Current Gen

EPISODE 304 We are kicking off the year with a look back at 2025 as we celebrate the Best Indie/Small games of the year AND the Best Visuals by debating and ranking those 2 categories. We also make some personal picks for our favorite Action Games, favorite gaming platform, Best DLC, and then we listen to some of the best gaming music of the year to close things out. Thanks for watching & list...

Episode 303 NOTE: This is our last episode for 2025!  We will be back to kick off 2026 with our annual GOTY debates! It’s time for a toasty fireside chat with Tim & Dan to discuss the unfolding saga of Artificial Intelligence tools in the game development process. The leads of two of two highly esteemed studios (Larian and Warhorse) have talked pretty publicly about it, and we are here to give...

Episode 302 Kyle, Tim, and Dan review the Game Awards including all the major announcements AND the winners. We talk through our thoughts and predictions as well as what trailers have us hyped for 2026! Also, we discuss more thoughts on the newly released Terminator 2D: No Fate, Metroid Prime 4, Octopath Traveler 0, and more! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us...

Episode 301 This week, Tim gives his impressions of the first several hours with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Dan does the same for Octopath Traveler 0. Spoiler alert: We are loving these games. Also, we talk about the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. and a few other new games before diving into our predictions for the 2025 Game Awards winners. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO...

Current Gen Podcast (EPISODE 300) Dan and Tim break down the major categories and nominees for this year’s upcoming Game Awards. It’s set to air on December 11, 2025, and we talk about our thoughts on the nominees and who was a surprise inclusion and who was left out. Before that, we cover a ton of smaller new games that have dropped over the past 2 weeks, and we chat about some recent stuff we’ve...

Episode 299 Sorry for the delay! Schedules and sickness messed things up for us this week. Kyle and Dan carry the show this week, and they take a closer look at the surprisingly fun INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road. They also talk about their deeply held beliefs (not really) on Kirby Air Riders.  VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

Dan, Kyle, and Tim talk about the less-than-stellar launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. What is causing all the negative backlash and can it be fixed? We also gush about the amazing Dispatch, which has all 8 episodes now available to play! We also discuss other new games like the metroidvania game, Gigasword, and the free-to-play action RPG, Where Winds Meet. Then we dive into the news, including...

EPISODE 297 It’s just Kyle and Tim this week, so they embrace the fireside chat approach as they dive into early impressions of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Tim also gushes about his new favorite cozy game, Tavern Keeper, then they highlight some of the news from the week including a GTA 6 delay, Square layoffs, and Switch 2 hardware sales. They wra...

Current Gen Podcast EPISODE 296 We discuss more thoughts on The Outer Worlds 2, as we’ve been able to spend more time with it this week. We also talk about the multiplayer hit, ARC Raiders, along with a few other new releases like Tales of Xillia Remastered, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and the Mortal Kombat Kollection. We also discuss the hilarious lawsuit and trolling between Nintendo an...

Current Gen Podcast Episode 295 All 4 of the Current Gen crew are reunited to discuss a TON of new games that have arrived to close out the month of October. We give some early impressions of the upcoming Outer Worlds 2, but before that, we dive into our thoughts on Ninja Gaiden 4, PowerWash Simulator 2, Dispatch, and Bounty Star. We also highlight a number of other new releases and headlines from...

[Episode 294] In this episode, Jeff makes his spectacular return to talk all about his thoughts on Ghost of Yotei after completing it. Spoiler alert: all 3 of us spend a chunk of time gushing about it AGAIN. We also talk about some new releases like Pokemon Legends Z-A, Keeper, Ball x Pit. There are some niche and unique games out this week as well, like Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Bea...

This week we are finally ready to share our thoughts on the major Sony exclusive of this fall/holiday gaming season: Ghost of Yotei. We talk about the pros & cons (mostly pros) of the latest from Sucker Punch, and then we dive into our thoughts on Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles. We also talk about a surprise multiplayer hit of the season in Absolum, and then we do a rundown of other...

EP 292 The guys are back this week to talk all about the biggest games of 2025 so far, including what made Q3 a solid quarter for games! They talk about the favorites for GOTY 2025 as well as what games are slated for the remainder of the year that might “disrupt the rankings” including Ghost of Yotei, Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6, Octopath Traveler Zero, and many more. They also talk about games...

Tim, Kyle, and Dan are here to talk through their reactions to the latest Sony State of Play (aired on Sept 24, 2025), which included a ton of new info on upcoming games like Saros and Wolverine. We also discuss the launch of Hades II and our early impressions of the game along with a few other new games like Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Baby Steps, and Silent Hill f. We then tackle the slew of headl...

[Episode 290] Kyle, Dan, and Tim discuss the remake of the classic RPG with this week’s Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. They also highlight a few other games like Town to City, Voyagers of Nera, and LEGO Voyagers. A few games like Shinobi and Hell is Us get some discussion time as well as Death Stranding 2! Then we talk through the latest Borderlands 4 drama as Randy Pitchford goes rogue in his pub...

Episode 289 - Kyle, Dan, and Tim are here this week to talk all about Borderlands 4. Is it the return to form that many are hoping for? Are you playing it, too? Also, we walk through the latest Nintendo Direct presentation and react to the many announcements and updates for games coming out the rest of this year including a release date for Metroid Prime 4! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO...

This week, Tim and Dan have a little fireside chat about the two biggest releases of the week: Hell is Us and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. We also chat about the recent State of Play that featured the new James Bond game, 007: First Light, from IO Interactive.  VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

That’s right. It’s a week with a WIDE variety of interesting games with Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar being the major highlights. All three of these games are excellent, and we dive into why you should give them a look! We also talk briefly about other new releases including Lost Soul Aside, Super Robot Wars Y, Gears of War Reloaded,...

Tim, Dan, and Kyle talk about a few new releases including two very chill indie titles, Sword of the Sea and Herdling. They also talk about all the news out of Gamescom (including a recap of Opening Night Live with Geoff Keighley), covering games like Onimusha, a new LEGO Batman, and the long-awaited release date details for Hollow Knight: Silksong. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast:...

You read that title correctly. As we all anxiously await a very busy Gamescom week starting VERY soon, the news cycle in the gaming world has been a little slow. That leaves us with stories to cover like whether or not the nose ring on the cow in Mario Kart World should be removed. I know, super hot topic, right?? We also talk about Madden 26 on the Switch 2, the new demo for Hell is Us, and more...

In this episode, Kyle, Tim, and Dan talk about Mafia: The Old Country. For some reviewers it’s a swimming in 7’s game, but for us, we LOVE the more focused, linear story and unique setting. Later in the show, Kyle shares some early impressions of the Battlefield 6 beta, and Dan is playing Death Stranding 2! We also discuss the latest Indie World presentation from Nintendo and Sony’s latest claims...

Dan and Tim chat through the recent Nintendo Direct AND THQ Nordic showcases, with particular interest in the latest HD-2D games from Squaresoft: The Adventures of Elliot and Octopath Traveler 0. We also discuss the incredible new release this week: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound along with several other smaller titles that dropped. Then we close it out with some headlines (trying to mix in the positive...

BANANA! Donkey Kong Bananza has arrived and we are absolutely loving it. We talk about our first week or so with the game and what makes it so special. We also discuss the moody and unique Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream as well as the latest update for Super Mario Party Jamboree as it gets an official Switch 2 edition with new content.  VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search...

The crew is all here again to talk about the rest of the year in gaming. This is our preview for the 2nd half of 2025, and there are a LOT of games to get hyped about. We talk about everything from Mafia: The Old Country and Borderlands 4 all the way to our predictions for major games without a solid release date like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Which games are you the most excited about for the next...

We are officially past the halfway point of the year, and Dan makes his triumphant return to join Tim & Kyle to discuss our favorite games of the year so far. There’s a lot to cover, and SO many great games that have already arrived. We also chat about some new releases along with some open and honest discussion about mental health to kick off the show. Glad you’re with us! Hope you enjoy! VID...