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Get your calendars ready, Scroll listeners, because we are breaking down the ultimate pre-summer gaming showcase super guide! The jam-packed summer schedule is officially kicking off, and we have all the dates and times for every event over the next two weeks—from the Thinky Direct puzzle showcase and indie JRPG streams to the massive main events like PlayStation's State of Play and the Xbox G...

This week on The Scroll , Frank Grouch and Lilac Boots set sail with a review of Kraken Express’s breakout pirate survival hit, Wind Rose . The duo also dives deep into the storytelling and DLC feel of Spider-Man: Miles Morales , clears up the confusion surrounding Sony’s 30-day DRM firmware update, and breaks down the newly confirmed Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Re-synced remake. Plus, get a quic...

The Scroll is evolving! We’ve officially launched our new blog section at getthescroll.com to provide a deeper, technical look at the stories that matter. In this episode, Lilac Boots and Frank discuss: The Industry Pulse : A critical look at the Roblox-Schlep controversy and the technical negligence behind the headlines. Safety Protocols : Decoding 2K’s new "Teen Accounts" and the loomi...

This week, Boots and Frank dive into the rare "L" handed to Nintendo by the USPTO regarding their "Summon and Battle" patent. We also break down the launch of Indie Pass , the looming "RAMageddon" price hikes, and why the "Reverse Sale" is the new reality for 2026 consoles.

After a much-needed break to honor a dear mentor, The Scroll returns to tackle the "Live Service" infection taking over modern gaming. Join Boots and Frank as they break down the "Warzone-ification" of the Modern Warfare III campaign, the frustration of Black Ops 7 ’s forced co-op, and a heated "Boots to the Face" for EA’s predatory Sims 4 Marketplace split. From the...

A tribute to a mentor and a dive into the industry’s wildest week. After a two-week break, Lilac Boots returns to cover the "Xbox Earthquake" as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond depart, leaving Microsoft's gaming future in the hands of new AI-focused leadership. We also dive into the technical chaos of the recent Cloudflare-driven Steam outage, and the heated discourse surrounding David J...

In this episode of The Scroll, Boots and Frank discuss GOG's recent AI art controversy and Ubisoft's massive restructuring into five "Creative Houses". They also recount the wild story of the 18-year-old who leaked GTA VI footage using an Amazon Fire Stick and explore the new "honest living" Odd Jobs in GTA Online. Plus, they weigh in on the bizarre news of Tim Sweeney...

In this episode of The Scroll , Boots and Frank brave the East Coast snow to break down the week's most chaotic headlines, from the Tim Sweeney vs. PC Gamer social media standoff to the latest Xbox Developer Direct reveals. We dive into the stunning Japan setting for Forza Horizon 6 , the unique character-building in Fable , and the quirky indie energy of the pottery-brawler Kiln . Plus, we wr...

This week on The Scroll , we dive into the massive FaZe Clan "Exodus" following the departure of their entire active roster, including 14-year veteran Adapt. We also break down the technical controversy surrounding Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 , which is reportedly causing a 20-24% performance drop for RTX 20 and 30 series users. Plus, we discuss the recent Steam Machine price leak indicating a $95...

This week on The Scroll, we dive into the massive end-of-year shift as CD Projekt Red sells GOG back to its roots. We’re breaking down the legal heat rising for Rockstar as the UK Parliament gets involved in recent layoffs, plus Satya Nadella’s defense of AI in game dev. Stick around to hear why Boots is obsessed with ReStory and which punk-ass ISP is getting a Boot to the Face this week.

We’re closing out 2025 with a look at the data that defined the year. In this episode, we dive into the $197B industry numbers and the news that shaped the gaming landscape—including a brief, personal tribute to the legendary Vince Zampella , whose games were the reason I met many of my closest friends. Plus, it's a reality check on the year's top titles. Frank shares what he’s been playin...

From the neon-soaked streets of Dogtown to the heart of the Big Apple—we’re back! This week, I’m finally sharing my 10/10 verdict on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and explaining why taking a "slow burn" approach changed everything. Plus, Frank and I break down the 2026 NYVGA Nominees and dive into the heated controversy surrounding the disqualification of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ....

We sat down to cover The Game Awards 2025, and it turned into the Clair Obscur show. This week on The Scroll , I’m joined by Frank and special guest Brad ("Brad's Burgers") to break down the winners, the world premieres, and the absolute chaos of Thursday night. We cover the historic sweep by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and debate if it was a deserved domination or if Kingdom Come: Deliverance II...

This week, LilacBoots and Frank dive deep into an accidental theme: Urban Fantasy & Supernatural Horror. From 80s demons invading Arizona to a hotel run by serial killers, the universe clearly wants us to fight monsters this week. We also discuss the fallout of the GTA VI delay, why stock prices are ruining 2025, and Boots delivers a fiery #BootsToTheFace to the media coverage of Dragon Age Da...

Free Games & DLC: Check out The Loot Drop for the new PlayStation Plus Essentials, including LEGO Horizon Adventures and Neon White , plus Marvel Cosmic Invasion hitting Xbox Game Pass. The Saudi Slump: We follow up on the massive EA acquisition deal, discussing the new reports that the Saudi-led consortium is "cash poor" and what that means for potential massive layoffs at EA. The S...

In this awards season special, Frank and Lilac Boots dive into gaming's top honors! Joystick Winners: We celebrate the Golden Joystick Awards, where Clair Obscure and Ghost of Tsushima earned top prizes. The hosts praise the ceremony's focus on actual gaming achievement. The Snub: Frank argues that the Twisted Metal adaptation was unfairly ignored by both the Golden Joystick and The Game A...

Rockstar's Union Bust & Valve's New Console. We dissect the industry's collapse: Why consoles are obsolete, the brilliance of the Steam Machine, and the Rockstar union busting lawsuit. Plus, the #BootstotheFace rant on the TwitchCon assailant and Greg Ellis.

Frank and Lilac Boots are back to break down the corporate crises that are defining the modern gaming landscape. The Sims Exodus: Following the Saudi-backed EA buyout, Simmers like Lilsimsie, Plumbella, and James Turner have quit the EA Creator Network over moral and ethical conflicts. Lilac Boots questions why the Sims dev team is using a massive November 4th bug-fix update as a crisis management...

In a massive, high-stakes episode, Frank and LilacBoots break down the corporate chaos threatening to reshape the gaming industry forever. The $55 Billion Question: Electronic Arts is officially going private in the largest leveraged buyout in history. We analyze the mountain of debt and what this financial move means for the future of AAA game development and fan monetization. The Cowardly Cancel...

We're back with a brand new episode of The Scroll! Join us as we recount our time with the Battlefield 6 beta and give our honest verdict on whether it lives up to the hype. We also dive into some major industry news, including Blizzard's SFD team becoming the first in-house cinematic, animation, and narrative studio in North America to unionize. We'll also discuss the leaked info on t...

This week on The Scroll, we tried to go boots-on-the-ground with the Battlefield 6 Open Beta , but the servers had other plans! We break down the chaotic launch, the massive queue times, and why some of us couldn't even get into the fight. Frank managed to sneak past the server errors for a little while, and he's here to share his very first impressions from his limited playtime. We discus...

This week, we break down Warner Bros.' shocking $200 million loss on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and discuss why they're gambling on another live-service game. Next, we tackle Sony's lawsuit against Tencent over an alleged Horizon 'clone' and debate the line between inspiration and imitation. Finally, we compare strategies in the ecosystem war: Sony celebrates its legacy with classic Pl...

This week on The Scroll, we're diving into one of the biggest release weekends of the year! We share our first impressions of the brand-new Fable reboot, Hideo Kojima's latest epic DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH , and the charming return of Mario & Luigi: Brothership . Then, we pivot to a serious discussion about the controversial crackdown on adult games on Steam. We explore the plat...

This week on The Scroll, we're joined by our friend and special guest, Breadman , to break down some massive news about two of gaming's biggest franchises. First, we dive into the huge leak for the next Battlefield game, breaking down all the details from the rumored return to a modern setting and the classic class-based system. Then, we discuss the exciting news that Idris Elba has report...

This week on The Scroll, we ask a question that's shaking the industry: Who really owns your games? Join us as we dive deep into the "Stop Killing Games" debate, exploring the line between product ownership and service licensing in the wake of major game shutdowns. From digital rights to the rumor mill, we also investigate the latest speculation around the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake after...