With the announcement of publisher The Private Division, the guys question whether or not a return to "AA" games can help reduce the amount of microtransactions we're seeing in recent releases. Also, Broc has a problem with Roger.

This week the guys tally up the score from our Game Awards predictions episode and find out who won. Also, time codes are coming. I promise. It's my New Year's resolution.

This week we'd like to make our case for why you should care about Net Neutrality. You can visit www.battleforthenet.com to make your voice heard. Also, Josh spoils Doki Doki Literature Club from 25:22 to 35:00. You've been warned.

The title really says it all. Broc named this episode by the way. So there's that

With Corey back on solid ground, the gang gathers around their mics to give their predictions on The Game Awards. Who will will? Probably not Smitty.. Seriously.. This podcast could have been titled "Smitty Goes Against The Grain". See for yourself.

Don't worry, we don't talk about alcohol for the entire podcast, just a good portion of it and gluten free beer is terrible. We also discuss GTA V becoming the greatest selling game of all time in the US and whether or not EA closed Visceral for Respawn. Curious? I know I am and I was there.

This week we break down the Diabolical Doughnut Sabotage of 2017. Is Broc's mom trying to kill him with pumpkin spice? Tune in to find out. Oh, we also talk about all the games we've been playing and debate on which Celtic is the greatest of all time. Hint: 11 Championships.

As night befalls our ragtag band of brothers, they gather around their mics for warmth and words of encouragement from one another. Can they make it through another week of publishers reaching in their pockets? Prepare your ears for the legend of the microtransaction. Just kidding. I promise. No talk of microtransactions. Seriously. I couldn't believe it either!

This week we gather around our mics and discuss whether or not single player games are on their way out. Tune in to hear the guys together in one room for the first time ever. It's as much of a disaster as you would expect! Also, cats.

This week we dive into IGN's recent acquisition of Humble Bundle and discuss the importance of transparency in the gaming industry. We also talk about guilty pleasures, for Josh, very guilty pleasures.