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In this episode of Good Playing With You, we dive into Xbox’s massive price hike that’s rocking the gaming world—are console gamers ready to ditch Microsoft? 💸 We break down what this means for Xbox Series X, Game Pass, and controllers.

Next up: Borderlands 4 gameplay leaks just dropped, and we’re reacting to its Destiny 2-style mechanics. Is this the glow-up fans wanted or a step backward?

Then: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stuns the industry with a sky-high Metacritic score, breaking records and shocking critics. But why are fans begging for physical copies?

Finally, we unpack another brutal round of EA layoffs—what this means for the future of the company and its biggest franchises.

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00:00 - Intro

00:55 - Xbox Announces Huge Price Increases

04:30 - No Tariffs on Digital Games, So Why Hike the Prices?

05:33 - Will PC Undercut Consoles?

06:48 - The Future of Xbox as a Console

09:46 - Why $80 Games are Bullshit

10:57 - The Real Winners of the $80 Price Hike

11:35 - Wall Street Rewards Microsoft's Greed

17:43 - Borderlands 4 State of Play Reactions

27:50 - EA lays off Hundreds, Cancels Titanfall Game

34:04 - Jack Black's Minecraft Song Breaks Billboard Record

37:42 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells Out Physical Copies

39:20 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tops Metacritic

43:26 - Games We'd Recommend to Our Enemies

51:55 - 6 Games That Caused Us Bodily Harm

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we explain how we survived the Switch 2 preorder madness, but ultimately got our hands on one! Plus, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake totally overshadows the release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but is the New RPG still great? We go hands-on with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and give our verdict! Then, Ghost of Yōtei sets its release date and it just so happens to be close to Grand Theft Auto 6 (Uh oh)! Finally, Nintendo starts hunting down the individual behind last year's infamous Pokémon leak.

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00:00 - Intro

00:46 - Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Round Up

01:10 - Switch 2 Online Pre-Order Chaos

06:08 - Switch 2's Listed on Ebay by Scalpers

08:01 - Almost All 3rd Party Switch 2 Games Are Game-Key Cards

12:13 - My Switch 2 Pre-Order Experience

17:13 - GameStop Trade In Fine Print

21:12 - Oblivion's HUGE PC Launch

26:05 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review Roundup

34:12 - Ghost of Yotei Trumped By GTA6

40:06 - Nintendo Literally Hunting Down Leaker

45:42 - Seemingly Chill Games That Cause Insane Anxiety

52:16 - After Oblivion, What Other Games Deserve Remasters?

We react to the latest Marathon gameplay to hit the internet. What's our honest thoughts on Bungie's new shooter? Plus, the release of the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake could be right around the corner--but do we really think it's happening so soon? Then, Maulding breaks down his entire Nintendo Switch 2 Experience where he played Mario Kart World & Donkey Kong Bananza. Finally, Cronos: The New Dawn is a game to put on your watchlist after seeing that incredible gameplay trailer.

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00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Switch 2 Hands-On Event

05:41 - Mario Kart World Hands-On Impressions

10:21 - Donkey Kong Bonanza Hands-On Impressions

14:07 - Mario Party Jamboree Hands-On Switch 2

15:36 - Metroid Prime 4 Hands-On Impressions

19:17 - Switch 2 Hands-On Final Verdict!

21:26 - Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster Leaks!

28:38 - Marathon Gameplay Revealed

35:51 - Marathon Reactions from Concord Creator

38:26 - Marathon Won't Have Proximity Chat

41:19 - Cronos Gameplay Reactions

46:10 - Games with the best use of eggs?! (Easter)

52:10 - Games We Wish We Could Play Again For The First Time?

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we explain all the Switch 2 news that just keeps coming in. From the Switch 2 preorder hold to Doug Bowser's insane comments, get all the scoop you need right here! Plus, the Minecraft movie is a global smash hit, but are the audiences going too far with their "chicken jockey" antics? Then, Counter-Strike 2 crate market seems to be doing just fine in 2025. Can you believe the money Valve raked in from March alone? Finally, is Blue Prince as good as they say it is?

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00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Minecraft Movie Overperforms

05:01 - Minecraft Audience Goes Crazy for Chicken Jockey

13:02 - Switch 2 Launch Updates

14:47 - Nintendo Fans Push Back on High Prices

16:20 - Switch 2 Pre-Order Predictions

21:04 - Will All Games Be $80 Now?

28:20 - Former PS Boss Says People Will Pay More

33:45 - Will Nintendo Cause GTA 6 to be More Expensive?

35:02 - CS2 Crates Generate Over $74M in March

40:29 - Blue Prince is Newest Must Play

46:50 - Our Favorite Games to Play While Caffeinated!!! !!

53:16 - Best Nintendo Launch Titles

On this special episode of "Good Playing With You," we sound off on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct that featured games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, The Duskbloods and more! Plus, we do a Switch 2 spec breakdown, is the system checking enough boxes? Then, what is our take on the $80 game situation? Will the new Nintendo system be a day one purchase for us? Get the scoop on all things Nintendo.

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00:00 - Intro

00:54 - Switch 2 Specs

01:53 - Game Chat - C Button

12:51 - Drag & Drive

13:56 - Mario Kart World Trailer

19:26 - Welcome Tour

21:34 - Games with Upgrades

25:35 - Launch Lineup

30:11 - Hyrule Warriors

31:04 - The DuskBloods

35:16 - Kirby Air Riders

36:15 - Donkey Kong Bonanza

39:05 - Release Date & Shocking Prices

44:54 - Final Grades

49:28 - Some Switch 2 Physical Games Just Keys

52:45 - Nintendo Pre-Order Restrictions

55:47 - Trump Could Raise Nintendo's Already High Prices

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we dive into the latest Nintendo Direct that showed off tons of games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD remake, Pokemon Legends Z-A, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and more! Plus, Call of Duty: Warzone season 3 will usher in the return of beloved map, Verdansk--but will bots be ruining the party? Then, Grand Theft Auto 6 causes mass hysteria amongst publishers who fear their game will get overshadowed by the behemoth Rockstar title. Finally, Game Informer is back in action! Will you be picking up a copy?

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00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Nintendo Direct

01:19 - Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD 2D remakes

04:18 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

09:14 - Pokémon Z-A

12:41 - Nintendo Virtual Game Cards

19:36 - Call of Duty Warzone Season 3

26:30 - Game Informer is BACK

30:39 - GTA 6 Scaring Release Dates

36:11 - No Witcher 4 until 2027

40:26 - Underrated Games We're Excited For

48:23 - Games That Have No Business Being So Difficult

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On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we weigh in on Ubisoft's latest action game, Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Do we think it's worth picking up after seeing the reviews? Plus, Monster Hunter Wilds continues to be the game to play--especially on Steam! Then, the latest trailer for Ark: Survival Evolved has fans in a total uproar over its AI-like look. Finally, we react to the new Silent Hill f trailer. Does it seem to bode well for the series? We discuss all of this and much more.

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00:00 - Intro

00:49 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Review Roundup

10:10 - Monster Hunter Wilds Best Selling Game of 2025

16:34 - PC Gamers Prefer Older Games

22:00 - Silent Hill f Trailer Reactions

29:51 - People Hating On Ark DLC Trailer

38:38 - Sex & Romance in Games Survey

46:14 - Split Fiction Players Find Secret Level

51:10 - Multiplayer Games We'll Play Forever

54:19 - 6 MORE Games That Cure Depression

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we dive into that unexpected Xbox handheld that could be releasing later in 2025! Plus, we sound off on that moody Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 teaser. Find out why it's a bit of a surprise announcement! Then, Neil Druckmann stirs the pot with a major theme in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet during a recent interview. Finally, Pokémon GO gets sold off to the Saudi government and we have no idea how to feel about it.

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00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Xbox-Branded Gaming Handheld

02:30 - Xbox Next-Gen in 2027?

10:18 - Xbox Shows off Copilot for Gaming

16:25 - Pokémon Go Sold to the Saudi Government

22:35 - Intergalactic Heretic Prophet Will Focus on "Faith and Religion"

26:40 - The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remake Rumored SOON!

31:25 - Space Marine 3 Is Officially Teased

35:33 - Resident Evil Movie Reboot

40:37 - Our Favorite Female Video Game Characters

46:30 - Best Games on PlayStation Plus

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we take a look at Monster Hunter Wilds' huge success for Capcom. Is it still worth picking up if you aren't a hardcore fan? Plus, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford lays into a fan who's being critical of the upcoming Borderlands 4 RPG game. Is Pitchford in the wrong? Then, major rumors for Call of Duty in 2026. Will it drop last gen? Is it getting ready for the next gen Xbox? And new game Split Fiction is getting some great scores, so will we be jumping in? Finally, President Donald Trump's tariffs are almost certainly spelling an end to physical games as we know them. We break down a production problem in the making. Check it out.

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00:00 - Intro

00:46 - Monster Hunter Hits New Record

02:29 - What's With Monster Hunter Complainers?

05:50 - Borderlands 4 Boss Goes Off

13:18 - COD to Drop PS4 & Xbox One?

20:18 - Trump Tariffs: End of Physical Games?

28:41 - Gears of War Collection Rumored for PS5

34:46 - No Last of Us Part 3?

39:41 - Split Fiction Hits 91 on Metacritc

42:41 - Games We Surprisingly Loved

On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we discuss a gang of reviews for Monster Hunter Wilds. What does our gut tell us about the game? Plus, Fable gets delayed until 2026. Is it trying to avoid the behemoth that is GTA 6? Then, Call of Duty admits that it actually DOES use AI for some of its assets on Steam. Finally, Jason Schreier spills the tea on the absolute state of games journalism. Hint, it's not a pretty sight.

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00:00 - Intro

00:39 - Monster Hunter Wilds Review Scores

09:54 - Fable Delayed Until 2026

13:14 - New Fable Alpha Gameplay Footage

18:04 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Leaks

19:48 - Will Assassin's Creed Leak Hurt Sales?

24:46 - Call of Duty Admits to Using AI

31:23 - WB Cancels Wonder Woman; Closes Studios

38:03 - Few Gaming Journalists Left per Jason Schreier

44:50 - Overhyped Gaming Features (and some under hyped too!)

53:14 - Games We Never Got to Finish