Dan, Kyle, and Tim talk about the less-than-stellar launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. What is causing all the negative backlash and can it be fixed? We also gush about the amazing Dispatch, which has all 8 episodes now available to play! We also discuss other new games like the metroidvania game, Gigasword, and the free-to-play action RPG, Where Winds Meet. Then we dive into the news, including the new announcement of the Steam Machine and the odd announcements of Sony IP’s getting new entries as mobile-only games. We wrap things up with our predictions for the nominees for The Game Awards!

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EPISODE 297

It’s just Kyle and Tim this week, so they embrace the fireside chat approach as they dive into early impressions of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Tim also gushes about his new favorite cozy game, Tavern Keeper, then they highlight some of the news from the week including a GTA 6 delay, Square layoffs, and Switch 2 hardware sales. They wrap things up with more Outer Worlds 2 talk and play a few rounds of Metacritic Madness!

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Current Gen Podcast

EPISODE 296

We discuss more thoughts on The Outer Worlds 2, as we’ve been able to spend more time with it this week. We also talk about the multiplayer hit, ARC Raiders, along with a few other new releases like Tales of Xillia Remastered, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and the Mortal Kombat Kollection. We also discuss the hilarious lawsuit and trolling between Nintendo and Every Game Guru before we dive into a full preview for a TON of games coming in November.

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Current Gen Podcast

Episode 295

All 4 of the Current Gen crew are reunited to discuss a TON of new games that have arrived to close out the month of October. We give some early impressions of the upcoming Outer Worlds 2, but before that, we dive into our thoughts on Ninja Gaiden 4, PowerWash Simulator 2, Dispatch, and Bounty Star. We also highlight a number of other new releases and headlines from the week, including the historic news of Halo coming to Playstation. We wrap things up with our picks for games that are almost amazing and what would have put them over the top.

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[Episode 294]

In this episode, Jeff makes his spectacular return to talk all about his thoughts on Ghost of Yotei after completing it. Spoiler alert: all 3 of us spend a chunk of time gushing about it AGAIN. We also talk about some new releases like Pokemon Legends Z-A, Keeper, Ball x Pit. There are some niche and unique games out this week as well, like Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking-Beard, Lumo 2, and Escape from Duckov. 

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This week we are finally ready to share our thoughts on the major Sony exclusive of this fall/holiday gaming season: Ghost of Yotei. We talk about the pros & cons (mostly pros) of the latest from Sucker Punch, and then we dive into our thoughts on Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles. We also talk about a surprise multiplayer hit of the season in Absolum, and then we do a rundown of other new releases, old stuff we are playing and watching, and the latest headlines - including the recent increase in price for Game Pass Ultimate.

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EP 292

The guys are back this week to talk all about the biggest games of 2025 so far, including what made Q3 a solid quarter for games! They talk about the favorites for GOTY 2025 as well as what games are slated for the remainder of the year that might “disrupt the rankings” including Ghost of Yotei, Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6, Octopath Traveler Zero, and many more. They also talk about games they are currently enjoying like Hell is Us, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, and more!

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Tim, Kyle, and Dan are here to talk through their reactions to the latest Sony State of Play (aired on Sept 24, 2025), which included a ton of new info on upcoming games like Saros and Wolverine. We also discuss the launch of Hades II and our early impressions of the game along with a few other new games like Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Baby Steps, and Silent Hill f. We then tackle the slew of headlines that hit this week including new leadership at Nintendo of America, pricing for the Asus Xbox-themed handheld, and the Forza Horizon 6 Japan setting announcement.

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[Episode 290] Kyle, Dan, and Tim discuss the remake of the classic RPG with this week’s Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. They also highlight a few other games like Town to City, Voyagers of Nera, and LEGO Voyagers. A few games like Shinobi and Hell is Us get some discussion time as well as Death Stranding 2! Then we talk through the latest Borderlands 4 drama as Randy Pitchford goes rogue in his public responses to criticisms of the technical difficulties the game is having. 

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Episode 289 - Kyle, Dan, and Tim are here this week to talk all about Borderlands 4. Is it the return to form that many are hoping for? Are you playing it, too? Also, we walk through the latest Nintendo Direct presentation and react to the many announcements and updates for games coming out the rest of this year including a release date for Metroid Prime 4!

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