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On today's show, we are back to review Season 2, Episode 4 ("Day One") of The Last of Us. Join us as we break down all the Easter eggs from the games, our favorite moments, and so much more. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:18 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4 Review 58:43 - What We Have Been Playing (That Last of Us Part II, Stellar Blade, and Clair Obscur: Exped...

On today's show, it is a very special episode of Controller Club. Join us as do our first ever listener mailbag in honor of Episode 150 of the podcast. - 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 ControllerClubPod@...

On this week's show, we jump back into The Last of Us Season 2 with a review of Episode 3. Join us as we are joined by special guest Daniel Baptista from The Movie Podcast to break down the latest chapter in this post-apocalyptic HBO epic.- Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:48 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 3 Review 1:10:44 - What We Have Been Playing (Switch 2, Pokemon Let&#...

On this week's show, we continue our journey with The Last of Us Season 2, delving into all the big reveals and spoiler-rific moments from Episode 2 ("Through the Valley"). - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:26 - Tom's thoughts on Season 2, Episode 1 03:06 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 General Thoughts 07:43 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 Spoiler Revie...

On this week's show, we are back in the world of HBO's The Last of Us. Join us as we start our journey through the vents of Season 2 with weekly reviews, starting with Season 2, Episode 1 ("Future Days"). - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:05 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1 Review 01:14:01 - What We Have Been Playing (The Last of Us Part II and Blue Prince) 01...

Join us on this week's show as we discuss our reaction to the first Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and get you ready for The Last of Us Season 2 with an everything you need to know primer. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:29 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct 47:31 - The Last of Us Season 2 Primer 01:41:57 - What We Have Been Playing (Balatro, Split-Fiction, Gang Beasts, Metroid Prime R...

On today's show, we discuss the surprise final Switch 1 Nintendo Direct, Hogwarts Legacy DLC getting cancelled, and the 2024 games we missed but have now played (Balatro, Prince of Persia, and Metaphor ReFantazio). - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:06 - A Surprise Nintendo Direct 23:35 - Hogwarts Legacy DLC Plans Scrapped 34:06 - Reviewing Our 2024 Hindsight Games 01:40:07 - Wh...

On today's show, join Klein and Lauren as they break down their early thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows, do a PS4/PS5 exclusive blind ranking and react to some of the latest gaming news. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:06 - Is Steam Coming to Xbox? 14:11 - A Hollow Knight: Silksong Update 21:29 - The PS4/PS5 Blind Ranking 38:03 - What We Have Been Playing (Assassin&#39...

On this week's show we are taking a look back at the critically maligned 2016 Assassin's Creed movie in honor of Assassin's Creed Shadows coming out this week. Also, we dive into the biggest game headlines from the last seven days, including Xbox's leaked hardware plans and the confusion surrounding The Last of Us Part 3. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:50 - Invin...

On today's show, we are joined by MobileSyrup's Gaming Editor, Brad Shankar, for a 2025 hype draft. Join us as we gush about what we are most excited about in the world of video games for 2025 . - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 05:29 - The 2025 Gaming Hype Draft 01:23:34 - What We Have Been Playing (Final Fantasy X, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Split Fiction, Street Figh...

This week, it is an all headlines show. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they break down Warner Bros. closing three of its game studios, Pokemon holding its annual Pokemon Day announcements stream, and Fable getting pushed out of 2026. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:50 - Warner Bros. Games Closes Three Studios 19:42 - Pokemon Day 2025 Reactions 35:16 - Fable Gets Delayed 41:45 - W...

On this week's show, it is finally time to dive into our first book club game of 2025, Okami. Join us as we review the 2006 classic as well as recap Klein and Lauren's FanExpo adventures, break down the latest Tony Hawk news, and react to Tom's ever-growing Pokemon card obsession. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:54 - Pokemon Day Predictions 11:52 - FanExpo Vancouver S...

This week's show is backed with PlayStation. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they react to the latest State of Play from Sony as well as build a roster of fighters for a potential PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:14 - PlayStation State of Play Reactions 24:25 - Building the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2 Roster 01:10:26 - What We&#3...

On this week's show, we honor the end of the Switch's lifecycle by picking the ten best games that defined the Nintendo console. Also, we break down the latest news including Warner Bros.' gaming mess and GTA's 2025 release date. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:52 - The News We Choose - WB's Gaming Mess 28:00 - The News We CHoose - A GTA 6 Release Update 32:31...

Xbox is making MAJOR changes to how it does things and we have some thoughts. Join us as we break down the latest news about Xbox's changing business plans, what it means for Xbox exclusives going forward, and if it is the right mode for the video gaming giant. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:35 - Xbox's Changing Business Plans 31:45 - The News We Choose: A Silent Hill EX...

This week, it is time for our annual Fantasy Critics League draft. Join us as we decide what 2025 games will and will not review the best when everything is said and done. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:23 - The Fantasy Critics Draft 57:23 - What We've Been Playing (Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Sly Cooper 2, and metaphor ReFantazio) 01:03:23 - Outro - Follow us on Bl...

On this week's show All Things Nintendo's Brian Shea joins us to discuss the official Nintendo Switch 2 announcement as well as some other major headlines from across the gaming world. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 10:31 - The News We Choose: The Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement 49:19 - The News We Choose: Until Dawn Movie Trailer Reactions 58:01 - The News We Choose: PlaySt...

On today's show, PlayStation unveiled some new movie and TV news, we review the Sonic 3 movie, and we rank the best video game adaptations of last year. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:41 - PlayStation Productions CES Announcements 16:30 - New Last of Us Season 2 Trailer 28:11 - Sonic 3 Movie Review 52:14 - 2024 Video Game Adaptation Rankings 1:07:41 - What We Have Been Playing (...

It's a new year, and that means more gaming predictions. Join Tom, Lauren, and Klein as they make some bold predictions about what they think will and won't happen in the world of gaming in 2025. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:20 - Our 2025 Gaming Predictions 1:08:24 - What Have We Been Playing (Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Hoa, Astro Bot, Sly 2, and Metaphor Refantazio) 1:14:53 - O...

It is that time of the year again. Join Tom, Lauren, and Klein for the last podcast episode of 2024, as the team hands out some awards for the best and worst in gaming, including the prestigious Controller Club Game of the Year. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:25 -Nintendo Wrap-Up Stats + What Have We Been Playing (Marvel Rivals, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Secret Leve...

The Game Awards have come and gone and we have some thoughts. Join Tom, Lauren, and Klein this week as they share their favorite moments of the 2024 Game Awards. Also, stick around to the end for a quick review of Amazon Prime Video's Secret Level series. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:20 - PlayStation Wrap-Up Stats + What Have We Been Playing (Marvel Rivals, Astro Bot, Infinity...

It is nearly Game Awards time, so let's look down the list of nominees from the upcoming ceremony and predict who we think will win each and every category. Also listen in as Lauren talks about her new PS5 and Klein reviews the new indie platformer, Anton Blast. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:44 - What Have We Been Playing (Astro Bot, Anton Blast, Resident Evil 3) 13:53 - Predic...

On this week's show, we are back with another book club deep dive. This month, we have been playing Cult of the Lamb, and it is finally time to share all our spoiler-filled thoughts on the demonic cult-building roguelike. We all take a dip back into the news, discussing the new PlayStation handheld, Sony potentially purchasing From Software, and more Arcane shows. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductio...

Join Klein, Lauren, and Tom this week as they are joined by Arcane superfan Shantelle Santos to break down the last three episodes of Arcane Season 2. - - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:10 - What Have We Been Playing (A Plague's Tale, Cult of the Lamb, Dragon Age: The Veilguard) 10:10 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 7 Spoiler Discussion 40:18 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 8 Spoiler Discus...

It is another week of Arcane month on the podcast. Come along with us as we do a full spoiler breakdown of Arcane Season 2 Act 2 (Episodes 4-6) with special guest Zac Kelly. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:19 - What Have We Been Playing (Warhammer 40K: Dark Tide, Neva, Astro Bot, Arcane Experience, and Blasphemous 2) 15:10 - Arcane Season 2, Episode 4 Spoiler Discussion 37:40 - Arc...