Cheesy Controller Podcast

The Cheesy Controller crew is back with a packed week of gaming news! This episode, we break down Tokyo Game Show and all the biggest announcements, reveals, and surprises coming out of one of gaming’s biggest events. Then, we dive into Mega Man: Dual Override and its unexpected collaborations with Pragmata and Fortnite. We also talk Physint, as even more of its cast is revealed as part of Xbox’s...

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, we’re joined by Deante from the Rusty Rupees Podcast to catch up and talk about the launch of his brand-new YouTube channel! Then we jump into a packed week of gaming news, starting with the wild developments surrounding Hideo Kojima and Physint, as the project reportedly makes the switch to Xbox after PlayStation attempts to pull the plug. We also break...

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew breaks down the PlayStation State of Play and State of Play Japan Double Feature, and why what should have been an exciting showcase ended up feeling seriously disappointing. The crew also dives into Xbox’s new disc-to-digital feature rolling out to Xbox Insiders, along with Game Pass introducing streaming limits that could have players reaching...

The Cheesy Controller Podcast is back with another packed episode! The crew dives into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Weekend 2, breaking down the multiplayer experience, what changed from the first weekend, and whether MW4 is shaping up to be the Call of Duty fans have been waiting for. They also celebrate a major Splatoon Raiders accomplishment as Anton takes on—and beats—every level on Sup...

The Cheesy Boys are back with another packed episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮 This week, the boys break down their experience with the closed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, sharing their early impressions and thoughts on where the newest entry in the franchise is headed. They also dive into Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – Cour 4: The Calamity, and discuss the massive swings t...

We made it to 400 episodes! 🧀🎮 To celebrate this massive milestone, the Cheesy Controller Podcast welcomes @xxshadowokamixx from the Rusty Rupees Podcast for a special episode looking back at the journey that got us here! The Cheesy Boys dive into everything we know about Kingdom Hearts 4, while also taking a moment to celebrate the people, podcasts, and communities that have helped make the sho...

The Cheesy Boys are back with a packed week of gaming and Marvel talk! The crew dives into Splatoon Raiders and a return to Katana ZERO after a three-year break, while Halo: Campaign Evolved takes a turn for the worse during a solo session. They also break down the first week of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with Madrid and Anton sharing their early impressions of the new fighting game. Plus, Netf...

The Cheesy Controller Podcast is back with another packed episode! Chris breaks down everything we know so far about Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer, including what players can expect from the upcoming Open Beta on August 6th for Xbox and PC, and why he’s incredibly hyped to jump back into the fight. The boys also dive into the God of War: Laufey news, with a release date reveal set for the game’s...

The Cheesy Boys are back with another packed episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮 This week, Anton and Madrid share their experience with the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta and whether the latest Marvel fighter has what it takes to keep them coming back. Meanwhile, Anton’s Steam Deck decides to betray him once again, crashing during an update and wiping out all of the emulators h...

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives back into a packed week of gaming, anime, and comic book news! Anton returns to Marvel Cosmic Invasion to check out the two DLC characters he missed and shares whether they were worth the wait. He also somehow managed to hit Level 55 in Modern Warfare 3 in under a week, breaking down the grind and what kept him hooked. Chris finally rolls...

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew breaks down another wild week in gaming, from NVIDIA reportedly canceling the release of its next GPU to Microsoft's latest round of 3,200 layoffs and the major studio shakeups affecting Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, and Arkane. What does it all mean for the future of Xbox and the games we've been waiting for?...

The gaming industry might be heading toward one of its biggest shakeups yet! This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, we break down the latest rumors that the PS6 could launch as early as 2027, while reports suggest PlayStation may begin phasing out physical game releases starting in 2028. We also discuss the looming shutdown of the PS3 and PS Vita digital stores and what it means for game pres...

The gaming industry is making some wild moves this week, and the Cheesy Controller crew has plenty to say! We break down the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI preorder details, including the debate surrounding the $80 Standard Edition versus the $100 Deluxe Edition, the surprising "code in a box" physical release, and what Rockstar's focus on a single-player experience means for fans....

Get ready for another packed episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast! This week, the crew dives into the internet's newest obsession as Grand Theft Auto VI somehow turns its box art reveal into a 12+ million view event while finally giving fans preorder date details. Is Rockstar simply built different? Anton and Chris couldn't be more excited as Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 & 2 are offic...

On this week's episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew reunites to talk about everything they've been playing and the biggest stories shaking up the gaming world. Season 2 of Marathon has finally arrived, and despite Anton spending far less time in the game than last season, the squad is still having an absolute blast dropping into Tau Ceti. They also discuss the uncertainty sur...

The Cheesy Boys are back and this week it's ALL about showcase season! Xbox came out swinging with its Summer Showcase 2026, revealing massive titles like Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Persona 4: Revival, Persona 6, State of Decay 3, Metro 2039, Senua, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Clockwork Revolution, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Call of Duty: Modern W...

The summer showcase season has officially peaked and the Cheesy Boys are here to break down EVERYTHING! This week we're diving headfirst into Sony's latest State of Play featuring huge reveals like Bancho The Chef, God of War: Laufey, Marathon Season 2, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls adding three new fighters, Marvel's Wolverine finally reappearing, plus new looks at ILL, Kemuri, Phantom Blade Zero,...

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into Valve's surprise Steam Deck price hike and what it could mean for the future of handheld gaming. We also break down the official announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and discuss whether the series can keep its momentum going. With Grand Theft Auto VI casting a massive shadow over the holiday season, Fable 4 has officiall...

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives back into Final Fantasy XIV as everyone finds themselves getting pulled back into Eorzea once again. Anton shares stories from Momocon 2026, including the highlights, surprises, and all the gaming goodness from the convention floor. After an incredible 190 hours of grinding, Anton finally earns the Platinum Trophy in Marathon and reflects...

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast the crew dives into the rough launch numbers for Saros after the game reportedly only moved 300K copies in its first two weeks, while Xbox fans react to a long overdue update to the achievement icon system. Discord Nitro and Game Pass are finally teaming up… but of course there’s a catch hidden in the fine print. Meanwhile, Capcom continues its unstoppabl...

The Cheesy Controller crew gathers around the table this week to talk about their latest chaotic Magic: The Gathering Arena Commander game and the alliances, betrayals, and salty plays that came with it. They also dive into the shocking report that Bungie has cost Sony over $700 million, what that means for the future of Marathon and PlayStation’s live service ambitions, and the rumors of another...

In this week’s episode of The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives deep into the surreal world of Pragmata, Capcom’s lunar odyssey that has finally hit the shelves. We break down the long journey from its mysterious 2020 reveal to its recent 2-million-unit milestone, discussing whether the bond between Hugh and Diana lived up to the years of anticipation. The conversation then shifts to the u...

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton and Chris finally dive into Pragmata , breaking down how much time they’ve actually gotten with the game so far and whether it’s living up to the mystery surrounding it. Chris also shares his full thoughts on Mouse P.I. For Hire now that he’s rolled credits, while Anton gives an update on his latest strategy to finally lock in that elusive Marathon...

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton and Chris dive headfirst into the growing buzz around Pokemon Champions, breaking down what’s working, what’s questionable, and whether it has the staying power fans are hoping for. From there, the conversation shifts to some wild next-gen speculation as PS6 rumors heat up—backwards compatibility spanning PS4 and PS5, plus a handheld that might riv...

Anton and Chris are back this week diving into the chaos surrounding Pokémon Champions and its rocky launch, breaking down what went wrong and whether it can recover in the coming weeks. Chris also checks back in on Ghost of Yōtei, talking about how stepping away briefly helped him rediscover his groove and appreciation for the game. Meanwhile, Anton continues his grind in Marathon, sharing his cu...