Quit The Build

Time for the QTB crew to give some Decent Takes!  Bruno & Nick are joined by Jav from the Decent Takes show to jump into more of this week's gaming news!  On the docket is the recent job posting from Sony that reveals their 5 year plan to release popular PlayStation IP's in mobile gaming form.  Next, the $700 Transformers toy reveal that everybody is talking about, but nobody ca...

It's official - E3 is back this summer!  Bruno & Nick breakdown the already robust lineup for the digital only event this June, and talk about whether or not they will be able to get back to their former glory in 2021 and beyond.  Next, The Tonight Show's Twitch stream is discussed, with Jimmy Fallon and more playing Among Us on the streaming platform.  The concept of a talk sho...

Bruno & Nick are joined by QTB fan favorite Brad to ask an important question:  Would you pay over half a million dollars for a single video game?  Well that's what happened this week when a very specific copy of Super Mario Bros. in near mint condition more than doubled the previous record for the most expensive gaming collector's item ever sold. Next, the guys tackle the huge news of MLB: The Sh...

It's Monster Huntin' time!  Bruno & Nick chat about the incredible early sales numbers for the Switch exclusive title Monster Hunter Rise, and how it is poised to pass many staples of the Switch library in sales a mere 48 hours after launch.  Next, Cyberpunk is all over the news with a number of stories, most importantly being the newest 1.2 patch.  Will it be enough to salvage...

Look out cheaters, Square Enix is coming for you!  In this action packed episode, Bruno & Nick discuss the news that Outriders will be punishing cheaters in some very creative ways, and look at other games that also found fun options to deal with ne'er do wells!  Next, the massive catalog of indie games revealed at the ID@Xbox event is discussed, many of which are coming to Game Pass...

"RIP Mario" is not what you'd normally expect to see all over Twitter, but Bruno & Nick are forced to face the music when the 3/31 deadline for multiple Mario games quickly approaches.  Why is Nintendo so intent on pulling their own content, and will Bruno be able to defuse Nick's Nintendo rants?  Later, the possibility of Microsoft purchasing Discord is broken down, as the guys look...

In yet another packed episode of gaming news, Bruno & Nick discuss the one-two punch of Sony buying the Evo fighting game tournament, as well as giving away ten games for free in the coming months.  Next, the lineup of Square Enix games shown during their recent video presentation are discussed, including Forspoken, Life Is Strange: True Colors, and more! After a strange dive into newly d...

A new season of Fortnite is upon us!  Bruno & Nick breakdown the action-packed cinematic that released this week, and all of the new features that came along with it.  Plus, how many times can Nick confuse chapters with seasons?  (Spoiler: Often!) Next, the media blitz of Xbox's Game Pass continues with new games in the lineup getting FPS boosts on Series S/X, as well as new hig...

As a thank you to all of our listeners, the first episode of the QTB Nostalgia Vault is being made available to everybody! In this look back to the 90's, Bruno & Nick chat about their favorite 90's snacks, and look at some of the countless food products that made their mark in the 90's and then were never heard (or tasted) from again. Quit The Build Official Website - Podcast, Merch, Blog &amp...

Cowabunga, dude!  Bruno & Nick go into full 90's nostalgia mode with their takes on the announcement of the new arcade-style beat 'em up being developed by Tribute Games.  Next, they cruise through the huge list of 20 games that were announced for Game Pass in the recent Microsoft x Bethesda/Zenimax presentation.  How in the world does Game Pass keep getting more awesome?  ...

"Whatcha gonna do when you get out of jail?"  "I'm gonna buy some CoD!"  In one of the more bizarre gaming news stories on the show, Bruno & Nick breakdown the play-by-play action when a prison escapee in the UK got sent back when he was caught on a walk to buy Call of Duty.  Next, the simultaneous good and bad news of Super Nintendo World launching this month in Japan (but also...

Bruno & Nick are joined by Twitch streamer and QTB member Joel (aka KungFuPenguin) as they breakdown the new leaks showing the rumored specs for the Super Nintendo Switch (formerly called the Switch Pro).  Next, the success of People Can Fly & Square Enix with their robust demo of Outriders is discussed, with the game preview scoring over 2 million downloads.  But with the huge f...

With Snoop Dogg in the news after a live-streamed ragequit during a Madden game resulted in 7 hours of nothing happening, Bruno & Nick point out that Snoop should've Quit The Build!  Next, the huge news of Epic Games buying Mediatonic is discussed, and if this could potentially mean expanded cross-platform compatibility down the road like in Fortnite or Rocket League. Later, the guys chat...

In yet another reveal-filled episode, Bruno & Nick dive into events from both Nintendo and Sony to see what they've got coming down the pipeline.  The Pokémon Presents recap reveals more information about the upcoming Pokémon Snap game, along with new reveals like a Diamond/Pearl remake & the shocking unveiling of an open-world style action RPG game called Pokémon Legends Arceus. Late...

Hosted by millennial childhood friends Bruno and Nick, the boys of QTB are bringing the laughs with their love of gaming. Chatting it up about everything video games, including gaming news, fresh tech, and pop culture. Offering a casual fireside chat style of podcast, their free-flowing conversation is the perfect companion for gamers and nerds alike. With follow up content available on QuitTheBui...

Looks like it's time for Soulja Boy to crank that lawsuit - again!  Bruno & Nick dive into the rapper's announcement of an "all-new" game console that looks suspiciously similar to both Sony and Microsoft devices.  With the internet already identifying the emulation device he's going to resell, the question has to be asked: is he really going to get away with it a second time? Next,...

In this jam-packed episode, Bruno & Nick are joined by Brad to look at all of the crazy announcements and details revealed at this week's BlizzCon & Nintendo Direct live streams!  From Diablo 2's much anticipated remaster to unexpected announcements like EA's upcoming dodgeball title on the Switch, everything is up for discussion as the guys unpack all the news.  After gushing ov...

With 2 million purchases and climbing, Valheim has already become one of Steam's most successful early access releases of all time.  Bruno & Nick dive into their takes on what has made the PC game become a viral hit in such a short amount of time.  Next, the newest class action lawsuit related to controller drift has hit Sony's DualSense controller for the PS5.  With Nintendo, M...

After discussing some spicy new Reddit memes, Bruno & Nick chat about Jack Black being cast as Claptrap in the upcoming Borderlands movie.  What's not to love?  Next speculation runs wild as the guys dive into what they want to see from Ubisoft's upcoming open-world Star Wars game.  Lastly, the new Tron gear now available in Fortnite leads to the guys sharing their ultimate wish...

After Nick catches Bruno up on his Reddit escapades over the weekend, the guys chat about Ubisoft's reported plans to start shifting their focus from AAA titles to free-to-play and back-catalog games.  More importantly, their friendship is put to the test when they realize they both pronounce Ubisoft differently.  Next, the news that EA will be making a decision on what to do with Anthem...

Bruno & Nick are talkin' bricks with the news of Sonic The Hedgehog being announced for an upcoming Green Hill-themed LEGO set!  Next, the sad news of the passing away of Bethesda Softworks' founder and CEO, Robert A. Altman.  The guys discuss many of the powerhouse franchises that Bethesda helped pioneer and usher into the 21st century, and what Robert's impact on gaming means to th...

Bruno & Nick are joined by fellow QTB member and blogger Justin, as they dive into the sudden announcement that Google's first-party game studios for Stadia are shutting down - is this bad news for the streaming platform's longevity?  Next, the alleged cancellation of multiple Netflix adaptations of Nintendo IPs like The Legend Of Zelda is discussed - did a single leak really cause multip...

Bruno & Nick look at the growing concerns of the Destiny 2 player base over their upcoming plans to offer full cross-platform gameplay, and how keyboard and mouse setups stack up against controllers in shooters.  Later, a $1.5 million dollar eBay listing for an original Apple-1 computer leads to a deep dive into the joys of wood paneling on electronics and tourist traps.  Finally, th...

Bruno & Nick discuss the surprisingly quick turnaround with Microsoft's announcement of reversing their decision to increase the cost of Xbox Live Gold, in addition to making free-to-play games no longer require a Gold subscription.  Next, the insane news of GameStop's stock increasing by over 200% in a short period of time leads to a conversation about what role the former retail giant c...

Bruno & Nick are joined again by fellow QTB member Brad as they discuss the incredible value of services like Xbox Game Pass.  Next, the ongoing problem of scalpers cornering the next-gen console market is brought into focus as Bruno recalls his escapades in getting pulled over by the cops while bringing home his Xbox 360.  Finally, we once again ask the question "What's Brad Drinkin...