The Fun Waste of Time

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss all the new and exciting video game announcements and gameplay reveals from the three major Summer video game showcases!

In addition, they discuss the video games they've been playing and share what the experience is like playing in their dedicated home theaters!

00:00 Intro

02:35 Gaming Playlist

38:24 Game Night Reveal

44:04 Showcase Discussion

46:07 Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Reveal

52:00 PlayStation State of Play

01:10:28 Summer Game Fest

01:31:01 XBOX Game Showcase

01:52:10 Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, Tarrus goes solo hosting the show with special guest and fellow home theater, film fan and gaming enthusiast, Jeremy Dallas (aka...JD). The fellas discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct and PlayStation State of Play showcases featuring all the new and amazing video games releasing on their respective platforms over the next few months and year. They highlight the games that got them excited and ready to load'em up in their fantastic home cinemas!

In addition, Tarrus and JD discuss the video games they've been playing over the last few weeks.

There's all this and more in episode 87 of The Fun Waste of Time!

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0:00 Intro

1:10 Special Guest

10:02 Xbox Developer Direct

28:57 PlayStation State of Play

1:10:58 What We're Playing

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas celebrate the 11th anniversary of the show with an action-packed and very rare super-sized episode! The "Top Three Favorite" video games, movies, and TV shows of the year and "Most Anticipated" of the upcoming year have become an annual "end of year" tradition.

The fellas break down the content they've most enjoyed in the previous year and what has them most excited in the year to come.

Listen in as they discuss, debate, and argue over what made their lists!

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Top Favorite Video Games 2025

Tarrus: 3. Dispatch 2. Lies of P 1. Ghost of Yotei

Anthony: 3. College Football 25 2. F1 25 1. Ghost of Yotei

James: 3. N/A 2. Death Stranding 2 1. Arc Raiders

Most Anticipated Video Games 2026

Tarrus: 3. Control Resonant 2. Crimson Desert 1. Lords of the Fallen 2

Anthony: 3. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra 2. Marvel's Wolverine 1. 007: First Light

James: 3. Marathon 2. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 1. GTA 6

Top Favorite TV Shows 2025

Tarrus: 3. A Shop for Killers 2. Andor: Season 2 1. Last Samurai Standing

Anthony: 3. Stranger Things: Season 5 2. Slow Horses: Season 5 1. Percy Jackson: Season 2

James: 3. Severance: Season 2 2. Alien Earth 1. Stranger Things: Season 5

Most Anticipated TV Shows 2026

Tarrus: 3. Spartacus: House of Ashur 2. Primal: Season 3 1. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2

Anthony: 3. Blue Eye Samurai: Season 2 2. Lanterns 1. Harry Potter: HBO Series

James: 3. Alex Cross: Season 2 2. The Boys: Series Finale 1. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Top Favorite Movies 2025

Tarrus: 3. Long Distance 2. The Fable / The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill 1. Predator: Killer of Killers / Predator: Badlands

Anthony: 3. F1 2. Fantastic 4 1. Superman

James: 3. How To Train Your Dragon 2. Superman 1. Sinners

Most Anticipated Movies 2026

Tarrus: 3. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 2. Godzilla Minus Zero 1. The Odyssey

Anthony: 3. The Odyssey 2. Avengers: Doomsday / Spiderman: Brand New Day 1. Masters of the Universe

James: 3. Spiderman 2. Hunger Games: Rise of the Reaping 1. Dune: Messiah / Avengers: Doomsday

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the best new video game announcements and gameplay reveals to come out of the 2025 Game Awards. Did any of the new announcements and reveals get the guys excited and looking forward to gaming this upcoming year?

In Movies and TV, the fellas discuss the impact the Netflix and Warner Bros. acquisition will have on film, TV, video game, comic book and home theater enthusiast communities. Will this deal negatively affect how these fan communities engage and interact with future Warner Bros. content and IP? With properties such as HBO, DC Comics and Studios, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Mortal Kombat to name a few, the fellas share their thoughts on possible future outcomes for the legacy Hollywood studio.

And of course, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well! There's all this and more in episode 85 of The Fun Waste of Time!

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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas give their non-spoiler impressions and review of Predator: Badlands. Listen in to find out if the third entry in the revitalized Predator franchise hits as hard with the fellas as it has for fans of the franchise who are praising it for its action, lore, character development and world-building.

The fellas also discuss movie franchises that are being rebooted and refreshed, and the actors they'd like to see step in to lead those franchises. And of course, all the movies and TV shows they've been watching are discussed as well!

There's all this and more in episode 84 of The Fun Waste of Time!

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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss industry-wide events impacting the video game community due to drastic increases in video game console and subscription service prices. More specifically, they share their thoughts on Microsoft and the unprecedented price hike to their Xbox "Series" consoles and Game Pass subscription service.

The fellas also get into a detailed discussion about their thoughts and impressions playing PlayStation's most recent console exclusive "Ghost of Yotei".

In addition, all the other video games, movies, TV shows and comic books the fellas have been enjoying and experiencing are discussed as well.

There's all this and more in episode 83 of The Fun Waste of Time!

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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the "real" possibility of a Marvel and DC crossover film with some of their most popular comic-book characters appearing in a movie together. They also discuss what they've been watching and playing over the last few weeks as well.

There's all this and more in episode 82 of The Fun Waste of Time!

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In this bonus episode, Tarrus addresses a controversy he finds himself involved in with a home theater business.

Listen in as he shares details about the situation and provides an explanation regarding the outcome.

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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas begin with the "Home Theater Xperience (HTX)" segment of the show, where Tarrus gives an updated walkthrough of all the upgrades he's made to his "Home Cinema" in 2025. Be sure to stick around because it's a fun one!

The fellas also discuss the "rumored" drama going-on on the set of Avengers: Doomsday. Apparently, there's been some sort of altercation between Robert Downey Jr. and another popular, outspoken actor while shooting the film. In addition, there have been rumors of the film shooting with an unfinished script, further complicating the production. The fellas give their thoughts and opinions on the so-called rumors.

And of course, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well!

There's all this and more in episode 81 of The Fun Waste of Time!

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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas review Marvel's most recent entry in the MCU, "Fantastic Four: First Steps"! Listen in as they share thoughts and impressions on whether they feel the movie captures the essence of the characters and the heart of the comic book.

And of course, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well.

There's all this and more in episode 80 of The Fun Waste of Time!

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