Current Gen

Current Gen Podcast - Episode 315 Kyle and Tim take a moment to pause all other topics and just talk about Crimson Desert! They’ve played for several hours and are being won over by this very unique and apparently controversial game. Is it worth your time and money? Listen to our early impressions to find out. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you lik...

Current Gen Podcast - Episode 314Tim is still away so Dan and Kyle discuss new games of the week, including Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Ghost of Yōtei Legends which Kyle got some hands-on time with, also some love is shared for Fatal Frame 2 Remake! Typical bummer headlines with closures and layoffs but MAN Capcom is killing it this year already! And per usual we close it out with some things we&...

Episode 313 Kyle and Dan cozy up for a fireside chat about the new Pokemon Pokopia game as well as a number of other new releases like Scott Pilgrim EX. They also chat through some recent news like Xbox future plans, Highguard shutting down, and Capcom’s sales numbers before diving into more thoughts on Resident Evil: Requiem. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us...

Current Gen Podcast - Episode 312 Resident Evil Requiem is here, and we are ready to talk about how much all of us are loving it! Kyle, Dan, and Tim have all been playing the latest Capcom release, and really enjoying it so far. We talk about our impressions of the first few hours of the game before talking about some demos from Steam Next Fest, the Pokemon Presents where Pokemon Wind and Waves wa...

Episode 311 It’s time for a fireside chat with Tim & Dan so they can discuss all the recent shakeups in the gaming industry, including new leadership at Xbox and a promising studio shut down at Sony. But they don’t stay negative as they also talk about a lot of games including the Virtual Boy launch games, Demon Tides, Octopath Traveler 0, Elden Ring Convergence Mod, and Windrose.  VIDEO Podca...

Current Gen Podcast - Episode 310 Tim, Dan and Kyle recap the recent Sony State of Play which had a number of nice surprises including a new Kena game, a chicken warrior, and a John Wick game! We also chat about Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties as well as Mewgenics and other new releases this week. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

Current Gen Podcast EPISODE 309 Dan and Kyle settle in for a cozy fireside chat to discuss their thoughts on the latest Nintendo Direct presentation that focused on some pretty interesting announcements from 3rd-party partners. They also chat about games they are playing, shows they are watching, and how much trouble they will be in when DAD gets back. Enjoy! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDI...

Current Gen Podcast - EP 308 Kyle, Tim, and Dan talk about a few new game releases, including Cairn, Mio: Memories in Orbit, Escape from Ever After, and several others. We also take a closer look at the recent Xbox Direct that featured Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, Kiln, and Fable. Then we discuss the recent upheaval and attempted restructuring efforts at Ubisoft. We wrap things up with...

Current Gen Podcast [Episode 307] We debate and rank the TOP TEN games of 2025, and it was way tougher than we thought! We also listen to a few more soundtracks from the year, talk about our most surprising games of the year, and take a look at the most anticipated games of 2026. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

EPISODE 306 As we continue our look back at an incredible year for video games, Dan, Tim, and Kyle debate and rank the top 10 stories in gaming from 2025. We also make our picks for best Remake or Remaster and which games we found to be the Most Addicting. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

Current Gen Podcast EPISODE 305 As we continue our look back at 2025, Tim, Jeff, and Kyle pick their favorites for Best Early Access Game, Best RPG, Best Gameplay, and Best “Swimming in 7s” Game. Thanks for watching & listening! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

EPISODE 304 We are kicking off the year with a look back at 2025 as we celebrate the Best Indie/Small games of the year AND the Best Visuals by debating and ranking those 2 categories. We also make some personal picks for our favorite Action Games, favorite gaming platform, Best DLC, and then we listen to some of the best gaming music of the year to close things out. Thanks for watching & list...

Episode 303 NOTE: This is our last episode for 2025!  We will be back to kick off 2026 with our annual GOTY debates! It’s time for a toasty fireside chat with Tim & Dan to discuss the unfolding saga of Artificial Intelligence tools in the game development process. The leads of two of two highly esteemed studios (Larian and Warhorse) have talked pretty publicly about it, and we are here to give...

Episode 302 Kyle, Tim, and Dan review the Game Awards including all the major announcements AND the winners. We talk through our thoughts and predictions as well as what trailers have us hyped for 2026! Also, we discuss more thoughts on the newly released Terminator 2D: No Fate, Metroid Prime 4, Octopath Traveler 0, and more! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us...

Episode 301 This week, Tim gives his impressions of the first several hours with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Dan does the same for Octopath Traveler 0. Spoiler alert: We are loving these games. Also, we talk about the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. and a few other new games before diving into our predictions for the 2025 Game Awards winners. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO...

Current Gen Podcast (EPISODE 300) Dan and Tim break down the major categories and nominees for this year’s upcoming Game Awards. It’s set to air on December 11, 2025, and we talk about our thoughts on the nominees and who was a surprise inclusion and who was left out. Before that, we cover a ton of smaller new games that have dropped over the past 2 weeks, and we chat about some recent stuff we’ve...

Episode 299 Sorry for the delay! Schedules and sickness messed things up for us this week. Kyle and Dan carry the show this week, and they take a closer look at the surprisingly fun INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road. They also talk about their deeply held beliefs (not really) on Kirby Air Riders.  VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for us wherever you like to listen!

Dan, Kyle, and Tim talk about the less-than-stellar launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. What is causing all the negative backlash and can it be fixed? We also gush about the amazing Dispatch, which has all 8 episodes now available to play! We also discuss other new games like the metroidvania game, Gigasword, and the free-to-play action RPG, Where Winds Meet. Then we dive into the news, including...

EPISODE 297 It’s just Kyle and Tim this week, so they embrace the fireside chat approach as they dive into early impressions of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Tim also gushes about his new favorite cozy game, Tavern Keeper, then they highlight some of the news from the week including a GTA 6 delay, Square layoffs, and Switch 2 hardware sales. They wra...

Current Gen Podcast EPISODE 296 We discuss more thoughts on The Outer Worlds 2, as we’ve been able to spend more time with it this week. We also talk about the multiplayer hit, ARC Raiders, along with a few other new releases like Tales of Xillia Remastered, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and the Mortal Kombat Kollection. We also discuss the hilarious lawsuit and trolling between Nintendo an...

Current Gen Podcast Episode 295 All 4 of the Current Gen crew are reunited to discuss a TON of new games that have arrived to close out the month of October. We give some early impressions of the upcoming Outer Worlds 2, but before that, we dive into our thoughts on Ninja Gaiden 4, PowerWash Simulator 2, Dispatch, and Bounty Star. We also highlight a number of other new releases and headlines from...

[Episode 294] In this episode, Jeff makes his spectacular return to talk all about his thoughts on Ghost of Yotei after completing it. Spoiler alert: all 3 of us spend a chunk of time gushing about it AGAIN. We also talk about some new releases like Pokemon Legends Z-A, Keeper, Ball x Pit. There are some niche and unique games out this week as well, like Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Bea...

This week we are finally ready to share our thoughts on the major Sony exclusive of this fall/holiday gaming season: Ghost of Yotei. We talk about the pros & cons (mostly pros) of the latest from Sucker Punch, and then we dive into our thoughts on Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles. We also talk about a surprise multiplayer hit of the season in Absolum, and then we do a rundown of other...

EP 292 The guys are back this week to talk all about the biggest games of 2025 so far, including what made Q3 a solid quarter for games! They talk about the favorites for GOTY 2025 as well as what games are slated for the remainder of the year that might “disrupt the rankings” including Ghost of Yotei, Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6, Octopath Traveler Zero, and many more. They also talk about games...

Tim, Kyle, and Dan are here to talk through their reactions to the latest Sony State of Play (aired on Sept 24, 2025), which included a ton of new info on upcoming games like Saros and Wolverine. We also discuss the launch of Hades II and our early impressions of the game along with a few other new games like Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Baby Steps, and Silent Hill f. We then tackle the slew of headl...