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. 157 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review Impressions! 18.02.2022 2:50:03

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Platinum being open to getting acquired, Sony's deception around Horizon: Forbidden West, and Justin's thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Arceus! 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 sho...

Ep. 156 - Nintendo Direct! XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 3!!!!! 11.02.2022 2:21:37

This week Montrell and Justin discuss all things revealed on the latest Nintendo Direct! Mario Strikers! Front Mission remakes!! Xenoblade Chronicles 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

Ep. 155 - Sony Buys Bungie! 04.02.2022 48:52

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Battlefield 2042's failure, Mina the Hollower's Kickstarter, and Sony buying Bungie! 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. 154 - Blizzard Working on a new IP! 28.01.2022 1:44:29

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Respawn working on three Star Wars games, Blizzard announcing a new survival IP, and December 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. 153 - Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard! 21.01.2022 1:38:06

This week Montrell and Justin discuss everything related to Microsoft's plan to acquire Activision Blizzard! 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. 152 - PSVR2 Announced! 14.01.2022 1:16:40

This week Montrell and Justin discuss PSVR2 getting announced, a possible new Armored Core game, and Ghost of Tsushima selling 8 million! 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. 151 - Most Anticipated Games of 2022! 07.01.2022 2:46:46

This week Montrell and Justin are joined by Deejay to discuss their most anticipated games of 2022! 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. 150 - Games of the Year! 31.12.2021 1:51:24

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their games of the year for 2021! 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. 149 - NFTs are bad, right? 24.12.2021 57:32

This week Justin flies solo and discusses Ubisoft's NFT debacle, the Splintercell remake, and November 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. 148 - The Game Awards! 17.12.2021 1:39:53

This week Montrell and Justin discuss every announcement 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

Ep. 147 - Sony's Competitor to Gamepass? 10.12.2021 1:58:25

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony's competitor to Gamepass, Ubisoft Quartz, and what we're looking forward to in 2022! 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. 146 - Bioware in Trouble? 03.12.2021 1:39:29

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Netflix's Cowboy Bebop, Halo Infinite monetization, and if Bioware is in trouble after another high profile departure! 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. 145 - Activision Blizzard's Future? 26.11.2021 1:55:50

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Call of Duty: Vanguard underperforming, Battlefield 2042's issues, and October 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. 144 - Bobby Kotick Exposed? 19.11.2021 2:09:28

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Halo Infinite's Surprise multiplayer launch, Multiversus, and the exposure of Bobby Kotick's misconduct! 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. 143 - Should Halo Infinite Have a BR Mode? 12.11.2021 1:55:12

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Steam Deck's delay, Youtube removing the dislike counter, and if Halo Infinite should have a BR mode! 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. 142 - Elden Ring Gameplay! 05.11.2021 1:57:49

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 delays, Team Ninja making a new game, and new Elden Ring 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. 141 - State of Play?? 29.10.2021 1:22:08

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Eidos Montreal going to a 4-day work week, Sony's multimedia strategy, and a totally subpar State of 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

Ep. 140 - Tales of Arise Review! 22.10.2021 2:55:45

This week Montrell and Justin discuss EA losing the FIFA license exclusivity, Bungie charging for dungeons in Destiny 2, and give their final thought reviewing Tales of Arise! 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 t...

Ep. 139 - Is Metroid Dread worth $60? 15.10.2021 2:11:53

This week Montrell and Justin discuss more Tales of Arise thoughts, whether Metroid Dread is worth $60, and Squid 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 show

Ep. 138 - Twitch Gets Hacked 08.10.2021 2:14:53

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Konami ramping up their game development, Bluepoint possibly working on a Bloodborne sequel, and the massive data leak from the Twitch hack! 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! Suppor...

Ep. 137 - Sony Buys Bluepoint! 01.10.2021 1:47:50

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony acquiring Bluepoint, Diablo 2 Resurrected, and more thoughts on Tales of Arise! 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. 136 - Nintendo Direct! 24.09.2021 2:25:28

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the verdict of Apple vs. Epic, a new Nintendo Direct, and August NPD 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

Ep. 135 - Apex Legends is a Broken Mess 17.09.2021 57:02

This week Justin goes solo and discusses patch issues in Apex Legends, KOTOR remake being a PS5 launch exclusive, and Battlefield 2042 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. 134 - Playstation Showcase! 10.09.2021 1:51:33

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Playstation Showcase! God of War: Ragnarok! Wolverine! Spiderman 2! KOTOR REMAKE! 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. 133 - Has 2021 been light on game releases? 03.09.2021 56:37

This week Montrell and Justin discuss big streamers leaving Twitch, China restricting minor's play time, and if this year has been light on 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