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Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch achieved several sale milestones in recent weeks, but their latest earning's report sheds light on their 2020 lineup & it may be cause for concern. We analyze Nintendo's latest guidance as it suggests a significant probability that Breath of the Wild 2 not only misses 2020, but also early 2021. How will Nintendo counter PS5 and Xbox Series X? We d...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft gave the gaming community a glimpse into what the Xbox Series X would offer in terms of software, but the presentation didn't leave a memorable mark. Leaning too heavily on trailers, Microsoft's Inside Xbox showcase failed to show us why the Xbox Series X is a major leap for the industry. Will this marketing mistake prove costly & give the PS5 an edge in th...

Send us Fan Mail Sony have issued an official statement confirming they have caught the individuals responsible for leaking The Last of Us 2. Exact specifics as to how the game was accessed remains unknown, but there are two likely scenarios as to what happened... and both are concerning. We discuss them & let you determine which is the most realistic. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft's Phil Spencer compared the coming of Xbox Series X to the revolutionary shift from 2D to 3D gaming. Is there merit to these claims? Will the implementation of ray tracing, SSD, and other hardware upgrades bring a similar revolution? We have John Linneman of Digital Foundry join us to discuss these important topics & much more. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The champagne isn't pouring at the Naughty Dog or Sony offices to celebrate the new release date for The Last of Us Part 2. Instead, an act of selfishness has tarnished the celebration and turned what should be a day of joy into a day of despair. We discuss the ramifications of the leak and how it not only impacts Sony & Naughty Dog, but the industry and gaming community...

Send us Fan Mail The latest Nintendo Switch firmware may have leaked the development profile of an unannounced Switch console. Could the device be a TV-only Switch? A digital-only Switch? Or perhaps something more revolutionary? With a 2020 release unlikely to happen, we discuss what the new Switch hardware may be and when we will see it. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The PlayStation 5's controller, the DualSense, has been officially detailed by Sony and the controller is a radical change from the DualShock brand. As next-gen plans heat up, the PS5 controller shows a drastic change in direction from Sony as they prepare to compete with the Xbox Series X later this year. What new gameplay possibilities will the DualSense offer? We discuss....

Send us Fan Mail Square Enix's handling of Final Fantasy 7 Remake has brought forth questions of their marketing intents & whether or not they misled consumers in the lead up to the title's PS4 launch day. With Kimerex Project Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Naughty Dog has delayed The Last of Us Part 2 indefinitely and the ramifications of this delay will extend far beyond Sony and PS4. This is the first of many impending 2020 video game delays, as the delays may soon reach the next-generation launch plans of the PS5 and Xbox Series. Aside from delays, the economic and logistical impacts may have a long-term effect on the video game...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo is set to celebrate Super Mario's 35th anniversary in a BIG way, as reports suggest the company plans to bring Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy to the Nintendo Switch with new enhancements. Will this trio play a pivotal role in Nintendo's 2020 holiday lineup? Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After months of rumors, official PlayStation 5 specs have been revealed. As Sony's next-gen hardware prepares to go up against Microsoft's Xbox Series X, we discuss the PS5 specs & compare them to the Xbox Series X to see which has the edge entering this epic next-generation confrontation. Follow Nate the Hate on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/NateTheHate2 Support...

Send us Fan Mail Crunch time in the video game is nothing new, but the topic has been renewed in recent years as reports of employee burnout and poor management become more prevalent in industry.  Nate the Hate and MVG discuss how crunch effects the video game industry and how it might be alleviated. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail With companies withdrawing from PAX East, GDC and other international events, the threat of the COVID-19 is being felt throughout the video game industry. We discuss the potential impacts the virus may have on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, software releases in 2020 and even E3 and other industry events.  Support the show