GamerChat Podcast

🎮 GAMERCHAT PODCAST | THIS WEEK IN GAMING

Welcome back to GamerChat Podcast! 🎙️

This week, we’re talking about everything from our latest gaming sessions and keeping ourselves healthy, to the biggest gaming news across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and the wider industry.

🔥 HEALTH IS WEALTH

• 💪 Gym updates
• 🧠 Mental health check-in
• 🎮 Balancing gaming & real life

🎮 WHAT HAVE WE BEEN PLAYING?

• HALO: Campaign Evolved — PLATINUMED 🏆
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword

📰 THE GAMING NEWS

🌍 3RD-PARTY NEWS

• 👻 Phantom Blade Zero — 11 minutes of new footage arrives August 11, with pre-orders going live across PSN, Steam and Epic Games Store, plus an unexpected announcement.
• 🔥 Fortnite: Chapter OVERRIDE launches August 20 and is rumoured to connect to the wider gaming universe.
• 🇮🇹 Mafia: The Old Country — Man of Honor expansion arrives August 14.
• 💿 Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discusses the industry's move toward digital and believes game streaming could grow dramatically over the next three years.
• 🎬 Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look premieres on Netflix.
• 🧟 Resident Evil Veronica reaches 2 million wishlists.
• 💰 EA's reported move toward going private and its growing debt raise questions about potential cost-cutting and layoffs.
• 🏢 Could EA sell BioWare and other IP following the reported Saudi-backed takeover?
• ⚔️ Final Fantasy VII Revelation gets a new look at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25.
• 🎁 Ghost Recon Future Soldier is FREE on the Ubisoft Store until August 13.
• 🏜️ Dune: Awakening has officially gone gold.

🍄 NINTENDO

• 🎬 The late Sam Neill is set to appear in The Legend of Zelda in his final onscreen performance.
• 🐗 Uli Latukefu reportedly lands the role of Ganondorf in Sony & Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda movie.
• 📊 Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book reportedly sold under 1 million units as of June 30, 2026.
• 🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly sold 23.68 million consoles to date.

🟢 XBOX

• 🎮 The next Xbox console reportedly supports all five generations of Xbox games, according to a leaked memo.
• 🐺 RUMOUR: A Wolfenstein 2009 remaster could surprise-drop during QuakeCon 2026.
• 💿 Xbox's reported disc-to-digital program could allow physical discs to grant transferable digital licences.
• 🏆 Xbox Platinum — what's going on?

🔵 PLAYSTATION

• 🦸 ESRB says Marvel's Wolverine will feature in-game purchases.
• ⚔️ Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks to play Kratos in the God of War TV series.
• 💿 New PS5 packaging reportedly warns that games released after January 2028 will be digital-only.

🔥 PLUS PLENTY MORE GAMING CHAT, OPINIONS, DEBATES & COMMUNITY DISCUSSION!

What are you most looking forward to this week? 👇

Let us know your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation!

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🎮 GamerChat Podcast – Weekly Gaming News & Discussion!

Welcome back to GamerChat Podcast! This week we're covering the biggest gaming stories, talking about what we've been playing, and sharing our thoughts on the latest news from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and beyond.

🔥 In This Episode:

💪 Health is Wealth

• Gym updates
• Mental health check-in
• Balancing gaming and real life

🎮 What We've Been Playing

• Halo: Combat Evolved Campaign Review

📰 This Week's Gaming News

• Lucasfilm reportedly ends partnership with Aspyr
• Dragon's Dogma 2 receives Hard Mode & 60 FPS update
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey player count explodes following The Odyssey movie
• EA's reported $55 billion sale
• Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition appears on SteamDB
• Stupid Never Dies release date announced
• Final Fantasy VII Remake developers discuss the future of physical releases
• Assassin's Creed Hexe reportedly delayed until at least next year
• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.5D brawler reportedly in development

🟥 Nintendo

• Super Mario Sunshine arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube Classics
• Zelda: Ocarina of Time receives a new age rating
• Ocarina of Time remake rumours continue

🟩 Xbox

• Bethesda celebrates its 40th anniversary with a new logo
• Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta dates announced
• Xbox responds to recent disc entitlement issues
• Xbox's billion-dollar franchises
• Xbox price increases discussed

🟦 PlayStation

• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 receives two new suits
• Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC release date
• Intergalactic reportedly targeting 2027
• PlayStation Plus monthly games
• PS5 sales reach 95.3 million consoles worldwide
• Sony discusses digital sales, physical media, and next-generation hardware

💬 What do you think?
Which story was the biggest this week? Are physical games here to stay, or is the industry moving fully digital? Let us know in the comments!

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🎮 GamerChat Podcast – Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo & Gaming News Roundup!

Welcome back to GamerChat Podcast! This week we're talking about everything happening across the gaming industry, from massive Xbox announcements and PlayStation drama to Nintendo news, third-party game reveals, and what we've been playing.

💬 In This Episode:

🏋️ Health is Wealth

• Gym progress & fitness updates
• Mental health check-in
• Balancing gaming with everyday life

🎮 What We've Been Playing

• Destiny 2 (Raids & Dungeons)
• Fallout 76
• Mafia: The Old Country

📰 Gaming News This Week

• Ed Boon teases Injustice 3
• Tomb Raider: Catalyst delayed until 2028
• Kingdom Come: Salvation trademark hints at multiplayer
• Judas development update raises concerns
• Rebel Wolves confirms Dawnwalker save transfers across future games
• The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past heading to Gamescom
• Dinoblade sells 36,000 copies in its first 24 hours
• Ubisoft reportedly cancels Far Cry extraction shooter
• Resident Evil Requiem & Code Veronica rumored story DLC plans

• Final Fantasy XIV launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4
• Massive 117GB install size revealed

• Xbox reportedly paid more than STALKER 2's development cost for timed exclusivity
• Original Xbox backward compatibility arrives on PC
• Blinx, Crimson Skies, Fuzion Frenzy & Conker return
• Xbox begins testing free ad-supported cloud streaming

• New PlayStation controller patent removes physical buttons
• EA Sports FC 26 World Championship impacted by PSN outage
• Don't Kill the Disc petition nears 350,000 signatures
• #PSBlackout movement calls for a week-long boycott of Sony platforms

👇 Let us know in the comments:

• Which story surprised you the most?
• Are you excited for Injustice 3?
• Would you use Xbox's ad-supported cloud gaming?
• What have you been playing this week?

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🎮 GamerChat Podcast – Weekly Gaming News Roundup!

Welcome back to GamerChat, your weekly gaming podcast covering the biggest news across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and the entire gaming industry!

This week we're talking about our recent gaming sessions, gym & mental health updates, and breaking down all the latest headlines including Halo, Kingdom Hearts 4, Mafia: The Old Country, Marathon, Fallout, Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Gamescom 2026, and much more!

👇 Let us know your biggest gaming story of the week in the comments!

• Gym progress & fitness updates
• Mental health check-in
• Balancing gaming with real life
• World Cup wrap-up

• Destiny 2 (Raids & Dungeons)
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
• Elder Scrolls Online
• Mafia: The Old Country

• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced hits 3 million copies sold
• Sega reveals its Gamescom 2026 lineup
• KOTOR Remake targeting a 2028 release?
• The Blood of Dawnwalker has officially gone gold
• Halo has gone gold
• MindsEye receives its biggest multiplayer update yet
• Dying Light: The Beast drops PS4 & Xbox One support
• Kingdom Hearts 4 returns at D23!

• The Duskbloods Closed Network Test announced
• Mario Tennis Fever receives a brand-new update

• Dispatch launches July 29
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater removed from Game Pass plans
• Fallout future looks huge
• Elder Scrolls VI development update
• Massive Halo development report
• Xbox confirms more console exclusives
• Game Pass future discussed by Jason Schreier
• Major leadership departures at ZeniMax Online Studios

• Marathon director departs Bungie
• Marathon receives a dedicated PvE mode
• Wolverine receives a new trailer
• God of War TV series delayed
• Ratchet & Clank mobile game announced
• Astro Bot successfully booted on PC via PS5 emulator

🔥 Which story shocked you the most?

Is Halo finally back?
Should Xbox move away from Day One Game Pass?
Are you excited for Kingdom Hearts 4?

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🏋️ Health is Wealth🎮 What We've Been Playing📰 This Week's Gaming News🌍 Third-Party News🎮 Nintendo💚 Xbox💙 PlayStation

This week in gaming has been absolutely packed!In today's gaming news roundup we cover the biggest stories across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and third-party developers. From huge Far Cry 7 leaks and Xbox's ongoing restructuring, to new reports about PlayStation's digital future, there's a lot to unpack.🎮 This week's headlines include:• Far Cry 7's leaked 72-hour time limit and new gameplay features.• Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis officially shutting down.• Brazil's proposed law that could protect gamers from live-service shutdowns.• Project Awakening is still alive after eight years.• Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches with mixed reception despite massive sales.• Halo Studios reportedly facing internal issues.• A brand-new DOOM game enters early development.• The latest Xbox Game Pass news and Microsoft's changing strategy.• The Elder Scrolls VI may still be years away.• Borderlands remake rumours involving Bungie and Gearbox.• Sony unveils the new FlexStrike fight stick.• Reports on PlayStation's long-term plans for an all-digital future.💬 Which story surprised you the most? Do you think gaming is moving too quickly toward an all-digital future? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!👍 If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest gaming news, rumours, reviews, and discussions.#GamingNews #Xbox #PlayStation #Nintendo #FarCry7 #Halo #GamePass #DOOM #ElderScrollsVI #AssassinsCreed #FinalFantasy #Borderlands #Gaming #PS5 #XboxSeriesX

🎮 Welcome back to GamerChat!This week we're covering some of the biggest stories in gaming, including:🔥 NintendoOblivion Remastered officially coming to Switch 2Twilight Princess HD Switch 2 rumoursMario Kart World's latest update"Metroid: Ravenous" appears on the Brazilian ratings boardOriginal Nintendo Switch reportedly being discontinued across Europe in 2027 XboxXbox responds to concerns following recent restructuringMicrosoft's future investment strategy explainedReports suggest Undead Labs may no longer be required to launch games Day One on Game Pass PlayStationSony confirms the move away from physical game releases by 2028PS5 playtime controversy surrounding physical gamesPlayStation Plus price increases discussedGhost of Tsushima anime officially arriving in 2027 Plus:MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls reportedly blocked in 132 countries on PC.What do you think about the future of physical games? Is Xbox changing its Game Pass strategy? And which Nintendo announcement are you hoping to see next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an upload. Follow GamerChat for weekly gaming news, reviews, discussions, and everything happening across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC gaming.#Gaming #PlayStation #Xbox #Nintendo #Switch2 #PS5 #GamePass #OblivionRemastered #MarioKartWorld #Metroid #GhostOfTsushima #MarvelTokon #GamingNews #GamerChat

GTA 6 Price Reveals, XBOX increase on console, PlayStation is Flying high#gta6 #xbox #playstation #gaming #gearsofwar #destiny2 #nintendoswitch

This week we're talking about our latest gaming sessions including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Destiny 2 Pantheon, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Baldur's Gate 3. We also dive into the latest gaming headlines, including the GTA 6 price leak rumors, reports of a potential Devil May Cry remake, the Halo PS5 account requirement controversy, and the latest reports surrounding Bungie layoffs.

💪 We also kick off the show with our Health is Wealth segment, discussing gym updates, recovery from injury, mental health, and balancing gaming with everyday life.

Topics in this episode:
✅ GTA 6 Price Leak Rumors
✅ Devil May Cry Remake Rumors
✅ Halo PS5 Drama Explained
✅ Bungie Layoff Reports
✅ FF7 Rebirth
✅ Destiny 2 Pantheon
✅ ESO
✅ Baldur's Gate 3
✅ World Cup Round-Up

What do you think about the GTA 6 pricing rumors? Would you pay €90+ for a standard edition? Let us know in the comments!

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Welcome back to the GameChat Podcast with DaveyArkham & Joe!This week we're breaking down the biggest stories from Summer Game Fest and beyond:Is Xbox actually being sold? We discuss the latest Microsoft and Xbox rumors.Our favorite games from SGF week, including Wolverine, Gears E-Day, Fable, Blood of the Dawnwalker, FF7 Revelation, and more. Games we've been playing this week, including FF7 Rebirth, Destiny 2, 007 First Light, Atomfall, and ESO. A look at the HUGE lineup of upcoming releases for August, September, and October 2026. Goodbye Assassin's Creed Shadows? We discuss the final update. Plus our James Bond spoiler cast and plenty of gaming discussions along the way!What was your Game of the Show from Summer Game Fest? Let us know in the comments!#GameChatPodcast #Xbox #XboxNews #SummerGameFest #GamingNews #MarvelWolverine #GearsEDay #Fable #FF7Rebirth #BloodOfTheDawnwalker #JamesBond #007FirstLight #Destiny2 #Atomfall #ESO #GamingPodcast #DaveyArkham #VideoGames

🎮 GamerChat Podcast – This Week's Topics

Housekeeping

• Reveal of my Xbox Crowned Jewel design
• Reactions to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 announcement
• State of Play reactions
• Summer Games Fest & Xbox Showcase watch-along plans

Games We've Played

• Dave: James Bond, Mina the Hollower, Forza Horizon 6
• Joe: 007 First Light (impressions)

Gaming News
🟢 Xbox

• Xbox responds to criticism of its recent branding changes.
• Fable delayed to February 2027.
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23, including a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
• DMZ officially returns with a dynamic weather system.

🔵 PlayStation

• June PS Plus games: Grounded, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40K: Darktide.
• Destruction AllStars has been delisted and its servers shut down.
• Days of Play sale brings discounts on PSVR2, accessories, and major PS5 games.
• Media Molecule is reportedly developing a new open-world IP.

🟠 Third-Party News

• Ubisoft confirmed for Gamescom 2026.
• Hollow Knight and Silksong pre-orders appear at Fangamer.
• Rayman Legends Retold rumoured for announcement.
• James Bond game surpasses 1.5 million sales.
• Witcher 3 reaches 65 million copies sold, with a new expansion planned for 2027.

Discussion Topics

• Game of the Week
• Biggest Letdown of the Week
• Geoff Keighley's latest Summer Games Fest hype tweet: excitement or disappointment?