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Today we're diving into the Borderlands 4 review bombshells--but is the PC performance killing the hype?

Next, we break down the chaos around Hollow Knight: Silksong--is this game way too hard for its own good?

Plus, Marvel Rivals loot boxes might be coming in Season 4...and we’re not holding back our takes.

Meanwhile, Dying Light: The Beast is almost here, but nobody’s talking about it. Could this game be DOA?

And finally, Nintendo’s wild new patent could threaten the entire monster-taming genre. How did it come to this?!

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00:00 - Intro

00:59 - Borderlands Review Round Up

10:20 - Hollow Knight: Silksong's Crazy First Week

20:31 - Marvel Rivals Loot Boxes Could Be Coming

27:29 - Does Dying Light Stand a Chance Next Week?

33:42 - Far Cry 7's Surprising New Focus

41:11 - Nintendo's Patents Threaten Entire Monster Taming Industry

47:40 - Vampire Mascarade Bloodlines 2 Changes

49:37 - Dead Island 3 In Production

50:36 - Destiny 2/Star Wars Crossover Make or Break?

52:43 - Gears of War NOT Selling on PS5

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Hands-On Impressions – is the long-awaited sequel living up to the hype? All 3 of us played it and share our thoughts.

Borderlands 4 Roadmap Explained – we break down the new content plan and debate if it’s enough to bring fans back.

007: First Light Reactions – State of Play gave us a first look at the mechanics… is it shaping up to be a worthy Bond game?

Hell Is Us Review Roundup – how does this mysterious title stack up against a crowded release calendar?

Cronos: The New Dawn Early Reviews – what critics are saying.

Mario Kart 8 vs. Mario Kart World Sales – surprising numbers and what they could mean for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Bungie’s Marathon Update – why players are calling it a “bribe.”

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00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Silksong Hands-On Impressions

09:04 - Borderlands 4 Roadmap - We should Discuss

19:14 - 007 First Light Reactions

24:44 - Hell is Us Review Roundup

32:17 - Cronos The New Dawn Review Roundup

37:23 - Mario Kart 8 Outselling Mario Kart World

45:20 - Bungie BRIBING Players to Play Marathon?

This week on Good Playing With You, we’re covering some of the biggest gaming & movie news:

🎮 Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater (MGS Delta Remake) – We react to the first reviews and share our own hands-on impressions. Is Kojima’s legendary stealth classic worth buying all over again?

🔥 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Major cosmetic changes are coming. Will this refresh the franchise or push longtime fans away?

😱 Return to Silent Hill Movie – A brand-new trailer has dropped, and we break down our reactions. Is this the true comeback horror fans have been waiting for?

🩸 Hellraiser: Revival – Clive Barker’s horror reboot just confirmed a hard M rating with shocking visuals and “sexual horror” themes. Is it too much—or exactly what fans expect?

🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 Controversy – Reports suggest Nintendo is discouraging third-party developers from creating for the new hardware. Could this hurt the Switch 2?

✨ Plus: Starfield Updates – Bethesda has confirmed more improvements are on the way. Will this finally be Starfield’s redemption arc?

👉 Timestamps below!
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00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Review Round Up
05:57 - Metal Gear Solid Delta Hands On
09:40 - Huge Call of Duty Changes
15:49 - Silent Hill 3 Trailer Reactions
23:00 - Hellraiser Sexual Horror Pushing M Rating
29:32 - Nintendo Discouraging Switch 2 Devs?
36:49 - Bethesda Confirms MORE Starfield Updates

On this special episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to all the huge reveals and best trailers at Gamescom 2025 like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, Resident Evil Requiem, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Halloween the Game, Ghost of Yotei - Song of Vengeance, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and many more!

We also sound off on that unexpected PS5 price increase. Just how pissed are we over Sony's latest move?

Plus, get the latest details on the ROG Xbox Ally right here. But are the specs and the lack of official pricing putting us off?

Finally, there's trouble at 2K Games' Cloud Chamber studio. Is the new Bioshock in serious jeopardy? We weigh in.

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00:00 - Intro

00:49 - 11 Gamescom Trailers You NEED to SEE!

01:02 - Call of Duty BLOPS 7 Campaign

05:23 - Hollow Knight: Silksong

09:46 - Resident Evil Requiem

13:38 - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV

16:18 - Ghost of Yotei - Song of Vengeance

18:59 - Vampire: The Masquerade -- Bloodlines 2

21:10 - Vampire: The Masquerade -- Bloodlines 2 DLC Controversy

23:23 - Halloween Game

29:12 - Active Matter

31:59 - Jump Space

35:29 - Black Myth: Zhong Kui

37:50 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

39:45 - Best Games of the Show

42:02 - PlayStation Raises Console Prices

48:27 - BioShock 4 In Trouble

51:50 - Xbox ROG Ally's Crazy Price?

Battlefield 6 Beta is breaking records — but is EA’s new FPS actually good? We share our raw reactions, early gameplay impressions, and what’s living up to the hype.

Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals is under fire for “skimpy” character skins. Is it the "gooner" game some say it is? The creative director speaks out, but is the explanation convincing — or just PR spin?

Plus: GTA Online’s shocking surge in players, Helldivers 2’s Halo 3: ODST crossover event, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers changes after backlash, and the upcoming Far Cry TV series.

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00:00 - Intro

00:49 - Battlefield 6 Beta Sets Records

11:41 - Marvel Rivals' Director Defends Skimpy Outfits

17:41 - GTA Online's Spike in New Players

24:13 - Helldivers Teases Halo 3: ODST Crossover

31:27 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Changes Following Backlash

39:07 - Far Cry TV Show Reactions

The gaming world is heating up! 🎮 In this episode of Good Playing With You, we dive into the latest rumors about the next-gen Xbox console that could be changing gaming forever. Will the PS6 even stack up?

We also dive deep into Mafia: The Old Country — review scores are in, controversy is raging, and a growing boycott movement is making headlines. Is the newest Mafia game worth your cash or should you skip it?

Plus:
💀 Silent Hill f swaps survival horror for heavy combat — is Konami making a huge mistake?
💰 Nintendo hikes Switch prices AGAIN — cash grab or clever move?
❌ Xbox cancels Contraband after 4 years — what does this mean for Microsoft’s future?
🚀 Metroid Prime 4 impressions and whether AAA games belong on the Switch 2

📌 Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Next Gen Console Leaks
09:56 - Mafia The Old Country Reviews
13:27 - Mafia The Old Country Boycott
23:54 - Silent Hill f's Heavy Combat
31:05 - Nintendo Increases Already High Prices
41:10 - Xbox Cancels Contraband After 4 Years
47:35 - Do AAA Games Belong on Switch 2 Now?
52:51 - What We REALLY Think of Metroid Prime 4

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to all the games that were shown off at the   Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase like The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Cronos: The New Dawn and more!
We also dive into Battlefield 6! Do we think the upcoming multiplayer beta is worth checking out when it kicks off on August 7?
Plus, Game Pass is racking in money, so is our perception of the Microsoft gaming service glowing even more?
Then, Fortnite goes back to its roots removing SBMM and bots with an exciting update.
Finally, Sony sues Tencent over a Horizon Zero Dawn clown. Is this an easy win for Sony?
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On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we dive into the Battlefield 6 trailer, Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival surprise announcement and new Cronos: The New Dawn gameplay!

We also share out takes on Microsoft's shocking decision to change The Outer World 2's price point from $80 to $70. Did gamers just get a huge win?

Plus, Splitgate 2 gets unlaunched after poor feedback from its player base. Is it the right move for the FPS title?

Finally, Ubisoft makes the weirdest statement on microtransactions you will ever hear. We break it down!

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00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Battlefield 6

06:00 - Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

09:26 - Cronos: The New Dawn

14:39 - Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Upgrade

18:48 - Xbox Does U-Turn on $80 Games

25:09 - Splitgate 2 Unlaunches in shocking move

30:06 - Switch 2 Biggest Launch of all Time

38:41 - Ubisoft Clueless About Microtransactions

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we discuss the incredible reviews for Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza. Do we think the praise should be THAT high?

We also take a look at the absurd predictions swirling around Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6. The game is set to make a ludicrous amount of money soon after its release on May 26, 2026.

Plus, are we excited for the new Mortal Kombat movie starring Karl Urban? Hear our take on the trailers.

Plus, Steam removes some "adult" games from their store under pressure from credit card companies. Could this be a slippery slope?

Finally, Subnautica 2 is going through some serious development drama, let us break it all down for you!

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00:00 - Intro

00:59 - DK Review Round Up

10:35 - DK Bananza director addresses performance issues

14:07 - GTA 6 Predictions

22:45 - 2 Mortal Kombat Trailers

29:45 - Switch 2 Bans User of Copied Games

36:52 - Steam Removes Naughty Games

43:09 - Subnautica Drama Explained

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we decide whether Ghost of Yōtei is shaping up to be a game on our must-buy list when it drops on October 2. 

We also dive into the new Resident Evil Requiem details, is this installment heading in the right direction?

Plus, PS6 rumors are swirling, is there a real possibility this Sony system will drop in 2029? 

Finally, Xbox Game Pass is under fire from the founder of Arkane Studios, but is the criticism valid? Here's our take! 

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00:00 - Intro

00:58 - Ghost of Yōtei Gameplay REACTIONS

11:17 - Resident Evil 9 Gameplay Reactions

18:49 - PS6 Release date?

25:47 - Xbox Game Pass Gets Roasted

33:30 - Battlefield 6's MASSIVE Budget

38:51 - Ubisoft Orders Game Destruction