The Derrick Lamon Experience

PlayStation 5 rentals, XBOX Insider bug, the return of Akklaim to gaming and much more.  This is the Week in Gaming.  Press Play! If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  support the show on patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thederricklamonexperience

Is the PSVR2 on life support at this point? 00:00 Introduction and Apologies 00:28 PSVR 2 Price Cut Announcement 01:39 PSVR 2 Features and Updates 02:16 Sales and Market Performance 02:52 Personal Opinions on VR 05:16 VR Gaming Experiences 06:48 Challenges in VR Development 15:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or...

Studio closures, Day one patches and Delays.  This is The Week in Gaming 00:00 Introduction and Show Format Update 00:33 Quick Hits: Gaming News Roundup 00:48 NetEase Layoffs and Studio Closures 04:02 Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PlayStation Plus 09:10 Warner Bros. Game Studios Closures 17:37 PlayStation 5 Pro Sales and Future 20:21 Spider-Man 3 and Insomniac Games 25:06 Fable Delayed to 2026 27:3...

The dust has cleared and Shuhei Yoshida is pulling back the curtain on his time at PlayStation.   00:00 Introduction and Patreon Promotion 00:30 Current State of Gaming Brands 01:10 PlayStation Focus: Shuhei Yoshida's Role 02:25 Jim Ryan's Influence and Decisions 05:01 Fan Reactions and Industry Insights 12:48 PlayStation's First Party Content Issues 14:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts...

Mike Ybarra says XBOX players need to accept the new reality, Marvel Rivals successful but business still doesn’t guarantee stability, the games leaving Game Pass and more. 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Greeting 00:29 Upcoming and Leaving Games on Game Pass 02:37 Xbox News and Future Plans 06:06 Industry Insights and Criticisms 22:18 Final Fantasy Remakes Update 24:47 Marvel Rivals Layoffs and Ind...

First it was the Pro Bowl, then Major League Baseball’s Midsummer Classic, then the NHL and now the NBA has an issue with their All Star Weekend.  If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamonexperience   As well as patreon...

SEC and Big Ten AD’s meet in New Orleans to discuss a plan to expand the College Football Playoff to 14 or 16 teams 00:00 Introduction and Special Report Announcement 00:26 SEC and Big Ten's Playoff Expansion Plans 01:04 Critique of the New Playoff System 02:26 Impact on Traditional Bowl Games 05:37 Conference Championship Implications 08:15 Reactions from Other Conferences 08:30 Comparison wi...

00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:26 Sony's PlayStation State of Play Overview 00:43 Borderlands 4 and Other Game Announcements 04:15 Days Gone Remastered and More 06:37 Directive 8020 and Upcoming Releases 14:24 State of Play Recap and Final Thoughts 20:51 Hellblade 2 and Xbox Game Announcements 23:20 GTA 6 and PC Release Strategy 26:44 Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show 27:29 Find...

Microsoft and XBOX have a brand identity and it could threaten their next consoleIntroduction and Show Overview Microsoft's Brand Identity Crisis Historical Console Wars Microsoft's Developer Direct and Game Releases Game Pass Strategy and Challenges Acquisitions and Financial Implications Future of Xbox and Console Market Conclusion and Final Thoughts If you or someone you know is sufferi...

How will tariffs affect the gaming industry? XBOX multiplatform strategy going forward, former PlayStation execs speak on the current state of gaming.  Introduction and Tribute to Irv Gotti  Nintendo Switch Success and Future Plans  Nintendo Switch 2 Details and Speculations  PlayStation 6 and the Future of Physical Media  Impact of Tariffs on the Gaming Industry  Xbox's Multi-Platform Strateg...

Shu is gone, Jim Ryan is gone, Shawn Layden is gone.  I suppose this is the new era of PlayStation but can it save the PlayStation 5 generation? 00:00 Introduction and Platform Availability 00:37 Gaming Setup and History 01:37 Herman Holst and PlayStation Leadership 03:14 Horizon and Guerrilla Games 05:03 PlayStation 3 and 4 Generations 06:51 PlayStation 5 and Live Service Games 09:40 New Leadersh...

Another major XBOX title makes it way to PlayStation 5, there’s a new top guy at Sony, PS4 now taking a back seat, and God of War rumors 00:00 Introduction and Apologies 00:55 Sony Leadership Changes 03:49 PlayStation's Live Service Strategy 06:33 PlayStation Plus and PS5 Focus 08:42 MLB The Show 25 Announcement 11:35 Microsoft's Gaming Success and Strategy 15:12 Forza Horizon 5 on PlaySta...

Grain of Salt Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth coming to XBOX in 2025 and 2026.  Switch 2 Rumors everywhere: Assassin's Creed future and more. Press Play If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamonexperience   As w...

Detailing Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) regarding allegations of defamation and harassment linked to Kendrick Lamar's song 'Not Like Us' which falsely labels Drake as a pedophile. It explores the historical context of hip-hop battles, the impact of the song on Drake's personal and professional life, and UMG's promotional strategies. Drake accuses UMG o...

Microsoft’s future in console and handheld.  Astro Bot most awarded game of 2024, Nintendo Switch 2 incoming and much more.  This is The Week in Gaming press play! If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamonexperience   As wel...

“Switch 2 leaks” Sony CES hopes, Microsoft all in on multiplatform, Black Myth Wukong Devs throwing shots at Series S and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors and Patents 05:06 Xbox Series S Controversy 11:15 Microsoft's Multi-Platform Strategy 16:34 PlayStation 5 Sales and Future 21:58 Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Speculations 27:54 Conclusion and New Year Wishes I...

No more mini consoles (this sucks!) the future of XBOX and it’s next console.  Happy Holidays! If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamonexperience   As well as patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thederricklamonexperience  

Instead of enjoying the games and the new format we have people bitching and moaning. If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamonexperience   As well as patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thederricklamonexperience

One major console maker might struggle? Lego Horizon on the horizon for XBOX and XBOX Exclusivity is over?  Oh boy, this is the Week in Gaming.  Press Play! If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamonexperience   As well as pa...

Switch 2 data speed rumors, Ubisoft trouble continues, another PlayStation 4 game being remastered? Much more.  Also don’t forget to check out the Game Awards recap. XBOX cloud gaming streaming list - https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/play/gallery/buy-and-stream   If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't f...

Indiana Jones and The Great Circle review scores are out, Illfonic staff cuts, PlayStation 30th anniversary stories  Shawn Layden interview - https://www.eurogamer.net/the-big-playstation-30th-anniversary-interview-with-shawn-layden-it-was-a-fight-to-get-the-sony-name-on-the-machine-they-didnt-want-to-be-associated-with-it   If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988li...

MGS Delta release date news? Switch 2 release window, Sony and Kadokawa continue to circle each other and much more.  Happy Holidays.  Press Play!  If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamonexperience   As well as patreon - h...

Sony Inc. making a play for a big name, the PlayStation Portal gets an update. Golden Joystick Awards and more.  Press Play! If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamonexperience   As well as patreon - https://www.patreon.com/...

Sony isn’t backing down on PSN requirement for PC games, Konami explains reasoning behind Metal Gear Snake Eater remake, Apple Arcade getting Square Enix RPGs and more.  Press Play! If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederricklamone...

Kojima Productions with a shadow drop, big congrats to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Nvidia playing in y’all faces and PS5 Pro patches in abundance.  This is The Week in Gaming. Press Play!  If you or someone you know is suffering please reach out to https://988lifeline.org/   Or call The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988  Don't forget to support the show on twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thederrick...