Loading Snacks Weekly

What it do, Snackers? — this week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes get into the wild state of gaming right now, from PlayStation price hikes to Xbox possibly dropping the paywall for online play. Then Gage closes things out with a very personal and very debatable Top 5 Mario games list, so yes… somebody is definitely about to be mad.If you’ve been trying to keep up with where gaming is headed, or you just want to hear a strong Mario 64 defense with your whole chest, this one is for you.Key topics covered:-PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal price increases-Rumors about Xbox removing the cost of online play-Disney possibly buying Epic, and why Unreal Engine matters-Gage’s Top 5 Mario games and why Mario 64 takes the crown#LoadingSnacks #GamingPodcast #PlayStation #Xbox #EpicGames #Fortnite #Mario #Nintendo #PopCulture #SuperMario64

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes dive into the biggest pop culture stories on deck, starting with a full breakdown of the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and what it could mean for the MCU. They also get into Sony reportedly moving away from PSN branding, spotlight the indie animated project Wheels and Roses, and close things out with Jokes’ top 5 female Pokémon trainers.Key topics covered:-Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer breakdown, theories, and MCU connections-Sony potentially dropping PlayStation Network branding and what that could mean-Wheels and Roses, women in animation, and Jokes’ top 5 female Pokémon trainersChapters:00:00 – Intro02:05 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer breakdown29:00 – Sony may be moving on from PSN branding40:29 – Wheels and Roses spotlight49:18 – Top 5 female Pokémon trainers62:18 – Loading Snacks updates and Spoiler Boys plans67:29 – The Finisher and WrestleMania talk70:15 – Outro#LoadingSnacks #SpiderManBrandNewDay #Marvel #PlayStation #Pokemon #GamingNews #PopCulture #WheelsAndRoses

This week on Loading Snacks Weekly, Gage and Jokes break down Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal, react to the new Star Wars: Maul trailer, recap their Awesome Con weekend, and count down Gage’s top 5 female ensemble films. It’s a packed pop culture episode with gaming talk, convention highlights, movie picks, and a quick wrestling update.Key topics covered:-Is Nvidia DLSS 5 really the next step in gaming visuals, or is it overhyped?-Reactions to the Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord trailer and why Maul still hits with fans-Awesome Con recap, Firefly animated revival buzz, and Gage’s top 5 female ensemble filmsChapters:00:00 – Intro and Patreon shoutouts03:00 – Nvidia DLSS 5 reactions and backlash15:10 – Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord trailer discussion25:45 – Awesome Con recap and Firefly animated update43:20 – Top 5 female ensemble films59:40 – AEW, WWE, and WrestleMania talk01:05:30 – Final shoutouts and outro#LoadingSnacks #Nvidia #DLSS5 #StarWars #Maul #AwesomeCon #Movies #Wrestling #PopCulture #Podcast

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