The Forecast

Unfortunately we couldn't get everyone together to record this week. With the probable imminent drop of the Oblivion Remaster, I thought it might be appropriate to FLASHBACK to September 2023 so we could relive the discussion of Bethesda's latest open world RPG, Starfield. On today’s episode #180, the SAG-AFTRA board unanimously votes to give an interactive media strike to members, TMNT: Mutant Ma...

On today’s episode #214, we got big news all around this week. Ubisoft making big changes, Marvel Rivals reveals, and the long awaited Nintendo Switch 2 gets a proper showcase. Plus, we’re sad Aaron’s not here to talk about Khazan, and Alex finally finished FFVII Rebirth. Lets talk about that big character moment at the end, shall we?

On today’s episode #213, Balatro wins again - this time amongst developers, the Oscars happens, and the Future Game Show happened but none of us watched it. Plus, Split Fiction is absolutely dominating the GOTY list so far, recombobulate is not a word, and Ben beat the Elden Ring DLC.

On today’s episode #212, Sony is now leasing PlayStations in this economy, steam hits a record number of concurrent users, and Discord might be going public? Plus, Steam Next fest has some bangers, more nVidia news from Chad, and Ben beat the Elden Ring DLC.

On today’s episode #211, Marvel Rivals hits a major milestone, Valve is being Valve again by giving away the TF2 Source Code and targeted bans, and things are happening in Overwatch 2? Plus, quantum computing, nVidia 50 series delays, issues, and problems, and Ben beat Elden Ring while he was in Puerto Rico.

On today’s episode #210, we talk about our Game of the Year list to see if we’re still confident, the Multiverse was canceled, and studios try the Fantastic Four, again. Plus, Steam is making changes with early access, Resident Evil is Resident Eviling again, and, Ben beat Elden Ring while he was out of the country.

On today’s episode special edition episode #209, we dive into the games we loved playing this year, talk about our most anticipated games for next year,  and battle over our top 10 to ultimately crown one our 2024 Game of the Year.

On today’s episode #208, NVIDIA has some huge announcements at CES, Sonic 3 sets a record for its own franchise, and Ubisoft is somehow still valuable enough to buy. Plus, several new games that we definitely haven’t been waiting on were teased, Ben beat Elden Ring, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #207, the Game Awards revealed their nominees, which blew up the internet, Steam has a new season pass policy, and Arcane, the final season comes out. Plus, we raised over 10k for Extra Life, Ben beat Elden Ring, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

FLASHBACK to May 2022 and it’s weird how cyclical time is. We discuss the first Overwatch 2 beta in this episode and all the changes that come with it and now in November 2024 we are playing Overwatch Classic. What a world we live in. Aaron and Alex are excited about the movies they watched. Jake is baffled by Square Enix moves. Caleb plays relaxing Games, Owen doesn't like anything, Chad gets a h...

On today’s episode #206, more studios and teams were disbanded, Russia fines Google just a small amount of money, and one of the best board games you’ve never played gets another expansion. Plus, we mentally prepare for Extra Life Game Day(s), Ben beats Elden Ring, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #205, a major security breach rocks the Pokémon world, Uzumaki faces some animation woes, and we might be breaking the new Steam Family Sharing system a bit. Plus Blizzard can't figure out what to do with Sombra, Dragon Age has taken over the cast, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

Jake plays hard games. Aaron wants to discuss lawsuits and negative latency. Alex isn't ready for Alextime. Caleb talks events. Owen talks Charlize Theron.

On today’s episode #204, Some fresh lawsuits are brewing, Sony keeps shooting itself in the foot, and the future of destiny is... mobile? We have some previews for exciting tabletop RPG Ember and exciting video game RPG Dragon Age. Plus, we've been checking out Valve's not so secret new project, Deadlock and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

Flashback Episode 18: PETA, Re-Releases, and ESO

On today’s episode #203, Gamescom opens with some bangers and the studio behind Hi-Fi Rush is saved by an unlikely publisher.. Plus, we try out slay the spire, but in board game format, Ben misses the podcast because he can’t beat Margit, the Fell Omen, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #202, Borderlands the movie makes a splash in the box office, more bad news from video game realm, and Turkey takes a stance on Roblox of all things. Plus, Ben has prepared comments after beating all of Elden Ring, Chad ponders the phonetic spelling of spectre, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #201, and Video Game developers are planning a strike due to familiar concerns, the IOC unanimously approves a sport that nobody thought would ever be recognized, and Twisters wrecks more than small towns in Oklahoma in the box office this weekend. Plus, Ben has prepared comments after beating 0 bosses in Elden Ring, Extra-Life United happened and our team may or may not have ra...

On today’s special episode #200, we have an especially lame episode for you full of nothing especially special, Japan is being Japan again and making the rest of the world look lame, and an animated film makes a splash in the summer of 2024. Plus, Game Pass makes some pricing adjustments, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #199, 2022’s game of the year drops a huge DLC (though not as huge as the base game), Dr Disrespect finally reveals why he was banned from Twitch in 2020, and some interesting news lands from Nintendo Direct. Plus, Steam rolls out new features for streamers, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #198, Exciting updates in games industry layoffs, a new teaser for Arcane dropped, and we have some info about the show's future. Plus, we have the Summer Game Fest and an Xbox Showcase to go over, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #197, Sony does a dumb again and this time it’s a big one, Minecraft is coming to the big screen, and Furiosa bombs at the box office. Plus, League of Legends showcases an inexpensive skin, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #196, Netflix is really into live shows now, Helldivers and Sony play the TTRPG Fiasco, and Chad watches Nick Cage’s The Rock for the first time. Plus, a new secrets-filled Metroidvania lands at just the right time, Ben is preparing for a solo podcast, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #195, Catan dusts off an old title that is finally coming to life this summer, Take-Two is not unfamiliar with layoffs and changes, and the Escape from Tarkov dev team is in hot water with players at a really bad time. Plus, Dragon’s Dogma sales outpace Final Fantasy, Alan Wake ‘isn’t profitable,’ and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #194, Silksong creators are rude, but we’re still excited, Keanu Reeves lands his best role yet, and one of our favorite indie games of 2023 is getting a movie. Plus, Ubisoft is being Ubisoft again, Final Fantasy is underperforming and Cait is sad, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.