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Borderlands 4 boss Randy Pitchford responds to backlash over his "real fan" tweetâdid his follow-up smooth things over? Sony is officially discontinuing PlayStation Stars, leaving gamers wondering whatâs next. Meanwhile, Xbox is making nostalgia a core feature, bringing dozens of retro classics to Game Pass through a new partnership with Antstream Arcade. And finally, where's is everyone's favorite grumpy mole from Animal Crossing? We break down the biggest gaming headlines and what they mean for players.
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Fortniteâs Darth Vader AI is here, and heâs more than just an iconic villainâheâs a combat ally, a wellness advisor, and your squadmate (just donât ask him about the younglings). Meanwhile, Sony braces for a major hit to PlayStation 5 sales due to new tariffs, possibly shifting production to the U.S. And in a surprising move, Jade Raymond exits Haven Studios, raising questions about PlayStationâs live-service strategy.
Join us as we break down the biggest headlines and what they mean for the future of gaming!
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EB Games is back! The beloved Canadian retailer is making a nostalgic return after a major acquisition.
GTA 6 Trailer 2âRockstar gives us a fresh look at Vice City and its chaotic criminal underbelly.
Gears of War: ReloadedâMicrosoft surprises fans with a remastered classic, now coming to PlayStation.
Gaming Fun Fact: The original Metal Gear (1987) wasnât supposed to be a stealth gameâit became one by accident! Technical limitations on the MSX2 forced Hideo Kojimaâs team to rethink their approach, leading to one of the most iconic gaming mechanics ever.
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In this episode, Matt and Ryan discuss the newly confirmed delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is now set to launch in May 2026. Rockstar issued a statement explaining the delay and reaffirming their commitment to quality. We also cover Microsoftâs decision to raise Xbox console, accessory, and game prices globally, including in Canada. Meanwhile, Nintendo has released Firmware Update 20.0.0 for the Switch, preparing the system for a local transfer to the upcoming Switch 2.
The Video Game Fun Fact of the Week dives into the development of Sleeping Dogs, which originally began life as True Crime: Hong Kong before being canceled and later revived by Square Enix.
And later, we tackle a Query Corner question: Are trophy and achievement systems still motivating players like they used to?
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Step into the enchanting world of Cyrodiil as we revisit one of gamingâs most beloved classics: Oblivion. In this special episode, Matt and Tim dive deep into the magic of the remastered editionâunpacking their impressions, sharing nostalgic memories, and discussing what still makes this game a timeless masterpiece. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer curious about what makes Oblivion so iconic, join us for a heartfelt journey through the landscapes, stories, and unforgettable moments that shaped a generation of gamers.
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This week, we're diving into the hottest stories in the gaming world. The much-anticipated Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake is real, and leaked images look spectacular. We'll discuss the confirmations from multiple reputable sources and what this means for fans of the series. Additionally, Nintendo has confirmed official Canadian pricing for key Switch 2 games, with Mario Kart World costing $109.99. What does pricing like this mean for the gaming industry at large? Did you know that there was a planned Oblivion version for PSP? Although it never saw the light of day, the project was in development and had some fascinating features that could have brought the beloved game to a portable platform. And if all that wasn't enough, we even got confirmation of an upcoming Xbox Games Showcase announced for June 8, 2025 - what do you think they'll show off?
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Join us for Episode 521 of the Day One Patch Podcast, where we unpack the latest in gaming news and controversies! From Nintendo's surprising decision to price the Switch 2 Welcome Tour separately to the unexpected delays in Canadian pre-orders, we delve into what this means for gamers. Plus, we tackle Ubisoft's bold legal stance on game ownership amid The Crew lawsuit. And don't miss this week's Gaming Fun Fact: a throwback to 2004's Lifeline on the PS2, a game controlled entirely with your voiceâa truly unique approach to gaming long before voice commands became mainstream. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just looking for the hottest gaming scoop, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in now!
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We're hot off the heels of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct where an absolute ton of information was dropped about the much anticipated console. In this episode, we'll be recapping and sharing opinions about the hardware, games, and controversies surrounding the Switch 2 - including some information that Nintendo has since dropped on websites and other videos.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release on June 5, 2025. Featuring a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen, HDR support, and up to 120fps gameplay, this console promises stunning visuals and smooth performance. With 256GB of internal storage, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers, and innovative features like GameChat for real-time voice and video communication, the Switch 2 is designed for immersive and social gaming experiences that try and mimic old school couch co-op. Launch titles include a collection of first-party and third-party offerings including: 'Mario Kart World,' 'Elden Ring,' 'Hades 2,' and much more.
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we take a look at the ultra-detailed world of Far Cry 2. The second mainline entry into the Far Cry series decided to try and take the franchise in a more realistic and detailed direction which included: an advanced fire system, degrading weapons & vehicles, in-game maps for navigation, and more.
Nintendo Direct March 2025 just recently concluded and we had Tim give us a rundown on all the announcements that were at the show. Please note it was not a Switch 2 Direct, that will happen at a later date (April 2, 2025).
In this edition of the Query Corner Question, we ask about game details and their importance, or lack thereof. STALKER 2 has recently come under fire from some fans of the series that have pointed out details that only appear in earlier entries of the franchise. Similarly, Oblivion back in 2006 had NPCs with full schedules and dynamic "lives" while the more recent Starfield ditched the feature in favor of more static shopkeepers and key NPCs. Do details that most players will never see matter to you? Or is it enough for the game to put up a shallow facade?
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we explore the world of ridiculous collector's editions. Both the Saint's Row IV: Super Dangerous Wad Wad Edition (aka The Million Dollar Pack) and Dying Light's "My Apocalypse" Edition made headlines in their day, but there's one unexpected mention that made multiple lists online.
Microsoft may have accidentally given us a first look at Steam on Xbox after they briefly posted an image of a new Xbox UI across multiple devices sporting some Steam labelling. Soon afterwards the images were removed without comment. What does this mean for the new Xbox handheld? What about the Xbox app on PC?
Phil Spencer says that more movie and TV show adaptations are on the way despite the failure of the Halo series. This may come as no surprise to some as the Fallout adaptation has captivated fans and has a much anticipated season 2 in progress.
Assassin's Creed Shadows has crossed one million players on launch day. The latest entry into the AC series has been surrounded by controversy, anger, happiness, and anticipation (a rollercoaster to say the least). But it seems that the game is off to a great start with Ubisoft's brief player number update, via social media.
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we take a look at the PSX - not to be confused with the PS1 (codename PSX). The PSX was a digital video recorder that was capable of playing PS2 and PS1 games. The device had multiple retail revisions and was only released in Japan.
Rumors and leaks have been circling an alleged Oblivion remake with the latest information indicating that Bethesda may shadow drop the title as soon as April 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds has had a very successful launch with over 8 million copies sold in the first three days of release. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto thinks that the game's success is in part due to the title's immersive story.
BlizzCon 2025 is not happening, but Blizzard has promised a great show for 2026. In the past five years there have been two in-person Blizzcon events, is the show on its last leg?
Defiance, the Syfy TV series with a companion MMO is coming back! Not the show, but the PC version of the MMO is about to be revived by Fawkes. We used to play this title a bit back in the day and it was a good time, so we're happy that it's back!
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we explore the GBA eReader, originally released in Japan in 2001 and then later in North America in 2002, the eReader was able to read cards that a player would swipe just like a credit card. These cards included all sorts of goodies including full NES games, in-game rewards, and even GameCube integration.
WB has shut down three of its studios, including Monolith Productions - the creators of FEAR, Middle-Earth, and many more beloved titles. This also comes at the cost of Monolith's upcoming Wonder Woman game that has officially been cancelled. On top of Monolith, WB also shuttered Player First Games, and WB San Diego.
Fans of The Last of Us may be concerned to learn that The Last of Us Part 3 may never happen. In a new interview with Druckmann, he said that we shouldn't bet on there being more Last of Us as what we have could be it.
Monster Hunter Wilds has already surpassed over 8 million units sold. This news comes just three days after the title launched, marking it as the fastest selling Capcom game to hit such a landmark sales number. The Monster Hunter franchise has come a long way since its humble beginnings on PS2 back in 2004 with the series selling over 108 million copies as of December 31, 2024.
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact, we explore a little-known budget-model of the PSP. Back in the day, the PSP was known for 4 models including the PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000, and PSP Go... but what about the PSP Street? This budget model was released in several PAL regions and launched almost alongside the PS Vita back in 2011.
GameStop is looking to sell its operations in Canada and France. Not much detail was given by the company, but the current state of GameStop makes us wonder whether it'll be able to find a buyer successfully.
Microsoft's Xbox AI era has officially kicked off with Muse - a first of its kind generative model that can generate environments based on visuals or controller input. It can understand what 3D worlds are, how people interact with games, and more.
The Last of Us Online was cancelled years ago and we've just found out it was partially due to Bungie. Bungie's vast experience with games-as-a-service games, namely the Destiny series, has taught them some hard lessons about building, updating, and supporting ongoing titles. They warned Naughty Dog about these commitments which eventually aided in the decision to cancel The Last of Us Online project.
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact, we discussed the Famicom built-in microphone and the FSD (Famicom System Disk). The microphone was built into the second controller and allowed players to interact with games, however, the feature was cut in the NES release. The FSD was an add-on for the Famicom that used floppy disks for games instead of cartridges to enhance audio quality and add game saving functionality.
PlayStation held another State of Play filled with upcoming games including a surprise shadow drop - Warriors: Abyss. Other games shown off included: MindsEye, Days Gone Remastered, Tides of Annihilation, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and much more.
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we explore the world of voicecontrolled games on the N64. We kick off our expedition with the â YouTuber "Skawo"â and their discovery of Japanese voice commands inside Zelda: Majora's Mask. Then we direct focus over to the VRU, the official N64 microphone add-on that, unfortunately, only officially supported two games.
The Xbox Developer Direct 2025 dropped earlier this week (as of recording) and brought with it a slew of games that have, or will be, dropping on Xbox Game Pass day one. These games include: Ninja Gaiden 4, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and DOOM: The Dark Ages.
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With the Switch 2's announcement being the big news this week, we thought we'd revisit the development of the original Nintendo Switch in the Gaming Fun Fact. With a focus on the many prototypes that Nintendo made, we discussed what lead to the Switch's form factor and how the features that we have today were decided upon during the console's design phase.
The Switch 2 was officially announced with a trailer dropped on Nintendo's YouTube channel. The console was leaked beforehand, potentially forcing Nintendo's hand to release the trailer. We took a deep dive into the trailer and share our thoughts on the console's confirmed features so far.
Halo is on Xbox...right? Well it may be making the jump to PlayStation if a recent leak is to be believed. Not only will the Master Chief Collection allegedly make its debut on PS5, but also on Nintendo Switch.
PlayStation has cancelled two unannounced projects, with one rumoured to be the God of War games-as-a-service title. These games' development were cancelled for both Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games, with the studios awaiting new assignments from Sony.
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we discussed the pioneer of game streaming, OnLive. OnLive was a streaming platform way back in 2010 when high-speed internet was just starting to become commonplace (at least here in Canada). The platform had its own mobile apps (iPhone & Android), GoogleTV app, and small set-top box (MicroConsole), and some limited web browser capabilities.
Nvidia has announced another set of GPUs, namely the RTX 50 series which includes the RTX 5090, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070. AI appears to be a big part of this year's offering with technologies like DLSS taking GPUs to new heights.
SteamOS will be installable on other handhelds soon! As of April of 2025, Valve will officially let you install SteamOS on handhelds other than the Steam Deck. This exciting news also brings to light Lenovo's May 2025 handheld that will be the first third-party SteamOS handheld!
With the Xbox handheld coming at some point down the line, some fans are questioning whether the device will be running Windows, Xbox or both. While we're still not entirely sure of the answer, Microsoft's VP of Next Generation, Jason Ronald, has stated that we should expect to see the Windows handheld gaming experience change within the calendar year. This could be good news for not only the pending first-party handheld, but also third-party offerings that are already running Windows, such as the ROG Ally.
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Happy New Year!
In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we discussed some game cheating devices including the Game Genie and the Game Shark. Both of these devices were commercially available and allowed players to intercept the data going between console and cartridge, where that information could then be temporarily changed to achieve invincibility, altered physics, etc.
Then we all take a look forward to the year ahead and discuss our most anticipated games of 2025. This entire year is absolutely loaded with big launches such as Civilization 7, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, and much more!
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we explore the world of adding CD players onto classic game consoles, specifically the N64DD for the Nintendo 64 and the Sega CD for the Sega Genesis. Both offerings attempted to expand the functionality of their cartridge-based counterparts with the increased storage and capabilities of CDs and magnetic discs.
PlayStation and AMD are partnering to create more AI-powered technology to make games look and play better. This technology is not planned to be limited to just PlayStation either, with the partnership allowing other companies to use the technology as they see fit.
The Nintendo Switch has surpassed the PS2 in sales as of November 2024, as it becomes the second best-selling gaming hardware in history. This comes in "just" 7 million units shy of the Nintendo DS sales... a gap that the Switch is unlikely to close any time soon.
Sony has invested 50 billion yen (~$318 million) into Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware. At this time there is no word of a full takeover, however, an investment this large of course raises the question if Dark Souls and Elden Ring will ever become PlayStation exclusive titles.
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In this week's Gaming Fun Fact we discussed weird disc formats namely the GameCube's mini-discs that were used for anti-piracy, and the PSP's UMD's that aimed at high-quality + portability.
The Game Awards 2024 happened this past week, with Astro Bot taking the competition by storm landing several awards including Game of the Year. There were also a lot of reveals at the event including the Okami Sequel and Onimusha. We also got to see more Warframe 1999, Mafia: The Old Country, and much more.
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