This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew breaks down the PlayStation State of Play and State of Play Japan Double Feature, and why what should have been an exciting showcase ended up feeling seriously disappointing. The crew also dives into Xbox’s new disc-to-digital feature rolling out to Xbox Insiders, along with Game Pass introducing streaming limits that could have players reaching for their wallets to buy more time.

The celebration continues as Crash Bandicoot turns 30 on September 9th, while the crew looks back at the iconic franchise and its legacy. Meanwhile, Anton takes on the ultimate challenge in Splatoon Raiders, beating all 100 levels of the Bottomless Buffet on Super Spicy difficulty before taking on—and defeating—the game’s true secret/final boss.

With a Zelda Direct coming tomorrow and a Nintendo Direct on Wednesday, the crew shares their biggest hopes and predictions for what Nintendo could have in store. Plus, they check out the newly released Final Fantasy Resonance demo and give their early impressions!

Another week of gaming news, celebrations, challenges, and plenty of predictions on the Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮

The Cheesy Controller Podcast is back with another packed episode! The crew dives into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Weekend 2, breaking down the multiplayer experience, what changed from the first weekend, and whether MW4 is shaping up to be the Call of Duty fans have been waiting for.

They also celebrate a major Splatoon Raiders accomplishment as Anton takes on—and beats—every level on Super Spicy difficulty! Then it’s time to break down Gamescom 2026 and all the biggest announcements, reveals, and gaming news that came out of Germany’s biggest summer gaming show.

Finally, the crew reacts to the GTA 6 Extended Look, including the nearly 27-minute presentation that premiered through Netflix, and shares their thoughts on the massive showing for what may be the most anticipated game of 2026. From Jason and Lucia to the world of Vice City, there’s plenty to discuss about Rockstar’s latest look at GTA 6.

It’s another episode packed with games, news, reactions, and plenty of Cheesy Controller chaos! 🧀🎮

The Cheesy Boys are back with another packed episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮

This week, the boys break down their experience with the closed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, sharing their early impressions and thoughts on where the newest entry in the franchise is headed.

They also dive into Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – Cour 4: The Calamity, and discuss the massive swings the anime is taking when adapting the manga, including some of the changes and surprises that could have big implications for the final stretch of the story.

One Piece fans have even more to look forward to with two new movies officially on the horizon, while Anton has discovered his newest Nintendo obsession with Splatoon Raiders!

Plus, the latest GTA 6 cyberleaks have the internet buzzing ahead of next week's big Netflix reveal, and a reminder about the upcoming PlayStation Blackout starting this week for anyone looking to participate in the community effort.

All that and more on another episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮

We made it to 400 episodes! 🧀🎮 To celebrate this massive milestone, the Cheesy Controller Podcast welcomes @xxshadowokamixx from the Rusty Rupees Podcast for a special episode looking back at the journey that got us here!

The Cheesy Boys dive into everything we know about Kingdom Hearts 4, while also taking a moment to celebrate the people, podcasts, and communities that have helped make the show what it is.

We give a huge THANK YOU to Josh, Alana, Kuma, Dead End Studios, and Radic Records for all the support, along with a special shoutout to the Rusty Rupees Podcast, Dead End Gaming Podcast, and 3 Piece Set Podcast!

And of course, we can't forget Madrid joining us as a guest all the way back on Episode 9! From Episode 9 to Episode 400, the journey has been absolutely wild.

With 495 total episodes across the Cheesy Controller Podcast and all its special episodes, this milestone is just another chapter in the story. Thank you to everyone who's listened, watched, shared, joked with us, and stuck around through all the cheesy chaos.

Here's to 400 episodes—and whatever comes next! 🧀🎮

The Cheesy Boys are back with a packed week of gaming and Marvel talk! The crew dives into Splatoon Raiders and a return to Katana ZERO after a three-year break, while Halo: Campaign Evolved takes a turn for the worse during a solo session.

They also break down the first week of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with Madrid and Anton sharing their early impressions of the new fighting game. Plus, Netflix and Grand Theft Auto VI team up to launch the next trailer, and the crew discusses Spider-Man: Brand New Day after Madrid and Anton finally got to see it. How does the latest Spidey adventure stack up against the rest of Marvel's modern lineup?

All that and more on this week's episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮

The Cheesy Controller Podcast is back with another packed episode!

Chris breaks down everything we know so far about Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer, including what players can expect from the upcoming Open Beta on August 6th for Xbox and PC, and why he’s incredibly hyped to jump back into the fight.

The boys also dive into the God of War: Laufey news, with a release date reveal set for the game’s February 16th, 2027 SDCC panel, before Chris and Anton share their experience playing and beating Halo: Campaign Evolved together in co-op.

Plus, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta schedule is here, with Early Access running from August 21–25 and the Open Beta following from August 28–September 1. Anton is also getting ready for the launch of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with the game already preloaded on his PS5!

And that’s not all! The crew talks about the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day skins in Fortnite and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, gets some Splatoon 3 Salmon Run in before Splatoon Raiders, and Xbox drops some new Fallout news that actually manages to get Jalen interested.

Another week, another mountain of games, news, and questionable gaming decisions. 🧀🎮

The Cheesy Boys are back with another packed episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮 This week, Anton and Madrid share their experience with the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta and whether the latest Marvel fighter has what it takes to keep them coming back. Meanwhile, Anton’s Steam Deck decides to betray him once again, crashing during an update and wiping out all of the emulators he painstakingly set up after the LAST crash.

We also dive into the growing PlayStation Blackout, a community-driven protest against Sony’s decision to move away from producing physical games, and discuss both PSN and Xbox Live going down this week. Is the gaming industry becoming too dependent on digital-only services?

Anton also gives his early thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved after his first play session with the 2026 revisit of one of gaming’s most iconic classics. Plus, Marathon: Vaultbreakers could be exactly what Bungie needs to bring Marathon back from the jaws of defeat, and we break down what this new direction could mean for the game.

Finally, we head to FFXIV Fan Fest for all the latest news, announcements, and excitement surrounding the future of Final Fantasy XIV!

It’s another week of gaming chaos, questionable updates, server outages, and plenty of cheesy takes. 🧀🎮

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives back into a packed week of gaming, anime, and comic book news! Anton returns to Marvel Cosmic Invasion to check out the two DLC characters he missed and shares whether they were worth the wait. He also somehow managed to hit Level 55 in Modern Warfare 3 in under a week, breaking down the grind and what kept him hooked.

Chris finally rolls credits on Scott Pilgrim EX and explains how its story sets itself apart from every other version of Scott Pilgrim across comics, movies, animation, and games. The crew also discusses the surprising departure of Marathon game director Joe Ziegler from Bungie and what it could mean for the already uncertain future of the studio's extraction shooter.

Outside of gaming, they give their long-overdue review of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, sharing their favorite moments and whether it lived up to the series' reputation. To wrap things up, they talk about Fortnite embracing the summer with a fresh batch of DC Comics-inspired skins and which characters they'd love to see added next.

Grab your favorite snack and press play for another fun-filled episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew breaks down another wild week in gaming, from NVIDIA reportedly canceling the release of its next GPU to Microsoft's latest round of 3,200 layoffs and the major studio shakeups affecting Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Undead Labs, and Arkane. What does it all mean for the future of Xbox and the games we've been waiting for?

On the gaming front, Anton shares more thoughts on Pragmata, celebrates finally hitting Tier 100 in Fortnite, and the crew talks about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and CrossCode joining PlayStation Plus. Chris gives an update on their progress through Scott Pilgrim EX, while everyone gets excited about Black Ops 1 & 2 making their way to PS5.

The conversation also heads outside of gaming as Anton recaps the excitement of Pokémon GO Fest in Times Square and the return of Mewtwo, before the crew dives into Jubilee's growing impact on Marvel Rivals and why the iconic X-Men hero is becoming such a fan favorite.

It's another packed episode full of gaming news, hands-on impressions, industry discussion, and plenty of laughs. Grab your favorite controller and join us! 🧀🎮

The gaming industry might be heading toward one of its biggest shakeups yet! This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, we break down the latest rumors that the PS6 could launch as early as 2027, while reports suggest PlayStation may begin phasing out physical game releases starting in 2028. We also discuss the looming shutdown of the PS3 and PS Vita digital stores and what it means for game preservation.

On the business side, GTA 6 continues its historic run with an unbelievable $3 billion in pre-order revenue, while Microsoft is reportedly considering the closure of Obsidian, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs, with the long-awaited Blade game and Arcane project potentially facing cancellation.

Madrid and Anton jump back into Splatoon 3 as excitement builds for the Splatoon Raiders , Chris finally rolls credits on Pragmata, and we dive into all the biggest announcements from EVO Las Vegas, including the latest Marvel Tōkon reveals. We also share our thoughts on X-Men '97 Season 2 and discuss whether all this Marvel hype could finally convince Anton to give Marvel Rivals a real shot.

From industry-changing rumors to fresh game impressions and plenty of Marvel excitement, it's another packed episode you won't want to miss! 🧀🎮