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🎮 On this episode of Good Playing With You, we break down the top upcoming games of 2025 that have us hyped—including Hell Is Us, Borderlands 4, Silent Hill f, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and more. If you're looking for your next must-play title, this is the list to hear.

💥 We also dive into the massive shakeup at Xbox, including shocking Perfect Dark reboot news, game cancellations, and the fallout from Microsoft’s internal studio layoffs.

🪂 Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox—is this the beginning of true cross-platform game sharing between Sony and Microsoft?

🕹️ Finally, we look at the sharp player drop in Splitgate 2 and discuss what went wrong with its launch and ongoing engagement.

From breaking video game news to honest game reviews and commentary, Good Playing With You is your weekly stop for smart, entertaining gaming talk. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit that ⭐ for more!

00:00 - Intro

00:56 - Our 6 Most Anticipated Games of 2025

01:06 - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

02:04 - Hell Is Us

04:43 - Lost Soul Aside

06:42 - Silent Hill f

09:47 - Borderlands 4

11:37 - The Beast

14:37 - Microsoft's Devastating Layoffs/Game Cancelations

24:43 - Helldivers 2 on Xbox!

30:40 - I bought the Meta Quest

39:34 - Splitgate 2 Loses Huge Number of Players

43:26 - FBC: Firebreak in TROUBLE

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to the incredible Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reviews and find out our early take on the game as we go hands on!

We also dive into Microsoft and Meta's surprising 3S Xbox Branded VR headset, is it enough for us to want a device?

Then, we break down Nintendo's latest snafu, this time involving a poor soul's Pokémon saves that got tragically wiped.

Finally, Charlie Cox's stellar voice work on Clair Obscur Expedition 33 leaves him utterly shocked and we are too!

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00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Death Stranding 2 Review Round-Up

05:16 - Death Stranding 2 Hands-On Impressions

09:35 - Xbox Branded Meta Quest VR

15:40 - Expedition 33 Voice Actor Shocked By Response

23:19 - Blood of the Dawnwalker Gameplay

30:45 - Pokémon Fan Loses 20 Year Save File in Switch 2 System Transfer

38:39 - Stalker 2 Mod Kit is 700 Gigs

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to the incredible Borderlands 4 previews and discuss whether the hype is truly justified.
We also dive into Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza Direct--could this signal a major comeback for the franchise?
Then, we break down the latest details surrounding Microsoft’s next console. Is it just a gaming PC, or could it shift the console landscape entirely?
Finally, we talk about the indefinite delay of Bungie’s Marathon and what it means for the game's future.
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00:00 - Intro

01:04 - Borderlands 4's Fantastic Previews

11:25 - Donkey Kong Bonanza Looks Great

17:49 - Is the Next Gen Xbox a PC?

25:36 - Xbox Abandons Physical Games

29:41 - Epic Removes Dark and Darker

35:07 - Marathon Delayed Indefinitely

40:21 - Is Death Stranding 2 "Too Good?"

On this episode of Good Playing With You, we break down one of the biggest launches in gaming history — the Nintendo Switch 2 is smashing records, but did anyone see this coming?

Next up, MindsEye crashes hard on release, plagued by performance issues and disappointing fans of its Rockstar-style ambition. What went so wrong with this so-called GTA rival?

Then we dig into Bloomberg’s bombshell report on Dragon Age: The Veilguard — is Bioware in trouble, or is this just another case of bad press?

Plus, Resident Evil 9's trailer drops, and we’ve got thoughts. Hype-worthy or just more of the same?

Oh — and Stellar Blade is absolutely slaying on PC. Let's talk about it.

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00:00 - Intro

00:56 - Switch 2 Breaks All The Records

09:20 - MindsEye Has Disastrous Launch

15:52 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard - What Happened?

22:33 - Silent Hill 1 Remake Announced!

27:53 - Splitgate 2 Boss Apologizes

34:17 - Stellar Blade Slaying on PC

38:42 - Huge Sales for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

43:04 - Resident Evil 9 Trailer

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 just dropped a ton of massive game reveals—and we’re breaking them ALL down! On this episode of Good Playing With You, we react to the biggest announcements including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Outer Worlds 2, Clockwork Revolution, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Cronos: The New Dawn, and more. Which game stole the show? Which ones made us cringe? And what final letter grade do we give Xbox’s presentation?

🔥 Don’t miss this one—full of laughs, hot takes, and hype!

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Sony just wrapped its June 2025 State of Play, and honestly? We're a bit mixed!

In this episode of Good Playing With You, we react to every major reveal—including 007: First Light, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Silent Hill f, Pragmata, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, and more.

We break down each game, share our biggest surprises, and give the showcase an official report card grade. Plus: What was the Best Game of the Show, what made us cringe, and why this event might've changed our expectations for PlayStation in 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Pragmata (Capcom)

03:45 - SILENT HILL f

06:54 - Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

09:17 - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

11:28 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

14:26 - First Light 007

17:35 - Tides of Tomorrow

19:33 - MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls

22:25 - Best of Show

23:06 - Most Cringe of Show

24:24 - Our FINAL Grades

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On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we sound off on the Elden Ring Nightreign reviews that are pouring in. Are they good enough for us to change our minds about the game?
Plus, MindsEyes gets caught in a whirlwind conspiracy all spun up by the upcoming game's co-CEO.
Then, EA cancels the highly anticipated Black Panther game in a stunning turn of events.
Finally, Maulding details his hands-on experience with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake at the Square Enix offices!
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00:00 - Intro

00:43 - SWITCH 2 Mario Kart World Livestream Next Week!

01:23 - Elden Ring Nightreign Review Round Up

08:35 - MindsEye negativity conspiracy

16:42 - EA Shuts down Black Panther Game, Lays off

24:43 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D remake Preview

30:11 - Marathon marketing cancelled

38:20 - Sony wants to reduce toxic behavior

46:48 - Perfect summer time games

52:46 - The Best Combat system in a game

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to Randy Pitchford's clueless comments about the next Borderlands entry being potentially $80. Is he totally alienating fans? Plus, Helldivers 2's latest update has Super Earth under fire, but is it enough for us to drop back into the mix of the chaotic shooter? Then, what's next for hit HBO series and Naughty Dog franchise, The Last of Us? Neil Druckmann gives hints into its future. Finally, can Bungie recover from this disastrous Marathon plagiarizing scandal? We discuss all this and much more.

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Borderlands 4 Boss Upsets Fans... Again

09:10 - Would You Pay $80 for Borderlands 4

11:59 - Borderlands review bombed for new ToS

15:41 - Helldivers 2 Sees Player Count Surge

20:30 - The Future of TLoU Game & TV Show

28:41 - Fortnite Is Back on iPhone

32:26 - Fortnite Darth Vader Reactions

35:41 - Hollywood vs. Darth Vader & Fortnite

39:12 - Bungie's Plagiarism Scandal

45:38 - MUST-PLAY Video Games

53:07 - Games We Love But Can't Recommend

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On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to all the super-positive reviews for Doom: The Dark Ages. Are they convincing us to buy the new FPS game? Plus, GTA 6 may be delayed until 2026, but we could have a different Grand Theft Auto to look forward to in the near future! Then, Nintendo hits fans with another red flag about the Switch 2. Is it a total dealbreaker this time? Finally, Hideo Kojima proves he can still cook up wild video game premises. Just listen to some of his ideas!
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00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Doom: The Dark Ages Review Roundup

08:41 - GTA 4 Remaster Later This Year?

16:26 - Nintendo Can Brick Your Switch 2

22:23 - Sony Announces "Possible" Price Hikes

28:02 - Hideo Kojima's New Game Concepts

35:34 - TLOU Neil Druckmann’s Online Harassment Coaching

41:34 - Our Favorite Underhyped Characters

51:23 - Our Favorite Hidden Gems

This week on Good Playing With You: We break down the jaw-dropping GTA 6 trailer and speculate wildly on what’s next. Then we react to those Xbox handheld leaks — is this a real console or just rebranded fluff? Plus, Destiny 2’s Edge of Fate sparks debate with Metroid-style mechanics and a controversial Star Wars crossover. Also: EA’s price freeze, Nintendo’s bold Switch 2 predictions, and Gears of War heading to PlayStation.

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00:00 - Intro

01:06 - GTA 6 Trailer 2 Reactions

12:18 - Instant Riot

13:29 - Xbox Handheld Photos Leak

19:42 - Major Destiny 2 Reveals

27:15 - EA NOT Planning on Raising Prices

33:03 - Nintendo Could Raise Prices

40:46 - Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5

44:51 - 6 Favorite Video Game Trailers