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MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES 2026 🎮 | Nerd Squad Game Chat Ep. 62

What are the MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES OF 2026? 👀 In Episode 62 of Nerd Squad Game Chat, we’re looking ahead at the biggest, most exciting and most talked-about upcoming video games that could make 2026 an incredible year for gaming!

From huge AAA releases and long-awaited sequels to exciting new IPs and games that could completely surprise us, we’re breaking down the upcoming games of 2026 and discussing which ones have us counting down the days.

🎮 In this episode, we talk about:

🔥 The most anticipated games coming in 2026

🏆 Which upcoming games could be Game of the Year contenders

👀 The games we're most excited to play

🎮 Major releases coming to PS5, Xbox & PC

🕹️ Nintendo and Switch 2 games to watch

💥 Biggest sequels, new IPs and returning franchises

🤔 Which games could surprise us — and which might disappoint?

📅 The releases we're putting at the top of our 2026 gaming calendars

What is YOUR most anticipated game of 2026? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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Time stamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:18 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

00:02:37 Star Wars: Zero Company

00:05:35 Orbitals

00:07:24 Blood Of the Dawnwalker

00:11:01 Wolverine

00:13:51 Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave

00:15:00 Control Resonant

00:18:09 Silent Hill Townfall

00:23:18 Gear Of War: E-Day

00:28:17 Star Wars Galactic Racer

00:31:49 Castlevania: Belmonts Curse

00:32:50 Final Fantasy Resonance

00:34:45 One Piece: Grand Gourmet

00:37:28 Phantom Blade Zero

00:39:56 Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered

00:40:44 GTA VI

00:46:25 Grave Seasons

00:49:40 Kena Scars Of Kosmora

00:53:18 Steam Machine Quick Review

#mostanticipatedgames2026 #upcomingvideogames2026 #videogames2026

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🎮 SUMMER GAME FEST 2026 PREDICTIONS (All Showcases) - Game Chat Ep. 61

Summer Game Fest 2026 is almost here, and the Nerd Squad is back to make our biggest predictions yet! In this episode of Game Chat, we share our boldest predictions for the biggest gaming showcases of the summer.

From potential world premieres and surprise reveals to long-awaited updates on highly anticipated games, we're covering everything across Summer Game Fest, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and more. Which publishers will steal the show? Which games are ready for a reveal? And what surprise announcements could have us talking for months?

Join Chris, Kate, Jake, Jamie and Corey as we debate, speculate, and hype ourselves up for what could be one of the biggest weeks in gaming.

🔥 Topics include:

• Summer Game Fest 2026 predictions

• Xbox Showcase predictions

• PlayStation State of Play predictions

• Nintendo Direct predictions

• Surprise game reveals and announcements

• Industry trends and expectations

• Our boldest gaming predictions

💬 What are YOUR Summer Game Fest 2026 predictions? Which game are you hoping to see announced? Let us know in the comments!

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#SummerGameFest2026 #SGF2026 #GamingPodcast #GameChat #XboxShowcase #playstationstateofplay #NintendoDirect #GamingNews #VideoGames #NerdSquad #GamingPredictions #GameAnnouncements #GamingCommunity #SummerGaming

🎙️ Nerd Squad Game Chat - Episode 61

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:02:04 PREDICTIONS!

00:38:00 What else could show up?

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IS RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM WORTH THE HYPE? (Review + Spoiler Chat) - Nerd Squad Game Chat Ep. 60

Is Resident Evil Requiem actually worth the hype? 🤔 In this episode of Nerd Squad Game Chat, we dive deep into Capcom’s latest entry in the legendary survival horror franchise with a full review + spoiler discussion.

After spending serious time with Resident Evil Requiem, the Nerd Squad cast breaks down everything you need to know — from gameplay mechanics and story twists, to atmosphere, performance, and how it stacks up against previous Resident Evil titles. Whether you’re still on the fence or have already finished the game, this episode is for you.

⚠️ WARNING: SPOILERS INCLUDED IN LATER PART OF PODCAST ⚠️

We clearly say when the spoiler discussion begins, so you can jump in safely if you haven’t completed the game yet!

🎮 In this episode:

Our full Resident Evil Requiem review

What works (and what doesn’t)

Story analysis & major spoilers

How it compares to past Resident Evil games

Final verdict: Is it worth your time & money?

💬 Let us know in the comments:

Do YOU think Resident Evil Requiem lives up to the hype?

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:00:45 Non-Spoiler Review!

00:28:00 Spoiler Talk!

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🎵 Music Credit:

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#ResidentEvilRequiem #ResidentEvil #GamingPodcast #GameReview #SurvivalHorror #NerdSquad #ResidentEvilReview #GamingDiscussion #SpoilerChat #VideoGamePodcast

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NERD SQUAD'S TOP TEN GAMES OF 2025 (Plus Our GOTY) - Nerd Squad Game Chat Ep. 59

It’s time to crown the best video games of 2025 🎮🏆

After submitting our individual Top 10 Games of 2025 lists, Chris, Kate, Jake, Jamie & Corey come together to reveal the final, calculated Nerd Squad rankings — including our official Game of the Year (GOTY) 2025.

Which games made the cut?

Which positions shocked us?

And do you agree with our final Top Ten?

👇 Jump into the discussion 👇

What was your GOTY 2025? Drop your personal Top 10 games list in the comments and let us know what we got right (or VERY wrong).

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:01:51 Number 10

00:04:48 Number 9

00:08:43 Number 8

00:15:51 Number 7

00:19:07 Number 6

00:21:48 Number 5

00:29:26 Number 4

00:46:13 Number 3

00:59:22 Number 2

01:06:27 Number 1 ( GOTY 2025!)

01:17:57 Stats!

01:22:00 Predictions for 2026?

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🔁 Check out our previous list:

NERD SQUAD’S TOP TEN GAMES OF 2024 (Plus Our GOTY) | Game Chat Ep. 54

https://youtu.be/Z469tQcnEEY

Watch as Chris, Kate, Jake & Corey break down the best games of 2024 and reveal our Game of the Year.

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🎵 Music Credit:

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#TopTenGamesOf2025 #GOTY2025 #GameOfTheYear #BestGamesOf2025 #GamingPodcast #VideoGameDiscussion #NerdSquadGames

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THE GAME AWARDS 2025 WINNER PREDICTIONS (Plus Reveal Speculation) - Nerd Squad Game Chat Ep. 58

TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL THE GAME AWARDS 2025 PREDICTION PODCAST! 🏆

It’s that time of year again! In today’s episode of Nerd Squad Game Chat, Chris, Kate, Jamie and Corey break down their predictions for The Game Awards 2025 — from who they think will take home GOTY, Best Indie, Best Multiplayer Game and more, to the wild speculation on surprise reveals, shadow drops, and massive world premieres.

Will we finally see that long-rumored sequel? A new IP reveal? Or maybe a comeback nobody expects? 👀🔥

We’re calling it now — and you can hold us accountable later.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:00:46 Our Winner Predictions!

01:35:09 What We Think Will Be Announced!

#gameawards2025 #thegameawards #goty2025

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Music: "Press Start" By HeatleyBros

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MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES 2024 -Nerd Squad Game Chat Ep. 57

Chris, Kate, Jamie & Corey gather in this episode of Game Chat for a chat about the rest of the games we have coming up this year and which are our most anticipated games of 2025, including the likes of Ghost Of Yotei, Borderlands 4, Battlefield 6, The Outerworlds 2 and more!

What are your most anticipated games of 2025? Let us know in the comments!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:01:30 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

00:04:50 Hell Is Us

00:6:58 Indiana Jones and The Orde Of The Giants

00:8:40 Hollow Knight Silksong

00:10:00 Chronos The New Dawn

00:13:35 Borderlands 4

00:16:08 Lego Voyagers

00:17:01 Dying Light The Beast

00:19:30 Silent Hill F

00:23:40 FC 26

00:28:30 Lego Party

00:30:00 Ghost Of Yotei

00:33:00 Battlefield 6

00:43:00 Little Nightmares 3

00:44:30 Pokemon Legends Z/A

00:48:40 Keeper

00:49:20 Jurassic World Evolution 3

00:50:30 Ninja Gaiden 4

00:52:20 Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2

00:56:10 The Outerworlds 2

01:00:00 Terminator 2D : No Fate

01:02:00 Call Of Duty Black Ops 7

01:08:00 Will any of these games be a GOTY contender?

#mostanticipatedgames2025 #upcomingvideogames2025 #videogames2025

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SUMMER GAME FEST 2025 PREDICTIONS (All Showcases) - Game Chat Ep. 56

Chris, Kate, Jamie & Corey gather in this episode of Game Chat for the big Summer Game Fest 2025 predictions episode! So many different possibilities about what could be shown or announced with big showcases from Xbox, PC Gaming, the Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase its self plus maybe more?!

What are your big predictions for the Summer Game Fest 2025 showcases and do you agree with any of ours? Let us know in the comments!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:01:15 PREDICTIONS!

00:54:00 What else could show up?

#SummerGameFestPredictions #SummerGameFest #XboxShowcase

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AVOWED - IS IT WORTH PLAYING? (Review + Spoiler Chat) - Game Chat Ep. 55

Chris & Corey gather in this episode of Game Chat to discuss the new game fom Obsiadian, Avowed & whether we think it is worth playing completely spoiler free. We then go into a big Avowed spoiler chat about all the different choices we made & how our stories differed.

Let us know in the comments your thoughts on the Avowed?

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:00:40 Spoiler Free Thoughts!

00:26:31 Spoiler Chat!

#avowed #obsidian #xbox

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NERD SQUAD'S TOP TEN GAMES OF 2024 (Plus our GOTY) - Game Chat Ep. 54

After submitting their individual top ten games lists for 2024, Chris, Kate, Jake & Corey gather to witness the calculated results for our Nerd Squad's top ten games of 2024 and our overall Game of the year for 2024! Do you agree with our list? What was your Game of the Year or Top Ten list? Let us know in the comments!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:01:09 Number 10

00:05:31 Number 9

00:07:20 Number 8

00:09:41 Number 7

00:21:41 Number 6

00:27:06 Number 5

00:31:56 Number 4

00:37:44 Number 3

00:44:10 Number 2

00:52:50 Number 1 GOTY!

01:05:38 Stats and looking forward to 2025!

#toptengamesof2024 #top10gamesof2024 #goty

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THE GAME AWARDS 2024 WINNER PREDICTIONS - Game Chat Ep. 53

Chris, Kate, Jake & Corey gather in this episode of Game Chat for the yearly big The Game Awards 2024 winner predictions episode! So many great games this year! Definitely one of the hardest predictions episode we've ever done!

Will Astrobot, Metaphor or Balatro win the big Game of the Year Award? Or will Elden Rings Shadow of the Erdtree DLC swoop in to take the big prize? What game will win the most awards? Also what games will be shown/announced at the game awards this year? Let us know what you guys think in the comments!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro!

00:00:55 Our WinnerPredictions!

01:31:20 What We Think Will Be Announced!

#TheGameAwards2024 #TheGameAwards #GOTY

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