Controlled Interests Gamecast

Bloomberg came out of nowhere this week with a report outlining Sony's plan for the launch of the PlayStation 5. It seems that the current pandemic has placed them in an odd predicament and their release of their next-gen console will be affected in more ways than one. Uppercut's Andrew Cogswell joins the show to talk about the report and what it means moving forward. In other news the panel talks...

PlayStation has finally revealed the look of something associated with the PlayStation 5, its controller. It's called the DualSense and once revealed, boy did the internet have opinions. The panel is joined this week by DualShockers Staff Writer Tanner Pierce and they discuss their initial impressions of the controller. They also discuss what the design means for the console itself. In other news...

We're still in quarantine, which has provided Jerrad and Dom with plenty of time to play video games. The show revolves around Phil Spencer's exclusive interview with IGN's Ryan McCaffrey on their Xbox podcast called Unlocked. On the show Spencer talked about the Xbox Series X, its price, and much more. Jerrad and Dom discuss what his quotes mean and how that shapes the next-gen launch between the...

Amid all of the issues humans are currently dealing with, both PlayStation and Xbox dropped some info on their next-gen consoles this week. The panel is joined by Joseph aka MrBadBit, cohost of The Trophy Room, to talk about all of the specs and features that were and were not revealed. Between the Xbox Series X hands-on by influencers and Mark Cerny's developer focused talk, where do consumers st...

This week Managing Editor of DualShockers, Logan Moore, joins the show to talk about the cancellation of E3 2020 and much more. The panel starts with talking about the fallout of E3 2020 being canceled and what that means for the industry moving forward. They speculate on how it may effect game announcements, marketing strategies, and possible game delays. In addition to that in-depth conversation...

After 4 years Jordan has decided to depart the podcast as a regular co-host. With the 180th episode being his last, Jerrad and Dom felt it was best to let Jordan steer the ship this time around. The first half of the podcast is a conversation spanning several random video games including a Disney kart racer on the Nintendo 64 and the Sly Cooper franchise. Jerrad then discuss some interesting stats...

Phil Spencer took to the official Xbox blog to unveil even more details about their upcoming next-generation console, the Xbox Series X. The panel discusses all of the latest information regarding the upcoming hardware and what if means for players in the years to come. On top of that they discuss Sanzaru Games getting acquired by FaceBook and what that does to the future of the Sly Cooper franchi...

In probably his last fireside groove with Jordan, Jerrad talks with him about all of the recent news surrounding Sony. They talk about how much Insomniac Games cost Sony to acquire and in the same breath cover the news that Quantic Dream will be a self-publishing independent studio moving forward. The news is closed out with an update regarding the Avatar game that was initially revealed by Ubisof...

This week Andrew Taylor from Raccoon City Radio and the Panel-to-Panel podcast joins the guys to talk about the latest gaming news. PlayStation recently let fans know that a PS5 reveal event isn't happening anytime soon as well as explaining why they haven't determined a price for the console either. A ton of shareholder calls happened as well revealing unannounced projects set to be revealed in 2...

Nintendo recently revealed that both Pokemon Sword/Shield and the Nintendo Switch have been selling like hotcakes. The guys talk about what this means for both the hardware and the beloved monster catching franchise. On top of other news and rumors the guys reveal an announcement that will change the podcast in the coming months. In terms of what they've recently played Dom talks about his continu...

This week the panel's joined by the internet's Chris Nunes aka TopherNunes. They start by tackling NetherRealm Studios' tease of Injustice 3, HouseMarque's upcoming AAA game reveal and Dying Light 2 being delayed. As the topic of the show, Jerrad asks the panel if gamers should expect games to get delayed into the Fall/Winter season during the next console generation and if it could have a huge im...

Throughout 2019 the crew played a bevy of games, from multiple genres, and on several different platforms. Jerrad and Dom go over their own personal Game of the Year lists and discuss what they loved most about each of those titles. Towards the top of those lists the conversation takes a deeper dive into what set them apart from the rest. The show ends with Jerrad revealing what the final results...

In the first show of 2020, Jerrad and Dom tackle a variety of gaming news stories ranging from recent events to things that broke during the holiday break. The big topic of the show focuses on the recently announced Expansion Pass DLC for Pokémon Sword & Shield that's set to release in 2020. The guys talk about what this means for the franchise moving forward and why it's the best choice when...

As the year comes to a close the guys begin to look forward to the year to come in gaming. They start the show by going over their predictions for 2019 that they made at the end of 2018 and see who came out on top. They then move on to predicting what they think will happen in video games in 2020. The show closes with each of the 3 co-hosts giving their own personal predictions for the coming year...

As the year closes the guys get together to discuss what games they're most excited for in 2020. On top of that they also talk about their own anticipation for things and the rules and definitions they set for themselves. With both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X both releasing during the Holiday 2020 season the panel also answers a number of questions regarding expectations and certainties su...

Now that The Game Awards 2019 are over both Jerrad and Jordan talk about everything it revealed and gave updates on. They also spend some time going over the noteworthy awards and their winners as well as covering the PlayStation State of Play that took place earlier in the week. They close the show by going over Microsoft's surprise reveal of their next-gen console called the Xbox Series X as wel...

With the Game Awards for 2019 right around the corner the guys speculate what might show up and reveal itself. Every year the show tends to have a good mix of indie, mid-level, and AAA game reveals that excite audiences for the coming year. On top of predicting what might be revealed the panel also discuss what will most likely take home the major awards for the show.

The guys recorded the latest podcast on the eve of Thanksgiving day and had plenty to talk about. Jerrad and Jordan continued their ongoing conversation about both Pokemon Sword & Shield and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. As a topic for the show the pair decided to talk about the games, franchises, and developers they're most thankful for.

On this week's podcast the guys are down one, but that gave Jerrad and Jordan plenty of time to wax poetic about Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and Pokemon Sword & Shield. They talk about everything they loved and mention the things that frustrated them from time to time. In the news sections of the podcast they discuss the leaked DualShock 5 controller for the PlayStation 5 as well as an announ...

This week Xbox unleashed a bevy of reveals, updates, and announcements at their annual XO19 event, taking place this year in London. The crew discusses Rare unveiling their new IP, Phil Spencer talking Project xCloud, and much more. Also, Jerrad gives his thoughts after completing the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaign and Dom talks about The Outer Worlds.

As the year hits November, Dom shares his ongoing experience with The Outer Worlds and praises it for what it does in a post-Fallout 76 landscape. In news the panel talks about the rumors floating around that Microsoft may acquire Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic Games and they also cover the new hires at Microsoft's new AAAA studio, The Initiative. They end the show by discussing the announcement...

The next generation of gaming consoles are on the horizon and it seems publishers are trying to put their best foot forward when it comes to planning for it. The guys talk about EA's recent investor meeting where they broke down their plans for 2020 and beyond in terms of their AAA franchises. PlayStation 4 also recently became the 2nd best-selling console of all-time, so congratulations were in o...

On this week's show Jerrad begins by breaking down his impressions on 3 new game releases. He starts by discussing how Yooka-Laylee: And The Impossible Lair mixes the best of Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie. Next, The Outer Worlds is mentioned and he goes into detail about what makes it similar and different to the beloved Fallout franchise. He closes out by giving his thoughts on his brief...

Jerrad dives into one of his most anticipated games of 2019, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and goes over his impressions with the game after numerous hours with it. He gives his pros and cons and explains why it may be his biggest video game disappointment yet. Jordan and Dom also give their opinions on the new Joker film. In news the guys cover the weird PlayStation 5 info dump and the unfortunate new...

Seemingly out of nowhere PlayStation announced that Shawn Layden, Head of Worldwide Studios, would be leaving the company. With PlayStation 5 set to launch in under a year fans are left wondering why this move is happening now with no news of his replacement. On top of this shocking departure there are rumors circling that Sony Interactive Entertainment's current business restructuring is causing...