The Forecast

On today’s episode #240, Capcom talks about their post-remake future where maybe young Leon will meet the old? Will there be time travel shenanigans? Who knows but somehow the remake and main series will "crossover". In our weekly layoff roundup we'll discuss Halo Studios' downfall and then we'll cover some exciting new technologies in streaming and rendering. All that plus we talk about the bigge...

On today’s episode #239, Hot new Blizzard titles are on their way very soon™ and Nintendo has some big announcements as well. Sony makes yet another baffling decision and both Valve and Nvidia suffer some giant leaks. All that plus we talk about the biggest game of the week, Star Wars Zero Company.

On today’s episode #238, Rockstar gets hit with massive leaks just days before their big premiere, Sony still doesn't know what their live service strategy should be, and Riot has some similar issues as 2XKO gets killed off far before expected. All that plus we talk about our Big Walk. You gotta hear about our Big Walk. Big Walk is cool y'all.

On today’s episode #237, more video game companies are going private? That’s odd because having corporate share holders to be accountable to seems to be going so well for most devs these days. After solving capitalism we share our opinions on the new Spider-Man movie and then get into the nitty gritty on some hot, relevant games like Unrailed 2 and Inkbound.

On today’s episode #236, if you’ve been listening lately you’ll know some of us have recently played a lot of Resident Evil. We go over everyone’s Ranking of the RE games they’ve played and discuss why some of the titles stand the test of time and some… not so much. Also, Xbox has some interesting ideas about how “backwards compatibility” works and we have predictions on GTA VI’s week one sales. P...

On today’s episode #234, It’s Summer Games Fest! We talk about all the biggest announcements and surprises at notE3. We also follow up on our Destiny news with coverage of the Monument of Triumph update, the final content update the game will receive. Sprinkle in a bit of sad news about Paizo as the entire industry continues to tumble and that’s a podcast, baby!

On today’s episode #233, we discus the shocking announcment from Bungie that Destiny 2 will be coming to an end and we get into the nitty gritty of the community backlash and civil war that’s spawned from that news. In other news, hardware prices continue to soar but don’t worry, Star Citizen has all the funding it will ever need. All that plus Ben’s thoughts on The Duskbloods 2.

On today’s episode #232, we give a touching eulogy to our favorite digital butler who we all definitely knew was still around… right? Sony is in the news once again with some poor Bungie financials and Twilight Princess has been fully reverse engineered. All that plus Ben’s thoughts on Elden Thring: Nightreign.

On today’s episode #231, is there light at the end of the tunnel for the RAM crisis? We go over all the latest reporting to find out. Sony faces push back on some controversial DRM changes and the Last Airbender movie leaks on the web a full six months ahead of it’s scheduled release. All that plus our thoughts on the biggest game of the week, Pragmata.

On today’s episode #230, this is no longer an Xbox, as Microsoft tries to scrub the failed marketing campaign from the web. Epic Games is facing some big layoffs as the post-covid games market continues to not hit expectations and there is once again drama over IGN’s reviews. We get into it as well as our thoughts on the biggest game of the week, Crimson Desert.

On today’s episode #229, DLSS 5 shows us how minor modifications can mildly enhance video game graphics, two games release with the same name, and marathon lands to critical acclaim. Plus, the Steam Spring Sale is happening and Ben has moved on to Eldenest Ring.

On today’s episode #228, Microsoft is making moves. We talk about the Xbox leadership shake up and what it could mean for the future of the brand. On the heels of those changes they have also officially announced their next "console". What could that look like? Also, at the same time that Xbox seems to be doubling down on PC, Sony seems to be folding. The games industry is going through big change...

We were unable to meet this week but with our tenth anniversary just around the corner why not take a listen to our very first episode first posted on 03/03/2016? Aaron rants about recursive acronyms and handheld cam. Travis gets upset about names. Chad defends Arrow but hates plot holes. Caleb corrects people. Guests.

On today’s episode #227, we check in on how the games industry is doing in 2026. Can't be too many layoffs yet, right? We also talk about Highguard's rough start, Deadlock's explosion in popularity with a new major update, and how Overwatch (sans-2) is trying to fight it's way back into the space. All that plus a look at a couple games that are already early contenders from GOTY 2026.

On today’s episode special edition episode #226, we dive into the games we loved playing this year, talk about our most anticipated games for next year,  and battle over our top 10 to ultimately crown one our 2025 Game of the Year.

On today’s episode #225, we’ve been gone so we spend the entire episode talking about The Game Awards. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Children are rioting in Russia, and Ben needs a haircut, so we’re deciding what he should get at the hairstylist.

On today’s episode #224, Valve goes wild with new hardware, Arc Raiders sits in 4th on steam charts, and the Horizon raises $4500 for extra life. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Apple introduces the dumbest purse ever, and GTA VI delays, opening the door for indie studios to push out more games.

Alex gets excited about himself. Jake talks subtleties of Pokemon Sword & Shield. Aaron calls himself the 'host'. Owen LOVES Sayonara. Chad is into The Arrow again. Caleb gets a game launcher launcher.

On today’s episode #223, Windows 10 officially dies, which begs the question, what is supporting the backend of Windows 11, Battlefield 6 returns to the basics, and Megabonk lands the GOTY title early. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is still chugging along for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

On today’s episode #222, EA goes private, Game Pass suffers mass cancellations after price hikes, and Wolverine gets a trailer. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is a heavy hitter for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

Silksong is out! Flashback to the last time we had significant Silksong news. Caleb plays all the games that Aaron is interested in. Chad talks casuals and streamers for multiple games. Jake updates us on PlayStation news. Alex actually gets excited about Diablo Immortal. Owen is okay with Kenobi.

On today’s episode #221, Team Cherry finally delivers after a long hiatus, Gamescom has some huge announcements, and the video game world is shocked by more layoffs - this time at Bioshock 4. Plus, Marvel Rivals is ‘not a gooner game’, Ubisoft restricts family share, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

FLASHBACK Ep. 140 | Post-Extra Life Sadness With several members out this week and the huge popularity of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta this weekend I thought I would bring us back to our first thoughts on Battlefield 2042. I can say this conversation did not go the way I remember it. Alex gets excited, but talks slowly. Chad discusses New World changes. Aaron wants to promote some Extra Life games....

On today’s episode #220, Bungie releases the new Destiny story arc to mixed reviews, Splitgate 2 ‘unlaunches’ or whatever, and Intel plans more layoffs. Plus, EA plans to have 100 million players in Battlefield 6, Microsoft walks back prices in video games, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel to Elden Ring Nightreign.

On today’s episode #219, companies be laying off more developers under the guise of restructuring, Caleb’s ‘Cultural Appropriation’ movie was a hit, the execs are in deep water with Subnautica 2. Plus, a new contender for best board game appears, Playstation State of Play shows new footage of Ghost of Yotei, and Ben quits the podcast after playing Elden Ring Nightreign.