Episodes

It's Phil Spencer's Fault Ep. 35 10.07.2026 34:06

Game Pass. It's all Phil Spencer's fault. This is his legacy with Microsoft, a massive "Netflix of Gaming" gamble that didn't pay off and may have cost us ID Software. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follo...

Reading about 3,200 people being laid off -Ep.34 06.07.2026 44:43

AND NOW Microsoft, not satisfied with not being front and center of gaming news, the XBOX (in caps) division has laid off 3,200 people, with 1,600 effective today. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us...

Sony wants you to own nothing Ep.33 02.07.2026 47:37

Sony announced some they are no longer going to make physical media in 2028. Everyone hated that. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►M...

USA "AAA" Game Dev is Breaking Ep.32 27.06.2026 45:09

Lots of weird news today. Studio closures, console price hikes. A passing of a friend. But also...Nintendo? Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.soc...

Yeah so, XBOX Games is in Trouble. (and other obvious observations) Ep.31 17.06.2026 42:38

Want to hear something obvious? Unsustainable business practices are unsustainable. There ya go. Here's 30 minutes of that. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted...

The Looming Threat of GTV6: Ep. 30 09.06.2026 18:13

Grand Theft Auto 6 has caused the release calendar to get super crunched. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "...

Episode #75: Destiny 2- The End 22.05.2026 53:58

Destiny 2 has a final update coming, June 9th, 2026. Such a quick turn around means...it wasn't planned. We talk about it for a full hour. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/unscriptedgamepodcast/ ► ► ► Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/unscript_gaming ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ► Background Music: "Straight" by www.bensound.c...

What's Next for Bungie?: Ep. 29 11.05.2026 32:48

Sony posted their quarterly report, and it does NOT look good for Bungie. Or Marathon. Or Destiny. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►...

A Star Fox Rant: Ep. 28 08.05.2026 22:15

Imma spend 20 minutes talking about Star Fox because a Nintendo Direct demands it. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & K...

The Indie Game Revolution is here: Ep. 27 04.05.2026 35:04

We are in a video game crash. Right now. At this moment. Why don't most notice? Because there is a Plan B already in the works, and you may not have noticed. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on Bl...

Episode #74: Man. Epic Games sucks as a company 22.04.2026 57:18

Did you know Epic Games recently laid off 1/5 of their company? For what reason? DUMB ONES! ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/unscriptedgamepodcast/ ► ► ► Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/unscript_gaming ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ► Background Music: "Straight" by www.bensound.com ► ► ► Want to read Ray's Sci-fi books?: a.co...

The Uncomfortable Marathon Discussion - Ep.26 25.03.2026 38:18

If you like the game Marathon (2026), then you must really like it. Unfortunately, it looks like that the niche is growing smaller and smaller by the day. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueS...

Episode #73: The Microsoft Console Debate 22.03.2026 1:20:03

Is Microsoft leaving gaming? Is Microsoft leaving the console space? What the heck is a Project Helix? ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/unscriptedgamepodcast/ ► ► ► Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/unscript_gaming ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ► Background Music: "Straight" by www.bensound.com ► ► ► Want to read Ray's Sci-fi b...

Who is Project Helix for? - Ep. 25 16.03.2026 43:30

Who is Project Helix for? You? Likely not me. Let's crunch some numbers and talk business. Sources: - https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-confirms-project-helix-its-next-gen-console-that-will-also-play-pc-games - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/my-xbox-ally-x-is-broken-as-asus-admits-its-experiencing-high-repair-volume - https://windowsreport.com/asus-projects-huge-revenue-for-xbox-ally-x-afte...

The Reaper has been busy - Ep. 24 22.02.2026 26:30

Lost of things happened in one week. Mostly some game studio closures and, ya know, Microsoft gaming is still dying. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming...

Please Go Away Already - Ep. 23 16.02.2026 19:30

Pop already. Let the damage be done. No one wants "AI" and especially not GenAI. GO. AWAY. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: S...

What's in a name? Metroidvania Thoughts Ep. 22 28.01.2026 28:31

How long should we keep using odd portmanteaus of games? Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Sky...

Episode #72: The 2025 Games of the Year Picks 22.01.2026 1:15:34

This year's Game of the Year picks for 2025! watch, learn, love, and judge us as you will! ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/unscriptedgamepodcast/ ► ► ► Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/unscript_gaming ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ► Background Music: "Straight" by www.bensound.com ► ► ► Want to read Ray's Sci-fi books?: a.co/...

Episode #71: The Metroid Prime 4 Episode 08.01.2026 1:14:31

This episode is all about Metroid Prime 4! Also takes there about it. ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/unscriptedgamepodcast/ ► ► ► Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/unscript_gaming ► ► ►Music: Sonic & Knuckles "Electromotive Skyforce" ► ► ► Background Music: "Straight" by www.bensound.com ► ► ► Want to read Ray's Sci-fi books?: https://a.co/d/5k2hEU3

How Long Should A Game Take? Ep. 21 31.12.2025 35:23

How Long should it take to make a video game? 1 year? 3 Years? 10 Years? Let's talk about some successes and failures. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gami...

AI Bullying Works Ep. 20 19.12.2025 30:09

I am openly and actively telling you to bully corporations and large businesses. It's how they change. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ►...

Creed Got Robbed: Mission: Impossible (Dead Reckoning: Part One & Final Reckoning) 12.12.2025 1:26:39

Mike, Josh, and Ray end their Mission: Impossible rewatch with the seventh and eighth entries in the series, Dead Reckoning: Part One and (sigh) Final Reckoning. THE ENTITY WANTS YOU TO CONSUME THIS CONTENT

Will Steam Machine Change anything Ep. 19 06.12.2025 21:54

Quick one today about the newly announced Steam Machine and how exciting it is...maybe? Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripted-gaming.bsky.social ► ► ►Music: Soni...

Forced AI Art in Gaming Ep. 18 23.11.2025 42:26

Yup. Yapping about AI and it in the gaming space for a bit. It's not great, but also...there is hope at the end of this oddly yellow tunnel with too many fingers. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us...

You Can't Buy Your Way Into Gaming Ep. 17 04.11.2025 38:40

Amazon and Microsoft, two of some of the largest US based companies, are floundering in the gaming space. Maybe that's okay. Aspire Drinks: aspiredrinks.com/discount/RHAZE Promo code: RHAZE MyDeals. Page/ajhf Afurera Coffee Co. : www.afueracoffee.com/discount/RHAZE Promo Code: RHAZE ► ► ►www.unscriptedgaming.com ► ► ► unscriptpodcast@gmail.com ► ► ► Follow us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/unscripte...