The Forecast

On today’s episode #228, Microsoft is making moves. We talk about the Xbox leadership shake up and what it could mean for the future of the brand. On the heels of those changes they have also officially announced their next "console". What could that look like? Also, at the same time that Xbox seems to be doubling down on PC, Sony seems to be folding. The games industry is going through big changes and we'll talk about all that plus some exciting new games we're been playing.

We were unable to meet this week but with our tenth anniversary just around the corner why not take a listen to our very first episode first posted on 03/03/2016?

Aaron rants about recursive acronyms and handheld cam. Travis gets upset about names. Chad defends Arrow but hates plot holes. Caleb corrects people. Guests.

On today’s episode #227, we check in on how the games industry is doing in 2026. Can't be too many layoffs yet, right? We also talk about Highguard's rough start, Deadlock's explosion in popularity with a new major update, and how Overwatch (sans-2) is trying to fight it's way back into the space. All that plus a look at a couple games that are already early contenders from GOTY 2026.

On today’s episode special edition episode #226, we dive into the games we loved playing this year, talk about our most anticipated games for next year,  and battle over our top 10 to ultimately crown one our 2025 Game of the Year.

On today’s episode #225, we’ve been gone so we spend the entire episode talking about The Game Awards. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Children are rioting in Russia, and Ben needs a haircut, so we’re deciding what he should get at the hairstylist.

On today’s episode #224, Valve goes wild with new hardware, Arc Raiders sits in 4th on steam charts, and the Horizon raises $4500 for extra life. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Apple introduces the dumbest purse ever, and GTA VI delays, opening the door for indie studios to push out more games.

Alex gets excited about himself. Jake talks subtleties of Pokemon Sword & Shield. Aaron calls himself the 'host'. Owen LOVES Sayonara. Chad is into The Arrow again. Caleb gets a game launcher launcher.

On today’s episode #223, Windows 10 officially dies, which begs the question, what is supporting the backend of Windows 11, Battlefield 6 returns to the basics, and Megabonk lands the GOTY title early. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is still chugging along for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

On today’s episode #222, EA goes private, Game Pass suffers mass cancellations after price hikes, and Wolverine gets a trailer. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is a heavy hitter for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

Silksong is out! Flashback to the last time we had significant Silksong news.

Caleb plays all the games that Aaron is interested in. Chad talks casuals and streamers for multiple games. Jake updates us on PlayStation news. Alex actually gets excited about Diablo Immortal. Owen is okay with Kenobi.