Loading Snacks Weekly

Loading Snacks Weekly gets into PlayStation’s rumored 30-day digital license check, AMC’s new “best seats” membership move, and the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake. Then Gage ranks his top five Mortal Kombat guest fighters, from Freddy Krueger to Omni-Man, with plenty of horror, gaming, and Invincible talk along the way. Key topics covered:-Is PlayStation quietly adding stricter DRM checks for...

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down the rumored Xbox Game Pass price drop, Sony’s big CinemaCon talking points, and whether theaters need to change how they do business. They also react to Netflix’s The Burrows trailer and close things out with Gage’s top 5 Mortal Kombat characters ahead of Mortal Kombat 2.Key topics covered:Is Xbox Game Pass too expensive, and what shoul...

Gage and Jokes break down a packed week in pop culture, from first impressions of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord to Mario’s huge box office run and a wild debate over the greatest Force users in Star Wars. They also get into Sony’s new PlayStation Player Base initiative, upcoming Marvel movie news, and what’s next for Loading Snacks content. Key topics covered:-Mario’s massive opening weekend and why...

What it do, Snackers? — this week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes get into the wild state of gaming right now, from PlayStation price hikes to Xbox possibly dropping the paywall for online play. Then Gage closes things out with a very personal and very debatable Top 5 Mario games list, so yes… somebody is definitely about to be mad. If you’ve been trying to keep up with where gaming is he...

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes dive into the biggest pop culture stories on deck, starting with a full breakdown of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and what it could mean for the MCU. They also get into Sony reportedly moving away from PSN branding, spotlight the indie animated project Wheels and Roses, and close things out with Jokes’ top 5 female Pokémon trainers. Key t...

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal, react to the new Star Wars: Maul trailer, recap their Awesome Con weekend, and count down Gage’s top 5 female ensemble films. It’s a packed pop culture episode with gaming talk, convention highlights, movie picks, and a quick wrestling update. Key topics covered:-Is Nvidia DLSS 5 really the next step in gaming vi...

In this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down Xbox’s newly announced Project Helix, the latest rumors around PlayStation pulling back on PC ports, and their full Blerdcon 2026 recap. They also close things out with Gage’s top five female DC Comics characters, plus a quick preview of Awesome Con. Key topics covered:-Xbox Project Helix and what it could mean for the next genera...

On this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down the Warner Bros.-Paramount deal, the shutdown of High Guard, and the mixed word-of-mouth around Scream 7. They also celebrate Women’s History Month with a ranked list of the top five women in the traditional MCU, plus a quick wrestling and convention wrap-up. Key topics covered:-Warner Bros. and Paramount merger talk, streaming fa...

Big gaming headlines hit all at once: Xbox’s leadership shakeup (Phil Spencer retiring, Sarah Bond resigning, Asha Sharma stepping in) plus PlayStation reportedly closing Bluepoint Games. Then we switch gears for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with Joke’s all-time Top 5 list (and yes… Charizard is in the building).Key topics covered:- Xbox leadership changes: Phil Spencer retiring, Sarah Bond resignin...

Logan Paul just flipped a Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for a record-setting sale — but how much of that price was the card vs. the story around it? Then we recap PlayStation’s State of Play (God of War remakes, Legacy of Kain, Marvel Tōkon, Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2) and close with Jokes’ Top 3 Scream movies (and why they still work). Key topics covered:-Logan Paul’s Pokémon card sale: rarity, P...

Disney’s reportedly got a new CEO lined up, PlayStation is gearing up for an hour-long State of Play, and Discord’s “teen-by-default” changes have people (rightfully) nervous. Plus, we rank our Top 5 MCU TV shows and argue the ones that barely missed the cut. Key topics covered:Disney naming Josh D’Amaro as the next CEO (and why parks matter most) PlayStation State of Play (Feb 12) predictions: Wo...

Crunchyroll is hiking prices and killing the free tier—so what’s Sony’s real endgame? Plus, we break down Markiplier’s Iron Lung box office run, react to the Stranger Things animated spin-off, and debate IGN’s Top 5 Xbox games of all time. Key topics covered:Crunchyroll price increase, free tier fallout, and Sony’s anime “monopoly” strategyMarkiplier’s Iron Lung vs Big Hollywood discourse + creato...

Gage and Jokes break down this week’s biggest pop-culture headlines—starting with the GTA 6 “no physical copy” rumor and what it means for day-one buyers. Then we react to the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 teaser (Jessica Jones + Foggy!) and dig into Dragon Ball’s big anniversary updates, before closing with our Top 5 X-Men films. 00:00 – Intro + where to follow / Patreon shoutouts 02:10 – GTA 6...

Gage, Domingo, and Jokes break down a packed Loading Snacks Weekly: big pop-culture/business headlines, then Domingo’s top tech picks from CES 2026. From Netflix’s Warner Bros. move to Sony’s TV shakeup and a Fortnite D&D drop, this one covers a lot fast. Key topics covered:-Netflix’s updated all-cash Warner Bros. offer + what it could mean for IP and theaters-TCL’s deal to take over Sony’s TV...

Gage and Jokes break down their most anticipated projects of 2026 across games, TV, and movies—from GTA 6 and Marvel’s Wolverine to Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They also react to CES 2026 highlights (including the surprisingly wild new tech on display) and dig into the buzz around a Stranger Things finale theater event—plus what it could mean for Netflix, theaters, and the fu...

Gage is joined by Jokes to wrap up 2025 with a full “favorites of the year” episode—plus a quick conversation about Avengers Doomsday and the way Marvel is rolling out weekly reveals (including talk about “the two Chrises,” Thor, and Thor’s daughter). From there, it’s pop culture picks across the board: favorite movies (including K-pop Demon Hunters and Sinners), standout games (Assassin’s Creed S...

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes hit three big topics in pop culture and gaming. First, we take a moment to honor Vince Sampella’s legacy and the impact his work had on modern shooters—Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Titanfall (including why Titanfall 2 is still beloved), and how that universe led to Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi games. Then we break down the Avengers: Doomsd...

Netflix just announced an $82 billion move to acquire Warner Bros, and we’re breaking down exactly what that means for DC, HBO, gaming, theaters, and streaming fans. We dig into what’s included in the deal (WB Studios, HBO/HBO Max, DC Studios, DC print, Rocksteady, NetherRealm, and more) and why some analysts think Netflix might be using the offer to sideline a major rival for a year or more. We a...

Gage, Jokes, Rob from Comic Logic, and Jerry Gaylord team up on Loading Snacks Weekly to build the definitive top 10 theatrically released live-action DC Comics movies of all time. They compare personal lists, score every film, and passionately debate everything from Constantine and Superman II to The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman, The Batman, Superman 2025, and beyond. It all ends in a final ranked l...

Gage and Jokes are back with a packed episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, kicking things off with the wild story of hitting a Pokémon vending machine at Safeway, scoring a full Fantasmal Flames booster box from the new Mega Evolution set, and pulling one of the rarest cards in the run. They talk odds, scalpers, GameStop price hikes, and why chasing Pokémon cards feels like a full-time job. From ther...

Gage and Jokes are back with a fresh episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, breaking down their weekend at Stellar Con Maryland. They share behind-the-scenes stories from the new UMBC CI Arena venue and talk panels with guests like Christina V and Philip Kennedy Johnson. They also go on a hilarious but real rant about being ad snobs, old-school commercial jingles, and how today’s streaming and mobile g...

On this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly , Gage and Jokes break down a huge week in gaming, tech, and pop culture — from our Extra Life 2025 charity weekend , to Sony’s surprising PlayStation State of Play Japan , to the rise of AI-generated entertainment . Use the timecodes below to jump to your favorite topics: 00:00 – Intro & Hall of Fame shout-outs 02:30 – Extra Life 2025 recap: games, goa...

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly , Gage and Jokes dig into one of the most talked-about stories in entertainment: the Amazon “Buy Button” lawsuit — do you actually own the movies and shows you buy digitally, or are they just rentals in disguise? Then we shift gears to gaming news: Nintendo Switch 2 updates and hands-on reactions Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — what we saw, what we expect, and why it m...

In this week’s episode of Loading Snacks Weekly , Gage and Jokes tackle the biggest headline in gaming — Halo is officially coming to PlayStation. We break down what this means for Xbox, why Microsoft may be abandoning console exclusivity, and how this move could change the industry forever. Plus, we dig into: The future of Halo in Unreal Engine 5 Why the “console wars” might already be over Battl...

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly , Gage and Jokes break down the biggest stories in pop culture — from Warner Bros Discovery putting itself up for sale to new Doctor Doom MCU theories that could reshape the Marvel Universe. They also share highlights from Baltimore Comic-Con , updates on their upcoming Extra Life Charity Stream , and debate the future of Marvel, DC, and the X-Men on screen. Tune...