Current Gen

It’s Halloween week, and we spend this episode focusing on spooky video games. Jesse joins Tim, Derek, and Dan to talk about our favorite horror games, take a Spooky Games quiz, and talk about the latest headlines in the gaming world. Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. We’d love your feedback & support! Head on over...

Ghost of Tsushima has been updated with a number of new features like New Game +, more cosmetic options, and new charms and challenge options. More importantly, the game now features a full-fledged multiplayer mode with unique missions and progression systems. The guys give their thoughts on these updates as well as a few TV shows each of us are watching. Also in this episode, we work our way thro...

It’s time for a Current Gen Tourney! This bracket is made up of the top 32 games of 2010. Which game will be the last one standing? Dan, Derek, and Tim cast their votes for each matchup and trim them out one by one. Also, we talk about Star Wars Squadrons, Little Nightmares, Crash Bandicoot 4, Crusader Kings III, and more! Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know a...

Let’s be honest: the pre-order experience for the upcoming next-gen consoles has been rough. Very rough. Tim, Dan, and Derek dig into what went wrong and how they would do it differently (i.e. better ) if they were in charge. Oh, and also some video games are discussed: Demon’s Souls, Super Mario Bros. 35, Marvel’s Avengers, and more! Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you ne...

This week, Tim, Derek, and Dan give their reactions to one of the biggest acquisitions in history: Microsoft purchased ZeniMax (including Bethesda) for 7.5 billion. What does this mean for the future of Microsoft exclusives? We dig into that as well as other headlines from the past week. As also discuss games like Genshin Impact, Crusader Kings III, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Among Us and more! Ea...

In this week’s episode: Dan, Derek, and Tim provide their reactions to the Sony presentation where we learned about the PS5 pricing & launch date. How does it stack up with the competition? We dig into that as well as the game announcements from Sony & Nintendo this past week. We also talk about Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Dark Souls, Hades, and more! Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will...

Dan, Derek, and Tim react to the official announcement of the Xbox Series S and Series X. We finally have prices & a release date, so what do we think? We also give our predictions for how Sony will react in the coming weeks. Also, we discuss Star Wars the Old Republic, Dark Souls, Kingdom of Amalur: Re-reckoning, Hyrule Warriors, Immortals: Fenyx Rising, and much more! Each week, the Current...

This week, Jeff joins Tim, Derek, and Dan to talk about their initial impressions of the new Marvel’s Avengers game now that it is officially released. Before we get to that we talk about Tell Me Why, PUBG, the new RTX 30-series cards from Nvidia, Mario’s 35th anniversary game announcements, and more! Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation...

I know what you’re thinking… “That episode title can’t be right.” Well, just listen, and you’ll get it. We talk about next gen expectations, Gamescom announcements, Alan Wake & Control, Mortal Shell, and much more in this week’s episode. Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. We’d love your feedback & support! Head o...

In this episode: Derek, Tim and Dan talk about the surprising souls-like Mortal Shell as well as the amazing Microsoft Flight Simulator. We also talk about Ghost of Tsushima, Battletoads, Dragon Age Inquisition, Spiritfarer, and more games! We then give our reactions to the recent announcements from the world of DC comics with a new Gotham Knights game and Suicide Squad game both being announced,...

In this episode: Tim, Dan, and Derek share their thoughts on the recent controversial announcement that Spider-Man will be an exclusive character to the Playstation version of the upcoming Marvel Avengers game. We also talk about exclusivity in general - the good, the bad, and everything in between. Don’t worry - we talk about a ton of games, too! Horizon: Zero Dawn, Jurassic World Evolution, Marv...

In this episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim share their reactions to the recent State of Play presentation. Sony tried to curb expectations before the show, but even with that knowledge, did it deliver? We also discuss Horizon Zero Dawn on PC, Hades, Gears Tactics, Fall Guys, Cuphead, and more! Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo...

In this episode: Dan, Tim, and Derek talk about review scores & rating systems for video games. What’s good & bad about a number scale? Is there a better system to use? We talk about that as well as Greedfall, Story of Seasons, the spiritual successor to Suikoden, and we take an obscure video game quiz. Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, P...

In this episode: Tim, Derek, and Dan give their reactions to the Xbox Games Showcase. Did Microsoft win us over? Is Halo Infinite the right game to lead the way into next gen? We talk about all of that and more, including a recent Nintendo Direct Mini, Tim’s PC purchase, and a few more thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima. Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xb...

In this episode: Tim, Derek, and Dan provide their thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima, the latest Sony exclusive to hit stores. How does it stack up to our expectations and similar games before it? Listen to find out! We also talk a little PS5, Xbox Series X, No Man’s Sky, and Death Stranding. Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation, and Nintend...

In this episode: Tim, Derek, and Dan give their reactions to the recent Ubisoft Forward presentation. We talk about Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6, and more. We also talk about games we are playing, recent headlines, and some who stole our fluffy boys! Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. We’d love...

In this episode: Derek & Dan have been set loose to record without Tim. They talk about Hamilton, Greedfall, Metro Exodus, 4K TV’s, listener questions, and next-gen game pricing. Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. We’d love your feedback & support! Head on over to https://anchor.fm/currentgen to leave us a messag...

In this special episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim spend over 3 hours taking a deep dive into a complete SPOILERCAST of The Last of Us Part 2. We talk about character deaths, story moments, and everything in between. If you listen to this episode, you will hear full spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 . You have been warned… now enjoy the discussion! Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everythi...

In this episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim take a deep dive into the initial impressions of The Last of Us Part II. Don’t worry -- This is a SPOILER-FREE discussion of the Last of Us Part II. We also talk briefly about a few other games like Days Gone, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Far: Lone Sails. We close things out with the final section of Video Game Book Club: The Last of Us. This is our 3-part spoiler...

In this episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim walk through all of the announcements from Sony’s recent “Future of Gaming” presentation, which included the console reveal and a number of new IP. Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. We’d love your feedback & support! Head on over to https://anchor.fm/currentgen to leave us a mess...

In this episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim continue their 3-part “book club” type conversation about The Last of Us. This week, we cover the middle 4 chapters of the game, and talk in depth about our thoughts on the characters, story, and gameplay. Next week, we’ll wrap up our book club series with the final act of The Last of Us! Also in this episode, we talk about Mortal Kombat Aftermath, Maneater, Cr...

In this episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim start a 3-part “book club” type conversation about The Last of Us. This week, we cover the first 4 chapters of the game, and talk in depth about our thoughts on the game. Next week, we’ll dive into chapters 5-8 as Joel and Ellie head to Pittsburgh! Also, we give our brief impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Minecraft Dungeons, and the recen...

In this episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim talk about the recent upgrades to Mafia II and Mafia III as well as the upcoming original Mafia game remake coming in August. We also talk about the new shark action-adventure game, Maneater. It’s surprisingly good! Also in this episode: The Last of Us, Iron Man VR, The Wonderful 101, and a 90’s kid gaming quiz. Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover eve...

In this episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim talk about the recent gameplay reveal of Ghost of Tsushima. We also talk about a ton of other games including Battle Chasers: Night War, Streets of Rage 4, The Banner Saga, The Outer Worlds, Paper Mario: The Origami King, and much more! Each week, the Current Gen Podcast will cover everything you need to know about Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. We’d love you...

In this episode: Derek, Dan, and Tim talk about the recent Xbox 20/20 presentation. It was met with mixed reactions, and for good reason. We talk about what we liked, didn’t like, and what we think it might mean for the larger picture of the next gen console wars. We also talk about games we are playing right now, shows we are watching, and we promise… this podcast episode will contain gameplay. :...