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Cooldown Time: Where Console Gamers Unplug episodes
- Games We Love to Hate (100% Unapologetically)
Our state of PlayStation address! Also, our spoiler-free impressions of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Then, we picked 10 games everyone loves that we HATE!
Timestamps:
00:03:54 - Why are gamers so unhappy?00:11:11 - A hater played Kingdom Come: Deliverance II00:28:03 - The state of PlayStation: the good, bad, and ugly01:00:52 - Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater release date01:09:05 - Are comic-based games dying out?01:18:05 - Games we love to HATE!YouTube: @itscooldowntime
Instagram: @itscooldowntimeX/Twitter: @itscooldowntime2 hr 8 min - Xbox Has Changed: But Is It Such a Bad Thing?
Our full reactions to Xbox bringing another game to PS5! Then, our hot takes about the major CEO shakeups at PlayStation. Also, the most delusional sh*t gamers are saying in 2025.
Timestamps:
00:02:00 - Fanboy arguments are f'n hilarious00:05:23 - New games we played: do they suck?00:31:50 - Forza Horizon is coming to PS500:56:45 - Huge news about Avowed01:04:07 - Shocking CEO changes at PlayStation01:18:17 - The Mass Effect 5 situation is insane01:27:57 - Delusional sh*t gamers say in 2025YouTube: @itscooldowntime
Instagram: @itscooldowntimeX/Twitter: @itscooldowntime2 hr 7 min - Xbox Developer Direct Reactions (We Didn't Expect THAT)
Our reactions to the Xbox Developer Direct! Also, more gaming news including PlayStation's next possible live service cancellation, Assassin's Creed Shadows, the return of Ninja Gaiden, and more.
Timestamps:
00:02:00 - Console war podcasts are pure comedy00:06:40 - Should you play Ninja Gaiden 2: Black?00:13:55 - When are we getting Silksong?00:19:30 - Xbox Developer Direct reactions01:03:10 - Are we "in" with Xbox?01:26:45 - Phil Spencer talks about the next Xbox01:36:35 - The weird state of PlayStation01:47:15 - Will Assassin's Creed Shadows fail?YouTube: @itscooldowntime
Instagram: @itscooldowntimeX/Twitter: @itscooldowntime1 hr 57 min - Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Sure Was Something
Our reactions to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement! Also... Sony is on a live service killstreak and we have concerns. Is PlayStation in trouble? Then, we are doing some revisionist history to pick the 10 best games of 2015... one decade later!
Timestamps:
00:03:35 - The problem with our podcast00:07:00 - Is Dynasty Warriors: Origins good?00:16:10 - Marvel Rivals vs. Overwatch 200:24:40 - The Switch 2 reveal sure was... something00:58:00 - Sony sends God of War to the grave01:16:30 - Top 10 games of 2015... ten years laterYouTube: @itscooldowntime
Instagram: @itscooldowntimeX/Twitter: @itscooldowntime2 hr 6 min - Xbox Showcase Predictions: Will They Deliver?
Xbox has a Developer Direct coming AND a new name for their next console! We gotta talk about it. Also, the Switch 2 has been leaked and we are going to discuss all the (strange) details.
Timestamps:
00:03:30 - Marvel Rivals is cooking00:16:30 - Soul Reaver remasters are how good?!00:22:00 - The most underrated Assassin's Creed is...00:27:10 - Xbox Developer Direct expectations01:06:10 - More Xbox coming to PS5 and Nintendo01:18:10 - Xbox's next console has a name01:26:20 - Switch 2 gets leaked: what we know01:37:10 - Assassin's Creed: Shadows delayed againInstagram: @itscooldowntime
X/Twitter: @itscooldowntime1 hr 52 min - Our Unhinged MetaCritic Predictions for 2025
New year, new games! It's time to predict the MetaCritic scores for the games coming in 2025. Which games will be hits... and which games will be utter flops?
Timestamps:
00:08:38 - MetaCritic predictions for the games of 202501:59:50 - Games we are playing02:19:15 - Our 10 most anticipated games of the yearCooldown Time is a weekly gaming podcast where two opinionated guys cool down, crack jokes, and discuss a variety of topics about PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more
YouTube: @itscooldowntime
Instagram: @itscooldowntimeBluesky: @itscooldowntime.bsky.socialX/Twitter: @itscooldowntimeOfficial Website: CooldownTime.com3 hr - The Top 10 Best Games of 2024 | Game of the Year Special
This is the episode you can't miss. We are ranking the 10 best video games of 2024! Which game will win it all? The answer will probably make you hate us.
Timestamps:
00:02:24 - THE RULES (our GOTY process)00:07:22 - Making our GOTY 2024 list01:07:45 - Our personal "honorable mentions"01:15:13 - Pablo's personal top 1001:32:16 - Marco's personal top 10Cooldown Time is a weekly gaming podcast where two opinionated guys cool down, crack jokes, and discuss a variety of topics about PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more
YouTube: @itscooldowntime
Instagram: @itscooldowntimeX/Twitter: @itscooldowntimeOfficial Website: CooldownTime.com1 hr 57 min - Game of the Year 2024, Part 1 | Best Visuals, Story, Character, Sound & More
Welcome to our Game of the Year special! We are giving out eight awards for best visuals, best story, biggest flop, most overrated game, and much more.
Timestamps:
00:05:22 - THE RULES (How it works)00:07:29 - Best Visuals00:35:12 - Best Sound00:55:43 - Most Overrated Game01:16:25 - Most Underrated Game01:29:02 - Biggest Flop01:40:54 - Best Character01:58:59 - Best Moment02:21:04 - Best StoryCooldown Time is a weekly gaming podcast where two opinionated guys cool down, crack jokes, and discuss a variety of topics about PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more.
YouTube: @itscooldowntime
Instagram: @itscooldowntimeX/Twitter: @itscooldowntimeOfficial Website: CooldownTime.com2 hr 45 min - The Game Awards: Intergalactic, The Witcher 4, and Chaos
Geoff Keighley likes rubbing plum juice on his chest. Allegedly. Look bro... we're just reporting the news. Also, let's talk about the winners, losers, and announcements from The Game Awards.
Cooldown Time is a weekly gaming podcast where two opinionated gamers discuss a variety of topics about PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more.
YouTube: @itscooldowntime
BlueSky: itscooldowntime.bsky.socialInstagram: @itscooldowntimeX/Twitter: @itscooldowntimeOfficial Website: CooldownTime.com2 hr - The Worst Console of 2024 Is (You'll Be Surprised)
Hi, console warriors. Ready to be upset? Good. We're giving PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo final grades for 2024 and you'll probably cry about it. We also played Indiana Jones. Pull up.
Timestamps:
00:06:00 - Indiana Jones first impressions00:19:25 - We disagree on Marvel Rivals00:31:50 - Final grades for PlayStation00:39:25 - Final grades for Xbox00:47:05 - Final grades for Nintendo00:54:35 - Ubisoft shutting down XDefiant?!01:00:50 - Huge announcements at the TGAsCooldown Time is a weekly gaming podcast where two opinionated guys cool down, crack jokes, and discuss a variety of topics about PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more.
YouTube: @itscooldowntime
Instagram: @itscooldowntime
X/Twitter: @itscooldowntime
Bluesky: @itscooldowntime.bsky.social
Official Website: CooldownTime.com
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About Cooldown Time: Where Console Gamers Unplug
From the publisher's feed
Cooldown Time is a no-BS gaming podcast where busy console gamers come to kick back and unplug. We break down the biggest headlines, hottest releases, and dumbest trends across PlayStation, Xbox, and…
Nintendo—with sharp takes and zero fluff. No console warring. No rage-baiting. No shilling. Just real takes for adult gamers with jobs, bills, and a little time left over to play video games.