Active Reload: A Video Game Podcast

Welcome to Active Reload! On this week's episode, James and Grant discuss their early favorite game of the year in Clair Obscure Expedition 33! The game was able to accomplish the impossible task of making James enjoy a turn based strategy game while keeping him entertained! The guys discuss what makes it so much fun and addicting, and why they can't recommend it highly enough. After that, there i...

Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant tackle the big news of the week: Marathon! The guys go through and discuss the reveal of the upcoming Bungie first-person shooter. From some of the negatives, including the lack of detail to some of the environments shown, confusion about how the story will play out in a PvPvE extraction shooter, to some of the positives, like Bungie really know...

Welcome to Active Reload! In this week's episode, it's all about the Nintendo Switch 2! James and Grant give their reactions to the new console from Nintendo, James is not so impressed, while Grant play's devil's advocate and is excited. The guys go over the price point of the console, the games, the accessories and what to expect from third party support and more! Remember to rate, follow, like a...

Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James opens up the episode by pulling a fast one on Grant that gets him good. Then they get into the news of the week starting with a bunch of indie PC games dominating the space right now, from drug dealing to repossessions people are playing in a lot of different shoes! Also, a bunch of Doom: Dark Ages previews have gone out, the guys give their opinions on w...

Welcome to Active Reload! On this week's episode, James and Grant talk about the reports of a couple developers already bracing for a possible delay to their releases because of Grand Theft Auto 6's upcoming release. Which games could be effected and how far back will they move? Also, Assassin's Creed Shadows has the series' second-biggest day one launch ever, will it be enough to save Ubisoft fro...

Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant open the show discussing the crazy news of Spectre Divide shutting its servers down at the end of March. As well as Mountaintop Studios closing its doors in tandem with the shut-down. Is this a worrying trend for games? Should small studios avoid free to play live service entirely? Also, the much rumored Elder Scrolls Remake seems to be right ar...

Welcome to Active Reload! This week on the show, James and Grant open with a discussion about the massive exclusive report from Windows Central about Microsoft's upcoming strategy for the rest of the year and beyond as far as hardware goes. Are they looking to do a handheld? When should we expect the newest console? After that, the guys discuss the huge new trailer for Death Stranding 2, does anyb...

Welcome to Active Reload! On this week's episode, James. Is. Back. And with James returning, the great ideas come to a screeching halt. However, there was some big news in the industry so both James and Grant start off with Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 getting release dates and how we might be on the verge of a skating game Renaissance (again). There were also some big multiplayer alpha's and beta's t...

This episode is better when watched! Click here: Active Reload VR Special! The Games and the Future of Virtual Reality. #virtualreality #vr - YouTube In this special episode of Active Reload, Grant sits down with VR aficionado Steve IN ACTUAL VR CHAT, to dive deep into the world of Virtual Reality! 🎮🕶️ We discuss Steve’s experience with VR, his favorite games, and where he thinks the technology i...

Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant discuss the upcoming release of Rainbow Six Siege's "new era of Siege" titled Siege X. The guys speculate what changes could be on the horizon for the tenth year anniversary of the popular tactical multiplayer shooter. After that, the guys discuss NetEase laying off their North American team that helped work on Marvel Rivals. If they don't have...

Welcome to Active Reload! This week, the show is all about PlayStation's State of Play! Sony showed a TON of trailers for upcoming games, including Split Fiction, The Midnight Walk, Directive 8020, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, and a bunch more! James and Grant go through the show and talk about what their favorites and least favorites were, and what to maybe expect from the next State of Play co...

Welcome to Active Reload! It is your classic banter back and forth episode this week ladies and gentlemen, there was not a ton of news so James and Grant start the pod and let it take them wherever it wants to take them. They start off talking about the rest of the month of February, and it's outlook in games this year. That leads them to Amazon's Secret Level TV show, which leads them to talk abo...

Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant go over Xbox's Developer Direct they had last week. Microsoft showed off Doom the Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and announced a big kept secret in Ninja Gaiden 4, the first entry in the series since 2012, as well as a remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black that was released the same day as the announcement. The guys go over their reactions to the anno...

Welcome to Active Reload! On this week's episode, James and Grant start off the show discussing their most anticipated games of 2025 (minus GTA 6). After that, it's time for news! Nintendo has been dealing with Switch 2 "leaks" from multiple places around the industry. The rumors include a possible trailer and announcement coming in the next few days, as well as what games to expect on day one. Th...

Welcome back to Active Reload! After the long break with lots of pondering, Grant and James are ready to reveal their favorite games that they played in the past year! They played everything from sports to strategy to RPG to first-person shooters, but only five make the list, tune in to see who they crowned their favorites! Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!

Welcome to Active Reload! This week James and Grant are all in about the Game Awards, both guys think it was a pretty good show this year with lots of very good trailers... but definitely some bad ones as well. James goes through his good and bad as well as observations from the show, what he's most excited for, and asks Grant the big question: Would Indiana Jones have won Game of the Year this ye...

Welcome to Active Reload! On this week's episode, James and Grant have a bunch of first impressions for you! Starting off, the guys talk about their experiences with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, from the stealth to the accessibility they break down what the positives and negatives so far. Also, Marvel figured out about hero shooters about ten years too late and made their own! Grant and Jam...

Join James and Grant as they take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to honor 30 years of PlayStation! From their earliest memories with the console to their fondest gaming moments, they relive the highs and lows of PlayStation's incredible journey. Whether you're a fan of the PS1 classics or the cutting-edge PS5, this episode is for everyone who grew up gaming with PlayStation. Don't forget to sha...

Welcome to Active Reload! This week James and Grant open the show talking about the pretty big news that From Software's parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, confirmed they have received a buyout offer from Sony. No decision has been made yet, however, could this change the lineup and configuration of one of the industries best developers? Also, Simpson's Hit & Run lead designer Joe McGinn ca...

Welcome to Active Reload! It is awards season! The Game Awards revealed their nominations for all their categories for the upcoming December show and James and Grant have some opinions on some of their picks. The guys also get into a debate: If you don't win your category, can you still win game of the year? Also, James quickly takes us down just a mere 10 years ago when Cabela's thought to themse...

Welcome to Episode 69! James and Grant discuss their top 5 favorite Romance Scenes in Video Games! Hard to argue with their picks. Join the Celebration of Romance in video games with the special 69th episode! Also included are the guys' final review of Call of Duty Black Ops 6. Dont forget to like and share! Here's to another 69 episodes!

Welcome to Active Reload! In this week's episode, James and Grant take their last picks for this year's Trash or Treat with a little bit of a twist for the final one... After that, James and Grant give their opinions on Call of Duty Black Ops 6! From campaign to multiplayer to zombies the guys have dipped their toes in all of it and they give their reactions! Finally, there are some big time games...

Welcome to Active Reload episode 67! This week, James and Grant open the episode with their third week of Trash or Treat and James has to make an apology. After that, they get into the news of the week including, some more news regarding Star Citizen! That's right! Squadron 42 has a release date... kind of, James revs up the ol' chainsaw to rip it apart once again. After that, there was some new d...

Welcome to Active Reload! It's episode 66 and this week the guys start off talking about last week's Trash or Treat and then draw their games for the next week! Then, there was a MASSIVE data breach from Pokemon game developer Game Freak that led to a leak of personal data, old source code, new game information, and even system information from Nintendo! After that, James and Grant discuss the new...

Welcome to Active Reload episode 65! This week, Grant and James start the show continuing their Trash or Treat horror game selections and give their reviews on last week's picks! After that, it's time for the news, Halo got some huge news that included a full rebrand for 343 Studios and the moving of the series to a new engine and announcements of multiple upcoming projects! Next, there was a quic...