Welcome to a new era of Between The Joysticks! A brand-new co-host joins the show to help bring you the absolute best gaming commentary in the galaxy. And the help is much needed, because showcase season is in full swing.

PlayStation and Nintendo are doubling down with simultaneous presentation news. We break down the latest State of Play / Japan State of Play highlights and lay out our predictions for the upcoming dual Nintendo Directs.

Plus, Nick gives his early hands-on impressions of Star Wars Zero Company, while our new co-host shares some serious concerns about the future of Guerrilla Games. A must-listen episode!

Thanks for listening!

Intro: Mass Effect 2

6 Things:

- Interviewing the New Co-Host

- Our Favorite Gamescom ONL Highlights

- September 2026 State of Play Breakdown

- Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary & Nintendo Direct Predictions

- Star Wars Zero Company Impressions

- Horizon Hunters Gathering & The Future of Guerrilla Games

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In this special episode, I spend the entire show breaking down what I saw and heard about the Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look. I break down the changes and influence of Red Dead Redemption 2 including the morality system, being hunted by the cops and the relationship between Lucia and Jason. This is a special moment and I am excited to share it with you. Thanks for listening.

Intro: Grand Theft Auto VI

1 BIG Thing:

- Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look

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In this marathon of an episode, I talk for over an hour about all things video games! We are right in the thick of showcase season, with massive titles dropping and the gaming world on the edge of its seat for an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI. However, this episode is focused on one massive event: Gamescom 2026 and its opening showcase, Opening Night Live. What are my thoughts on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, Mariachi Legends, Ananta, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, and more? Tune in to find out!

Intro: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

1 BIG Things:

- Gamescom Opening Night Live

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We are on the precipice of a big week in gaming. Next week is Gamescom Opening Night Live and I will go through all of the predictions for the Geoff Keighley showcase including the Witcher 4, Exodus, Injustice 3 and much more. We also read YOUR emails about the showcase and what you are excited for. Since the show has some time left over, I go for a Big Walk and talk about the hit game from House House. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns of the Patriots

4 Things:

- News Round-Up

- Gamescom Opening Night Live Predictions

- Email!

- Big Walk

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I am back with another episode of Between The Joysticks. I get into the big Grand Theft Auto news including its debut on Netflix of all places and what to expect. I get into the question of the show and how I feel about the Nintendo’s Switch successors past and future including YOUR emails. Finally, I wrap things up with some impressions of Starfield and the funky tale of a subway train in Denshattack. Oh, and one of my dreams came true… Thanks for listening!

Intro: Denshattack!

4 Things:

- Wolverine PlayStation 5 and Accessories Announced

- Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look Announced on Netflix

- The Nintendo Switch 2 - One Year In

- Email!

- Denshattack!

- Starfield

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This is a big one. This fall is full of video games. Nick spends the entire episode talking about over 20 different video games between now and November. Start saving your human money and planning your time now because you are going to be very busy (in a good way!) for the rest of the year. Thanks for tuning in!

Intro: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

4 Things:

- Fall 2026 in Video Games

- Email!

- My Top 5 Most Anticipated Video Games of Fall 2026

- Honorable Mentions

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On this Episode Halo is officially a PlayStation title now, yes that actually happened. I read YOUR emails about… Farming Simulators? I then break down the news out of San Diego Comic Con - God of War Laufey gets a release date and Marvel’s Wolverine gets an impressive trailer. Finally I go over the games I have been playing over the last two months including 007 First Light, Pragamata and Hades II. Thanks for tuning in!

Intro: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Libery

6 Things:

- Halo: Campaign Evolved

- Email!

- God of War Laufey Release Date

- 007 First Light

- Pragmata

- Hades II

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The show has been gone for a long time and like the current state of the industry the podcast unfortunately has some news to get through. Nick dives into the current state of things. Xbox divests of 5 studios and lays off 3200 employees. PlayStation moves to an all-digital future. Finally, we read YOUR emails about “E3 Not-E3” and the PlayStation 6. Thanks for tuning in!

Intro: Metal Gear Solid

3 Things:

- PlayStation Discontinues Disc Support in 2028

- Resetting XBOX (Layoffs)

- Email!

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Our E3 coverage continues with impressions of Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct. We break down heavy hitters such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Gears of War: E‑Day, Final Fantasy VII: Revelations, Gen Atlas, Resident Evil: Veronica, and much, much more. It’s two hours of non‑stop video game discussion. Weeks like this remind us why this hobby is so exciting—you can barely contain yourself. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking about it. Thanks for tuning in!

Intro: Summer Game Fest 2026

3 Things:

- Summer Game Fest

- Xbox Games Showcase

- Nintendo Direct

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E3 is officially back, and we’re starting strong! PlayStation’s State of Play dropped a massive 20+ minute look at God of War: Laufey, and we’ve got thoughts. Big thoughts. We also dive into all the fresh reveals—Marvel’s Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, Rayman Legends Retold, Bancho the Chef, and plenty more. Then we round things out with quick impressions from the week’s other showcases and some fun news bits. Stick around, it’s a packed episode!

Intro: God of War Laufey

3 Things:

- State of Play June 2026

- Summer Game Fest & Xbox Games Showcase

- News Round-up: Steam Deck Price Increase, Fable Delayed Into 2027, Destiny 2 Ends, Witcher 3 DLC Announced, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

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