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Yeaj blah blah lot of people wont work because they’d rether play GTA 6! Were hosting a party! also we will be streaming for 24 hours for a good cause. Make a donation here if you can! https://dd.extra-life.org/participant/snacknetwork

Wow gaming is getting weird. Nintendo commits to continueing selling games! GTA 6 might be forced onto PC earlier then planned! Power to the players bill moving through the US goverment? Let’s Collect, Play, and Talk about it! Make a Difference https://dd.extra-life.org/participant/snacknetwork

Let's be really honest. If you piss off the right group they will gihjy back. Taking PS5 games off PC, and getting rid of physical discs was the final straw., The internet interneted as it always does. Were probably only a few weeks from ps5 games just being playable on pc. GTA 6 will probably be playable within 5 hours of release. You can't fight the internet so Sony if you're reading...

Yeah, we're already talking about CGC 2027! The Angry Video Game Nerd is coming! It's a big deal, ok! Plus Pokemon rumors and Microsoft not selling xbox is not news! What are we playing and did games come out yet? Make a Donation and Learn More About our Extra Life Fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals https://dd.extra-life.org/participant/snacknetwork

A 400 DOLLAR BOX OF GTA CRAP IS NOT SOMETHING ANYONE NEEDS RIGHT NOW! POKEMON HAS NEVER GIVEN US WHAT WE WANT! NOBODY CAN SAVE XBOX IF THEY STILL HAVE NO GAMES!

Zach gets himself banned from PSN, completely derailing any chance of him playing the new Wolverine game. Plus, the guys finally circle back to address the Nintendo Direct they somehow never got around to talking about, and recap all the impulse purchases and useless loot they dragged home from the Cleveland Gaming Classic.

Live from Panel Zone 2 at the Cleveland Gaming Classic, the Living Room Clutter crew takes the stage for a full deep dive into the history, evolution, and future of rhythm gaming! From arcade floor mats and plastic guitar booms to indie revivals and modern VR beat-matching, music-action games have shaped how we play forever. Join us as we look back at where the genre started, analyze where it stan...

The 40th Anniversary Legend of Zelda Direct just dropped, and we couldn't wait to jump into the booth for a bonus discussion! Join the crew as we react to all the biggest announcements, break down the surprises, and celebrate 40 years of one of gaming's most legendary franchises. In this bonus episode, we're diving deep into the hype:The Zelda Direct Reactions: Our instant takes on eve...

Are you heading to the Cleveland Gaming Classic and looking to make the most of your convention weekend? Whether you're a first-time con-goer or a seasoned veteran refining your game-hunting strategy, we’ve got you covered! Join the crew as we break down our ultimate pre-show tips and tricks to help you navigate the floor, snag the best deals, and hit your event goals. In this episode, we tackle t...

First, people are actually getting into real-life relationship drama over a fictional character in the GTA 6 trailer... yes, you read that right. Are gamers taking digital attraction way too far? Then, we break down Nintendo’s surprise update for Mario Kart 8. Why is Nintendo tweaking a game that came out years ago? We look beyond the patch notes—there are deeper, subtle reasons behind this move t...

In Episode 15 of  Collect Play Talk , we dive into the uncomfortable truth of digital gaming: you don't actually own your library. PlayStation sparks outrage by reminding players that digital purchases are merely temporary licenses that can be revoked at any time. Meanwhile, Xbox makes moves with the rollout of its Disc to Digital program—is it convenience or a step toward a disc-less future?...

Rockstar dropped a 26-minute GTA 6 extended look on Netflix, so we sat down to share our honest thoughts. We talk about what impressed us, what gave us pause, and whether it actually lived up to the massive hype. Drop your hot takes in the comments! 👇

In Episode 14, the crew tackles major shifts in gaming: the end of Pokémon Bank marking the sunset of an era, the undeniable spread of AI in creative media, and Sony facing legal heat over physically removing disc support. Plus, special guest Chris (@MushLoveGaming) joins the show to give his perspective on all of it despite having never played a Pokémon game in his life!

In Episode 13, the crew tackles a massive week in gaming news and questionable collection habits:The $55 Billion Acquisition: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, alongside investor partners, officially completes its massive acquisition to take EA private. We break down what this historic deal means for the future of EA Sports FC, The Sims, and physical releases under new ownership. Kompas.com+...

Is the physical game collection officially living on borrowed time? In Episode 12 of Collect Play Talk, we tackle the absolute whirlwind of controversy surrounding PlayStation’s latest moves toward an all-digital future.

In this episode, we dive into Nintendo’s recent legal filings regarding Trump-era tariff refunds. While the Mario maker is suing the U.S. government to claim its share of billions in tariff rebates, it's simultaneously arguing in court that consumers who bought price-hiked consoles and accessories aren't owed a single dime. We break down the class-action lawsuit, Nintendo's "volun...

Welcome back to Collect Play Talk, the podcast where we desperately try to justify the financial black hole that is video game collecting. This week, Dave and Zach are joined by Adam from Mega Dads, a man who apparently didn't have anything better to do than talk to us. What are we all, playing? Dave has been losing his mind over Denshattack!, because who needs to have fun playing video games,...

This week, Dave and Zach dive deep into the absolute bombshell dropping across the gaming industry. Xbox has announced its most massive restructuring in history, eliminating 3,200 jobs—with half of those cuts happening immediately. In a shocking twist, Microsoft is letting fan-favorite studios Compulsion Games (We Happy Few) and Double Fine Productions (Psychonauts) walk away back into independenc...

The PlayStation apocalypse is officially here: this week on Collect Play Talk, Dave and Zach break down Sony’s massive bombshells—from shutting down the PS3 and Vita stores to their plan to completely kill off physical discs by 2028. Plus, they dive into the new class-action lawsuit exposing RAM manufacturers for market manipulation, recap their time with Zelda: Breath of the Wild and THPS 3+4, an...

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are live, and Steam Machine prices have finally dropped. Naturally, it got us thinking: what actually makes a game or a console a "Day 1" purchase for you? We break down the hype, the FOMO, and whether day-one gaming is still worth it. While we debate, Dave is flying high in Star Fox, Zach is still lost in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and our Show & Tell f...

Welcome back to another mid-week breakdown on Collect Play Talk! The video game industry is in a weird place right now, and we need to talk about it. Xbox is making massive headlines with restructuring and layoffs, but are these cost-cutting moves actually addressing the core issues? We dive deep into why corporate downsizing won't solve the bigger problem looming over modern gaming. But look,...

Welcome back to Collect Play Talk! In our biggest episode yet, Zach and Dave are joined by the incredible special guest MushLoveGaming! 🍄🎮 The Summer Game Fest showcases have wrapped up, and we are breaking down our top 3 ultimate hype moments from all the major announcements. Plus, you know we couldn't do a show without playing some games and showing off some epic pieces from our collection...

Join Dave and Zach live for the Collect Play Talk Summer Game Fest watch party! We’re reacting in real time to all of Geoff Keighley's biggest world premieres, surprise trailers, and developer reveals. Grab some snacks, drop your predictions in the chat, and experience gaming's biggest summer showcase right alongside us.

Join the Collect Play Talk crew live as we react to every major reveal, world premiere, and surprise trailer from today's PlayStation State of Play! We're breaking down the biggest upcoming PS5 titles, debating the night's wildest announcements, and giving our unfiltered takes in real time. Drop your thoughts in the chat and tell us which reveal stole the show!https://linktr.ee/Collect...

In Episode 4 of Collect Play Talk, Dave and Zach chat about Suika Game Planet and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book before diving into the latest news on the "Stop Killing Games" movement and upcoming Summer Game Fest previews. They tackle the main topic of why companies shut down long-running live-service games, and wrap up with a Show and Tell featuring Dave's Mega Yarn Yoshi. https://...