This Week in Gaming

This Week: Xbox kicked off 2026 with its first Xbox Developer Direct , giving us brand-new looks at Forza Horizon 6 , Beast of Reincarnation , Fable , and a surprise reveal from Double Fine . Plus, the latest trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie dropped and, at long last, revealed the film’s official release date. And for our Season 2 finale , we’re joined by none other than Paul C...

This Week: Warhammer takes a firm stand against generative AI while Nintendo stock takes a surprise sharp downturn leaving us to wonder about the Switch 2 's future. We also got our first look at  Sophie Turner as the new Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, and say goodbye to two live-service games as  EA officially pulls the plug on Anthem . Plus, Danny Peña...

This Week: Xbox is gearing up for its first Developer Direct of 2026 as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary, promising news for Fable , Forza Horizon 6 , and Beast of Reincarnation . We also breaking down Ubisoft ’s controversial decision to shut down its newly unionized Halifax studio and the response from CWA Canada . Plus, the biggest gaming-related reveals from  CES 2026! Sp...

This Week: Destin Legarie and I share our boldest predictions for 2026. Will PlayStation and Xbox release next-gen consoles this year? What will that mean for the Steam Machine ? Will Nintendo announce a new Super Smash Bros. for Switch 2 ? Will GTA VI get delayed again ? We discuss it all, plus share our most anticipated games of the year, including GTA VI , the Fable reboot, Marvel’s Wolve...

This Week: Special guest Kahlief Adams joins me as we hit rewind on one of the wildest years in gaming. We talk about everything that happened this year, from major hardware launches like the Nintendo Switch 2 and the ROG Xbox Ally , to the Minecraft movie dominating the box office and our first look at the Zelda movie. We also discuss tariffs impacting the gaming industry, GTA VI getting delayed,...

This Week: Grab your hot cocoa, because Milady Confetti joins me for this special festive episode counting down our top Christmas games to play during the holiday break. We each picked five cozy must-plays and share why we think they’re perfect for the holidays. Wishing you a cozy and merry Christmas from all of us here at This Week in Gaming!

This Week: We’re covering all the biggest premieres, announcements, and winners from The Game Awards 2025 , gaming’s biggest night of the year. Highlights include a Control Resonant sequel, Resident Evil Requiem , two new Star Wars games, and surprise reveals from studios like Crystal Dynamics , Larian Studios , and Bad Robot Games , among many others. Plus, Synth Riders officially lan...

This Week: Netflix moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery as Paramount counters with a hostile takeover affecting major titles like  Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat . Plus, as AI continues to influence games: Dan Houser, Sega, and Todd Howard share their takes. And we’re gearing up for the Game Awards with our guest this week, Parris Lilly. It's This Week in Gaming!

This Week: What's up with Nintendo’s latest studio acquisition, the growing hints that a Hogwarts Legacy single-player sequel is in the works, and why RAM and SSD prices are suddenly spiking. Plus, a major PC parts shortage has Valve’s new Steam Machine facing tough questions about pricing. Then we’re joined by legendary voice actor Roger Craig Smith , the voice of Sonic the Hedg...

This Week: We cover all the fresh new trailers and reveals from the Xbox Partner Showcase, then break down how Battlefield 6 has become the best-selling game of 2025. Plus, with awards season underway, we take a look at the biggest winners from this year’s 43rd Annual Golden Joystick Awards, including which game swept the show. And first-time guest Lisa Wallen joins us to talk about the Xbox...

This Week: PlayStation and Xbox have new competition as Valve reenters the hardware game with its newly announced Steam Machine console. PlayStation has revealed two new live-service titles: Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble and Horizon Steel Frontiers . And Nintendo just dropped a brand-new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie , along with our first look at the upcoming live-action Legend of...

We’re breaking from our usual format for a special one-off episode! I chat with Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator creators Sebastian Riedi and Fabian Hunziker about their new card-based indie game set in a 1920s mental asylum and now available on Steam! Hope you'll tune in for my deep dive in how they handled such a sensitive topic, the real history that inspired it, and what’s nex...

This Week: GTA 6 is delayed… again! We’ve got the new release date and all the details. Square Enix is making headlines with layoffs and a big push into AI. Meanwhile, ARC Raiders is blowing up, PlayStation Portal just got a huge update, and the Switch 2 keeps smashing sales records. Our guest, Maude Garrett, joins us to talk the GTA 6 delay, ARC Raiders’ wild success, how the S...

This Week:   Nintendo’s escalating legal battle with Palworld reaches a pivotal point, Microsoft’s quarterly earnings report is out and we have all the details. And is EA’s use of generative AI creating more work for employees? We also talk about the rumored PlayStation Portal update that could finally make remote play possible. Victor Lucas joins us as we discuss how AI is...

This Week:   Pokémon Legends: Z-A gets hit with a massive leak revealing early concepts for what is possibly the next title in the franchise. We’re also remembering video game legend Tomonobu Itagaki, the creator of Dead or Alive and the mind behind Ninja Gaiden . Plus, Xbox is officially going multiplatform with Halo: Campaign Evolved . We launch our show on video and are joined...

This Week: Halo ’s Art Director drops a cryptic message as he leaves the studio after 17 years, and are major retailers slowly pulling Xbox hardware from their stores? We catch up on the formation of a brand-new studio, Sackbird Studios , made up of a group of former ZeniMax developers, and news on Ubisoft ’s canceled and controversial  Assassin’s Creed game. This week, I ch...

This Week: The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is going up by a lot, A valanche Studios faces major layoffs following the cancellation of Contraband , and beloved YouTuber Skyrim Grandma says goodbye to  Skyrim after nearly a decade. Plus, we’re breaking down this week’s biggest game releases, including the chaotic co-op hit King of Meat , with an exclusive deep dive featuri...

This Week: PlayStation’s latest State of Play gave us a massive look at what’s ahead and we have all the deets including some news on Wolverine . Meanwhile, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser announces his retirement, and EA is at the center of a shocking $55 billion buyout deal. Plus, Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally is making its debut in the handheld market with a hefty price...

This Week: Xbox Series X|S consoles are getting hit with another round of price hikes, and the launch of Borderlands 4 is off to a strong start, but already stirring up controversy thanks to CEO Randy Pitchford’s fiery response to criticism. Meanwhile,  Hollow Knight: Silksong players are uncovering the emotional story of a key character, plus we go through all the big game releases hap...

This Week: We’ve got all the news out of the latest Nintendo Direct (yes, another one!) including the reveal of the new Super Mario movie, the cozy new Pokémon spin-off that’s basically Pokémon meets Animal Crossing , and the latest update on Metroid Prime 4 . Plus, a lawsuit has been filed against a studio accused of using AI to recreate Lara Croft’s voice. I&rsquo...

This Week: Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally landed and it’s already breaking records and changing how we see indie games. We talk about those wild PlayStation 6 rumors, plus the big debate around Nintendo’s game-key cards and why they're so controversial. And of course, we’ll run through what games are out this week. Destin Legarie joins me to talk about Silksong’s...

This Week: Mario Kart World is already hitting some bumps in the road and we break down why.  Roblox becomes the biggest platform in gaming, Resident Evil Requiem ’s new mode might actually be too scary, and Hollow Knight: Silksong ’s price tag is not what you'd expect. Oh, and after more than 20 years, Call of Duty is finally getting the Hollywood treatment. NintenDante...

This Week: Nintendo dropped a new Direct all about  Kirby Air Riders  for the Switch 2 and the  PS5 gets a price hike.  Fallout season 2 gets a release date and new trailer, then it's all about Gamescom 2025.  This year's show was packed with huge reveals, from Hollow Knight: Silksong to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and a surprise Lego Batman  game. V...

This Week: Helldivers 2 is headed to Xbox with a bang teasing a  Halo crossover in its latest trailer. Europe and the US are cracking down on predatory microtransactions and a new report on gamer spending habits reveals just how much players in North America are shelling out every year. Crimson Desert gets delayed and  Nintendo filess a new hardware patent that could change the  Swi...

This Week: We got another Nintendo Direct presentation, this time showing off some sweet new indie titles. Meanwhile, Microsoft has officially canceled the long-awaited Contraband , marking their fourth cancellation this year. Sony is also shaking things up, moving away from a hardware-first strategy in favor of a new approach. Plus, the Video Game History Foundation has something cool to announce...