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This week we are so incredibly proud and excited to announce our first developer interview to the show! Blaze Żywiczyński has worked on games such as "Ori and the Will of the Wisps," "Frostpunk," and "This War of Mine." Nowadays he has his own studio called Fariy Mount Games working on Flame, Forest and Flood due to release in early access on November 19th on Steam and Epic Game Store. On top of l...

We took a week off, so of course that means an absolute ton of things have happened to catch up on. Good thing we have you covered with a massive 2-hour show to get you caught up! Johnathon joins us once again to break down the business side of things when it comes to the recently announced Xbox XP and Labs. Afterwards we do a quick hot swap to bring Brian back in from United We Nerd, who we were...

We're finally knee deep in review season as far as games that we wanted to jump into this year. Some have landed exactly how we wanted them to, and some have us struggling to want to return. Hear our thoughts on Silent Hill Townfall, Well Dweller and Control Resonant. Here at The Download Queue we're trying to create a place for YOU to celebrate your passion for games and the people who make them...

Welcome back to another episode of The DownloadQueue! Each and every week we're bringing you our thoughts on the latest in gaming news, reviews, controversy...really anything that comes to mind! This week we have friend of the show Jonathan Harrop joining us to talk business! FUN! Jokes....Jonathan is here to give us an industry business side view on some of this week's wildest topics. Bungie is c...

Welcome back to another episode of The Download Queue! We're catching up on some missed news from the past few weeks including Kojima taking his espionage adventure Physint to XBOX. Marathon is shaking up the way they deliver updates along with the next season being delayed. PLUS I've been playing and absolutely adoring new indie release Woodo from Tiny Monky Games. Here at The Download Queue we'r...

We're back with a slightly delayed show due to illness, but we had to get together to talk about all the announcements from this years Blizzcon! From World of Warcraft Forever to Starcraft making its triumphant reutrn... did I mention Diablo 5? We have you covered on all the latest news from this year's con. Here at The Download Queue we're trying to create a place for YOU to celebrate your passio...

The end-of-year review season has officially hit us here at The Download Queue. Moonlighter 2 and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy are first up for us, and one of them may be a game of the year contender. On top of those reviews we also had a State of Play land this week with a few new updates and games that may be worth your while to check out. Here at The Download Queue we're trying to create a p...

Gamescom is wrapping up, and GTA VI has had its massive reveal on Netflix, so let's talk about it, shall we? There is an absolute list of games we need to highlight from this year's Gamescom, and some we're anxiously waiting to see even a sliver more of. Kyle has wrapped up 007 First Light and has a review covered for us. Plus, how can we forget the biggest news of the week? 20+ minutes of uninter...

It's been a wild week if you're undoubtedly one of the millions of people waiting for the next Grand Theft Auto to FINALLY drop in a few months. We're breaking down all the news from the numerous leaks that have been happening, give you an update on our friends at Double Fine, and trying to figure out what will be appearing at gamescom this year. Here at The Download Queue we're trying to create a...

D23 gave us an extended look at Kingdom Hearts 4 this year with a guaranteed release window for late 2027. What do we (well, Jaco really) want to see? What are we worried about with another entry in the series? Can we convince Kyle to jump into the series? Plus, we form draft a grid to help you find your next favorite game! We have you covered on hidden gems, emotional stories, unique mechanics an...

We're back after a show vacation to go watch some wrestling at SummerSlam but we're back with a jam-packed episode catching up on all the things your favorite hosts have been playing. Does Halo Campaign Evolved hit the mark? Does Beast of Reincarnation cement Gamefreak as more than a Pokemon studio? Is the King watching the biggest game we missed last year? Find out the answer to these questions a...

I'll be honest... we've fallen behind on some stuff, so it's time to catch up! This week on The Download Queue we're trying to make sense of the latest announcement from Bethesda in regard to their upcoming projects. Jaco has FINALLY rolled credits on Pokopia, and it's time to give our season 2 mid-season review of Marathon. Here at The Download Queue we're trying to create a place for YOU to cele...

We're taking a turn away from the doom and gloom of the past few weeks to celebrate gaming so far in 2026. Join us as we rank every single game we've completed this year. From must-play titles to games you can put on the back burner. The Download Queue is a community of gamers focused on celebrating games and the people who make them. If you like what we're doing here, feel free to give us a like,...

After years of speculation, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally out to the masses. 13 years after the original title's launch, does a full-blown remaster live up to standards and expectations from the fans? Do the RPG-related changes hinder or change the overall experience in any way? Find out in our review in progress! The Download Queue is a community of gamers focused on celebrating...

Even with the absolute behemoth that is Grand Theft Auto VI later this year, that doesn't mean 2026 has given us any less as far as releases. We're taking a look back at what's still to come in the last half of the year as we start to form a loose Top 10 list for 2026If you enjoyed this show, consider dropping a follow or sharing us with your friends. We grow along with you guys, and the more supp...

Hardware prices increasing, AAA development budgets inflating, studios constantly being closed and hit with mass layoffs....how is the industry supposed to survive? If you enjoyed this show, consider dropping a follow or sharing us with your friends. We grow along with you guys, and the more support we have, the cooler stuff we can bring you each and every week. You can find Kyle twitch.tv/kylethe...

This week we're taking some time to talk about the forgotten aspects of gaming. Quiet lobbies in online games that once used to be places of connection. Playing with nostalgia constantly in the back of your mind and trying to recapture those magic moments. What we look to achieve while playing games...is it for the victory or the pride? There's a lot to dissect in one of my personal favorite episo...

It's been a crazy few weeks of announcements with many events happening to let gamers know what's in the pipeline for the coming months. We're going to highlight some of our personal favorites we've recently seen and hopefully help you find your next favorite game. From Kyle's time at The Mix Summer Showcase to this year's Wholesome Direct, there's truly something for everyone. Let us know what ne...

We just got done watching this year's XBOX Showcase and had to immediately jump into this week's episode to gush about all the new games announced. This year really had something for just about everyone and then some. While some major titles like Blade are still off doing their thing, XBOX proceeded to give us their lineup essentially through 2027. Let us know what your favorite announcement was o...

This week's episode is all about building the hype for this year's Xbox Showcase. Of course we had to bring the boys in United We Nerd over to help spread some hopeium for this year's event. Xbox is in a really weird place right now, and more than ever, this show will dictate how they proceed going forward. From Mass Effect to Spyro and yes, even Banjo (WE'RE SERIOUS THIS TIME), come find out what...

We had to semi-pivot our plans for this week's episode to focus on the massive news from Bungie this past week. Destiny 2 will not be receiving any content updates after June 9th, 2026 and there are currently no plans for future Destiny-related plans. Before we get all doom and gloom, though, enjoy our Forza Horizon 6 review at the top of the episode! Welcome to The Download Queue! We're your new...

In this week's episode, we're taking some time to dive deep into Stranger Than Heaven, the next game from RGG Studios releasing this winter. Kyle finally managed to roll credits on Final Fantasy VII Remake. Plus, we end off the episode with our reviews for Mixtape, the new indie darling letting you experience the final epic night a group of friends get to have with the optimal soundtrack leading t...

Welcome to The Download Queue! We're your new favorite weekly place for all things gaming news, reviews, discussion, and so much more! Each and every week, Kyle and Jaco get together to break down the latest on what's happening in the industry and the games we're playing. We're here to create a positive community for people to celebrate games and the people who make them. It's our monthly recap of...

Welcome to The Download Queue! We're your new favorite weekly place for all things gaming news, reviews, discussion, and so much more! Each and every week, Kyle and Jaco get together to break down the latest on what's happening in the industry and the games we're playing. We're here to create a positive community for people to celebrate games and the people who make them. In the first 60 days of A...

Welcome to The Download Queue! We're your new favorite weekly place for all things gaming news, reviews, discussion, and so much more! Each and every week, Kyle and Jaco get together to break down the latest on what's happening in the industry and the games we're playing. We're here to create a positive community for people to celebrate games and the people who make them. This week we spent some t...