Cooldown Time: Where Console Gamers Unplug

Which games that slipped to 2023 are in trouble? Find out with our analysis of the delays of Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, Redfall, The Legend of Zelda, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Final Fantasy XVI, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and more in our main event of the episode. Also, our takes on Sony blocking Xbox Game Pass agreements, the Nintendo Direct for Splatoon 3, Cult of the Lamb, and more.

Pff. Microsoft thinks they're slick. But, nah... we're addressing Xbox's rhetoric about their Activision Blizzard acquisition. Also, our takes on the huge rumor that no new Call of Duty is coming after Modern Warfare II in 2023, plus more impressions about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Nintendo Switch, the new trailer and info about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and our 5 all-time favorite JRPGs ever made.

Shocking Grand Theft Auto 6 details are leaking. The Star Wars: KotOR remake for PS5 is drowning. What's the hell is going on? Also, we're discussing the big rumors about EA and Marvel partnering up for a Black Panther game, first impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Nintendo Switch, why we despise MultiVersus from WB, and our first-ever Video Game Versus as we pit gaming's best games against each other. ;

Timestamps: Loadouts (What We're Playing) – 00:4:55

Hit Points (Gaming News) – 00:32:10

Checkpoint Chat (Main Event Topic) – 00:53:30

Cooldown Time Podcast is a horrendously good weekly podcast about gaming's best and bootiest. With extensive industry knowledge, beer, and a unique twist on gaming commentary, the Cooldown Time Podcast drops new episodes every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, and our official website at CooldownTime.com. Follow us on Instagram @cooldowntimepodcast to stay in our FOV in-between episodes.

Ubisoft chucked Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Splinter Cell, and Ghost Recon into their dumpster fire. Plus, did Arcane Studios just confess that they are done with Prey and Dishonored forever? Oof. Let's talk about it. Also, we're revealing our first impressions of Stray on PS5 and As Dusk Falls on Game Pass. Then, in our main event of the show, the six best (but controversial) video games you should stop dunking on.

Timestamps:

Loadouts (What We're Playing) – 2:35

Hit Points (Gaming News) – 25:25

Checkpoint Chat (Main Event Topic) – 49:05

Cooldown Time Podcast is a horrendously good weekly podcast about gaming's best and bootiest. With extensive industry knowledge, beer, and a unique spin on gaming commentary, the Cooldown Time Podcast drops new episodes every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, and our official website at CooldownTime.com. Follow us on Instagram @cooldowntimepodcast to stay connected in-between episodes.

Gamers hate The Last of Us, Part I remake. Square-Enix and Final Fantasy XVI hate old people. Where's the love? We're also discussing Bayonetta's legacy, plus our OpenCritic score predictions for more 2022 games including Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Pentiment, and much much more in our main event

Timestamps:

Loadouts: 1:45

Hitpoints: 22:45

Checkpoints: 51:37

The Cooldown Time Podcast: A *NEW* and horrendously good gaming podcast. Be sure to keep us in your FOV in-between episodes by following us on Instagram @cooldowntimepodcast or Twitter @cooldowntimepod to stay connected with your boys. You can also follow them on Twitter:  Marco @SayethMarco and Pablo @ShutUpPabs

It’s all hands on deck for Grand Theft Auto 6, but will it deliver? We’ll discuss. Also, our takes on God of War: Ragnarok’s release date, Overwatch 2 Beta, and the five BIGGEST letdowns in our gaming histories.

Timestamps:

Loadouts: 04:55

Hitpoints: 34:35

Checkpoint: 1:02:07

The Cooldown Time Podcast: A *NEW* and horrendously good gaming podcast. Be sure to keep us in your FOV in-between episodes by following us on Instagram @cooldowntimepodcast or Twitter @cooldowntimepod to stay connected with your boys. You can also follow them on Twitter:  Marco @SayethMarco and Pablo @ShutUpPabs

Sometimes... we're wrong. Shocker. That's why we're sharing the five times we ate crow about games we thought would suck. Also, a retrospective on two cult classics — Ryse: Son of Rome and Into the Breach.

The Cooldown Time Podcast: A *NEW* and horrendously good gaming podcast. Be sure to keep us in your FOV in-between episodes by following us on Instagram @cooldowntimepodcast or Twitter @cooldowntimepod to stay connected with your boys. You can also follow them on Twitter:  Marco - @SayethMarco  and Pablo - @ShutUpPabs

Episode 62- Harassment, personal attacks, death threats... are gamers too toxic? It's time to address it. Also, our takes on Nintendo's Mini Direct, God of War: Ragnarok's release date drama, and the death of Sly Cooper.

The Cooldown Time Podcast: A *NEW* and horrendously good gaming podcast. Be sure to keep us in your FOV in-between episodes by following us on Instagram @cooldowntimepodcast or Twitter @cooldowntimepod to stay connected with your boys. You can also follow them on Twitter:  Marco - @SayethMarco  and Pablo - @ShutUpPabs

There are three franchises that we secretly loathe, and they MIGHT be your favorites. Listen and find out. Also, an in-depth discussion about what made Resident Evil 2's remake (and OG game) so special.

The Cooldown Time Podcast: A *NEW* and horrendously good gaming podcast. Be sure to keep us in your FOV in-between episodes by following us on Instagram @cooldowntimepodcast or Twitter @cooldowntimepod to stay connected with your boys. You can also follow them on Twitter:  Marco - @SayethMarco  and Pablo - @ShutUpPabs

Final Fantasy XVI isn't open-world, and the internet is mad. We'll discuss. Also, are chatty protagonists bad? The team for The Callisto Protocol says so. Do we agree? Then, a new indie game that took us by surprise!

The Cooldown Time Podcast: A *NEW* and horrendously good gaming podcast. Be sure to keep us in your FOV in-between episodes by following us on Instagram @cooldowntimepodcast or Twitter @cooldowntimepod to stay connected with your boys. You can also follow them on Twitter:  Marco - @SayethMarco  and Pablo - @ShutUpPabs