The Players' Take: A Video Game Podcast

This week Justin  and Montrell discuss the Xbox Developer Direct, more industry layoffs, Palworld asset stealing drama, and AI being used in games! 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 Justin goes solo and discusses Xbox games going multiplatform, Suicide Squad previews, and final 2023 Circana numbers! 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 Unity laying off 25% of staff, Tetris kid, and Justin gives his initial thoughts on the Steam Deck OLED! 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 reflect on all the games they played in 2023! 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 Attack on Titan now that the series is finished! 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 most anticipated games coming 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 a massive leak from Insomniac, including a full game leak of Wolverine and their planned releases through 2032. They also discuss Microsoft's long term plans with Gamepass, including them getting out of hardware sooner than we think? Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to t...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the death of E3, The Last of Us Online being canceled, and November Circana numbers! 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 GTA VI announcement, Bungie's continued struggles, and all announcements at The Game Awards. 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 are back after a week off! They discuss the KOTOR Remake possibly being alive, October Circana numbers, and make some predictions for the Video Game Awards! 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 tons of new live service movement, The Game Awards nominations, and Justin's initial thoughts on the Playstation Portal! 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 announcements at Blizzcon, Microsoft's handling of Blizzard going forward, and their full thoughts on Spiderman 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 Xbox's restructure, turmoil within Playstation, and more thoughts on Spiderman 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 Shawn Layden's comments on consolidation, September Circana numbers, and their initial thoughts on Spiderman 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 the Activision Blizzard acquisition closing, Bobby Kotick leaving in 2024, and gaming budgets being out of control! 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 Sony announcing the PS5 Slim, the closing of the Activision Blizzard acquisition, and Unity's CEO stepping down! 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 Montrell's deeper thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Justin's thoughts on the first two episodes of Castlevania: Nocturne, and Naughty Dog's Last of Us multiplayer game likely being on ice for good! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Jim Ryan stepping down as CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Layoffs at Epic Games, and a big discussion on games they are playing this week! 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! S...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss another big Microsoft leak from the FTC case, Unity's "apology," and Ubisoft's announcement of The Division 3! 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 new Nintendo Direct, State of Play.... wait, how long is this episode!?!? 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 latest controversy around Starfield, E3's future plans, and the Switch 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 Volition's closure, layoffs at Bioware, and their first impressions of Armored Core VI and Starfield! 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 new Playstation Portal PS5 accessory along with release date announcements for Person 3 Reload and Granblue Fantasy: Relink! 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 NBA 2K24 adding a battle pass, the announcement of Titan Quest 2, and if we should be holding other games to the same standard as Baldur's Gate 3! 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 s...

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Larian Studios wanting to stay independent, the Red Dead Redemption port, and if "the meta" is ruining games! 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