Game Junk Podcast

We discuss a handful of smaller news stories including the PS5 Teardown video, the latest next-gen pre-order stats and the Polymega retro console plus we also talk Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Among Us, Pathway, Hypnospace Outlaw, Super Mario Galaxy and AI: The Somnium Files.

We count down our top 5 consoles of all time and discuss Amazon's new Luna streaming service plus we also briefly touch on the new Console Wars documentary.

We break down the Microsoft acquisition of ZeniMax (which includes Bethesda and id) and discuss whether Frankie spoke too soon about the next-gen console war already being over, plus we evaluate the Xbox Series S and Series X preorder situation and we also talk Hades, Carrion, Spiritfarer and Breath of the Wild.

We argue about Sony's PS5 prices and the pre-order "debacle" plus we also discuss the various PS5 games shown off at Sony's press event, the official Xcloud launch and Frank's attempt to force himself into a Switch phase.

We discuss Microsoft's dual next-gen console strategy and pricing for the Xbox Series S and Series X plus we also recap the announcements from the latest Ubisoft Forward and talk Spiritfarer, Vader Immortal, The Last Campfire and Ghost of Tsushima.

We discuss the recent Super Mario Bros. announcements and debate Nintendo's fixation on limited edition exclusivity plus we also talk Vader Immortal, Ghost of Tsushima and Carrion and breakdown potential porting problems for the Nintendo Switch.

We discuss some of the announcements and trailers from the opening night of Gamescom 2020 and the rumoured PS5 launch date plus we also talk Spiritfarer, Carrion, Ring Fit Adventure, Days Gone and The Sinking City.

We get hyped for Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League after DC FanDome and discuss how the Epic / Apple lawsuit is affecting the Unreal Engine plus we also talk Spiritfarer, Battletoads, Judgment, Final Fantasy VII, Rogue Legacy 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

We discuss the Epic Games vs. Apple / Google Lawsuit and the Halo Infinite delay plus we also talk Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, Xeno Crisis, The Touryst and Grounded.

We recap all the games shown off during Sony's latest State of Play video and discuss Rocksteady's Suicide Squad game and Microsoft's Project Xcloud dispute with Apple, plus we also talk Shadow of the Colossus, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout and various Xbox Summer Game Fest demos.

We scrounge up a full spoiler-filled review of The Last of Us Part II with special guest Scott.

We break down everything announced during the Xbox Games Showcase and critique the gameplay reveal for Halo Infinite plus we also talk Ghost of Tsushima and Paper Mario: The Origami King.

We count down the top 5 things we'd like to see from next week's Xbox Games Showcase and discuss the Sony Dualsense Hands-On Demo, plus we also talk Journey to the Savage Planet, NHL 20 and Frank gives first impressions of Ghost of Tsushima.

We recap the announcements from Ubisoft Forward 2020 and discuss Sony investing in Epic Games plus we also talk Bloodborne and Unavowed and debate using walkthroughs and trophy guides.

We examine the rumours of a $10 jump in next-gen game prices, Apple Arcade ending some game contracts and the popularity of roguelite games plus we also talk The Last of Us Part II, Wargroove and Little Orpheus.

We debate Shawn Layden's recent comments about the AAA model being unsustainable and discuss the new trailers for Marvel's Avengers plus we also talk The Last of Us: Part II.

We discuss all of the announcements and non-announcements from EA Play Live plus we also talk Xbox Smart Delivery, the Upload VR Showcase, and Frank gives his first impressions of The Last of Us Part II.

We run through everything that Sony unveiled at their Future of Gaming event including the actual look of the Playstation 5 and count down our top 5 games confirmed for the next-gen system.

We count down the top 5 announcements we'd like to see from the delayed Playstation 5 press event and answer some of your junk mail questions plus we also talk Final Fantasy VII Remake, Axiom Verge and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.

We give our thoughts on The Last of Us Part II State of Play video and suit up for the Iron Man VR demo plus we also talk Deliver Us to the Moon, Infamous First Light and Minecraft Dungeons.

We discuss the Tenet trailer premiere in Fortnite and the game as a social platform plus we also talk Uncharted: Golden Abyss, The Last of Us, Golf with your Friends, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Full Throttle Remastered.

We react to the Unreal Engine 5 Demo running on the PS5 plus we also discuss the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play video and talk I Expect You To Die, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, Assassin's Creed Unity and The Last of Us.

We walk through all of the third-party games shown off at the Inside Xbox livestream event and debate what constitutes a gameplay trailer plus we also talk A Fisherman's Tale, Streets of Rage 4, Assassin's Creed Unity and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

We discuss the reveal and first trailer for Assassin's Creed Valhalla plus we also dig into Xbox Game Pass hitting 10 million subscribers and The Last of Us: Part II's new release date and spoiler leak, plus we talk Moving Out, Gears Tactics, Streets of Rage 4 and more Final Fantasy VII Remake.

We discuss the Xbox Series X Logo, speculate on possible next-gen launch titles and recommend some party games plus we also talk Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Final Fantasy VII Remake, A Fold Apart and Gato Roboto.