• Games played 

• Kev 

• Heretic (A tier)

• Fortnite

• Castlevania Aria of Sorrow

• Vice project Doom

• Star Ocean first departure R 

• Power stone 1&2

• Chris

• Street Fighter Collection

• Manhunt

• Castlevania Chronicles

• House of the Dead

• Horizon MMO: Burning Questions Answered By Dev About Aloy, Combat, Inspirations, And More - GameSpot 

• "$400 with a controller. This would really send a message" One analyst on how Valve's Steam Machine could make the biggest impact on the games industry | Eurogamer.net

• GameStop announces Trade Anything Day. Here's what to know. 

• How's that working out for you Ubisoft?

• https://tech4gamers.com/ubisoft-doubles-down-on-live-service/?fbclid=IwVERDUAOKdWhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4SFqD_wgrm2ipv0jDjnrzo6ZWDcr1ebsc9AY7jX-jVT_S77hZKAtdxl0F-VQ_aem_x9rk-H5DhJb-sXva_W-6qA 

• All The Game Awards 2025 Nominees And Categories - GameSpot 

Patrons

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Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://arennorman.com/ 

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• Games played 

• Kev 😳

• Amid Evil ( A tier)

• Ending levels were fuckin WEIRD and like an acid trip. Also the ending went on way too long

• Fortnite

• Castlevania Legends (D tier, painfully slow. No thanks)

• I forgot old platformers have time limits. Dumb

• Stupid trap rooms that if you hit a candle, you get dropped into basically impossible zombie horde rooms.

• WWE 2k25 

• Chibi Robo

• C tier. Its fine, its charming, its not for me

• Castlevania Lords of Shadow

• D tier

• I hate the combat in this. It's super floaty. The difficulty is way too high. Every boss fight felt like a slog.

• Heretic 

• John 🐸

• Pokemon Legends Z-A

• Clock Tower

• House of Necrosis

EvilGuy0613 😈

Pokemon Legends Z-A Tales of Xilla Remastered 

Gunfire Reborn

League of Legends 

Kirby Air Riders 2 Demo

Super Mario Eclipse 

• News

• GTA 6 Is Delayed Again Until November 2026 - IGN 

• Halo infinite’s getting it's last update 

• Halo Infinite's Next Major Update Will Be Its Last So Halo Studios Can Focus on 'Multiple Halo Titles in Development' - IGN 

• PlayStation State Of Play November 2025: All The Biggest Announcements And Games - GameSpot 

• Latest Switch 2 firmware update appears to be killing select third party docks | GoNintendo 

• The steam hardware family is growing 

• https://store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware?fbclid=IwVERDUAOBrnFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7ZI9MYm6eX8nsAUIwoDOiONCWUtwsYyak28lze0T3JyM3DpnEw-eiNZZgYHQ_aem_nfTgkkMoDzC0jHi8uW3kjg 

Patrons

Klepisimo 

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Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://arennorman.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

• Games played 

• Kev

• Hades II

• Megabonk 

• Mothergunship 

•  Halo 3 odst

• Fortnite 

• Yoshis island (c but not re-ranking)

• Amid Evil

• Aren

• Street fighter 30th anniversary

• Pokemon legends z-a

• Fire emblem 3 hopes

• News

• Rare NES Platformer 'Little Samson' Is Coming To Switch In 2026 | Nintendo Life 

• Nintendo remembered animal crossing exists

• https://youtu.be/7nODHyw3lgs?si=3iQtY65N436R_PrR 

• PlayStation Portal Can Stream Your PS5 Games Without a PS5 Now - CNET 

• Physical games are bad for the environment

• https://www.gamesindustry.biz/manufacture-and-shipping-of-physical-games-is-100-times-more-carbon-intensive-than-digital-new-study-finds 

• Soulja boy is still selling consoles…

• https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/soulja-boy-is-selling-video-game-consoles-again-and-hes-already-being-accused-of-ripping-off-an-existing-handheld-he-does-not-have-permission-to-rebrand-our-products-and-sell-them-as-his-own/ 

• The steam deck gets a feature it should’ve had

• https://steamcommunity.com/games/1675200/announcements/detail/771930569635267985 

• It Looks Like Amazon's The Lord of the Rings MMO Is Dead - IGN 

• 7 RPGs So Good, You'll Play Them Twice 

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

• LoZ Windwaker (a tier)

• Whoever designed this triforce quest, your mom's a hoe.

• Needing to find a chart, then decipher it for 398 rupees EACH TIME is annoying. Then go find the shard.

• Do that 8 times.

• WWE 2k25 

• Universe mode

• Smash Bros ultimate 

• Roboquest (a little, cuz we're gonna stream it Sunday) 

• Aren

• Fire emblem three hopes

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• News

• Switch Online’s SNES library gets three more games, including a Mario game’s first ever release outside of Japan | VGC 

• Ign video. Top roguelikes 

• https://www.ign.com/videos/top-16-best-roguelike-games-hades-2-update 

• Are stores scaling  down Xbox stock?

• https://gamerant.com/xbox-target-walmart-pulling-console-stock-rumor-inventory-clearance/ 

• Golden joystick awards snub Clair obscura for nominees

• https://www.reddit.com/r/videogames/s/kORKjDjnqT 

• A new toejam and earl game is in the works

• https://mynintendonews.com/2025/10/13/new-toejam-earl-game-is-in-the-planning-stages/ 

• Big ol pokemon leak

• https://thegamehaus.com/pokemon/pokemon-wind-and-wave-gen-10-leaks-everything-we-know/2025/10/13/ 

• Solely a story for Kev. Doom the dark ages got deck verified 

• https://steamdeckhq.com/news/doom-the-dark-ages-earns-the-steam-deck-verified-badge-with-impressive-update/ 

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

• LoZ Windwaker

• wwe 2k25

• A little smash Bros ultimate 

• Aren

• Fire emblem three hopes

• News

• Even Capcom Was Surprised At How Well Resident Evil Requiem Runs On Switch 2 | Nintendo Life 

• Stop making games. The GOTY every year is here

• https://youtu.be/6X06mgQrhl0?si=8UCEY2eL_fEFQnfy 

• (Look up price after watching)

• Xbox removes another GP bonus

• https://www.thegamer.com/xbox-quietly-removes-dlc-discount-after-game-pass-price-increase/ 

• Xbox isn't done with hardware…yet

• https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-xboxs-next-gen-console-hardware-plans-arent-cancelled

• The most bootlicker reddit post I've ever seen concerning game pass

• https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxSeriesS/s/4icBmyDobJ 

• Uboisoft cancelled a civil war assassin's creed game

• https://www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubisoft-cancelled-a-post-civil 

https://www.thegamer.com/video-game-characters-most-unforgettable-names/

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

• WWE 2k25

• Spyro 2 (D tier)

• Does the thing i hate in games “LOL TO FIGHT THE FINAL BOSS YOU SHOULDVE HAD 40 WANKLE POINTS. IDIOT" 

• Fortnite 

• Rogue Prince of Persia 

• I tried it yet again, it's just not clicking chief

• Legend of Zelda WindWaker

• Aren

•  Fire Emblem Three Houses

• Marvel snap

• Dark Deity

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• News

• Literally just missed the xbox handheld prices after the podcast

• https://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/09/rog-xbox-ally-prices-finally-revealed-pre-orders-now-live 

• Doug Bowser retiring 

• https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-america-doug-bowser-retiring/ 

• Costco is done with Xbox

• https://www.thegamer.com/costco-retailer-xbox-series-x-s-microsoft-gaming-no-longer-sold-confirmation/#:~:text=Just%20three%20days%20after%20it,of%20consoles%20from%20its%20offerings. 

• Xbox former executive is angry at Xbox 

• https://clawsomegamer.com/former-xbox-boss-tells-xbox-fans-your-console-is-dead/ 

• A new version of the dualsense is coming 

• https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-reportedly-set-to-release-an-updated-ps5-dualsense-controller-with-a-removable-battery/ 

• Ea has been acquired 

• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/electronic-arts-the-sims-madden-nfl-acquisition-55-billion/ 

• Xbox game pass tier updates

• https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/10/01/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-premium-essential-plans/?fbclid=IwVERDUANKFVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHu-VxfmVJp20AyUZN_62CnzjfeRW_NIK0FTe1vyIuPjLkOjjNC4X4Nzio0cG_aem_mxgEMP7BUGTaWW0G_IPYNA 

• https://www.thegamer.com/xbox-game-pass-price-increase-cancel-subscription-page-crash/ 

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

• Hollow Knight Silksong (a tier)

• WWE 2k25 WWE 2K25 Gameplay (PS5 UHD) [4K60FPS]

• Played one whole game of Fortnite before the pod

• Ziggles (Black)

• Supervive SUPERVIVE | Welcome to SUPERVIVE!

• Skate. The Best Skate. Clips You'll See | Part 4

• Marvel Rivals I Got LORD ANGELA IN 1 DAY Here's What I Learned.. | Marvel Rivals Season 4 Gameplay

• Fields of Mistria 100 Days In Fields Of Mistria | Spring 🌿 | Part 1 | Cozy Playthrough

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• News

• State of play

• link Source: PlayStation.Blog https://share.google/FW0H4gYzAybU4zRtN 

• Xboxes going up in price again..

• https://www.theverge.com/news/782079/microsoft-xbox-console-price-increase-us?fbclid=IwdGRjcAM6vVdjbGNrAzq9VWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEefTUkX-OUfw2HC4Unxg3y1EQShzPA-hCghhecX0qsVPfhzc37FAy6MpHIxMY_aem_bMB_zZWXCUN6x-iMdjcHdA 

• Borderlands 4 indefinitely delayed for switch 2 

• https://nintendoeverything.com/borderlands-4-delayed-indefinitely-on-nintendo-switch-2/ 

• What is happening with payday 2. Wild dlc plan

• https://www.ign.com/articles/starbreeze-increases-price-of-payday-2s-infamous-collection-as-it-launches-5-a-month-dlc-subscription-service-on-steam-and-fans-arent-happy?utm_source=threads,twitter 

• Yakuza kiwami 3 confirmed 

• https://bsky.app/profile/hazzadorgamin.bsky.social/post/3lzkhwy2zic2l 

• FORZA HORIZON 6

• https://www.theverge.com/news/785486/forza-horizon-6-japan-xbox-release-date 

• Popular names from video games

• https://screenrant.com/unique-names-popularized-by-video-games/ 

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

• Hollow Knight Silksong

• Spent 3 days on the last judge fight. Got my ass kicked but I finally did that shit

• Street fighter 6 

• WWE 2k25

• Universe mode specifically 

• Aren

• Fire Emblem Three Houses

• Resident Evil 1

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• News

• Sept 12 Nintendo Direct 

• https://kotaku.com/nintendo-direct-september-2025-switch-2-mario-yoshi-pokemon-2000625264 

• Xbox rog prices leaked

• https://thegamepost.com/new-leak-rog-xbox-ally-and-ally-x-prices-retail/

• Borderlands devs say it's not me. It's you 

• https://twistedvoxel.com/borderlands-4-dev-says-pc-gamers-are-the-problem-not-the-game/ 

• Valve no longer allowing adult games in early access 

• https://www.eurogamer.net/adult-games-hit-once-more-as-valve-seemingly-denies-early-access-to-games-with-mature-content 

• KIWAMI 3 PLZZZZZZZ

• https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/09/yakuza-kiwami-3-seemingly-leaked-on-dev-website 

• BIPOLAR AC FANS

• https://www.ign.com/articles/stop-removing-the-modern-day-assassins-creed-fans-react-as-black-flag-remake-reportedly-cuts-everything-outside-the-animus 

• Top ps3 games list

• https://g.co/gemini/share/d12e71bf735f

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

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Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://arennorman.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

• Games played 

• Kevin 

• Katana Zero (A or S tier. See how I feel on podcast day)

• Max Payne 3 

• Roboquest 

• https://bsky.app/profile/consolekev.bsky.social/post/3lwzhs4wur22z 

• Nuclear Blaze (c tier got bored)

• Shantae and the Pirate’s curse

• Aren

• Professional baseball spirits 2024-2025

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• News

• Hollow Knight Silksong has a release date 

• https://mynintendonews.com/2025/08/21/hollow-knight-silksong-launches-4th-september/ 

• More gamescon Xbox announcements 

• https://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/08/roundup-all-the-big-reveals-from-xboxs-second-gamescom-2025-livestream 

• Xbox handheld will have a verification system 

• https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-unveils-its-handheld-compatibility-program-162635781.html 

• Some recently acquired titles by Atari are coming to Xbox (and probably other places) 

• https://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/08/five-ubisoft-games-acquired-by-atari-all-set-to-be-re-released-on-xbox 

• Indie games just get it, man

• https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/baldurs-gate-3-dev-says-aaa-is-perversely-fascinated-by-indie-games-because-those-devs-still-understand-how-to-make-good-ideas-that-arent-reliant-on-data/ 

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

Fafafoohi (Chris)

Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://linktr.ee/arennorman 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

• Games played 

• Kevin 

• Binding of Isaac 

• (s tier, I've beaten mom twice because I accidentally erased my save by changing my preferred copy in steam, but I'm good for now)

• Max Payne 2 

• (A Tier, wish it was on switch 2 or better supported on the deck)

• Tekken 8 (A Tier)

• WWE 2k25

• Got my own copy because 2k stopped the family sharing. Eat me

• Katana Zero

• https://g.co/gemini/share/4333bd8a641e 

• Chris

• Mario Kart World

• DK Bananza

• Bravely Default

• GoldenEye

• PC ports of Mario 64 and Perfect Dark

• Super Metroid

• Paper Mario

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• News

• Ganescon announcements 

• https://www.polygon.com/gamescom-2025-opening-night-live-onl-news-announcements-trailers  

• ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Gets Listed On Amazon Early Revealing US Release Date | HotHardware 

• https://share.google/xnwFjJ13SYSGW6JbW 

• Rayman is coming back? 

• https://gamerant.com/rayman-new-games-rumor/#threads 

• Borderlands on switch 2 might have some caveats

• https://gamerant.com/borderlands-4-switch-2-no-split-screen-co-op/  

• PS5 prices are going up

• https://bsky.app/profile/consolekev.bsky.social/post/3lwtq3igl3s2o 

Patrons

Klepisimo 

Jd from the red leaf retrocast

Fafafoohi (Chris)

Links

https://linktr.ee/consolekev 

https://linktr.ee/arennorman 

https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire