Cheesy Controller Podcast

Night City is calling, the Grand Theft Auto 6 countdown is getting serious, and the gaming industry just lost one of its most legendary studios! This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew has plenty to unpack as they dive into Cyberpunk 2077's massive 2.5 update, Anton and Madrid finally picking up Phantom Liberty on sale, and their early impressions of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2. Meanwhile, Anton gives his PS5 Pro some much-needed TLC in preparation for Grand Theft Auto 6, and Fortnite's new Treasure Hunters mini-season has the crew looking forward to its upcoming One Piece collaboration. Chris shares his early thoughts on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign, and to close things out, Jalen leads the gang on a trip down memory lane as they reflect on BioWare's legacy, their favorite games, and the unforgettable experiences the studio gave them following the shocking news of its sudden closure. From exciting new content to bittersweet goodbyes, this episode is a reminder of why we love gaming and the memories that stick with us long after the credits roll! 🧀🎮

What happens when a legendary PSP game, 100 of the greatest games of all time, and a fresh trip through the Underworld all collide? You've got another episode of The Cheesy Controller Podcast! This week, Anton gets his hands on a complete-in-box copy of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PSP, sparking a discussion about the game and whether he should double dip with the Master Collection version. The crew also dives into Kinda Funny's ambitious Top 100 Games of All Time list, sharing their thoughts on the rankings, debating some of the choices, and giving major props to the incredible production work that went into pulling off an 18-hour event across five days. Finally, Anton heads back into the Underworld with a brand-new save in Hades II, this time on PS5, as he prepares to experience the journey all over again. From gaming nostalgia to celebrating the best the medium has to offer, there's plenty to get into this week! 🧀🎮

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton, Jalen, and Chris are diving headfirst into Risk of Rain 2 on PC after a massive sale surrounding the game's newest DLC convinced all three to jump into the chaos. Meanwhile, Chris is putting the pedal to the metal in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and the crew discusses the announcement of a brand-new Naruto manga coming next year from original creator Masashi Kishimoto.

On the live-service side of things, Marathon gets its Nightfall refresh, but is it enough to keep players invested until the game's massive December update? The crew also breaks down the Lanterns season finale, shares their thoughts on how the season wrapped up, and figures out what they'll be watching to fill the superhero-sized hole in their Sunday night schedules.

Finally, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is already looking toward its future with the reveal of its first year of DLC characters, including Phoenix, Cyclops, Jubilee, Venom, and Jane Foster's Thor! With a stacked lineup of Marvel favorites on the way, the crew discusses what these additions could mean for the game's growing roster.

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

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into another packed week of gaming news, major updates, and personal gaming adventures! Xbox is finally getting its own answer to PlayStation's Platinum Trophies with the introduction of Mythic Achievements, and preorders for God of War: Laufey have officially opened! Meanwhile, The Witcher 3 is getting a massive remastered edition, and the homebrew community scores a major victory as the PS5 becomes jailbreakable!

On the gaming front, Anton has officially hit Tier 100 in Fortnite's latest Battle Pass, but the grind is far from over as the road to Tier 200 begins! He's also jumped back into Destiny 2 ahead of Bungie's big unvaulting and pushed his way to 76% completion in Pragmata's story. Finally, Jalen takes some time to dive into the world of comic books, with a special focus on Marvel Midnight and everything they've been reading!

From achievement hunting and console hacking to battle pass grinding and comic book discussions, there's plenty to unpack in another episode of The Cheesy Controller Podcast! 🧀🎮

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew is back with another packed episode full of gaming news, industry shakeups, and plenty of games to talk about! We kick things off with the massive Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision reorganization and what these big changes could mean for the future of Microsoft's gaming division. We also dive into the future of Minecraft, with a potential new dimension and a Nintendo Switch 2 version on the horizon.

Bungie is making some major moves of its own, with big changes coming to both Marathon and Destiny 2, including the return of unvaulted content. The crew breaks down what these updates could mean for both games and their communities. Plus, we take a detour into South America with the latest season of South Park!

On the games we've been playing side, Anton has made it 57% of the way through Pragmata's story, Jalen shares their adventures in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and Madrid is feeling the urge to jump back into Slay the Spire 2 as it continues through early access.

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

The Cheesy Controller crew is back with a packed week of gaming news! This episode, we break down Tokyo Game Show and all the biggest announcements, reveals, and surprises coming out of one of gaming’s biggest events.

Then, we dive into Mega Man: Dual Override and its unexpected collaborations with Pragmata and Fortnite. We also talk Physint, as even more of its cast is revealed as part of Xbox’s TGS presence and discuss what the latest updates could mean for Kojima’s upcoming espionage game.

Plus, Chris finally got a Switch 2! We talk about his jump into Nintendo’s newest console and how he’s getting ready for the next few years of potentially amazing Nintendo first-party exclusives.

Tokyo Game Show, Mega Man, Kojima, Fortnite, Switch 2, and plenty more—grab a seat and get cheesy with us! 🧀🎮

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, we’re joined by Deante from the Rusty Rupees Podcast to catch up and talk about the launch of his brand-new YouTube channel!

Then we jump into a packed week of gaming news, starting with the wild developments surrounding Hideo Kojima and Physint, as the project reportedly makes the switch to Xbox after PlayStation attempts to pull the plug. We also break down the first reviews for Marvel’s Wolverine and discuss why Insomniac’s highly anticipated game might be missing the mark.

On the Nintendo side, there’s plenty to unpack as we share our thoughts on both the Zelda Direct and the latest Nintendo Direct, plus the announcements coming out of BlizzCon. Madrid, Anton, and Chris also dive into Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, and we wrap things up by talking about Nintendo’s new Customer Appreciation Sale and whether the deals actually live up to the name.

Grab a controller, get comfortable, and join us for another jam-packed week of gaming conversations! 🧀🎮

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! 🧀🎮