Episodes

  • Forza Horizon 5 Sells Incredibly well on PS5

    Forza Horizon 5 Sells Incredibly well on PS5
    Apr 15 2026
    Jason Fanelli joins Grubb today to chat about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reviews, some major Switch 2 titles getting spotted, Xbox still considering exclusivity and putting on big numbers on the PS5, and more for your Wednesday morning!

    0:00 - Intro
    7:00 - Tomodachi Life reviews
    16:00 - Two First-Party Switch 2 Ratings Have Been Spotted
    23:00 - Break
    24:00 - Xbox Is Having 'Very Big Discussions' About Exclusivity, Says Reporter
    32:00 - Some more positive data for Xbox games on PlayStation
    37:00 - Rockstar leak reveals why GTA 6 PC launch is on the back burner
    42:00 - PS5 sales reached year highs as consumers raced to beat Sony’s price increases
    46:00 - Jock Blaney, voice of Wolf O’Donnell and Bill Grey in Star Fox 64, has passed away
    48:00 - Poll
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    54 mins
  • Fortnite Adding an Arc Raiders-Style Mode with Disney Characters

    Fortnite Adding an Arc Raiders-Style Mode with Disney Characters
    Apr 13 2026
    It's Monday so it's time to start the week with some video game news! We've got Lexi Luddy on the show today to chat about Pragmata reviews, Fortnite adding an extraction shooter mode featuring Disney characters, Borderlands 4 on the Switch 2 copies are out in the wild, Xbox may not launch Call of Duty on Game Pass this year, and more news!

    0:00 - Intro
    6:00 - Pragmata
    11:30 - Metro 2039 to be announced on April 16
    14:20 - Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters
    BREAK
    25:00 - Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch 2 copies apparently spotted in the wild despite the game being put on hold indefinitely
    31:00 - Hacker group confirms it will release stolen Rockstar Games data
    36:35 - Microsoft Might Not Launch Call Of Duty 2026 On Xbox Game Pass
    43:00 - Xbox’s Biggest PS5 Port Yet Is Crashing So Much Some Are Calling It ‘Unplayable’
    49:00 - Fable is still expected to release in autumn 2026
    54:00 - Poll
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    59 mins
  • Report Claims Marathon Cost Over $250 Million

    Report Claims Marathon Cost Over $250 Million
    Apr 10 2026
    Jeff Grubb and Matthew Finneman take you into the weekend by breaking down news about Level-5's upcoming games, PlayStation's Marathon reportedly costing them over $250 million, and much more!

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    Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):
    0:00:00 Intro
    0:06:49 Decapolice moves from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2
    0:10:14 Level-5 Release Dates Still Up In The Air For Some Potential 2026 Titles
    0:18:23 Report claims Marathon cost over $250 million as player numbers slide
    0:28:27 Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy rated for Switch 2 in Taiwan
    0:32:24 Rare Punch-Out!! Prototype With A Missing Character Found
    0:40:09 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie
    0:45:19 Fresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename
    0:49:20 Famitsu/Media Create Sales for March 30 through April 5
    0:52:25 Starting April 10, 2026, Amazon Luna will no longer offer game stores, individual game purchases or third-party subscriptions
    0:56:25 Poll & outro
    0:59:36 THE BOMB 12
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Rhythm Heaven Groove Coming in July

    Rhythm Heaven Groove Coming in July
    Apr 9 2026
    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Martin to chat about mixed receptions of Pokémon Champions and Samson, rumors of a new Luigi's Mansion game, a possible State of Play coming next week, Rhythm Heaven Groove getting a release date, and more!

    0:00 - Intro
    4:00 - Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report
    9:00 - Samson's Launch Woes Deemed "Unacceptable," Incoming Patch Aims To Beat Down Bugs
    14:09 - Surprise Borderlands Game on Mobile
    19:20 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Date Seemingly Leaked By Dataminer In Cryptic Math Problem
    27:09 - BREAK
    27:30 - Pokémon Champions launches to mixed reception, as performance woes and competitive changes turn some away
    34:15 - Rhythm Heaven Groove out early July
    38:18 - Leaker says new Luigi’s Mansion game currently in development alongside accompanying amiibo
    44:00 - Amazon lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for $80 and it’s a Game-Key Card
    49:50 - Star Fox For Switch 2 Could Be Announced Very Soon
    55:00 - Poll
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    59 mins
  • Nintendo Pushing for Luigi's Mansion Movie?

    Nintendo Pushing for Luigi's Mansion Movie?
    Apr 8 2026
    Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to chat about People of Note reviews, James Bond being another release getting delayed on the Switch 2, physical releases for the Switch 2, leakers claiming Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi's Mansion movie, and more stories for your Wednesday!

    0:00 - Intro
    4:12 - People of Note reviews
    6:45 - James Bond Is The Latest Major Switch 2 Port To Get Delayed
    17:35 - Absolum arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in a new physical version later this year
    20:36 - Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake reveal seemingly set for 16th April
    26:30 - Leaker claims Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi’s Mansion movie
    30:57 - Maybe Link shouldn't talk in the Zelda movie, says Majora's Mask creator
    35:30 - Sony Pictures Entertainment to Lay Off Hundreds in Reorganization Across TV, Film and Corporate
    42:08 - Take-Two Interactive reportedly lays off AI team
    46:00 - Poll
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    49 mins
  • Veteran Halo Developer Accuses Studio of "Unethical and Unlawful Acts"

    Veteran Halo Developer Accuses Studio of "Unethical and Unlawful Acts"
    Apr 6 2026
    Jeff Grubb and Lex Luddy get your gaming week going by chatting about some serious accusations from a veteran Halo developer, Mario laughing all the way to the bank after the Galaxy movie, and much more!

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    Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):
    00:00 Intro
    03:12 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice
    09:54 Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Galaxy games discounted for limited time
    18:48 Zelda Movie Filming At Same Locations As The Lord Of The Rings, And People Are Excited
    22:36 Veteran Halo Developer Accuses Studio of ‘Numerous Unethical and Unlawful Acts’
    30:47 State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon
    33:45 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites
    40:56 Grime II reviews
    43:51 Kunio-kun and Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies at age 64
    45:59 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’
    50:14 Outro
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    55 mins
  • Nintendo Wants You to Use the Gamechat Button More

    Nintendo Wants You to Use the Gamechat Button More
    Apr 3 2026
    Happy Fanelli Friday everybody! We got Jason Fanelli joining Grubb today to chat about the PS5 still being $400 in a couple places, Sony acquiring more things, Nintendo wants you to use the Gamechat button more, and more stories to end the week!

    0:00 - Intro
    3:53 - It Might Not Be Too Late To Buy A PS5 For Just $400
    10:55 - Steam Deck 2 Ditches Semi-Custom APU for Off-the-Shelf AMD Silicon, Eyes 2028 Launch
    20:30 - Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Cinemersive Labs
    27:42 - BREAK
    27:50 - A Game Pass for indie games: meet Indie Pass, a $6.99-a-month subscription launching with 70 titles
    36:37 - Nintendo Really Wants You To Press Switch 2's GameChat Button
    42:32 - FANTA NEWS: Halo: Campaign Evolved to shadowdrop/launch soon after Xbox Games Showcase?
    49:38 - Fortnite's brainrot characters have started a fan revolt
    58:29 - GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A ‘Passing Phase,’ Says Former Business Developer
    01:07:00 - BOMB 12
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Super Mario Galaxy is Already Breaking Records

    Super Mario Galaxy is Already Breaking Records
    Apr 2 2026
    Jeff Grubb and Jan Ochoa are here to start your Thursday with news on how the Super Mario Galaxy movie is performing, speculations about how the PS6 handheld will perform, RACCOIN performing well, and more for your morning video game news!

    00:00 - Intro
    3:17 - Report claims PS6 handheld surpasses Xbox Series S in graphics tests
    16:40 - ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Already Breaking Records With Best Ever April Wednesday At $34M – Box Office
    26:56 - BREAK
    22:40 - Audiences seem to mostly like Super Mario Galaxy Movie
    27:11 - Switch 2 price is ‘going to have to go up’ eventually, former Nintendo sales lead says
    32:19 - Analytics firm says Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 third-party ecosystem sales up 76% in 2025
    39:00 - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream FAQ details 70 Mii limit, Nintendo Switch 2 improvements, and more
    47:19 - Coin-pusher roguelike Raccoin hit a massive Steam sales milestone in just 24 hours
    51:30 - GOG’s optimised ports of the original PC Resident Evil trilogy are now on Steam too
    51:50 - Super Mario Bros. Speedrunner Claims He’s Being Sabotaged
    55:05 - Poll
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    58 mins