It’s that time of the year when we look at all the categories and nominations for The Game Awards and outline who we expect to win, who we’d like to win, and why.

We talk about how Valve’s newly revealed device could shake up the console dynamic, and how Xbox might still have an advantage over the promising gadget. This is before also talking about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and how it is marking a turning point for the series, and after discussing Ubisoft and its imminent future.

We take a look at the latest information about the Nintendo Switch 2’s sales performance and what it could mean for the console’s future, before then chatting about the PS2 and the Xbox 360 as they near their 25th and 20th anniversaries, respectively.

To celebrate the spookiest day of the year, we talk about the most influential horror games, movies, and characters, and how horror continues to be an enviable template that the modern film industry should pay closer attention to.

We delve into a bunch of thoughts and impressions about AdHoc Studio’s Telltale-like superhero story all before pivoting and talking about Warner Bros. now that the famous production giant is actively open to being acquired.

We talk about the recent major leak that has painted the picture for the immediate future of Pokémon, all before changing tune and focusing on Battlefield 6 and our thoughts on the popular shooter. This, on top of a huge segue to discuss whether Taylor Swift is in a rut?

We discuss the recent Game Pass price changes and how they will impact Xbox and its fanbase for the years to come.

We discuss the immense acquisition agreement of Electronic Arts by a partner consortium featuring Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the ramifications it could have on the video game sector, before shifting our attention to Ghost of Yotei to share some thoughts on Sucker Punch’s latest title.

We look at the best games of the year and if we already have a fairly firm list for which titles will run away with the most awards nominations and eventual trophies this year.

We look back at the recent Nintendo Direct and discuss whether this has been the best showcase offered by the Japanese gaming giant in recent memory. We pinpoint its highs and lows, and also briefly segue off on a discussion about video game performance and how Borderlands 4 fits into the situation.