The Gaming Duo

Welcome to The Gaming Duo Podcast, where friendships are built through gaming! Your hosts Rob and Kelvin are back with a special guest, Jacob McCourt—known as the Video Game Showman! Jacob is the trivia master you’ve seen at PAX West and East, and he’s a seasoned podcaster behind Left Behind Game Club, Crossplay Convos, and Cutscenes: A Video Game Podcast.

In this episode, we dive into Jacob’s journey in the gaming industry, from his love for video game trivia to how he got started in podcasting. He’s got some amazing stories to share!

Main Topic: Spooktober Favorites
In the spirit of Spooktober, we’re talking about our favorite horror games! Rob, Kelvin, and Jacob each reveal their top picks and why these games give them the creeps in the best way possible.

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Welcome to The Gaming Duo, where friendships are built through gaming! This week, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re joined by YouTuber P1SM, aka JC, for a deep dive into The State of Superhero Games in 2024.

Superhero games have become blockbuster AAA titles, but they don’t always hit the mark. Why has Insomniac’s Spider-Man series thrived while Rocksteady’s Kill the Justice League struggled? We explore the key turning points, from Batman: Arkham Asylum to Spider-Man, and debate what it would take to make a great Superman game today.

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Welcome back to The Gaming Duo! I'm your host Rob, joined by my co-host Kelvin, and today we’re thrilled to continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our special guest and returning friend, Rudy! Rudy is a YouTuber known for his expert reviews on handheld gaming consoles, and today, he joins us for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of handheld gaming.

Main Topic: Handhelds 2024 and Beyond

The handheld gaming market is booming, growing from a $8.1 billion industry in 2023 and projected to hit over $18 billion by 2032. With Nintendo dominating with the Switch, Valve’s Steam Deck leading the way for PC gamers, and companies like ASUS, Lenovo, and Logitech entering the mix, the competition is fierce. But what’s next for the handheld industry?

We'll talk about potential game changers like the rumored Xbox handheld that Phil Spencer teased, Sony’s possible follow-up to the PlayStation Portal, and the highly anticipated Switch 2. Could we see a resurgence in Sony handhelds, and what’s the next move for Xbox? We’ll also break down the leaks and speculation surrounding the Switch 2's specs and design, and what it means for the future of hybrid gaming.

Join us as we discuss the big players, emerging trends, and the future of handheld consoles with Rudy’s expert insights!

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Welcome back to The Gaming Duo! In this special episode, hosts Kelvin and Rob dive into two major gaming events. But first, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re featuring guests of Hispanic descent, and this week, we welcome back Onix from The Gaming Resume to discuss Latino representation in gaming and much more.

Now onto the big news: we break down the chaos surrounding the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition preorders, which sold out in minutes—thanks to scalpers. With nostalgia driving fans wild, eBay is now flooded with listings for thousands of dollars. Was this outcome predictable? And what does it mean for the regular PS5 Pro sales?

Next, we recap all the highlights from the recent PlayStation State of Play, featuring jaw-dropping announcements like Ghost of Tsushima 2, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Legacy of Kain, and more. Plus, we explore Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show Showcase with reveals like Metal Gear Solid Delta, Suikoden HD Remaster, and StarCraft Remastered.

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0:00 Intro

11:00 Ps5 Pro Preorders

24:00 Sony State of Play

45:00 Xbox Tokyo Game Showcase

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In this special Hispanic Heritage Month episode of The Gaming Duo, we are joined by a legendary guest—Danny Peña, founder and host of GamerTag Radio, Podcaster Hall of Fame inductee, and trailblazer in the gaming industry. Join Kelvin and Rob as they sit down with Danny to discuss his journey into gaming, the inception of GamerTag Radio, and the crucial topic of Latino representation in gaming. From discussing the low percentage of Latino developers to highlighting organizations like LatinX in Gaming, this episode dives deep into the challenges and the future of Latino visibility in the gaming world. Plus, we get Danny’s hot takes on the PS5 Pro and his thoughts on whether it's time for an upgrade!

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Intro: 0:00

Interview with Danny: 2:15

Ps5 pro 30th edition: 51:15

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Welcome to The Gaming Duo, where friendships are built through gaming! Hosted by Kelvin and Rob, this is the gaming talk show that brings you the discussions that matter most to gamers. Today, we’re joined by our good friend Samurai Kibji to dive into one of Sony’s biggest live-service failures: Concord.

After selling fewer than 25,000 copies across PC and PS5 since its August release, Sony has announced that they are shutting down the game, issuing full refunds to players, and pulling it from stores. What went wrong with Concord? Why did players lose interest so quickly? And what does this mean for Sony’s future in live-service games, especially following delays and cancellations of titles like The Last of Us: Factions?

We’ll break down Sony's struggles, discuss whether Concord was doomed from the start, and speculate on the future of their live-service strategy.

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Intro: 0:00

Concord drama: 3:50

Xbox not partnering up well: 42:00

Gaming news: 1:06:00

What are we playing: 1:10:47

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In this episode of The Gaming Duo, Rob and Kelvin are joined by Nick and Will from the Friday Night Gamecast to dive into their first impressions of Black Myth: Wukong. They discuss the game’s impressive debut, the controversy surrounding Game Science’s workplace culture, and the restrictive content guidelines for creators. Plus, the team shares their thoughts on the PlayStation Portal, Gamescom 2024 announcements, and recent gaming news, including the upcoming releases of Final Fantasy XVI on PC, Avowed, Borderlands 4, and more.

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Intro: 0:00

Games we've been playing: 5:39

Playstation Portal long distance review: 29:30

Recent News: 34:54

Gamescon 2024: 46:30

Wukong Black Myth Controversy/Impressions: 01:08:20

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Welcome to The Gaming Duo, where friendships are built through gaming! Join hosts Kelvin & Rob as we bring you the discussions surrounding the gaming industry that matter to you the gamer.

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Intro:0:00

Deadpool Impression:1:50

Kelvin gets a PS Portal: 7:41

Titanfall 2: 14:05

News: 24:42

Game informer no longer exist: 33:32

Physical Media is dying: 44:47

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The Gaming Duo is back! Kelvin & Rob are back from their hiatus and ready to talk games. We walk you through our new updates to the podcast and what we've been up to.

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Intro:0:00

Our Vacation:1:40

Updates to the podcast: 8:30

Youtube: 18:34

Wukong hype level: 20:10

Elden Ring DLC: 25:12

What is Xbox doing: 40:36

Nintendo Fidget Spinners: 48:30

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Join Rob and Kelvin (The Gaming Duo) as they bring you latest gaming news:

Xbox Console sales are declining 

Playstation Plus Subscribers get burned on Fallout 4 next gen upgrade

Blizzcon 2024 has been canceled

According to Gears of War Voice actor Gears 6 will be showed in June

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