Gameoration

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...

Episode 28 of Gameoration gets personal real quick 😅 Dre and I share some of our most awkward moments that still live rent-free in our heads… yeah, it’s that kind of episode. After recovering from the cringe, we shift gears into gaming and talk about the news around Call of Duty potentially no longer being a day one release on Xbox Game Pass—what it means, why it matters, and whether it’s actuall...

In this episode of Gameoration, Dre and I talk about trying to fix problems on our cars and quickly realizing we may not be the mechanics we thought we were. We also get into whether we are happy with the current Star Wars stories being told across movies and TV shows, what is working, what is not, and where the franchise should go next. To wrap things up, Dre gets tickets to the Olympic Games and...

In this episode of Gameoration, we talk about the risky move of watching The Boys with your parents and all the awkward scenes you may have to warn them about beforehand. We also try to piece together the story of the upcoming Street Fighter movie based on the new trailer, debate whether Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat has the better lore, and talk about why the Marvel Cinematic Universe keeps bri...

This one? Yeah… we went off the rails 😂 We’re talking: Rude coworkers that test your patience Dre’s Burger King shaving incident (don’t ask… just watch) And a questionable moment from Japan that might’ve been… not ideal It’s chaotic. It’s real. It’s probably gonna get us judged. Pull up and vibe with us 🤝 #PodcastLife #Storytime #FunnyStories #Gameoration #RealTalk #LifeStories #ComedyPodcast Th...

This time Dre and I go FULL theory mode and map out the future of the Mario movie universe 🍄 Spin-offs? Character intros? How do we get to a full-on Super Smash Bros movie without it feeling rushed? Yeah… we’re basically Kevin Feige now. Let us know what YOUR dream Nintendo movie lineup looks like 👇 #MarioMovie #Nintendo #SmashBros #Gameoration #GamingPodcast #MovieTheory #NintendoUniverse Thank...

This episode gets real. Dre hits me with the dad questions—when should kids get on social media, what games are okay, and how do you even navigate parenting in a digital world? We talk boundaries, growing up around tech, and why old-school Nintendo games are still undefeated when it comes to keeping things fun without going overboard. Spoiler: I’m not super strict about games… but there’s a method...

We sat down to talk about NVIDIA’s DLSS 5… and somehow ended up deep in philosophical chaos 😅 What starts as a breakdown of next-gen AI upscaling tech quickly spirals into debates about The Trolley Problem and the Milgram Experiment. Things get a little heated, but don’t worry—we kept it civil (mostly). If you came for gaming tech, you’ll get it. If you stayed for unexpected existential dilemmas…...

The Lore Master title is on the line! In this episode of Gameoration, Dre puts his knowledge to the test as Taylor challenges him with a 30-question quiz about female fighters from two of the most legendary fighting franchises in gaming: 🥊 Mortal Kombat 🥋 Street Fighter From classic characters to deep cuts, Dre has to prove he really deserves that Lore Master crown. Will he dominate the quiz… or...

March 10th is almost here, which means one thing… MAR10 Day! In this episode of Gameoration, we kick things off by celebrating everyone's favorite mustached plumber and the fun internet tradition of Mario Day. After that, we shift gears to talk about Xbox’s newly announced Project Helix and what it might mean for the future of the platform. To wrap things up, we celebrate Women’s History Month by...

This week on Gameoration, Dre has issues with Craig of the Creek and we break down why. Then we pivot into WWE talk — black wrestlers, the current wave of Spanish-speaking talent, and why that representation hits different when you’re watching with your kid. We also unpack something wild: Amazon won’t let you buy digital games using an Amazon gift card because of “fraud prevention.” Make it make s...

In this episode of Gameoration, things get wild real quick. We kick things off with Dre’s strong feelings about lowbrow “potty humor” and whether that kind of comedy still has a place in games and entertainment. Then we spin dash into some Sonic the Hedgehog talk — including the long-running rumors about Sonic’s possible connection to the King of Pop himself. To wrap things up, we take a trip down...

In this episode of Gameoration, we’re bringing the heat. First up, I’m dropping my hot takes on the Iron Lung movie — did it capture the dread of the indie horror hit, or did it sink under pressure? Then we shift gears and break down the biggest announcements from the latest PlayStation State of Play. New reveals, sequels, surprises, and the games that actually got us excited (and the ones that di...

his week on Gameoration, we’re talking all things The Big Game — and no, it’s not about the football. We break down the commercials, the tone shift toward emotional and feel-good storytelling, and why so many brands leaned into heart over hype. From celebrity overload to the surprising number of AI-focused ads, this year’s lineup had a very different energy. Then we dive into the halftime show hea...

We kick things off with Dre’s deep, emotional, lifelong love of TVs and break down where you can actually score a good one without selling a kidney. Then we take a hard turn into horror and talk about Return to Silent Hill… and yeah, it did not survive the discussion. Expectations were high. The results? Not great, chief. We wrap it all up with hype, speculation, and chaos as we dive into the WWE...

This week on Gameoration, we’re tackling a spicy gamer debate: Is grinding levels just the old-school way of switching a game to easy mode? We break down whether grinding is earned power, strategic prep, or straight-up cheese 🧀. From classic RPGs to modern games with “story mode,” we talk about how over-leveling changes difficulty, player skill, and the way games are designed today. No shame, no...

Taylor admits he absolutely loses his mind when he’s home alone, while Dre explains how he’s trained himself to stay calm like a Jedi. That somehow leads into a very real conversation about AI—specifically studios using deepfakes and archived audio to recreate deceased actors. From there, things escalate: if a performer is only emoting while wearing a dead actor’s face and voice… can they win an a...