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The next Switch has been a topic of discussion for years now. But with recent rumors that  the Switch 2 was privately demonstrated to a few trusted developers , the time seems right to start speculating what the new console should certainly feature. Join  Alex ,  Devon  and  David  as they unravel the world’s largest gaming event. Of course, we also have to talk about the  PlayStation State of Pla...

There is no shortage of announcements from the last Gamescom. But with so little time and so many ways to fill it in, we undertook the noble task of discussing our favorites - so you know what to look out for. All the while, we somehow keep coming back to Starfield, I wonder why that could be. Join  Alex ,  Devon and David  as they unravel the world's largest gaming event. Of course, that's not al...

Video game crossovers come as small as a cameo and as big as having the entire main cast of a gaming company brawl with one another.  Alex ,  Devon ,  David , and  Michael  let their imagination run wild. In this episode, our dream crossovers quickly escalate into some wild concepts. But that's not all. We share updates on our  gaming backlogs , chat about the  future of AI-art  and dive into a be...

We're well over the half-year mark of 2023, so the looming shadow of end-of-year award shows is proving too difficult to ignore for Alex  and  Devon . Which games are shoe-ins for the Game Awards, and which ones still to come may form formidable challengers? Of course, there are also plenty of current events to talk about. From the ongoing  actor's and writer's strike  to the rumors that  Ubisoft...

Who doesn't have a video game they've been planning on picking up or finishing, but neglected in their backlogs for just a bit too long?  Alex ,  Devon ,  David , and  Michael  certainly have. In this episode, we talk about our backlog and throw ourselves at the mercy of our fellow podcasters to determine which game we'll have to finish before year's end. But that's not all! We finally do a deep d...

Some games aren't love at first sight, but they may be love at a second or even a third one! Taking a step back, David , Devon , and Michael talk about the games they weren't especially fond of when they first started them, and what changed. As it turns out, opinions can certainly shift! As always, this wouldn't be a KeenGamer podcast without our traditional side discussions, segues, and rabbit ho...

You don't have to play an educational game to learn something from a video game. From teamwork and connections to integrity and morality, there's no shortage of important life lessons in the stories of games.  Alex , Devon , and  Michael  share which video games have taught them valuable information, and how they did so. But of course, this wouldn't be a KeenGamer podcast if there weren't loads mo...

What makes a game great? And perhaps just as important, what makes it frustrating or annoying? The inclusion or absence of a mechanic can make or break a game.  Alex ,  David , and  Devon  share their takes on what games could really use more of, and which mechanics should we have left in the nineties or zeroes years ago.  Before that, we discuss a jampacked news schedule ranging from the Barbie M...

What if you could have just about anything in a dream gaming announcements show? That's the question that  Alex ,  David , and  Devon  feverishly debate in this episode of the KeenGamer podcast. From industry-shaking acquisitions to people who should try their hands at making a game, to long-awaited sequels, remakes, and the sheer charisma of particular personalities. The ultimate question is, whi...

Movies based on video games have been in a bit of a golden age over the last decade. The successes of the Sonic movies, Detective Pikachu, and especially the Super Mario Bros. Movie show that the world of gaming is ready for the big screen. But what about the other way around? Which shows, books, and other non-gaming franchises are ready to make their debut in gaming? In this episode, Alex and Dev...

No video game is complete without music. What we hear plays a huge part of the vibe a video game ultimately conveys - whether it's a feeling of fun, fright, or that one feeling where you believe you're a one-person army who's ready to face off against any Lovecraftian monstrosity the game hurls at you while you're trying to save the world. So Alex and David chat about their favorite soundtracks, f...

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What do video games really hide from us? How many layers can be peeled back, before we arrive at the truth? In this episode of the KeenGamer podcast, Alex and David dive into their favorite, most brain-teasing video game conspiracies. What's going in in Stardew Valley's Pelican Town? Could Hideo Kojima secretly be a time traveler? That and other recent news you'll hear in this episode! It's always...

Last week's Pokémon Presents provides the perfect jump-off point for an in-depth discussion on everything Pokémon. Alex and David chat about their hopes and dreams for the future of Pokémon. From the real and ironic potential of Pokémon Sleep to the over 200 new Pokémon that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLCs will be adding. And from there, it's only a small segue into a passionate discussion about...

Happy Halloween, and welcome to KeenGamer's discussion on the best horror movie characters out there! All the panel's favorite heroes and villains are listed, from Hellraiser to The Shining, along with some honorable mentions. Before the main topic, Mark dives into his thoughts on Gotham Knights and whether it's more of a Marvel's Avengers or Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy quality. Also in the f...

To those before, and those after. To us now and to those beyond. Seen or unseen, here but not here - welcome to KeenGamer's The Midnight Club review and spoilercast! Mark and Jessica rank all of Mike Flanagan's Netflix shows, and offer their thoughts on favourite stories, characters, and episodes, along with what didn't work for them in Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's Netflix adaptation of Christoph...

May the force be with the KeenGamer podcast panel when they get into Star Wars discourse in this special State of Star Wars episode. Mark, Noah, and Eoin (with special guest star baby Grogu) go over the quality of the recent content, including the live-action and animated Disney Plus shows, and of course, the most recent movie trilogy. Before discussing a galaxy far, far away, the trio talks Pokem...

In a very special main topic, Mark , Jessica , and Noah go over every 10/10 ever rewarded at KeenGamer, and discuss the site's (and their own personal) review process. What is it exactly about a game that gets it a 10/10? Many genres have got a 10/10 at the site, including a lot of indie titles, but many more have got a 9.5 or above, so the crew shouts out some notable ones, but you can check out...

Leaks! With so many recent leaks, scoops, reports, and hacks in the video game industry, Mark , Jessica , and Noah break down everything surrounding them. They recap and update on the ongoing GTA 6 hack responsible for releasing over 90 videos of unfinished gameplay, and the graphics fiasco that resulted in other game devs posting early build footage in solidarity with Rockstar. Dan Allen's mistak...

Where were these announcements during Geoff3? Mark and Noah offer their impressions of the latest lengthy Nintendo Direct , including Zelda's BOTW sequel finally getting a name ( T ears of the Kingdom ), then discuss TGS and Sony's State of Play . Which of course includes reactions to that epic God of War: Ragnarok trailer. In one of the biggest gaming leaks ever, Mark and Noah also break down tho...

A full KeenGamer podcast panel of Mark , Dan , Noah , and Eoin , give their reactions to all the biggest reveals and trailers from D23 and Ubisoft Forward - including Amy Hennig's Captain America and Black Panther game, the lack of Spider-Man 2 news, and Assassin's Creed Mirage (and Jade ...and Red ...and Hexe ...) Timestamps : [00:00] Intro [03:17] The Last of Us Part 1   [14:59] Metal: Hellsinge...

It's a remake-themed week on this episode of the KeenGamer podcast as Mark and Noah discuss their favourite remakes/remasters and go over all the biggest gaming news, including more Xbox/Activision acquisition information on Call of Duty , Diablo , and Overwatch ; Halo Infinite 's local co-op and Forge mode drama, and Assassin's Creed Mirage officially confirmed amidst rumours of a remake of the o...

Join Mark , Dan , and Max as they go over the highlights of all the biggest games shown during Gamescom 2022... and Hideo Kojima's podcast. Before giving their impressions on all the biggest trailers and reveals from Gamescom ( Dead Island 2 lives!), the panel breaks down the rumours of Amazon possibly buying EA, the PS5 getting an unprecedented price hike while Sony is facing a $5 billion lawsuit...

Join Jessica , Noah , and Marc as they break down everything we know about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet so far, and what they think it needs to do to succeed with new and old fans. From the new starters, to the changes to gyms and stories, the 'first' fully open world game in the main series, multiplayer, and the Paldea region itself - and a lot more! Before talking all things Gen 9 for the main top...

Oh boy, where do we begin with all the WB and Discovery drama? With the games we've been playing of course! Join Mark , Noah , and Dan as they discuss Rollerdrome , Assassin's Creed Valhalla , and Morrowind , before they move on to the biggest gaming news stories of the week, including Pokemon Scarlet and Violet at the latest Pokemon Presents direct , new Gotham Knights gameplay, and Xbox Game Pas...