Controller Club

We are back for 2026! On today's show, join the crew as we embark on our annual predictions special, calling out what we think will happen over the next 12 months in the world of gaming. Also, tune in as Klein shares his early Hollow Knight: Silksong impressions, Tom gushes about Vampire Survivors, and Lauren dives into Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profi...

As a special New Year's treat, we're taking a look back at the best moments from Controller Club 2025! From the biggest news stories to our favourite reviews and discussions, here is what we're remembering from the past year of Controller Club. Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos00:48 - Our Hopes for Gaming in 202511:15 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review24:50 - Building the Switch H...

It is finally time! This week, Tom, Lauren, and Klein look back on the best games of 2025, highlighting a handful of their favorites as well as handing out the award for Game of the Year 2025. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@con...

On this week's show, we discuss the biggest announcements/moments from the 2025 Game Awards, breaking down everything Mega Man's return, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, two new Tomb Raider games, and more. Also, Lauren takes us through everything there is to know heading into Fallout Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video with a deep-dive S2 breakdown. And stay tuned, as Tom gives his final G...

On this week's show, we fill out our ballots for the 2025 Game Awards, predicting everything from the biggest announcement of the night to what will win Game of the Year. Also, stay tuned to the very end for Tom and Lauren's thoughts on the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 movie, and Klein's review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bs...

On this week's show, we revisit our list of upcoming video game adaptations and decide which we are the most excited to see. Listen in as we cover everything from The Last of Us Season 3 to the Elden Ring movie. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on...

On today's show, the crew is joined by special guest Steve Vegvari for a disucssion on the most 'bankable' franchises in gaming. They also stop down for some conversation on the most recent Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, and a deep dive into everything from Arc Raiders to Chrono Trigger in 'What We've Been Playing.' - Follow Steve on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/svegva...

It's an 'Oops, all news' edition of Controller Club. Join in the fun as Klein, Tom, and Lauren break down Valve's new Steam Machine console, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer reveal, and much more of the latest and greatest in gaming news. Also, stay tuned to hear our thoughts on the Dispatch finale and the newly released Lumines: Arise. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/...

On this week's show, we react to a pair of big-name game delays in GTA VI and Marvel 1943, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PS2 by putting together our very own hall of fame for the console. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.c...

On this week's show, we are joined by ABC Gamer's David Smith for a deep dive conversation on Ghost of Yotei. Join in the fun as we pop the hood on Sucker Punch's latest open-world adventure through Feudal Japan. Also, listen in as we react to the latest in gaming news, including Crash Bandicoot potentially getting a TV show, and the Animal Crossing update fans have been waiting for, a...

On this week's show, we declare the console wars over, as it was announced Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PlayStation next year. We also react to news of a potential Metroid movie and play another round of The Great Trophy Throwdown. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/cont...

On this week's show, we aim to catch 'em all with the release of a Pokémon game. Listen in as we discuss the recent massive Pokémon leak, as well as share our thoughts on Pokémon Legends Z-A, mere days after release. - Follow TJ on Twitter: https://x.com/TJ_Zwarych5 Subscribe to Agents of Fandom: https://www.youtube.com/@AgentsOfFandom - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclu...

On this week's show, Klein and Tom are joined by Game Informer Executive Editor and All Things Nintendo Host Brian Shea to draft the best Mario power-ups ever. Also, the crew dives into the news, including reports of a controversial Assassin's Creed game cancellation and an update on the live-action Pokémon TV series. - Follow Brian on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianpshea.bsky.soc...

On this week's episode, Klein, Tom, and Lauren react to the Xbox Game Pass price hike, EA getting acquired, and a potential new Halo remake. Also, in honor of Ghost of Yotei's release, we decided to ask, "What is the best open-world in gaming?" with a new randomized bracket! - Original theme music by Jon Rouse (C) Controller Club - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controlle...

The all-time classics keep coming, as Hades 2 dropped this week into our laps. Join the Controller Club crew as we share our first impressions on Supergiant's latest action rogue-like. Also this week, we react to the latest PlayStation State of Play, which included the official re-reveal of Insomniac's Wolverine. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow...

A new episode of Controller Club is here. Join in the fun as the crew breaks down rumors of a PlayStation State of Play, Borderlands 4's messy launch, and potential multiplayer in Cyberpunk 2. Also, there is plenty of fun to be had in our video game sound effect draft, an update on our Silksong thoughts, and a review of Flick Shot Rogues. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclub...

On this week's show, we react to the first Nintendo Direct since the Switch 2's release, sharing our thoughts on major announcements like the first Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, the Hades 2 release date, and a brand-new Fire Emblem. Also listen in for our thoughts on new games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Katanaut, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/c...

On this week's show, we have collected all of our developer interviews from PAX West 2025 into one special episode of the podcast. Join us as we chat with the teams behind TetherGeist, Ravenswood Academy, FATE: Reawakened, War of the Western Deep, and Fresh Tracks live from the show floor. - Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:00 - TetherGeist Interview (O. and Co. Games) 06:56 - Ra...

On this week's show, we are back from our first PAX experience. Join us as we recount the weekend at PAX West 2025, and preview exciting new games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Borderlands 4, and many more. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclub...

On this week's show, join in the fun as we react to the biggest announcements out of Gamesomce 2025, as well as do a deep dive book club discussion on the 2007 classic, Portal. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller.club...

On this week's show, we look ahead to the future of Xbox, discussing what we want from the next Xbox console as well as pitch our dream first year of games for the next-gen machine. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller...

On today's show we will be putting together our dream roster for Marvel's new fighting game, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, as well as breaking down the news with Nintendo raising its prices on everything and EA working on more Disney games. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.co...

On this week's show, we are joined by ABC Gamer's David Smith for a deep dive into the year in gaming so far, what we have been liking and not liking in 2025, and what is coming down the pipe that has us excited. We also chit-chat about this week's Nintendo Direct and whether Nintendo has gotten off the Switch 2 generation on the right foot. - Follow David on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/...

On this week's show, in honor of our Donkey Kong: Bananza obsessions, we did a blind ranking of the 10 best Nintendo platformers ever, checked in on the latest Pokémon Presents, and asked the question, "Is the era of console exclusivity officially dead?" - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Ins...

On this week's show, we are joined by MobileSyrup's Brad Shankar for some Donkey Kong talk. Join us as we review Donkey Kong: Bananza as well as dive into the live-action Zelda and Link movie castings, how much the ROG Xbox Ally will cost, and Brad's experience at the 10th annual TennoCon. - Follow Brad on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bradshankar.bsky.social Follow Brad on Twitter...