In this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down Xbox’s newly announced Project Helix, the latest rumors around PlayStation pulling back on PC ports, and their full Blerdcon 2026 recap. They also close things out with Gage’s top five female DC Comics characters, plus a quick preview of Awesome Con.Key topics covered:-Xbox Project Helix and what it could mean for the next generation of gaming-Why PlayStation may rethink PC ports and lean harder into exclusives-Blerdcon 2026 highlights and Gage’s top 5 female DC Comics charactersChapters:00:00 – Intro02:08 – Xbox Project Helix discussion22:41 – PlayStation and the future of PC ports43:52 – Blerdcon 2026 recap59:48 – Top 5 female DC Comics characters01:17:34 – Awesome Con preview and closing thoughts#LoadingSnacks #Xbox #PlayStation #GamingNews #Blerdcon #DCComics #WonderWoman #Raven #Zatanna #AwesomeCon

On this episode of Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down the Warner Bros.-Paramount deal, the shutdown of High Guard, and the mixed word-of-mouth around Scream 7. They also celebrate Women’s History Month with a ranked list of the top five women in the traditional MCU, plus a quick wrestling and convention wrap-up. Key topics covered:-Warner Bros. and Paramount merger talk, streaming fallout, and IP concerns-Why High Guard is shutting down, and what may have hurt the game-Scream 7 box office, fan expectations, and Gage’s top 5 women of the traditional MCUChapters:00:00 – Intro & Patreon Hall of Fame02:10 – Warner Bros. and Paramount deal explained18:40 – High Guard shutdown and FPS market discussion30:20 – Scream 7 box office and review debate46:30 – Top 5 women of the traditional MCU01:04:30 – Honorable mentions, WWE Elimination Chamber, and convention plugs#LoadingSnacks #WarnerBros #Paramount #Scream7 #MCU #Marvel #Gaming #WWE #Blerdcon #AwesomeCon

Big gaming headlines hit all at once: Xbox’s leadership shakeup (Phil Spencer retiring, Sarah Bond resigning, Asha Sharma stepping in) plus PlayStation reportedly closing Bluepoint Games. Then we switch gears for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with Joke’s all-time Top 5 list (and yes… Charizard is in the building).Key topics covered:- Xbox leadership changes: Phil Spencer retiring, Sarah Bond resigning, Asha Sharma taking over- What the shakeup could mean for Xbox hardware, cloud, and the “return to Xbox” messaging- PlayStation closing Bluepoint Games and what it signals for studios/remakes (Bloodborne talk included)- Pokémon 30th anniversary news + Jokes’ Top 5 Pokémon of all time- Upcoming appearances: “Blurcon” panel + Awesome Con plansChapters:00:00 – Intro + what’s on the show02:10 – Xbox chaos: Phil Spencer retiring + Sarah Bond resigning10:45 – The Verge report + why the news dropped early21:05 – Asha Sharma message: “great games,” “return to Xbox,” and AI concerns33:20 – PlayStation reportedly closing Bluepoint Games (what this means)44:40 – Pokémon turning 30: what might drop + card supply/scalper talk50:30 – Jokes’ Top 5 Pokémon (Gengar → Mewtwo → Greninja → Lucario → Charizard)01:02:10 – Honorable mentions + events (Blurcon + Awesome Con) + outro#Xbox #PlayStation #GamingNews #Pokemon #Pokemon30 #BluepointGames #PhilSpencer #XboxPodcast #GamingPodcast #LoadingSnacks

Logan Paul just flipped a Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card for a record-setting sale — but how much of that price was the card vs. the story around it? Then we recap PlayStation’s State of Play (God of War remakes, Legacy of Kain, Marvel Tōkon, Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2) and close with Jokes’ Top 3 Scream movies (and why they still work). Key topics covered:-Logan Paul’s Pokémon card sale: rarity, PSA grading, and the “WWE necklace” factor-State of Play recap: biggest reveals + what felt truly “PS5/PS5 Pro” this time-Top 3 Scream films (plus Scream 7 hype) and Scream vs. Final DestinationChapters:00:00 – Intro (Loading Snacks Weekly + what’s on the show)02:05 – 619 Hall of Fame: top-tier Patreon shoutouts04:10 – KatsuCon recap + upcoming cons talk06:05 – Logan Paul’s record Pokémon sale: Pikachu Illustrator explained16:25 – PSA grading + why the story/chain could impact value22:10 – Mandalorian & Grogu trailer: helmet reveal + “too much comedy?”33:40 – State of Play recap: Ghost of Yōtei Legends, Legacy of Kain, God of War49:30 – Marvel Tōkon: new characters + team mechanics discussion56:10 – Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 (MGS4 preservation hype)59:35 – Jokes’ Top 3 Scream movies + Scream 7 could crack the list1:10:30 – Honorable mention + Scream vs. Final Destination debate1:16:10 – Upcoming events: Blerdcon panel + Awesome Con + Movie Club updates1:20:05 – Outro#LoadingSnacks #Pokemon #PlayStation #StateOfPlay #StarWars #Mandalorian #Scream #HorrorMovies #GamingNews #PopCulture

Disney’s reportedly got a new CEO lined up, PlayStation is gearing up for an hour-long State of Play, and Discord’s “teen-by-default” changes have people (rightfully) nervous. Plus, we rank our Top 5 MCU TV shows and argue the ones that barely missed the cut.Key topics covered:Disney naming Josh D’Amaro as the next CEO (and why parks matter most) PlayStation State of Play (Feb 12) predictions: Wolverine, Marathon, FF7 Part 3, more Discord’s teen-by-default rollout + age verification concerns after a past ID breach Top 5 MCU TV shows: WandaVision, Wonder Man, Loki, Jessica Jones, Hawkeye, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., & moreChapters:00:00 – Intro + show/patreon shoutouts02:10 – PlayStation State of Play predictions (Feb 12)15:05 – Discord teen-by-default + age verification + privacy concerns 33:40 – Disney’s new CEO pick (Josh D’Amaro) + parks vs streaming 45:55 – Top 5 MCU TV shows debate + honorable mentions 1:18:30 – Wrap-up: cons/events + quick hits#LoadingSnacks #PopCultureNews #Disney #PlayStation #StateOfPlay #Discord #MCU #MarvelTV #Podcast

Crunchyroll is hiking prices and killing the free tier—so what’s Sony’s real endgame? Plus, we break down Markiplier’s Iron Lung box office run, react to the Stranger Things animated spin-off, and debate IGN’s Top 5 Xbox games of all time.Key topics covered:Crunchyroll price increase, free tier fallout, and Sony’s anime “monopoly” strategyMarkiplier’s Iron Lung vs Big Hollywood discourse + creator-funded filmsStranger Things: Tales from 1985 Saturday morning cartoon vibe + what it could meanIGN Top 5 Xbox games reaction: Halo 2, Gears 3, GTA 5, Mass Effect 2, Halo 3Honorable mentions: Wonder Man, WWE Royal Rumble talk, and Blerdcon panel updateChapters:00:00 – Intro02:10 – Patreon shoutouts + where to follow Loading Snacks04:05 – Crunchyroll price hike: tiers, timing, and what Sony is really doing18:40 – Markiplier’s Iron Lung: box office, budget, and “charts” controversy29:10 – Stranger Things animated spin-off: Tales from 1985 teaser reaction37:05 – IGN Top 5 Xbox games: Halo 2, Gears 3, GTA 5, Mass Effect 2, Halo 358:20 – Honorable mentions: Wonder Man, Royal Rumble notes, Blerdcon panel update67:40 – Wrap-up + sign-off#LoadingSnacks #Crunchyroll #Anime #Markiplier #IronLung #StrangerThings #Xbox #Halo #MassEffect #PopCulture

Gage and Jokes break down this week’s biggest pop-culture headlines—starting with the GTA 6 “no physical copy” rumor and what it means for day-one buyers. Then we react to the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 teaser (Jessica Jones + Foggy!) and dig into Dragon Ball’s big anniversary updates, before closing with our Top 5 X-Men films.

00:00 – Intro + where to follow / Patreon shoutouts
02:10 – GTA 6 rumor: no physical release at launch?
13:35 – Digital vs physical: spoilers, sales, and “double dipping”
20:40 – Daredevil: Born Again S2 teaser reaction (Jessica Jones + Foggy)
27:55 – Brand New Day / Doomsday tie-in discussion + villains/Defenders talk
34:55 – Dragon Ball Super: Beerus saga remake (why it matters)
42:35 – Galactic Patrol saga + 40th anniversary news + game talk
52:10 – Top 5 X-Men films: our lists + debate
01:05:25 – Rapid-fire: Wonder Man, Invincible S4, Star Wars: Maul, He-Man, Zootopia 2
01:10:40 – Upcoming cons + events + wrap-up

Gage, Domingo, and Jokes break down a packed Loading Snacks Weekly: big pop-culture/business headlines, then Domingo’s top tech picks from CES 2026. From Netflix’s Warner Bros. move to Sony’s TV shakeup and a Fortnite D&D drop, this one covers a lot fast.Key topics covered:-Netflix’s updated all-cash Warner Bros. offer + what it could mean for IP and theaters-TCL’s deal to take over Sony’s TV business (Bravia branding, 51/49 split)-Fortnite x Dungeons & Dragons maps + Doug Bowser joining Hasbro’s board-Domingo’s Top 5 CES 2026 products (art TVs, huge RGB mini LED, portable monitors, speakers, projectors)-Spotify “Page Match” + upcoming events (Blerdcon panel details, more)Chapters:00:00 – Intro + Patreon shoutouts02:27 – New 2026 show format (news segment + weekly list)05:51 – Netflix goes all-cash on Warner Bros.: IP, streaming, theaters21:44 – TCL x Sony TV business deal (Bravia name, market impact)34:40 – Fortnite: D&D maps + why it might be worth the hard drive space36:44 – Doug Bowser joins Hasbro board + Hasbro IP rundown44:22 – CES 2026 Top 5 begins (Domingo’s picks)46:52 – #5 Amazon Ember 55/65 Artline TV (frames + AI photo sorting)50:41 – #4 Hisense 116" mini RGB LED (pricing + tech talk)55:07 – #3 Sitsu portable monitor (phone/tablet/laptop secondary screen)58:16 – #2 Edifier wireless speaker system (surprising bass + price)65:11 – #1 “Four movie” projector w/ Bowers & Wilkins audio72:25 – Honorable mention: Spotify “Page Match” (scan page → audiobook)76:18 – Upcoming events: Blerdcon panel time + what’s next

Gage and Jokes break down their most anticipated projects of 2026 across games, TV, and movies—from GTA 6 and Marvel’s Wolverine to Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.They also react to CES 2026 highlights (including the surprisingly wild new tech on display) and dig into the buzz around a Stranger Things finale theater event—plus what it could mean for Netflix, theaters, and the future of “events” on the big screen.Drop your most anticipated 2026 release in the comments, and make sure you’re following Loading Snacks Weekly everywhere (and consider supporting the show on Patreon).#LoadingSnacks #LoadingSnacksWeekly #PopCulture #CES2026 #MCU #AvengersDoomsday #SpiderMan #GTA6 #VideoGames #TVShows #Movies #strangerthings Timecodes / Chapters00:00 - Intro: Loading Snacks Weekly + what’s on deck (2026 hype)01:25 - Patreon plug + “619 Hall of Fame” shoutouts04:10 - Doomsday teaser talk: the cast, the scale, and MCU nerves12:05 - “Worst MCU film?” + the Eternals debate (and why they need redemption)20:40 - Stranger Things finale in theaters (no spoilers) + how the event worked30:05 - Netflix vs theaters: why theaters still matter (and the real ticket problem)43:20 - CES 2026 quick hits + K reporting from Vegas48:35 - Smart LEGO, MicroRGB/MicroLED talk, and wild TV tech53:55 - Razer “Project Ava” AI desk companion: cool, scary, and inevitable?01:03:30 - Most anticipated 2026 games: GTA 6, Wolverine, Fable, Gears, Bond, more01:20:50 - Most anticipated 2026 TV: Marvel shows, Star Trek, anime finales, horror01:32:40 - Most anticipated 2026 movies: Doomsday, Brand New Day, Supergirl, more01:49:25 - Milestones + other hype: Dragon Ball anniversary, Pokémon anniversary01:56:40 - Wrap-up: upcoming events, guests, meetups, and final thought

Gage is joined by Jokes to wrap up 2025 with a full “favorites of the year” episode—plus a quick conversation about Avengers Doomsday and the way Marvel is rolling out weekly reveals (including talk about “the two Chrises,” Thor, and Thor’s daughter).

From there, it’s pop culture picks across the board: favorite movies (including K-pop Demon Hunters and Sinners), standout games (Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Shinobi Art of Vengeance, Blueprints, and more), and a run through TV/anime highlights from the year.

They also hit personal 2025 wins (gear upgrades, tech picks like a 4K gimbal setup, and more), a Pokemon collecting check-in (including the Fantasmal Flames / Charizard chase), and close with gratitude for the community and excitement for what’s next.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro + what this episode is (2025 favorites)

03:15 - Quick updates + shoutouts

06:30 - Avengers Doomsday: weekly reveals + marketing rollout

17:40 - “The two Chrises,” Thor + Thor’s daughter speculation

28:45 - Favorite movies of 2025 (K-pop Demon Hunters, Sinners, more)

40:20 - More movie talk (including Captain America: Brave New World + popcorn buckets)

46:10 - Favorite games of 2025 (Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Shinobi Art of Vengeance)

56:30 - Honorable mentions + what else they played (Blueprints, Persona, more)

1:06:15 - TV/anime favorites + Marvel Zombies mention

1:16:40 - Tech/gear favorites (4K gimbal, MacBook/Elgato, MetaQuest + GeForce Now)

1:26:30 - Pokemon collecting: Fantasmal Flames + Charizard chase

1:33:20 - Wrap-up, thanks, and looking ahead

KEYWORDS

Loading Snacks Weekly, 2025 favorites, pop culture, Avengers Doomsday, Marvel, movies, video games, TV, anime, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Shinobi Art of Vengeance, Pokemon, K-pop Demon Hunters, Sinners