• Games played 

• Kev

• Pokemon Brilliant Diamond (A tier)

• I know I didn't play the originals and it's missing platinum content but I had a great time

• Splatoon 3

• DQ Monsters: The Dark Prince (D Tier)

• I genuinely feel like I'm not contributing to the battles in this game at all. I find it very boring

• Mina the Hollower 

• Aren

• Video games are for the weak minded

• Balatro

• Bloons td 6
  

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News 

• A 16-game retro compilation of Barbie games is coming from Atari and Digital Eclipse | VGC 

• State of play 6/2/2026

• https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-state-of-play-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/ 

• Summer game fest announcements

• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/summer-game-fest-2026-heres-every-announcement-from-sgfs-big-live-show/ 

• Xbox showcase?

• https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-showcase-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-so-far/ 

• Nintendo to pay €35 million fine due to Joy-Con drift | GoNintendo 

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

Fafafoohi (Chris)

• Games played 

• Kev

• Pokemon Brilliant Diamond 

• Splatoon 3 

• It's kind of nice playing a multiplayer game where it's not of service. You just buy it and that's it. No battle pass. Just game. 

• JohnNES, Genesis, UFO 50

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News 

• Dq12 update 

• https://youtu.be/QsYz_CVdowA?si=SKH4ydE5o5Rj0qu5 

• https://g.co/gemini/share/72135ca18f4b 

• Steam deck prices went up…a lot

• https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3mmtzcurr3c2t 

• Donkey Kong 64 coming to Switch Online + Expansion Pack next week - My Nintendo News 

• Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg almost had a VERY adult name | GoNintendo 

• May Is Over, But Here Are 10 Switch Games To Keep Your Mental Health Front Of Mind | Nintendo Life 

• New Wario Game Rumored for Nintendo Switch 2 as Insider Leak Sparks Speculation — OtakuKart 

• Games played 

• Kev

• Pokemon Leaf Green (S Tier)

• Resident Evil 9 (S tier)

• Super Smash bros ultimate 

• Minishoot adventures (No tier)

• I have no idea where to go. Game isn't very helpful in pointing you in the right direction. I will revisit when there's more resources 

• Mario party jamboree 

• Pokemon Brilliant Diamond 

• As someone who's never played The originals. I love this game so far. I love the chibi art style too. Also the fact that I got a free jirachi in the game because I have Pokemon shield. Save data is wild

• Aren

• I uhhh watched a game playthrough :) 

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News 

• "Almost All" Of Bungie Reportedly Didn’t Know Destiny 2 Was Ending Active Development Until It Was Announced 

• End of an Era for Bungie Means Layoffs, and No Destiny 3 in Sight 

• Insider Says Ubisoft Is Testing Gen AI In Far Cry 7, And It "Looks Like S**t" 

• 10 Low-Budget Games That Made Millions 

• https://gamerant.com/video-game-bosses-forced-you-have-to-cheat-cheese/ 

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

Fafafoohi (Chris)

Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://arennorman.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

• Games played 

• Kev

• Pokemon leaf green

• My rival is Aren and he keeps asking to smell me 

• Aren

• lolgames

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News 

• The 10 Best Pokémon Video Games of All Time - IGN

• There was a star fox direct apparently. Didn't think those needed shadowdropping

• GTA 6 selling for $80 is 'good for the industry,' game analyst suggests  

• Sony Records New $560 Million Loss On Bungie Acquisition As Marathon Struggles And Destiny 2 Nosedives 

• 62% of hardcore players no longer buy full-price games, survey suggests | VGC 

• GameStop CEO's plan to take over eBay continues to be a clown show 

• https://ebay.us/m/scYN2E 

• https://ebay.us/m/oGqLfs 

• Switch 2 prices increasing 

• News Release : May 8, 2026 "Notice Regarding Price Revisions for Nintendo Products and Services" 

• 50 Best Game Boy Advance Games Of All Time | Nintendo Life

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

Fafafoohi (Chris)

Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://arennorman.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

• Games played 

• Kev

• Kirby and the Forgotten Land

• It's a decent game. B tier. It's just really baby easy but super charming 

• Super Smash bros ultimate

• Pragmata (S tier)

• Story: https://g.co/gemini/share/379e43ba1c1d 

• Hacking while shooting should suck but it's really fun

• Holy fuck the ending of this hit me 

• Air bear

• Chrono trigger

• Dats it cuz my life is da CRAY CRAY

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News 

• PlayStation finally explains 30-day timer for digital games, says it’s only a one-time check 

• We're Still Buying Consoles Mainly For Their Exclusives, Industry Analyst Reports 

• https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/sony-hikes-refurbished-ps5-slim-price-above-original-launch-cost/gm-GM50DE6ABA 

• GameStop Announces Shocking Buyout Offer For eBay To Create "Legit Competitor To Amazon" - GameSpot 

• Sony PlayStation Users May Be Eligible for $7.8 Million in Refunds Due to Digital Store Lawsuit: Here’s What to Know 

• 100 best video game quotes of all time 

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

Fafafoohi (Chris)

Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://arennorman.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

• Games played 

• Kev

• Warhammer Space Marine 2 

• It was fine. B tier. The lore of Warhammer loses me but it was a good romp

• Mouse P.I. For Hire

• Story: https://gemini.google.com/share/1c4fcd27ba11 

• Jack pepper monologues like max Payne 

• A tier 

• Aew Fight Forever 

• The ultimate edition was on sale for switch and I'm a fuckin mark

• What I do really like about this game is the campaign is actually like…a campaign unlike whatever 2k is doing

• Batman Arkham Knight (D tier)

• Story. https://g.co/gemini/share/25ba70049885 

• I hate driving this batmobile around Gotham. Its such a pain to get anywhere. Fuck this

• Kirby and the forgotten land 

• Story setup: https://g.co/gemini/share/ce261f3d8dd6 

• Ziggy

• Dead as Disco Dead as Disco - Beat It

• Street Fighter 6 Essential Terry Tech for Season 3 of Street Fighter 6!

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News 

• https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/xbox/xbox-ceo-project-helix-price-update-436764-20260427?utm_content=gaming&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMjc1MjU0NjkyNTk4Mjc5AAEeZtIvc9b7H5JJQHn1JmW-zf5Rfxx2rxYhylrnZ_7nxJKfxMW14lVZ_asJlww_aem_WITykz1l_JYjy-url0RHWA#Echobox=1777281933 

• PS4 and PS5 DRM Claims Spark Concern Over 30 Day Online Check Requirement

• Microsoft is considering doing a customizable Xbox Game Pass subscription - IG News  

• Capcom Is Single-Handedly Carrying AAA Gaming, 6 Games Hitting 80+ Metacritic in a Year 

• 10 Video Games That Are So Bad They’re Actually Awesome  

• FFXIV Evercold announced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_5Dq19oxII FINAL FANTASY XIV: EVERCOLD Teaser Trailer

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• Check the news section of Discord AND Q&A

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

Fafafoohi (Chris)

Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://arennorman.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

• Games played 

• Kev 

• Deadzone Rogue

• S tier

• Smash Bros Ultimate

• Warhammer space marine 2 on ps5

• Much better than the steam deck port or playing on geforce

• Aren

• baeball

• Yugioh gx duel academy

• Johnny chrono

  News

  • Amazon Luna shutting down

  • https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3mj5h2fzirv2j

  • I had no idea it was still a thing

  • Now Fortnite is chasing the trends 

  • https://kotaku.com/epic-is-reportedly-making-a-disney-themed-extraction-shooter-2000686749?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMjc1MjU0NjkyNTk4Mjc5AAEe57CRt4D-2YTL6HwYeRwluOexxeVSlYtwptXmcJa-uQ55P53XuVfEQ17yV2Y_aem_YMKbr6L8-2CS8qwnmrAORg 

  • Lmao Xbox

  • https://tech4gamers.com/xbox-call-of-duty-removal-game-pass/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMjc1MjU0NjkyNTk4Mjc5AAEeN2rql0Xh5Lz2FArjOBD_Yvhqr0CsO2tyYQGVnhhx7Nnxq380vfRTC4iosyY_aem_WY8EBVDBzEWTzuHP4QIx_Q 

  • Xbox CEO says Game pass is too expensive 

  • https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/xbox-ceo-says-game-pass-is-too-expensiveand-needs-changes-in-leaked-internal-memo-3351281/ 

  • Disney doing stuffs (delisting)

  • https://gamerant.com/disney-games-delisted-steam-2026/ 

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• Games played 

• Kev 

• Deadzone Rogue 

• WWE 2K26 

• Dragon Quest 3 (a tier)

• The final boss grind was wild. At least on this version you can save and heal in-between. Even leave the dungeon to go save. On the NES this would be hell  

• Really reignited my love for turn based RPGs 

• Aren

• Mlb the show 26

• Balatro

• pokopia

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News

• US patent office revokes Nintendo’s patent on summoning characters to make them battle | VGC 

• 50 Best Nintendo DS Games Of All Time  

• Check the news section of Discord AND Q&A

• Games played 

1. Dragon Quest 3 HD (A tier)

• Story :  https://g.co/gemini/share/d020ce9659bd 

• WWE 2k26

• Balatro 

• Deadzone rogue

• I was waiting to finish dragon quest but I can't wait no more

• This feels like a halo roguelike 

Stevie 

• Mafia 

• Metroid Fusion

• Fire Emblem Engage

• DK Country Returns HD

• GTA V

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News

• Fortnite's controversially priced Peak skins look even worse now

• https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-physical-games-will-now-be-more-expensive-than-digital-versions-with-10-price-difference-for-yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A%20Manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQxBXxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR67WiQnR97HR4ZSKB8TX5Fe3QHkC_Fn42t9oEOBxDGBULi8U_0S4Nt5ylb28w_aem__RdtQz1_TG_d3mTFQtrsRA 

•  New Star Fox Reportedly Coming This Year the 

• https://share.google/kmLL4IdH6ftrkNUt5 

• Oof

• https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/27/new-price-changes-for-ps5-ps5-pro-and-playstation-portal-remote-player/?fbclid=IwVERDUAQzWjRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7MXlBgeXpidfy22739AQnl-BAUL5EcKFbfVD2PAle-pS3JHaywmckrHUeUhw_aem_4ee2PsFYwaXE_CumFvEcTg

• Linda McMahon knows gaming!

• https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/random-the-internet-dunks-on-ex-wwe-ceo-for-claiming-psp-was-the-beginning-of-life-on-the-go

• https://gameinformer.com/2026/03/30/after-laying-off-terminally-ill-employee-ceo-tim-sweeney-says-epic-games-is-in-contact?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4 

• Games played 

• Kev (running list of games I played since last pod

• Resident Evil 8 (A tier. Phenomenal)

• WWE 2k26

• I really don't want to make a character every year. It takes forever. Right into universe I go.

• Runs crazy good on switch 2 

• Have a nice death, because I'm a dirty little rogue slut and I can't help it cuz I wanna beat this game

• It's just too damn hard. Even on easy 

• balatro

• Dragon Quest 3 HD

• Story :  https://g.co/gemini/share/d020ce9659bd 

• Chase 

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined

Deadzone Rogue

Minishoot Adventure

World of Warcraft Midnight

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News

• DLSS 5 will give you ai slop faces

• https://bsky.app/profile/culturecrave.co/post/3mh7aovwbos22 

• Switch 2 System Update 22.0.0 adds Handheld Boost Mode to play Switch 1 games at higher resolution | TheSixthAxis 

• Nintendo Could Be Forced To Shed One Of Its Biggest Anti-Consumer Practices 

• 8 Near-Perfect Games That Have Not Aged Well 

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

Fafafoohi (Chris)

Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://arennorman.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire