Loading Snacks Weekly

DC Studios is changing leadership again. Gage and Jokes unpack James Gunn and Peter Safran stepping down, the balance between creative freedom and business expectations, and what DC needs to build lasting fandom.

Then we get into the GTA 6 console discussion, the role your TV plays in the experience, and the work behind our Extra Life weekend. We close with upcoming Ocean City Comic Con panels.

Contains Lanterns spoilers. Predictions about future DC projects are the hosts' opinions.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:34 Extra Life and Patreon

00:04:05 DC Studios changes leadership

00:08:05 Was Superman a success?

00:12:20 Building younger DC fans

00:16:10 Clayface, Peacemaker and Lanterns

00:25:36 James Gunn: art vs. business

00:31:15 Lanterns and John Stewart spoilers

00:36:24 Batman's lasting appeal

00:39:24 The Absolute Batman movie debate

00:45:42 GTA 6: PS5 Pro vs. Xbox

00:49:43 TV tech, VRR and Dolby Vision

00:53:15 Why your whole gaming setup matters

00:56:08 Extra Life weekend recap

01:01:42 Twelve years of giving back

01:08:02 Ocean City Comic Con panels

01:10:06 The Finisher and wrap-up

An Xbox inside an alligator is a real thing—and Gage and Jokes need to talk about it. We break down the Series X-BITE, WWE’s Avengers: Doomsday crossover, and the thinking behind WendyQuest.

Then we get into the big question: could Guardians of the Galaxy have succeeded without the MCU? We discuss the cast, James Gunn’s approach, rotating teams, and the potential for more Guardians stories. We also share our Extra Life charity gaming plans and upcoming convention appearances.

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Four Disney fans rank all 13 official Disney Princesses, then combine their lists to see where everybody lands.

Gage, Jokes, Maria, and Penny weigh the songs, park experiences, childhood memories, representation, and character qualities behind their picks. Tiana gets a placement that needs explaining, Moana brings a personal story, and the classics do not get a free pass.

The crew also debates the honorable mentions and picks three additional characters for the Ocean City Comic Con tournament lineup.

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00:00:00 Welcome to the showdown

00:02:41 Meet Maria and Penny

00:06:05 The lineup and ranking rules

00:08:46 Disney Princess film timeline

00:12:49 Scoring and Jokes' ranking

00:24:00 Maria: parks and music

00:39:36 Penny: personal connections

00:56:41 Penny's top three

01:00:56 Gage's princess ranking

01:23:43 Gage's final two picks

01:29:48 Combined rankings and ties

01:32:08 Beyond the official 13

01:55:14 Penny's honorable mentions

02:01:09 The final tournament spots

02:07:24 Convention tournament rules

02:08:48 Events and Extra Life

02:15:27 Penny's art and book update

02:17:19 Closing shout-outs

Can Marvel give Iron Fist a second chance? Gage and Jokes unpack their NYCC 2026 reactions, including the Daredevil and Defenders conversation, Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, and the possibilities surrounding Zodiac.

The conversation also covers Absolute Justice League, Miami Vice nostalgia, streaming consolidation and our wallets, and the Street Fighter II arcade memories that still stick with us. It's a mix of comic-book reactions, fan theories, and the games that helped shape how we play.

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00:00:00 Welcome & mic check
00:02:01 Loading Snacks & Patreon
00:03:29 VisionQuest discussion
00:07:26 NYCC 2026 reactions
00:08:20 Daredevil, Defenders & Iron Fist
00:13:12 Star Wars/Marvel crossover
00:17:19 Absolute Justice League
00:19:02 Zodiac & S.H.I.E.L.D. theories
00:26:54 Miami Vice & GTA connections
00:32:43 Streaming consolidation & costs
00:38:05 Netflix & original programming
00:46:37 Young Justice & branding
00:50:53 The opportunity for indie creators
00:52:36 Street Fighter movie discussion
00:55:34 Why Street Fighter II mattered
01:00:36 Mirror matches & arcade rivalries
01:09:44 Street Fighter animation
01:16:43 Gaylord shout-out & princess plans
01:19:16 Events & show updates
01:23:54 Thanks & wrap-up

Could GTA 6 cloud streaming create a new option for PC players? Gage and Jokes discuss the Xbox rumor, its possible trade-offs, and the PS5 Pro pricing conversation.

Then it’s into Vision Quest expectations, White Vision’s absence, and theories about his place in Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, and the Young Avengers story. We also revisit Lanterns, recap Nerd Apocalypse, and share Loading Snacks plans for Extra Life and our Disney Princess tournament.

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00:00:00 Intro and this week’s topics00:02:09 Loading Snacks updates and Patreon00:03:57 Lanterns finale impressions00:08:36 What Had Happened Was00:09:16 PS5 Pro pricing and GameStop00:20:25 GTA 6 Xbox cloud-streaming rumor00:29:47 Nerd Apocalypse recap00:39:00 Vision Quest expectations00:46:20 Could Vision return in Doomsday?00:50:06 Speed, Wiccan and Young Avengers00:54:40 Coulson and Vision’s MCU legacy01:00:44 Upcoming events and Extra Life01:03:42 Ocean City panels and princess plans01:07:00 The Finisher Podcast and wrap-up

Sony’s CES 2027 plans have Gage and Jokes asking what comes next for PlayStation—and physical games.This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, we discuss Sony’s changing approach to events, PS6 rumors, and whether the company could take another swing at proprietary media. Those possibilities are our theories, not confirmed announcements.We also talk Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s theatrical and home-release discussion, recap Baltimore Comic-Con, and put MCU favorites against their franchise’s biggest box office hits. Being your favorite, being the best, and making the most money aren’t always the same thing.Subscribe for more Loading Snacks conversations about games, comics, movies, and geek culture.CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro and this week’s topics00:02:48 Patreon Hall of Fame00:03:54 Sony and CES 202700:07:35 PS6 rumors and physical games00:10:18 Could Sony try another media format?00:15:10 Could Sony use its own showcases?00:20:44 Spider-Man: Brand New Day discussion00:24:22 Re-release talk and popcorn bucket jokes00:27:12 Baltimore Comic-Con recap00:29:35 What makes Baltimore Comic-Con different?00:36:21 The work behind convention load-out00:38:55 MCU favorites vs. box office winners00:40:17 Iron Man00:42:43 Thor00:44:22 Captain America00:47:30 Guardians of the Galaxy00:51:16 Ant-Man and missing MCU payoffs00:54:17 Comparing MCU box office totals00:56:23 Wrestling update00:57:58 The Finisher podcast00:58:36 Events and upcoming coverage01:01:30 Resident Evil and collectible chatter01:03:07 The convention chicken sandwich verdict01:04:53 A memorable cosplay encounter01:06:08 Closing#LoadingSnacks #PlayStation #MCU

Xbox is restructuring again—but are these changes enough to help Halo, Fable, Fallout and the studios caught in the middle?We break down the latest Xbox reset, Bungie’s renewed focus on Destiny and Disney+ changing what “no ads” can mean.Gage and Jokes discuss Xbox’s studio reorganization, the layoffs affecting its teams, Activision taking responsibility for Halo, Obsidian moving under Bethesda, and the uncertain future of Ninja Theory. They also examine Bungie’s plan to restore vaulted Destiny 2 content and rebuild player trust.Then we get into Disney+ advertising, Avengers: Endgame returning to theaters, what Marvel lost after Endgame and whether recasting Kang could have kept the Multiverse Saga on track.Which company has the most work to do right now: Xbox, Bungie, Disney+ or Marvel?00:00 Episode preview03:16 The Xbox reset continues08:34 Can Activision revive Halo?15:42 Obsidian, Bethesda and Fallout20:58 Playground Games, Turn 10 and Fable23:07 The uncertain future of Ninja Theory31:17 Was buying Activision Xbox’s biggest mistake?34:08 The entire gaming industry is resetting41:21 Bungie addresses its lost player trust43:26 Is Destiny 3 coming?46:49 Vaulted Destiny 2 content returns48:42 Sony, Bungie and the Marathon problem60:48 Disney+ changes its no-ads terms69:50 Avengers: Endgame returns to theaters73:44 What Marvel lost after Endgame85:29 Should Marvel have recast Kang?92:00 The Finisher and upcoming events97:18 Closing#Xbox #Destiny2 #Bungie #DisneyPlus #Marvel

The Loading Snacks Family is back to discuss all things pop culture. Tonight, we’re discussing Hideo Kojima's game being rescued by Xbox, the big news coming out of Blizzcon, and Batman Day.

Loading Snacks Weekly breaks down the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Xbox Game Pass cloud-gaming limits, and The New Level’s AEW debut. Gage and Jokes also debate the most underrated animated Disney movie ahead of their Disney Princess Tournament.

Key topics covered:

• Ocarina of Time remake upgrades, pricing, accessories, and Switch 2 edition
• Xbox Game Pass cloud-gaming hour limits and paid playtime
• Kofi and Austin Creed debuting in AEW as The New Level
• Hercules vs. The Emperor’s New Groove for most underrated Disney movie

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
02:15 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reactions
18:10 – Xbox Game Pass Cloud-Gaming Limits
35:10 – The New Level Makes Its AEW Debut
42:30 – Disney Princess Tournament Preview
45:00 – Most Underrated Animated Disney Movie
55:45 – Ninja Simulator Trailer Tease
56:15 – Upcoming Events and Closing Updates

Hashtags: #LegendOfZelda #OcarinaOfTime #XboxGamePass #XboxCloudGaming #AEW #TheNewLevel #DisneyMovies #LoadingSnacksWeekly

GTA 6 is bringing major changes to its wanted system, loadouts, vehicles, NPC interactions, and overall gameplay—and we break down what stood out from Rockstar’s extended look. Plus, we discuss PlayStation’s double State of Play, the new PS5 Live TV service, AMC’s push into indie film distribution, and a very special Loading Snacks announcement.

Key topics covered:

• PlayStation’s double State of Play and what Sony could reveal
• PS5 Live TV, free ad-supported channels, and Sony’s digital media strategy
• GTA 6’s six-star wanted system, detection icons, disguises, vehicles, and loadouts
• How GTA 6 builds on systems from Red Dead Redemption 2
• AMC’s Leewood Films and its plan to bring smaller movies to theaters
• Jokes and his family share a special Loading Snacks announcement

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
02:40 – New Pokémon Movie Teaser
07:20 – PlayStation’s Double State of Play
17:30 – PS5 Live TV and Sony’s New Streaming Push
29:05 – GTA 6 Extended Look and New Wanted System
44:30 – AMC Launches Leewood Films for Indie Movies
61:55 – A Special Loading Snacks Announcement
75:30 – Closing Thoughts and Outro

#GTA6 #GrandTheftAuto6 #PlayStation #PS5 #StateOfPlay #RockstarGames #AMC #GamingNews #LoadingSnacks