Justin A. DeSimone, Montrell Rice

The Players' Take: A Video Game Podcast

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The Players' Take is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Justin and Montrell discuss video games, video game news and all other topics pertaining to video games!

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Justin A. DeSimone, Montrell Rice

Episodes

Ep. 232 - Path of Exile 2 Looks Awesome! 04.08.2023 54:07

This week Justin goes solo and discusses his thoughts on ExileCon, June NPD, and what he'd like to see from the next Nintendo console! 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

Ep. 231 - More Armored Core VI Gameplay!! 28.07.2023 1:53:21

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tencent becoming majority shareholder of Techland, Sony selling 40 million PS5 consoles, and new Armored Core VI 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 show

Ep. 230 - Sony Signs for CoD!! 21.07.2023 2:20:52

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony signing a ten year deal for CoD, a new Armored Core VI trailer, and great PC games from the 90s! 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

Ep. 229 - Final Fantasy XVI Spoilercast! 14.07.2023 2:07:57

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Microsoft winning their case against the FTC, and their full spoiler thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI! 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

Ep. 228 - Final Fantasy XVI Impressions! 07.07.2023 2:21:23

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their initial impressions of Final Fantasy XVI! Plus... Diablo 4 coaching??? 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

Ep. 227 - FTC vs. Xbox! 30.06.2023 2:45:19

This week Montrell and Justin discuss all the leaks that have come out of the FTC hearings for Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, May NPD, and games they wish they could experience again for the first time! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please l...

Ep. 226 - Nintendo Direct! Super Mario Bros. Wonder! 23.06.2023 50:23

This week Justin discusses everything announced at the latest Nintendo Direct, including a remake of Super Mario RPG, a new 2D Mario in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and April NPD! 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...

Ep. 225 - Xbox Showcase! Diablo 4 Review Impressions! 16.06.2023 3:12:11

This week Montrell and Justin discuss everything announced at the Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and give their full thoughts on Diablo 4! 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

Ep. 224 - SUMMER GAMES FEST 2023 09.06.2023 2:07:47

This week Montrell and Deejay discuss everything shown at tSUMMER GAMES FEST 2023! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Deejay: @deejayhyuga 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

Ep. 223 - The Last of Us Factions in Trouble?? 02.06.2023 2:12:14

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Bloomberg's expose about Redfall's development, The Last of Us Factions being in trouble, and several hypotheticals about the video game industry! 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...

Ep. 222 - Spiderman 2! Playstation Showcase! 26.05.2023 2:38:27

This week Montrell and Justin discuss everything shown at this week's Playstation Showcase! 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

Ep. 221 - Overwatch PVE Mode Cancelled! 19.05.2023 2:08:34

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Overwatch PVE mode getting cancelled and Amazon's LOTR MMO being for "everyone." 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

Ep. 220 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom Reviews! 12.05.2023 1:41:01

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the hyper competitiveness of modern multiplayer and reviews for Tears of the Kingdom! 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

Ep. 219 - More Honkai: Star Rail Impressions! Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Impressions!! 05.05.2023 2:14:06

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Justin's further thoughts on Honkai: Star Rail, Montrell's thoughts on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall bombing and Phil Spencer's interview with Kinda Funny! 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...

Ep. 218 - Honkai: Star Rail Impressions! Armored Core 6 Release Date!! 28.04.2023 1:56:09

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Activision Blizzard acquisition being blocked in the UK, Armored Core 6's latest trailer and release date, and Justin's early thoughts on Honkai: Star Rail! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscrib...

Ep. 217 - GDC coverage with Deejay Hyuga! 22.04.2023 1:49:08

This week Montrell and Justin are joined by Deejay Hyuga, and he goes over everything he played at GDC, with some deeper discussions on the games they are 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

Ep. 216 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks good? 14.04.2023 1:41:00

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the official reveal of EA Sports FC, the official delay of Suicide Squad, and a new Zelda trailer! 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

Ep. 215 - Honkai: Star Rail Gameplay Reveal! 07.04.2023 1:54:11

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Honkai: Star Rail's gameplay reveal, new Blue Protocol gameplay, and February NPD! 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

Ep. 214 - E3 Cancelled! 31.03.2023 1:52:13

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their thoughts on the Diablo 4 beta, Montrell's Resident Evil 4 Remake thoughts, and E3 getting cancelled! 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

Ep. 213 - Counter-Strike 2 Announced! 24.03.2023 1:57:01

This week Montrell and Justin discuss deeper Hogwarts Legacy thoughts, Counter-Strike 2's announcement, and Starfield getting delayed! 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

Ep. 212 - More Trouble for Ubisoft! 17.03.2023 1:28:12

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Ubisoft closing a bunch of offices in Europe, a new Budokai Tenkaichi game, and some thoughts on multiplayer gaming with friends! 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

Ep. 211 - Suicide Squad Delayed! 10.03.2023 2:04:18

This week Montrell and Justin discuss rumors of the EU approving the Activision deal, Maximum Football 23, and a rumored delay of Suicide Squad! 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

Ep. 210 - Elden Ring DLC! 03.03.2023 2:00:28

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Luminous Productions shutting down, Elden Ring DLC, and diversity 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

Ep. 209 - Is Suicide Squad too late? 24.02.2023 2:10:35

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Madden 24 being "make or break" for EA, Suicide Squad's live service wrapper, and January NPD! 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

Ep. 208 - Hogwarts Legacy Impressions! 17.02.2023 2:31:04

This week Montrell and Justin discuss tons of live service games closing down, childhood gaming memories, and thoughts on everything around Hogwarts Legacy! 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