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On this week's episode of Good Playing With You, we react to Microsoft's latest Xbox Showcase and break down all of the biggest reveals.

We discuss Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Persona 4 Revival, Persona 6, State of Decay 3, Join Us, Magicians: The Devil's Deal, Clockwork Revolution, and the new Xbox X25 Limited Series.

Which games impressed us the most? Which trailers surprised us? And did Xbox finally deliver the showcase fans have been waiting for?

To close out the show, we hand out our official Xbox Showcase grades and crown our Best of Show winner.

From major announcements to deep-dive discussions, join us as we break down one of Xbox's biggest showcases of the year.

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Gears of War E-Day

07:09 - Fable

12:36 - Halo: Campaign Evolved

17:57 - Resonance: A Plague Tail Legacy

23:53 - Persona 4 Revival & Persona 6

27:40 - State of Decay 3

32:59 - Join Us Cult Simulator

36:38 - NEW XBOX Limited Series: X25

41:20 - Magicians The Devil's Deal

44:38 - Clockwork Revolution

49:45 - Best of Show & Letter Grade

Marvel’s Wolverine is finally back, God of War: Laufey has been revealed, and Sony's 2026 State of Play may have been one of the most important PlayStation showcases in years.

We react to every major trailer, including Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Silent Hill: Townfall, Until Dawn 2, Control Resonant, The Lost Wild, Kemuri, ILL, and more.

Which games stole the show? Which reveals fell flat? And what grade does Sony's State of Play ultimately earn? We break it all down.

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00:00 - Intro

01:29 - Marvel’s Wolverine

08:36 - Kemuri

10:33 - Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

15:10 - Silent Hill: Townfall

22:59 - ILL

26:55 - The Lost Wild

28:33 - Control Resonant

34:48 - Until Dawn 2

41:44 - God of War Laufey

51:04 - Final Grade of the Show

On this week’s episode of Good Playing With You, we break down the surprising 007 First Light review roundup. Critics are calling it the best James Bond game since GoldenEye, but is it actually worth buying day one?

Then we react to the shocking return of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with CD Projekt Red announcing a brand-new expansion more than a decade after launch.

Plus, Destiny 2 players are fighting back as the community rallies around a server slam, a massive petition, and the growing push for Destiny 3.

We also dig into Steam Deck’s shocking price increase, Forza Horizon 6, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Crimson Desert, and Against the Storm.

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00:00 - Intro

01:22 - 007 Review Round Up

09:10 - Summer Showcase Plans

12:31 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Surprise Expansion

21:48 - Destiny 2 Players Fight Back!

29:55 - Steam Deck's SHOCKING Price increases

43:16 - Forza Horizon 6

46:05 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

48:22 - Crimson Desert

50:00 - Against the Storm

This week on Good Playing With You, your weekly video game podcast, we react to the shocking news surrounding Destiny 2 and what Bungie’s latest decisions could mean for the future of the franchise.

We also dive into the growing backlash around Subnautica 2 and debate whether the series is losing the survival-horror tension that made the original game so memorable.

Then we discuss 007 First Light and the ongoing conversation around modernizing James Bond. Has the iconic spy lost some of what made him compelling, or is the franchise evolving the right way?

Plus, we break down the latest GTA 6 release window speculation, Red Dead Redemption 2’s massive sales milestone, and the top feature requests Xbox fans are demanding from Microsoft’s new feedback platform.

00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Destiny 2 Shutdown Reactions
18:29 - Subnautica 2 Backlash
26:40 - 007 First Light & James Bond Debate
34:16 - GTA 6 Update
39:25 - Red Dead Redemption 2 Sales
43:20 - Xbox Fan Requests

This week on Good Playing With You, we break down the review reactions to Forza Horizon 6 and debate whether it’s truly one of the best entries in the series or just another overhyped launch.

Then we dive into the massive success of Subnautica 2, which has already sold over one million copies in just two days. Is this shaping up to be one of the biggest games of the year?

We also discuss the growing rumors around GTA 6 preorders and whether Rockstar is finally preparing to reveal pricing, release details, and the next phase of its rollout.

Plus, we debate Sony’s long-term plans for the PS6, the internet’s divided reaction to Mixtape, and why Saros may not be landing with players the way many expected.

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Forza 6's Awesome Review Scores!

08:34 - Subnautica 2 HUGE Launch Numbers

16:01 - GTA 6 Preorders on Monday?!

24:28 - Sony "Not Sure" When PS6 Launches

32:16 - Mixtape Review: Good or Overhyped?

41:06 - Saros Has ROUGH Launch Numbers

On this week’s episode of “Good Playing With You,” we break down Nintendo’s Star Fox reveal. Is it actually worth the hype or just nostalgia bait?

Plus, new rumors suggest Valve’s long-awaited Steam Machine launch could be closer than we think. What’s really going on behind the scenes?

Then, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick explains why GTA 6 is launching on consoles first and we debate whether that strategy still makes sense in 2026.

We also dive into Helldivers 2 slipping back to “Mostly Negative” on Steam. Is the review bombing justified, or are players going too far?

And finally, a new report shows hardcore gamers are moving away from paying full price. So, what does that mean for the future of AAA games?

00:00 - Intro

02:08 - Star Fox Surprise Direct Reaction

11:24 - Clues the Steam Machine Could Launch Soon!

22:27 - Why GTA 6 is Skipping PC

30:09 - Helldivers 2 Players REVOLT!

39:16 - Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Reactions

43:01 - Hardcore Players Don't Pay Full Price

48:40 - Video Game Mysteries and Urban Legends

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On this week’s episode of Good Playing With You, we break down the surprising review reactions to Saros and whether it’s a game worth jumping into right now.

We also react to the latest Resident Evil trailer and what it could mean for the future of the franchise, before diving into growing concerns around Assassin’s Creed Hexe and whether the project is already facing trouble.

Plus, we cover Steam Controller reviews, the ongoing debate around GTA 6 pricing, the top-selling Xbox games on PS5, and whether Crimson Desert has improved enough to finally be worth buying.

On this week's episode of "Good Playing With you," we react to the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced preview. Is Ubisoft actually cooking with this remake?

Plus, Xbox Game Pass actually gets a price DECREASE in this economy. Is Asha Sharma responsible for this huge W?

Then, Nintendo gets smacked with a lawsuit by 2 players who want a piece of that recouped tariff money.

Also, Sony enforces crazy age verification procedures in the UK. Is this worth boycotting over?

Finally, do we actually think we will be buying Pragmata? Find out!

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00:00 - Intro

01:06 - Black Flag Reveal Reactions

10:38 - Xbox Fixes GamePass

18:27 - Could a $1200 Xbox Work?

21:13 - Xbox Game Pass Going A La Carte?

24:28 - Nintendo Sued By Guys Who Want Tarif Refunds

29:39 - Sony to Enforce Age Verification

37:25 - Pragmata Hands-On Reactions

42:44 - Most Anticipated Games of 2026 (besides GTA)

On this week's episode of "Good Playing With you," we react to the high praise Capcom's latest game, Pragmata, is receiving from critics. Is it a day one purchase for us?

Plus, it's revealed Grand Theft Auto Online makes $1 million dollars a day in a recent Rockstar leak. What does this mean for Grand Theft Auto 6?! Plus, we discuss the future of Grand Theft Auto 6 Online.

Then, Starfield's launch on PlayStation 5 doesn't go according to plan with game-breaking bugs that leave players wanting a refund.

Finally, Xbox chief Asha Sharma gets candid about the steep price point of Game Pass. What's in store for the future of Microsoft? AND what do we want to see?

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00:00 - Intro

01:42 - Pragmata Review Roundup

07:46 - GTA Online Makes $1M per Day?!

19:09 - New GTA6 Online Content Rumor Details

32:26 - Starfield "Unplayable" on PS5

33:36 - Starfield's Poor PS Sales

39:21 - Game Pass Changes Coming!

This week on Good Playing With You, we break down the latest PS6 handheld rumors and whether Sony could be shifting toward portable gaming for the next generation of PlayStation.

Then we dive into the growing debate around Grand Theft Auto 6 graphics, after a former developer suggested the GTA 6 trailer visuals may not match final gameplay. Are expectations getting too high for Rockstar’s biggest release ever?

We also discuss why 007 First Light has been delayed on Switch 2, and what it could mean for Nintendo’s next console keeping up with other platforms.

Plus, PlayStation makes a surprising move by acquiring an AI company to boost game visuals, and we react to newly revealed PlayStation PC sales numbers and what they say about Sony’s strategy.

Finally, we debate whether giving Link a voice in the upcoming Zelda movie could ruin the character for fans.

00:00 - Intro

02:09 - Will PS6 Be a Handheld?

10:33 - GTA Trailer Won't Match Gameplay

19:40 - 007 Game Delayed on Switch 2

27:11 - PS Buys AI Company

37:20 - PS PC Sales Number REVEALED!

46:16 - Could Link Speaking Ruin Zelda Movie?