The Forecast

On today’s episode #197, Sony does a dumb again and this time it’s a big one, Minecraft is coming to the big screen, and Furiosa bombs at the box office. Plus, League of Legends showcases an inexpensive skin, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #196, Netflix is really into live shows now, Helldivers and Sony play the TTRPG Fiasco, and Chad watches Nick Cage’s The Rock for the first time. Plus, a new secrets-filled Metroidvania lands at just the right time, Ben is preparing for a solo podcast, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #195, Catan dusts off an old title that is finally coming to life this summer, Take-Two is not unfamiliar with layoffs and changes, and the Escape from Tarkov dev team is in hot water with players at a really bad time. Plus, Dragon’s Dogma sales outpace Final Fantasy, Alan Wake ‘isn’t profitable,’ and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #194, Silksong creators are rude, but we’re still excited, Keanu Reeves lands his best role yet, and one of our favorite indie games of 2023 is getting a movie. Plus, Ubisoft is being Ubisoft again, Final Fantasy is underperforming and Cait is sad, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #193, Amazon is not as artificially intelligent as expected, the CFPB is taking a look at transactions in video games, and a group of us went to PAX East.  Also, Helldivers 2 war updates with Caleb, Crash goes indie, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #192, Paul Atreides sees a narrow path, TikTok sees the beginnings of a ban in the US House of Representatives, and PS5 pro specs are leaked? Also, Helldivers are still uniting under the flag of liberty, D&D celebrates 50 years, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

Flashback Episode 17: So Friggin' Strong

On today’s episode #191, Sam Altman asks for a little bit of money while Nvidia sees a record valuation, Madame Web finds itself in the company of other great films, and Sony makes a bold statement. Also, Helldivers is taking the internets by storm, Microsoft and Sony are somewhat working together, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #190, our game of the year goes into open beta, TikTok and UMG get in a fight over music rights, and Disney makes a huge investment and a surprise announcement. Also, Steam Next Fest is happening, Microsoft will soon found Super Earth, and - of course - we’ve been playing games.

On today’s episode #189, literally the entire video game world is laying people off, Palworld is destroying the internet, and - in case you didn’t see it - we crowned Starfield as our GOTY. Also, Todd Howard makes an incredible new game, Pantheon is the animated series you need to watch from 2023, and of course, we’ve been playing games.