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The latest Xbox Showcase had some real highs — and a few head-scratchers.

This week on Good Playing With You, we break down our full reactions to the Xbox Showcase, including why Fable completely stole the show, why Beast of Reincarnation left us conflicted, and what to make of Double Fine’s very strange (but very creative) multiplayer game Kiln.

Outside the showcase, we also dive into new Resident Evil remake rumors, including growing buzz that Resident Evil Code: Veronica could be Capcom’s next remake — and whether that’s actually what the series needs right now.

We also talk about:

• Xbox’s rumored free, ad-supported cloud gaming tier

• Whether Game Pass with ads is inevitable

• Ubisoft’s ongoing struggles, cancellations, and delays

🎙️ Joined this week by Lawson from Super Wall Jump, bringing sharp takes, skepticism, and a whole lot of honest gaming discourse.

If you like smart, funny conversations about where video games are headed — you’re in the right place.

00:00 - Intro - Xbox Showcase

01:40 - Forza Horizon 6 Trailer Reaction

06:13 - Beast of Reincarnation Reaction

12:15 - Kiln Trailer Reaction

16:30 - Fable Trailer Reaction

28:52 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake Leak

36:22 - Free Xbox Game Pass With Ads?

44:00 - Ubisoft Cancels Prince of Persia

This week on Good Playing With You, we break down Fortnite’s most controversial update yet as creator-made islands introduce loot boxes and gambling-style microtransactions, raising serious concerns about monetization in one of gaming’s biggest platforms. We also dig into Steam Machine price leaks, with rumors ranging from $600 to $1,000, and debate who Valve’s new hardware is actually for.

Then we tackle Meta shutting down multiple VR studios and laying off hundreds of developers — is this just a reset, or is VR officially dead?

Plus, we cover a wild Monster Hunter Wilds performance bug where owning more DLC actually improves frame rates. In our Hollywood roundup, we react to Amazon’s God of War TV series casting, the first look at Tomb Raider starring Sophie Turner, and the newly announced Fallout Shelter reality competition show. Packed with debate, reactions, and weekly gaming news.

00:00 - Intro

01:51 - Fortnite enables Gambling and Predatory Microtransactions

12:46 - Steam Machine Price "Leaks" Range from $600 - $1000 this week. What's the most you'd pay?

20:19 - Meta Shutting Down 3 Studios - Is VR Dead?

27:47 - Monster Hunter Wilds PC Glitch Discovered By Fan

Hollywood News Round Up

35:48 - Ryan Hurst Cast As Kratos In ‘God of War’

40:21 - Sophie Turner Becomes Lara Croft in Tomb Raider Series

44:42 - Fallout Shelter Reality Show- Random - But would you do it?

Today we sound off on the wild rumors about The Witcher 3 DLC that could be coming out 10 years after the game's release.

Plus, Switch 2 doesn't perform up to expectations during the 2025 holiday season. What went wrong?

Then, Rainbow Six Siege gets hacked which gave players billions in in-game currency.

South Park joins Fortnight in a wild turn of events. Is this a welcome addition to the super popular battle royale?

A new Red Dead Redemption 2 mystery has ambitious players searching for answers.

Finally, Marathon has a fresh coat of paint! Is Bungie's new shooter set to actually be a hit?

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00:00 - Intro

01:56 - The Witcher 3 Getting NEW DLC?!

10:53 - Switch 2 Sales Slump

20:40 - Rainbow Six Siege Hacked!

00:00 - South Park Comes to Fortnite Reactions

35:01 - New Red Dead Redemption 2 Mystery Uncovered

40:48 - Marathon's JAW DROPPING Makeover

We’re starting the year with our boldest 2026 gaming predictions and New Year hot takes. We break down the most anticipated games of 2026, the upcoming releases that feel extremely sus, and what gamers should actually be excited (or worried) about. From GTA 6 and Half-Life 3 rumors to Valve’s next move, the Xbox handheld, and games like Wolverine, Marathon, Gears of War: E-Day, Destiny 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Fable, and more — plus our annual Nerdstradumbass predictions and industry chaos to kick off the year.
🎮 Most anticipated games (NOT GTA 6) • 🕵️ “Most Sus” list • 🔮 Nerdstradumbass predictions

00:00 - Intro

01:13 - Most Anticipated Games of 2026 that aren't GTA6

09:49 - Most Sus Games of 2026 (Concord Award)

19:25 - Craziest Predictions for 2026 Revealed!

36:58 - What you are playing over the holiday?

2025 was a wild year for video games — and we’re handing out our own unhinged awards. From overhyped disappointments and glitch-filled disasters to the games we couldn’t stop playing, we break down the best and worst games of 2025. We debate Borderlands 4, Silksong, Expedition 33, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring rage moments, Switch 2 shockers, Game Pass price hikes, and even gaming conspiracy theories that might be real. Buckle up — this one gets spicy.

00:00 - Intro

01:29 - Best Game to Force Your Friends To Try

05:50 - Best Glitchy/Broken Game

11:17 - The Most Overhyped Game

15:48 - Game Most Likely to Be Remade

18:26 - The Controller Chucker Award

24:24 - The Best Surprisingly Good Game

30:36 - Best video game conspiracy theories of 2025

36:07 - Most Shocking/Memorable Moments of 2025

41:33 - Biggest Disappointments of 2025

49:23 - Games We Played Most in 2025

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On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we weigh in on Battlefield 6's battle for the U.S. sales charts. Do they have a shot at claiming the throne over Call of Duty: Black Ops 7? 

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke tries to clarify the studio's stance on generative AI. Are we okay with his statement?

Plus, Clair Obscur's budget was only a measly $10 million. So how did Sandfall pull off this incredible feat? 

Then, we do a follow up on GameStops wild trade anything day. What was the craziest thing that got traded in?

Finally, Marathon is dropping March 2026. Is this new Bungie game DOA for real? We sound off.

00:00 - Intro

01:23 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Loses Top Sales Spot for 2025

10:17 - Baldur's Gate Maker Larian Faces AI Backlash

19:45 - Expedition 33 Budget Remarkably Small

26:10 - GameStop's "Trade Anything Day" Chaos

31:22 - Marathon Will Be $40, Launches in March

38:04 - Nvidia to Cut GPU Supply in 2026

Today we’re reacting to the best game reveals from The Game Awards 2025 — breaking down which games stole the show and which ones might be worth skipping.

From Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and Tomb Raider to Divinity, Resident Evil Requiem, Control: Resonant, and more, we dig into what impressed us, what surprised us, and which reveals might be overhyped. If you missed the event or want honest reactions to the most talked-about games of 2025, this is the recap you need.

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00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic

05:26 - The Free Shepard

08:22 - Divinity

13:02 - Resident Evil Requiem

18:03 - Control Resonant

22:40 - Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

26:30 - Tomb Raider: Catalyst

29:00 - Mega Man Duel Override

33:23 - 4:Loop

37:14 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

40:34 - Street Fighter Movie Trailer

45:08 - Total War: Warhammer 40k

48:30 - 007 First light

53:02 - Saros

55:59 - Best Game of the Show

58:02 - Worst Game of the Show

01:01:08 - Final Show Grade

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reviews are here, and the reactions are surprising. We break down what critics loved and what missed the mark. Then we dig into Geoff Keighley’s mysterious Game Awards statue tease and the leading fan theories. Plus, Helldivers 2 pulls off an insane 85% PC file-size cut. So why is the unexpected win putting us in a bad mood? We wrap with our Thanksgiving games, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metal Gear Solid Delta, Returnal, Spider-Man, Arkham City, Jump Ship, and Fortnite.

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Metroid Prime 4 Review Roundup

08:32 - Metroid Players Have to PAY for Music

12:26 - Kotaku Shills for Switch 2 Using Prime 4

18:16 - The Game Awards Mysterious Statue

24:05 - Helldivers 2 Extreme File Size Reduction on PC

28:51 - Is Cloud Gaming Inevitable?

33:23 - What We Played Over Thanksgiving

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Huge Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake date leak! We break down the new report, plus updates on the Assassin’s Creed Netflix series and the Far Cry TV show coming to FX/Hulu. We also cover leaked Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake footage, Splitgate 2’s relaunch, and Expedition 33’s Game Awards buzz. Then we share our Thanksgiving weekend games and the best Black Friday deals you should grab.

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Black Flag Release Date LEAK?!

06:50 - Assassin's Creed Netflix Show

13:55 - Far Cry TV Show With Hulu & FX

20:16 - Footage of Prince of Persia Remake Leaks

24:43 - Splitgate 2's Relaunch Plan

30:36 - Expedition 33 Star's Game Awards Nom Reaction

37:46 - Our Thanksgiving Break Video Games

52:07 - Favorite Black Friday Deals

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The Xbox Partner Showcase delivered a surprising lineup this week, and we break down every standout moment, including Armatus, 007: First Light, Total Chaos, Zoopunk, CloverPit, Tides of Annihilation, and more. We also share our final grades for the showcase.

Then we jump into the extremely harsh early reviews for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and talk about what went wrong with the campaign and online-only setup. We also react to this year’s Game Awards nominations, covering the biggest surprises and likely winners.

Additional topics include Valve’s reaction to the rumored Steam Machine pricing, GameStop’s viral “Trade Anything Day,” and the unexpected Borderlands 4 free DLC drop.

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Best Games at Microsoft's Showcase

01:18 - Armatus

04:01 - 007: First Light

07:16 - Roadside Research

08:55 - Total Chaos (shadow drop)

12:08 - Zoopunk

16:00 - CloverPit

18:47 - Tides of Annihilation

21:41 - Xbox Partner Showcase Grades

25:33 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Shocking Reviews

32:34 - Game Awards Nominee Reactions

42:54 - Valve Reacts Negatively to $500 Steam Machine Price

47:46 - GameStop "Trade Anything Day" Scam

53:00 - Borderlands 4 Free DLC Drop