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Can somebody stop us?! In a massive, nearly 3-hour episode, we dive deep into all things video games.

Freddy has accumulated quite a few Platinum trophies lately, and we dive deep into his trophy list and what it says about him. We also discover he's secretly deep into the League of Legends competitive scene, so he breaks down all the action and storylines heading into the LCS Finals this weekend.

Plus, we unpack the latest Naughty Dog news and rumors, react to IGN's updated Top 25 PS5 Games list, and Nick gives his hands-on impressions of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. All this and much more in our biggest episode yet! Thanks for listening.

Intro: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

6 Things:

- Freddy’s Platinum Trophy Breakdown

- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse [Demo]

- League of Legends LCS Summer Finals

- Naughty Dog: The Last of Us Day + Uncharted Sequel Rumors + Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

- ARC Raiders & Marathon Move to PvE (or PvPvE)

- IGN’s Top 25 PS5 Games

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We outdid ourselves again! In an even longer, supersized episode, Nick gives his early impressions of the hot new release, Control Resonant. Is Remedy's latest action title enough to get the lingering bad taste of Marvel’s Wolverine out of his mouth?

We also dive into the biggest industry news of the week: Xbox continues its massive internal reset, shuffling studios across divisions and making the shocking move to transfer the Halo franchise over to Activision.

Then, we tackle two major discussion topics:

Is physical media officially dead for video games?

What is the perfect timeline from game announcement to launch day?

Finally, we wrap up the show by reading YOUR listener emails about backlog strategies and community impressions of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Thanks for listening!

Intro: Control Resonant

6 Things:

- XBOX Reset Continues

- Control Resonant

- Is Physical Dead?

- Perfect Video Game Timeline

- Resident Evil (2026 Movie)

- Email!

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We went even longer than last week in this supersized episode! That's what happens when we sharpen our claws and fangs with Nick’s review of Marvel’s Wolverine and Freddy’s deep impressions of The Blood of Dawnwalker.

We also dive into the biggest industry news of the week: Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT casts its lead, Bungie opens up the Disney Content Vault to bring back original campaign content and expansions, and Tokyo Game Show 2026 comes to a close.

We talked for so long we actually had to cut topics from the show! Thanks for listening!

Intro: Marvel’s Wolverine

5 Things:

- Tokyo Game Show 2026

- PHYSINT Casts Bill Skarsgård

- Bungie Continuing Development on Marathon & Destiny 2

- Marvel’s Wolverine

- The Blood of Dawnwalker

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A new week means even more games coming out and a stacked lineup of showcases to cover! In this episode, we break down both of the dual Nintendo Directs and dive into all the big news out of BlizzCon.

We also discuss our strategies for tackling our ever-increasing video game backlogs and answer YOUR listener emails. Plus, in disappointing PlayStation news, we react to the latest updates on Marvel's Wolverine and discuss Hideo Kojima’s next project heading to Xbox.

Finally, we wrap up with what we’ve been playing lately, including Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Sifu, and Hades II. Thanks for listening!

Intro: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct

6 Things:

- Backlogs & YOUR Emails!

- September 2026 Nintendo Direct

- Blizzcon

- PlayStation Woes: Wolverine Review Round-Up & PHYSINT published by XBOX

- Hades II & Sifu

- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

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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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