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July is a DRY month for releases, so Kamen, Kayla and Patrick have put together a BEEFY list of hidden gems you can be playing right now until your most anticipated games come out this fall. What did we miss? Let us know! Timecodes history lesson - 13:15 action games - 20:18 horror games - 43:00 puzzle games - 1:07:46 cozy games - 1:29:30 weird one offs - 1:46:40   Drop-In Drop-Out brings together...

It seems Xbox's mission is to systematically destroy the games industry! Kamen and Patrick breakdown Xbox's massive layoffs, and the fallout (so far!) from it.  Timecodes  What we're playing - 9:42 Xbox stories - 21:45 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites...

We discuss the news of PlayStation stopping physical games in 2028, and the next Xbox reportedly having no option of a disc drive, and take a trip down memory lane and appreciate the value of physical games both growing up and today.  Timecodes PlayStation to stop printing discs in 2028 - 1:50  Physical media appreciation - 35:50   Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an...

This week,  @Thefrenchdipdesign  drops in to talk gaming news! Xbox is closing more studios, the PS6 is apparently going to cost a thousand bucks, and all the other gaming news of this week.  Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 Cam's gaming journey - 5:00 What we're playing - 13:27 More Xbox bad news - 30:50 PS6 $1k+ - 52:20 News spotlight - 1:00:20 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of pass...

The video game industry has been in a really bad way for quite some time, and it feels like it's only getting worse. Jake and Patrick break down Bungie layoffs, Xbox price increases, and the GTA VI pricing structure.  Timecodes GTA 6 - 4:33 Bungie - 45:12 Xbox price increases - 1:06:17 Nintendo handhelds - 1:18:21   Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engagi...

Patrick gives his impressions on Dave the Diver's In The Jungle DLC, Kamen gives his thoughts on The Adventures of Elliot, AND we talk about this week's news. Steam Machine's price, GTA VI pre-orders, and more.  Timecodes What we're playing - 9:10 Steam Machine - 26:47 GTA VI - 38:08 News spotlight - 57:06 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging convers...

The Switch 2 released just over a year ago, so Patrick, Jake and Cog are reviewing it's first year on the market! The games, the directs, and the future - how's it looking? Timecodes 5:20 - First party lineup 20:15 - Future known releases 35:47 - Other 3rd party releases 53:32    - Switch 2 Directs 1:03:29 - Game-specific directs 1:09:33 - What's still missing? 1:24:16 - Mario Kart World discussio...

Patrick and Kamen reunite for a bummer of an episode. Several Xbox studios are fighting to stay open and buy back their independence from Xbox, so we discuss the fallout. However, it's been a while since we chatted so we have a BEEFY update on what we've been playing in the meantime.  Timecodes What we're playing - 8:20 WTF Xbox?! - 44:20 News spotlight - 1:10:20 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a...

With Summer Game Fest behind us and an idea on what's releasing the rest of the year, it's time to fill out our Fantasy Critic teams for 2026! We drafted the first half at the beginning of the year, and we adding some spice by auctioning off the 12 hottest games remaining out there, and drafting the rest!  Timecodes Auction starts - 9:42 Deciding draft order pt. 2 - 42:55 Snake draft begins - 47:1...

Summer Game Fest 2026 is over, so it's time to grade all the announcements/reveals! We break down several categories and discuss what stood out, what didn't, and everything in between. What were your standouts from the various SGF showcases? Timecodes Biggest surprise - 5:55 Need to see more - 19:54 The rest of biggest surprise - 31:45 Need to see more part 2 (lol) - 57:53 Indie gem - 1:00:54 Wher...

What's the best game reveal of all time? TheFrenchDipDesign drops in to help The Dumpster Boy and Patrick discuss the ones that have stuck out to them in gaming history! Let us know what yours is in the comments, or by joining our discord server at the link below! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 Housekeeping - 2:53 A history in game reveals - 4:37 Mini game - 18:15 Best game reveals - 26:07...

Patrick has RETURNED and we are breaking down everything announced at PlayStation's State of Play to kick off Summer Game Fest 2026. What did you think of the announcements? Timecodes State of Play breakdown begins - 15:30 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favor...

The biggest week in gaming is here, and we're putting our reputations on the line. This week on Drop-In Drop-Out, the gang predictions for Summer Game Fest 2026, the Xbox Showcase, PlayStation rumors, surprise reveals, longshots, long shot theories, and everything in between. Will Persona 6 show up? Is Half-Life 3 finally real? Does Sony bring back an old franchise? And how many predictions will a...

Patrick is out so our very own Dumpster Boy has recruited the Dumpster Diva  (perhaps that's Jerica) to talk about a TON of video game news!  Timecodes Intro - 0:00 What we're playing - 7:25 The end of Destiny 2 -  29:28 News Spotlight - 52:37 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releas...

... and technically, the best games based on tv shows too, but that's not as flashy in the title!  This week, Jake, Jerica and Kayla drop in to talk all about the best crossovers in videogames! Timecodes Intro - 0:00 New Lord of the Rings game 4:24 Our favorite movie/tv show games - 16:45  Outro 1:49:28   Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversa...

This week, JakeTwitchin and Blaster Goblin, aka JAKEBLASTIN, take us through what they've been playing, and this week's gaming news Timecodes Forza Horizon 6 impressions - 3:40 LEGO Batman impressions - 16:20 Saros impressions - 27:17 NBA The Run - 33:23 This week's news - 51:35 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We...

WHY DO GAMES DO THIS? This week, we're discussing our gaming pet peeves. Those things that just grind our gears in a video game no matter how good the rest of the game is. What are yours?! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 Topic start - 7:30   Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest re...

Nintendo shadow dropped a Star Fox 64 remake direct, Ken Levine talked about Judas again, and more gaming news from this week! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 What we're playing - 8:44 Star Fox - 20:10 Judas - 33:48 News Spotlight - 43:18 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest relea...

This week, Greg Miller from  @KindaFunnyGames  drops in to talk about our gaming firsts! What were your gaming firsts? The categories are below - comment your answers, or join our discord at www.dropindropoutpod.com  to find the template and fill it out! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 First game you played - 7:40 First console you owned - 17:40 First game you beat - 25:50 First game you rag...

Forza Horizon 6 is right around the corner, so we are talking ALL about racing games to build the hype. Are you picking up Forza Horizon 6 later this month? Timecodes Topic start - 3:46  Arcade racers - 17:25 Simulation racers - 1:00:56 Kart racers - 1:12:10 Anti-grav - 1:25:40 Soundtracks - 1:35:40 Forza Horizon 6 - 1:43:33 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open a...

We've played Saros and IT HAS DELIVERED. Patrick gives you his in depth thoughts on PlayStation's latest, plus we break down Gamestop trying to acquire eBay, another gaming executive saying something dumb, and more gaming news from the last week! Timecodes What we're playing - 7:38 Gamestop buying eBay? - 33:48  Gaming Executive Foot In Mouth Syndrome - 42:36 News Spotlight - 55:11 Drop-In Drop-Ou...

007 First Light is around the corner, so this week Jake and Patrick are sharing memories through the franchise from it's beginning on the n64 to now. How hyped are you for First Light?! Timecodes Jake and Patrick catch up - 8:17 Bond conversation begins - 19:20 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on...

This week, The Dumpster Boy and Jerica review Pragmata, and discuss the latest Microsoft and PlayStation news! Timecodes What we're playing - 12:30 Mouse P.I for Hire review - 15:50 Pragmata review - 20:40 News - 37:00 Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkga...

This week, JK! Games! took over Drop-in Drop-out… Backlog of Doom is back, and we're diving into the games we started and never finished—calling each other out and deciding what deserves another chance… and what needs to be buried forever. Some of the games we added to our backlog? You won't believe it. And there are a few we STILL haven't finished that honestly make no sense. If you've ever said...

This week, CEO of Playground Productions Lindsay Barnett joins us to share how she brought Backyard Sports back into our lives, and where they are headed with a brand new game on July 9th! Timecodes Lindsay's history with Backyard sports and acquiring the rights - 1:50 Education / original source code - 15:00 The animated special - 29:03 Lindsay's vocal talent - 37:00 Monetization models in gaming...