The Players' Take: A Video Game Podcast

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the games they enjoyed the most in 2024! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the games they are looking forward to in 2025! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Switch 2 accessory leaks, a new interview with Hideki Kamiya, and Playstation Store's shovelware problem! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their thoughts on this year's The Game Awards, including The Witcher 4 and Naughty Dog's new game, Intergalactic! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Eurogamer's interview with Shawn Layden, a new lawsuit against Bungie and Sony, and their thoughts on Arcane season 2! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss rumors of a Sony handheld, Ubisoft's continued failure with the end of XDefiant, and more impressions of Metaphor: ReFantazio! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the sho...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss rumors of Sony acquiring Kadokawa, Path of Exile 2 early access, and The Game Awards Nominees! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Warcraft Direct, plus Phil Spencers comments that anything could go to third party consoles and an Xbox handheld being in development! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Justin's thoughts on World of Warcraft: The War Within, Montrell's thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Switch 2 being backwards compatible! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, Concord being shut down, and the controversy surrounding Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a slew of new sales data from Circana where sports games dominate, more of Montrell's Metaphor: ReFantazio thoughts, and Justin's thoughts on Europa Universalis IV! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subs...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Halo: Combat Evolved remake, August Circana numbers, and Asmongold going too far on Palestine! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss 343 Industries being renamed to Halo Studios, Tencent possibly acquiring Ubisoft, and Justin gives some thoughts on Jason Schreier's new book! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tetsuya Nomura considering retirement, Tim Sweeney's comments on the future of games, and the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest State of Play, including the reveal of Ghost of Yotei, details of Concord's development, a possible new Batman game! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the sh...

This week Justin goes solo this week and discusses Ubisoft's recent stock troubles, Unity canceling their runtime fee, and Nintendo going after Pocketpair for patent infringement! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the PS5 Pro reveal, it's high price point, more industry layoffs, and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Concord shutting down after two weeks, Star Wars Outlaws ruining early access saves, and Foamstars going free to play! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss all the news out of Gamescom, including Borderlands 4, a new Heroes of Might and Magic, and the latest Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the s...

Justin is gone this week so I will be taking over this episode. I give my experience with game length and online multiplayer game evolution through my eyes. Take this journey with me. Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tango Gameworks getting saved, Dragon Age 4's release date, and Valve's new game Deadlock having a huge leak! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week Montrell and Justin discuss more news on Bungie, Voice actors striking over AI, and June Circana! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss a possible new Borderlands game announcement, more layoffs at Bungie, and rumors of an Avowed delay into 2025! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss how the industry can attract new players, AI already taking hold, and if unionization might be the way to stop it! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show

This week  Montrell and Justin discuss Valve payroll leaks, their disinterest in Star Wars, and what they've been playing! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show