Episodes
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Episode 261
In today's episode, Dylan makes his podcast debut! We speak at length about the future of the games industry and how it might parallel the film/music industries, as well as some of the challenges that the industry may face in the years to come. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Destiny 2, Resident Evil). This episode was recorded in June 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Game Ownership Replaced With Access
11:13 - Game Companies Have Increased Risk Aversion
23:34 - Individual Creators Become More Valuable
27:29 - Increased Emphasis On User-Generated Content
35:01 - Game Discovery Becomes A Massive Problem
43:49 - AI Will Open Up Game Development To The Masses
55:31 - Attention Becomes The Most Valuable Currency
1:01:25 - Will Gaming Become The Dominant Entertainment Medium?
1:08:49 - The Dire Xbox Situation
1:16:13 - Destiny 2
1:33:52 - Resident Evil (Series)
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Episode 260
Summer Games season is over, and it was packed to the brim with exciting games! We go through Geoff Keighly's Summer Games Fest, the Xbox Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct and discuss all the games that caught our eye. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Mina the Hollower, Slay The Spire 2, 007 First Light, Final Fantasy XIV, Destiny 2). This episode was recorded in June 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:38 - Summer Games Fest 2026
30:57 - Xbox Summer Showcase 2026
53:17 - Nintendo Direct Summer 2026
1:35:13 - Mina the Hollower
1:41:44 - Slay The Spire 2 / 007 First Light
1:45:48 - Final Fantasy XIV
1:53:29 - Destiny 2
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Episode 259
Summer Games Fest season kicks off with PlayStation's State of Play, and there is much to discuss! With a deluge of single-player games shown, could this be Sony beginning to course-correct from their misguided live-service venture? We give our thoughts on the State of Play, then discuss the end of Destiny 2 and the situation Bungie finds themselves in. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing. This episode was recorded in June 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:56 - State of Play June 2026
46:03 - The Death of Destiny 2
1:01:00 - Miscellaneous Games We're Playing
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Episode 258
Summer is finally upon us, and that means Summer Games Fest! Today, we predict what we might see at this year's showcases from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (007 First Light, Monster Hunter, Battlefield 6). This episode was recorded in May 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
7:30 - Summer Games Fest Predictions
31:46 - 007 First Light
40:58 - Monster Hunter
47:39 - Battlefield 6
53:18 - ARC Raiders
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Episode 257
PlayStation has announced that they are abandoning their PC initiative for their single player games. Though it seemed in recent years that exclusives were a thing of the past as games were increasingly available on PC and competing consoles, present circumstances have spurred a return to the exclusivity ways of old. Today, we talk about why this shift is occurring, and what that means for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC going forward. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Fall Guys, Directive 8020). This episode was recorded in May 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
5:05 - PlayStation Moving Away From PC
27:08 - Shifting Exclusivity Strategies
47:12 - Fall Guys
55:57 - Directive 8020
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Episode 256
Capcom has proven themselves one of the most prolific and acclaimed AAA developers of the modern age. Today, we discuss Capcom's success, sales numbers for some of their major IP, and Capcom franchises (like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Dragon's Dogma, etc.) that we hold near and dear. We also give our impressions after going hands on with the new Steam controller. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Windrose). This episode was recorded in May 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
6:52 - Discussing Capcom IP
39:08 - Capcom Future Growth and Sales Numbers
53:42 - Steam Controller Impressions
1:08:44 - Windrose
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Episode 255
Asha Sharma has been CEO of Xbox for just under three months, and she is already making major moves. With a promise to return back to what made Xbox great and slashing the price of Game Pass, is she the salvation the Xbox brand so desperately needs, or is there a sinister undercurrent to her actions? On the other side of the fence, Saros has launched for PS5. We have finished the game in its entirety, and we give our thoughts on Housemarque's latest action-packed adventure. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Saros, Factorio). This episode was recorded in May 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
2:18 - Asha and Xbox
40:10 - Saros
1:03:03 - Factorio
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Episode 254
The AAA games industry is not in a stable state. Ballooning development costs and timelines, extensive layoffs, AI integration, and the chase for high live-service revenue are a few aspects of the industry that are leading to increased uncertainty and instability. Today, we explore the current (tenuous) state of AAA gaming, and how new studios like Sandfall Interactive may pave the way for sustainable "premium" game development going forward. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Deadlock, Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor). This episode was recorded in April 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:24 - AAA Industry Issues
34:49 - GTA6 in the Current AAA Landscape
49:17 - Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
54:48 - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
1:01:49 - Deadlock
1:08:01 - Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor
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Episode 253
Everyone has a game or two that they turn to when times are tough, a familiar experience that you can return to time and time again to relieve stress. Today, we talk about our personal "comfort games" and how they perk us up when we're feeling down. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Crimson Desert, Kerbal Space Program 2). This episode was recorded in April 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
11:22 - Comfort Gaming
48:11 - Crimson Desert
54:10 - Kerbal Space Program 2
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Episode 252
As video game enthusiasts, a lot of the time we can't stop playing games. However, as functional adults, there are stretches of time when video games lose their luster, and other interests and obligations occupy our time. Today, we talk about these so called "gaming droughts" and how we navigate them. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Wilds, Crimson Desert, Silent Hill f). This episode was recorded in April 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
5:29 - Gaming Droughts
26:13 - Monster Hunter Wilds
31:58 - Crimson Desert
44:41 - Silent Hill f
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Episode 251
Open World games, once a rare treat, have now saturated the gaming landscape - some people can't get enough, and some feel they have overstayed their welcome. Today, we discuss how we feel about the open world genre, and explore "modern" open world design and how we feel it improves the genre. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Crimson Desert, Pokémon Scarlet, Battlefield 6, Slay The Spire 2). This episode was recorded in April 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
3:26 - Thoughts On Open Worlds
30:21 - "Modern" Open World Design
51:10 - Crimson Desert
1:06:47 - Pokémon Scarlet
1:13:30 - Battlefield 6
1:18:40 - Slay The Spire 2
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Episode 250
AI (in the video game space and otherwise) continues to be shoved down our throats. With the rise of AI journalism and the much-maligned DLSS 5, where is the games industry currently with AI and will this pushback amount to anything? Today, we talk about AI in gaming as it stands right now and give our take on DLSS 5. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Timberborn, Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Legends Arceus, From Glory To Goo). This episode was recorded in March 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
5:19 - AI Journalism
18:17 - DLSS 5
36:02 - Timberborn
41:10 - Pokémon Scarlet
46:38 - Pokémon Legends Arceus
53:06 - From Glory To Goo
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Episode 249
Today, we talk about two games we're absolutely enamored with - Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia. For Resident Evil, we talk about our playthrough in both spoiler-free and spoilery contexts. Then, we discuss how we're enjoying the undeniable charm of Pokopia. This episode was recorded in March 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Resident Evil Requiem Spoiler-Free Thoughts
19:48 - Resident Evil Requiem Spoiler Discussion
42:42 - Pokémon Pokopia
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Episode 248
We at Gametalk (more accurately 2/3 of us) are massive fans of Monster Hunter, and today we have an opportunity to gush about the series. We talk about the current state of Monster Hunter Wilds, and more specifically predict what we'll see in Master Rank. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Resident Evil Village, Super Mario Sunshine). This episode was recorded in February 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
5:31 - Predicting Master Rank for Monster Hunter Wilds
36:35 - Monster Hunter Wilds Performance Improvements
43:34 - Games We're Playing
47:16 - Resident Evil Village
59:59 - Super Mario Sunshine
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Episode 247
Massive news has dropped on multiple fronts! In a frustrating move, Sony has closed Bluepoint Games in another seemingly misguided sacrifice on the altar of live service. When will it be enough, and are they finally turning the PlayStation faithful away? And on the other side, Microsoft has ousted the existing Xbox leadership. Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are gone, and Asha Sharma is now in charge of Xbox. We discuss how this critical turning point could affect the future of Xbox. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Mewgenics). This episode was recorded in February 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:00 - Sony Kills Bluepoint
32:02 - Xbox Leadership Shakeup
1:00:04 - Resident Evil 4
1:09:14 - Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
1:22:26 - Mewgenics
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Episode 246
Recently, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier put out an article called "Video Games Need to Be Cheaper to Buy". Today, we talk about his article and points where we agree and disagree, and discuss the broader landscape of video game pricing in 2026. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (God of War Sons of Sparta, Resident Evil 2). This episode was recorded in February 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
9:39 - Are Video Games Too Expensive?
47:59 - God of War Sons of Sparta
1:01:38 - Resident Evil 2
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Episode 245
PlayStation's most recent State of Play paints a strong picture for game releases in 2026. Not only do we have quality games coming, it seems like Konami is back and firing on all cylinders! In addition, Xbox brought out the big guns with Fable and Forza 6, and Nintendo showed an impressive variety of third party games coming to Switch 2. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Wilds). This episode was recorded in February 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
9:18 - PlayStation State of Play
49:39 - Konami's Comeback
1:08:12 - Nintendo Partner Direct
1:13:58 - Xbox Developer Direct
1:26:40 - Monster Hunter Wilds
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Episode 244
The Nintendo Wii, regardless of how a lot of enthusiasts feel about the direction of Nintendo at the time, was a hugely influential and successful console that shaped the trajectory of the industry in the late 2000s/early 2010s. Today, we take a look back and each go through our top 5 Wii games. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Cairn, Hitman: World of Assassination). This episode was recorded in February 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
12:56 - Remembering the Nintendo Wii
20:11 - Honorable Mentions
31:52 - Number 5
37:26 - Number 4
50:03 - Number 3
1:07:20 - Number 2
1:19:24 - Number 1
1:39:54 - Cairn
1:46:16 - Hitman: World of Assassination
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Episode 243
Ubisoft has announced several cancellations and a complete company-wide restructuring amid cratering stock prices and dwindling mindshare. Is this move the life-saving measure the company needs, or a final death-knell separating the company into digestible chunks for potential buyers? Today, we dissect the current state of Ubisoft and offer our thoughts on their numerous IP. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, Persona 3: Reload). This episode was recorded in January 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
13:33 - Ubisoft Production Issues
19:41 - Ubisoft's Restructuring and IP Discussion
56:28 - Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined
1:07:29 - Persona 3: Reload and Persona Live 2026: Awakenings
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Episode 242
2026 is looking to be an eventful year - between increasing hardware prices, the upcoming Steam hardware, and the ever-looming GTA VI, there's something to consider for just about everybody! Today, we take stock of the games industry in early 2026 and make some predictions for how the year will go. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Palworld, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak). This episode was recorded in January 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
6:41 - Hardware Inflation
16:21 - Increasing Domination of Free to Play Games
24:03 - VR's Dwindling Mindshare
35:10 - Nintendo's 2026
45:05 - Xbox's 2026
54:44 - PlayStation's 2026, GTAVI, and Other Upcoming Games
1:11:22 - Palworld
1:24:53 - Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
1:32:36 - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
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