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Send us Fan Mail As the Nintendo Switch 2 celebrates its first birthday... we await our party favor arriving in the form of a Nintendo Direct. Will the presentation have a strong third-party presence with surprise releases? What games will Nintendo have for 2026? Will we see 3D Mario? We discuss all this & lots more.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It's Summer Game Fest season and with that comes predictions! In this episode, we give our predictions & expectations for Summer Game Fest & the Xbox June Showcase. Will Microsoft live up to last year's showcase? Will Atlus make an appearance like they have in previous years? Is it Persona 6's time to shine? When will Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War...

Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch 2 approaches its first birthday & we share our thoughts on the opening months of the Switch 2's life, as well as our hopes for the coming year. Furthermore, is a Direct coming this month? We share what we know & when we may see more of what Nintendo has planned for 2026 and beyond.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch 2 is nearing its second year & some are still waiting for a major, must-have title to arrive. Despite a cozy start to 2026.... the Nintendo Switch 2 is about to have an interesting summer with new entries to famed franchises & a major holiday release that'll make fans thrilled. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The first Nintendo Direct of 2026 is upon us & with it comes great excitement for what is next for the Nintendo Switch 2. With strong third-party support and excited partners, the possibilities are endless & we share our thoughts and predictions on what third-party partners may announce for the Nintendo Switch 2 in this Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase broadcast Support t...

Send us Fan Mail A new year for the Nintendo Switch 2 is upon us but a question remains: Will we see a new 3D Mario game in 2026? We discuss when Nintendo may host their first Nintendo Direct of 2026, what games were think will release in 2026 from Nintendo studios and what type of major third-party support could rise on Switch 2.  We discuss all things related to Nintendo & what we think 2026...

Send us Fan Mail The debut General Nintendo Direct of the Nintendo Switch 2 era is now upon us & with it comes high expectation & great excitement. We give our predictions. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched... but there have been very few new game announcements since the system's debut Direct. Why have new game announcements been rare & when will the announce drought end? We discuss the reasons we have heard & when we may begin to see new announcements be made.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It's Summer Game Fest season and with that comes predictions! In this episode, we give our predictions & expectations for Summer Game Fest & the Xbox June Showcase. Will Microsoft live up to last year's showcase? Are Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Final Fantasy 16 coming to Xbox? Will we get a new, fresh look at Clockwork Revolution? Will we see Double Fine's...

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Send us Fan Mail The year of the Nintendo Switch 2 is upon but one question remains: When will Nintendo reveal it? We discuss when Nintendo may reveal the system, how they will do so & what's next in their marketing plans for the Switch 2 as is inches towards its launch date. Beyond Switch 2, the Nintendo Switch remains a viable platform & will continue to receive games in 2025 &...

Send us Fan Mail As 2025 begins, so does a new dawn for the Xbox Series X|S. With 2024 behind us & a clearer vision for what is to come from Microsoft as the Xbox brand evolves, there is much to be excited about when it comes to Xbox & gaming. We discuss what we know & what we expect from the Xbox in 2025 -- including new announcements, the Dev Direct, new releases, & some of the t...

Send us Fan Mail The Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will Sony bring a major game reveal from Naughty Dog? Could Capcom share a first-look at an IP revival? Will Nintendo have any presence? Could we get a fresh look at The Outer Worlds 2? Will Elden Ring get more new content? We discuss our predictions...

Send us Fan Mail As 2024 comes to a conclusion, the Switch 2 remains largely a mystery; but much movement has occurred as the day of reveal nears. When in early 2025 had the more favorable odds for a Switch 2 reveal? What does industry chatter suggest for the Switch 2 release window & could we see a significant event take place early year for the new hardware? Plus, will 2025 be the final year...

Send us Fan Mail While there is much that remains unknown when it comes to the Nintendo Switch 2, there is one area that needs significant improvement & that's the Nintendo eShop. We talked with some developers to get their thoughts on the importance of the eShop, the significant drawbacks it has on the Nintendo Switch & how Nintendo can improve upon it for the Nintendo Switch 2.   We...

Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal countdown is well underway with a firm deadline of March 2025 -- but when will Nintendo officially announce and reveal the next-gen successor to Switch? Will it be this year? Or early 2025? Pending on reveal timing, so goes the release window. Will Switch 2 release in early 2025 or could it find its way to the latter half of 2025? Furthermore, has the...

Send us Fan Mail While the PS5 enjoys strong software and hardware sales, the system has been burdened with first-party software draughts; but a controversial tactic has been used to ease these slow periods. Are we on the precipice on a software eruption from Sony's internal teams? How will Sony address their shortcomings in the Games as a Service/Live Service production? When will the PS5 Pr...

Send us Fan Mail Much has happened with Xbox in 2024 & we discuss the high & lows for Microsoft -- so far -- and what the future of Xbox looks like following the June Showcase & how viable is GamePass with the recent price increase. Furthermore, rumblings suggest a major GamePass release is still to come in July... what may it be? We discuss this & much mor Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It's time to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & what's next for this channel. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The first General Nintendo Direct of 2024 is upon us & there is much excitement around what Nintendo may potentially show us in the presentation. Will we get a first-look at Metroid Prime 4? A new F-Zero game? Could we get a 3DS Remaster of a classic game like Kirby Planet Robobot or Kid Icarus: Uprising? What do you third-party partners have in store? Perhaps a console versio...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for the Xbox Showcase & expectations are high on the upcoming show. Following a controversial Sony State of Play, Microsoft finds itself in an opportune position to deliver a strong showcase that gives consumers confidence in the future of the brand. Will they do it? The potential is there; but will Xbox deliver? We discuss. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail There is much anticipation about the Nintendo Switch 2 & though many details remain unknown, the biggest of them is when will it be announced... We discuss the numerous windows of opportunity Nintendo has ahead of itself in 2024 to announce the Switch 2 and how each of these widows will play a role in the timing of when the Switch 2 will see release. Is 2024 still a possibilit...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for you to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & its concerning, uncertain future. Support the show