Cheesy Controller Podcast

Anton finally beats Pokémon Legends: ZA, wrapping up his journey through Kalos with plenty of thoughts on the story, postgame, and where the series goes next! The crew also dives into the wild new Fortnite season crossover with The Simpsons, shares their latest Hades 2 updates, and checks in on the eerie vibes of Silent Hill F. Plus, we talk Digimon Story: Time Stranger, the current Blade meta in...

Anton’s back with a full Pokémon Legends: ZA progress report — from exploring the new twists on Lumiose City to breaking down the revamped battle mechanics and early story beats that have him hooked (and occasionally tilted). The crew debates how ZA stacks up against Arceus and what it means for the future of open-world Pokémon. Meanwhile, Mark Cerny is dropping fresh details about the PS6’s archi...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton finally joins the next generation of handheld hype as his Nintendo Switch 2 arrives—early impressions, surprise features, and launch quirks included. From UI tweaks to game transfers, he’s hands-on and has stories to tell. The Pokémon celebration continues as Anton dives into his early-game thoughts on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and what the...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad breaks down their most anticipated game releases for the rest of 2025! From long-awaited sequels to fresh new IPs, the hype levels are rising fast as we plan out what’s left of our gaming year. Anton continues pushing deeper into Hades 2, sharing build strategies and why this game still refuses to miss. Meanwhile, we’re officially...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives deep into Hades 2 and its fiery rise through the underworld of early access. The squad reacts to K-pop demon hunters storming into Fortnite, Daredevil joining the Marvel Rivals roster, and the growing anticipation for Ghosts of Yotei. They also unpack Microsoft’s latest Game Pass struggles, celebrate Madrid’s long-awaited indu...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast , the crew dives into a jam-packed week of gaming news and impressions! Anton breaks down Hades II finally reaching its 1.0 release, while the squad debates the lasting dominance of Xbox controllers on PC. Chris shares his early thoughts on Silent Hill F and reacts to the Fortnite x Daft Punk experience that lit up the island. The gang also c...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton preps his games while waiting for his Switch 2 to arrive, testing out the Nier: Automata Switch port to see how it runs before the big transfer. Meanwhile, Chris shares his impressions of Chronos: The New Dawn and gets hyped for Fortnite’s upcoming Daft Punk experience. The crew talks performance, vibes, and the ever-evolving world of...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton and Chris break down all the highlights from Nintendo’s September 2025 Direct. The spotlight shines on Pokémon Legends Z-A, with new Mega Evolutions stealing the show alongside the reveal of the Mega Dimensions DLC. Anton dives deep into how Pokémon Home compatibility works across console generations, and from mechanics to speculation,...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad breaks down the freshly announced iPhone 17 lineup and what those upgrades really mean for gamers on the go. The long-awaited Silksong discussion makes its triumphant return, with the crew diving into hopes, expectations, and fears. They also check out Tokon: Fighting Souls , the newest contender in the fighting game arena, and sha...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into a mix of classics, comebacks, and curious hardware. From the hype around the new Skate and Lumines Arise to breaking down the freshly served Ghost of Yotei plates, the squad keeps the energy rolling. Sonic speeds back into the spotlight with Sonic Racing, while the tiny-yet-mighty 8BitDo Micro controller sparks debate. Th...

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, we’re joined by ThirteenCross from the Rusty Rupees Podcast for a West Coast–flavored episode packed with big gaming news and unexpected crossovers. From Hollow Knight: Silksong finally locking in a September 4th release date to Gears of War hitting PlayStation and Helldivers marching onto Xbox on August 26th, the conversation doesn’t miss a beat. We dig...

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, things get spicy—literally and figuratively. The crew kicks things off with a fiery discussion on different types of peppers before diving into Fortnite’s unexpected downtime. From there, they break down Battlefield 6’s second beta weekend, react to the surprise Helldivers 2 x ODST crossover, and hear Anton’s thoughts on iOS 16 Public Beta 3. To top it o...

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad dives into their time with the Battlefield 6 beta, share stories from being back on the Fortnite grind, and speculate on what’s next for Halo. They also geek out over the upcoming Fantastic 4, break down Mai’s addition to Street Fighter, and celebrate the journey of completing Mega Man Legends in its entirety. 🧀🎮

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, we’re fresh off the hype of Evo 2025 with all the biggest moments and announcements from the fighting game world! We break down Fortnite’s jaw-dropping live event and what’s coming in the next season, talk about signing up for a shot at the Marvel Tōkon beta, and welcome Lucy to Guilty Gear Strive. The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase gave us plenty to c...

In this episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad goes full S.T.A.R.S. as they revisit the co-op chaos and controversy of Resident Evil 5 . Chris brings up the underrated classic Mega Man Legends and the group discusses its lasting impact and cult following. Anton dives deep into Street Fighter 6 , breaking down characters, balance, and the current state of the game. They also jump into...

In this episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton finally delivers his verdict on Death Stranding 2 after completing the game, and celebrates knocking out the entire Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 Battle Pass. The crew dives into the latest Subnautica 2 drama as the situation surrounding the devs and unpaid bonuses gets even messier. Jalen shares his first impressions of Hades 2 , while Madrid...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton reports in from the halfway point of Death Stranding 2 with 66% completion and plenty of Kojima-fueled thoughts. The squad celebrates Rocket League 's 10th anniversary and how it’s still holding up a decade later. Things get messy beneath the waves as they unpack the Subnautica 2 drama — from its recent delay to the studio allegedly ow...

This week, the crew reacts to some of the most shocking Xbox news in years. Microsoft has officially shut down Rare and The Initiative , cancelling Everwild , Perfect Dark , and the long-rumored Project Blackbird from ZeniMax. The cast dives deep into what this means for Xbox’s first-party future and how it reflects a broader trend of consolidation and instability. Anton also shares his early impr...

In this episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into the early access chaos of Death Stranding 2 and shares their thoughts on what Kojima might be cooking. Anton breaks down his Pokémon GO Fest 2025 haul and logs more progress through the Mega Man 11 gauntlet. The squad also recaps the Fortnite x Avatar: The Last Airbender Blitz Week and celebrates the surprise drop of WarioWare I...

This week the crew jumps into a rapid-fire blitz of gaming updates, starting with Anton’s reflections on Mega Man 11 and how it holds up in 2025. The group breaks down the surprise launch of Fortnite Blitz and explores the wild potential of LEGO Fortnite: Frontier . Death Stranding 2 is finally here, and the reviews are glowing — with a solid 90 on Metacritic, the cast dives into what that means f...

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast: Anton celebrates completing every set in Pokémon TCG Pocket, Bloober Team shocks fans with a Silent Hill 1 remake announcement, and the Switch 2 officially becomes the fastest-selling console of all time. The crew also dives into Resident Evil Re9uiem ’s dual camera modes, gives impressions of the Dispatch demo from Steam Next Fest, and revi...

In this episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew breaks down everything from the Xbox 2025 Summer Showcase! From the big return of Gears of War: Reloaded to the surprise reveal of Keeper from Double Fine, and deep dives into The Outer Worlds 2 , Grounded 2 , and Clockwork Revolution , the squad covers all the highs, lows, and wildest moments. They also dig into third-party reveals like N...

On this episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into all the massive reveals from the Summer 2025 PlayStation State of Play and Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest showcase. From long-awaited sequels to surprise debuts, we break down every highlight, trailer, and unexpected moment. We also recap the climactic Star Wars season finale live event in Fortnite and share our thoughts on h...

In this packed episode of The Cheesy Controller Podcast , the crew dives into the super early impressions of Elden Ring: Nightreign and what it could mean for FromSoftware's legacy. Anton vents about the Star Wars Fortnite season dragging on longer than a bad Boba Fett cameo, while the team breaks down the latest Pokémon TCG Pocket update —yes, the Ultra Beasts have arrived, and it’s chaos in...

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast , the crew dives headfirst into a whirlwind of gaming and pop culture news! We kick things off with Avowed updates and the surprising departure of director Carrie Patel from Obsidian—what could it mean for the game's future? Then it's off to Momocon 2025 , where we break down the hype, cosplay, and anime overload. Nintendo fans take a hit as we ad...