The Daily Spit-take

One episode shy of 100. I need to talk about what changes are happening and to the podcast and what is going on in my personal life.

Now that we've wrapped up the weekend of conferences, it's safe to say that we're watching the current NBA Finals where the mega star power and blockbuster games were missing. Independent games are carrying the industry forward and the lesser known showcases deserve more of your time. Did we just watch the funniest post E3 conference in recent memory?

Sony announced a State of Play within 2 days and have been riding a wave of negative press for the last month. This SOP was crucial to determine what the near future, massaging and game plan for Sony's next 2 years will be.

This is a SPOILERCAST for DON'T NOD current attempt at narrative storytelling. What did I like overall and I hope will be revealed in the 2nd episode. Plus we threw tarot cards to see if this is going to be a successful franchise.

The latest from DON'T NOD Games is a departure from what we've come to expect, but is it a success? Picking up objects, using a camcorder, and low self-esteem - is this a narrative adventure or a point-and-click simulator?

The 1st major Xbox Game Studios release of 2025 has us asking a question: Is this the next Skyrim or is this the new Outer Worlds? It's an early impression on what makes Obsidian Studios newest creation unique and challenging.

Two hours with the demo. Does it live up to my high expectations? The combat has changed and has a lot of quick surprises and how immersive the ship combat.

The first PlayStation Showcase of 2025. Did it live up to its expectations? Were there surprise announcements? Stick around until the end to see if GTA 6 will actually come out this year.

We review the tarot cards. What did we get right? What did we misinterpret? Was the truth of the game staring back at us the whole time?

Super Sunday has a lot of storylines, and tarot is the perfect way to provide explanations of the game inside New Orleans. This part 2 covers the 2nd half, the turnover battle, the MVP of the game, and the score and outcome.

Super Sunday has a lot of storylines, and tarot is the perfect way to provide explanations of the game inside New Orleans. This part covers the 1st half, the top receiving targets, and the success of the pass rush.

I participated in a video game draft, and I have thoughts about the setup, my picks, and what my strategy was throughout the draft.

An intimate music documentary on one of punk rock's leading voices "Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten". "Gilda" - one of the bucket list films for any aspiring female director. And the history of American film noir.

Despite the success of EA CFB 25 there's a downward trajectory in the current marketplace. What can we do to improve Madden, NBA2K, EAFC, and MLB The Show? One great game on the horizon could change the entire landscape of simulation sports.

How did the tarot predictions go, what takeaways do we have going into the last game of the season, and the most ridiculous stat heading into next week.

Four cards and an outcome to read the energy of today's games and did we learn.

There are two stats this entire season that have determined why the four team are still here in the playoffs. We break down how we got here, who is the favorite, and the numbers tell us who will win this Sunday.

The Developer Direct has become the best way for the consumer to connect with the developers. The ability for them to showcase their passion and belief in their games was rewarded in the best Xbox Direct yet. Is this the solution to corporate oversight in the games industry?

The dynasty continues. The best rookie quarterback season continues. The expectations of Ravens/Lions fans have left them disappointed once again. The lack of great coaching candidates with 5 jobs left. Only one bracket remains in the playoff picks.

Four games, two spots available, and the possible end of a dynasty. Who is available, who is out and what does the current energy tell us in the picks.

On the day David Lynch passes, it's appropriate to discuss the qualities and vision that made him one of my heroes. Thank you for the creativity and inspiration regarding appreciating life, art and meditation.

It's not just a wild-card round prediction. We're giving you all three Super Bowl predictions. The drama, the upsets, and the nonsense that you expect from the all three Picks segment.

What are the best sources to organize your gaming backlog. What type of perspective you could use to look at a backlog in a more positive manner. And what's an alternative to playing just one game at a time.

We now have the results and data of the entire 2024 NFL season, so let's dig into the numbers and see what trends emerged from the weekly Picks segment. What did we discover that we can use to help predict the playoffs.

In a week of important playoff matchups, we have to identify the games that actually matter and how many scenarios we have that will determine the playoff seating.