion at this point? Jump in and let us know what...