The Scroll

We sat down to cover The Game Awards 2025, and it turned into the Clair Obscur show. This week on The Scroll , I’m joined by Frank and special guest Brad ("Brad's Burgers") to break down the winners, the world premieres, and the absolute chaos of Thursday night. We cover the historic sweep by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and debate if it was a deserved domination or if Kingdom Come: Deliverance II...

This week, LilacBoots and Frank dive deep into an accidental theme: Urban Fantasy & Supernatural Horror. From 80s demons invading Arizona to a hotel run by serial killers, the universe clearly wants us to fight monsters this week. We also discuss the fallout of the GTA VI delay, why stock prices are ruining 2025, and Boots delivers a fiery #BootsToTheFace to the media coverage of Dragon Age Da...

Free Games & DLC: Check out The Loot Drop for the new PlayStation Plus Essentials, including LEGO Horizon Adventures and Neon White , plus Marvel Cosmic Invasion hitting Xbox Game Pass. The Saudi Slump: We follow up on the massive EA acquisition deal, discussing the new reports that the Saudi-led consortium is "cash poor" and what that means for potential massive layoffs at EA. The S...

In this awards season special, Frank and Lilac Boots dive into gaming's top honors! Joystick Winners: We celebrate the Golden Joystick Awards, where Clair Obscure and Ghost of Tsushima earned top prizes. The hosts praise the ceremony's focus on actual gaming achievement. The Snub: Frank argues that the Twisted Metal adaptation was unfairly ignored by both the Golden Joystick and The Game A...

Rockstar's Union Bust & Valve's New Console. We dissect the industry's collapse: Why consoles are obsolete, the brilliance of the Steam Machine, and the Rockstar union busting lawsuit. Plus, the #BootstotheFace rant on the TwitchCon assailant and Greg Ellis.

Frank and Lilac Boots are back to break down the corporate crises that are defining the modern gaming landscape. The Sims Exodus: Following the Saudi-backed EA buyout, Simmers like Lilsimsie, Plumbella, and James Turner have quit the EA Creator Network over moral and ethical conflicts. Lilac Boots questions why the Sims dev team is using a massive November 4th bug-fix update as a crisis management...

In a massive, high-stakes episode, Frank and LilacBoots break down the corporate chaos threatening to reshape the gaming industry forever. The $55 Billion Question: Electronic Arts is officially going private in the largest leveraged buyout in history. We analyze the mountain of debt and what this financial move means for the future of AAA game development and fan monetization. The Cowardly Cancel...

We're back with a brand new episode of The Scroll! Join us as we recount our time with the Battlefield 6 beta and give our honest verdict on whether it lives up to the hype. We also dive into some major industry news, including Blizzard's SFD team becoming the first in-house cinematic, animation, and narrative studio in North America to unionize. We'll also discuss the leaked info on t...

This week on The Scroll, we tried to go boots-on-the-ground with the Battlefield 6 Open Beta , but the servers had other plans! We break down the chaotic launch, the massive queue times, and why some of us couldn't even get into the fight. Frank managed to sneak past the server errors for a little while, and he's here to share his very first impressions from his limited playtime. We discus...

This week, we break down Warner Bros.' shocking $200 million loss on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and discuss why they're gambling on another live-service game. Next, we tackle Sony's lawsuit against Tencent over an alleged Horizon 'clone' and debate the line between inspiration and imitation. Finally, we compare strategies in the ecosystem war: Sony celebrates its legacy with classic Pl...

This week on The Scroll, we're diving into one of the biggest release weekends of the year! We share our first impressions of the brand-new Fable reboot, Hideo Kojima's latest epic DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH , and the charming return of Mario & Luigi: Brothership . Then, we pivot to a serious discussion about the controversial crackdown on adult games on Steam. We explore the plat...

This week on The Scroll, we're joined by our friend and special guest, Breadman , to break down some massive news about two of gaming's biggest franchises. First, we dive into the huge leak for the next Battlefield game, breaking down all the details from the rumored return to a modern setting and the classic class-based system. Then, we discuss the exciting news that Idris Elba has report...

This week on The Scroll, we ask a question that's shaking the industry: Who really owns your games? Join us as we dive deep into the "Stop Killing Games" debate, exploring the line between product ownership and service licensing in the wake of major game shutdowns. From digital rights to the rumor mill, we also investigate the latest speculation around the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake after...

This week, we're unpacking all the major announcements from the Capcom Spotlight, including a shocking change for Resident Evil Requiem and a deep dive into Monster Hunter Wilds . We also fly into the new Sims 4 expansion to discuss the arrival of Fairies. Plus, we cover the incredible comeback of Game Informer magazine and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary Diablo II . Tune in to hea...

It's the biggest week in gaming news, and me and Frank are here to cut through the noise. We give our unfiltered reactions to the summer showcases, talk about what we've actually been playing from our backlogs, and discuss which future games are truly worth the hype.

We're back! Right now we seriously can't stand the incels complaining about someone in fiction who looks different, the scrub-having skills of DBZ players, and the colorism in Hollywood. Enjoy :D

This month we're talking about Microsoft bugs, the new game plus erasure, and IGN's ridiculous reviews. Enjoy!

Hey guys! This week we're talking about the VGA nominees, a few game reviews, and standing up to your principles. Enjoy!

Hey guys, we're back! Happy Pride! It's me and Frank's birthday month as well! (GANG GANG) This week we're talking about Fox News being disrespectful, FaZe Clan's unnecessary drama, and Bobby Kotick's trip down DENIAL. Thanks for listening!

Hey guys, this week we talked about Nintendo phasing out their older devices, GTA VI getting some much needed help, and how you may want to hold off on getting a smart car. Enjoy!

Hey guys, this week we deviated a bit and spoke on Netflix, Microsoft trying to take over, and I tried a cute new game called Hi-Fi Rush! Happy 3-year anniversary listeners! Enjoy! 

Hey ya'll. This week we talk about Mr. Jerry Lawson, how to prepare for this year's Game Awards, and also do some game reviews! Thank you Papito for joining us! Enjoy!

Hey guys, this week we went over insider trading, game modes, and the Video Game Award Nominations! Check it out!

Hey guys, this week we're defending the geekdom from culture vultures and a lot of recent sweaty remarks. Enjoy!

Hey guys, this week we're going to talk about Dr. Disrespect reaching, EA's taboo bug in The Sims, and we're interviewing our friend KidderKat. Enjoy!