In this episode of The Scroll, Boots and Frank discuss GOG's recent AI art controversy and Ubisoft's massive restructuring into five "Creative Houses". They also recount the wild story of the 18-year-old who leaked GTA VI footage using an Amazon Fire Stick and explore the new "honest living" Odd Jobs in GTA Online. Plus, they weigh in on the bizarre news of Tim Sweeney praising the Google Genie 3 AI engine—calling it a "great idea" despite the tool being caught plagiarizing his own Fortnite IP.

Pro-Tip for Aspiring Firefighters: Through February 4, you can earn 2X GTA$ and RP on all Odd Jobs, with firefighting dispatches paying out up to $15,000. Completing 25 dispatches will unlock "The Unwavering" outfit, and finishing 5 jobs for the first time unlocks the trade price for the MTL Fire Truck.

In this episode of The Scroll, Boots and Frank brave the East Coast snow to break down the week's most chaotic headlines, from the Tim Sweeney vs. PC Gamer social media standoff to the latest Xbox Developer Direct reveals. We dive into the stunning Japan setting for Forza Horizon 6, the unique character-building in Fable, and the quirky indie energy of the pottery-brawler Kiln. Plus, we wrap up with a look at the NY Video Game Awards winners and a pitch for the Black Canary game the industry desperately needs.

This week on The Scroll, we dive into the massive FaZe Clan "Exodus" following the departure of their entire active roster, including 14-year veteran Adapt. We also break down the technical controversy surrounding Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5, which is reportedly causing a 20-24% performance drop for RTX 20 and 30 series users. Plus, we discuss the recent Steam Machine price leak indicating a $950-$1,070 price tag, Larian Studios' commitment to "Human-Only" art for Divinity concept art, and what to expect from the Xbox Developer Direct on January 22nd. Finally, we share first impressions of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and the viral "cozy tech repair" indie hit, ReStory.

This week on The Scroll, we dive into the massive end-of-year shift as CD Projekt Red sells GOG back to its roots. We’re breaking down the legal heat rising for Rockstar as the UK Parliament gets involved in recent layoffs, plus Satya Nadella’s defense of AI in game dev. Stick around to hear why Boots is obsessed with ReStory and which punk-ass ISP is getting a Boot to the Face this week.

We’re closing out 2025 with a look at the data that defined the year. In this episode, we dive into the $197B industry numbers and the news that shaped the gaming landscape—including a brief, personal tribute to the legendary Vince Zampella, whose games were the reason I met many of my closest friends.

Plus, it's a reality check on the year's top titles. Frank shares what he’s been playing this week, while I bring my Steam Replay 2025 receipts to show the actual hours behind my favorite games. We also break down the November hardware slump and what the GTA VI delay means for the 2026 hype train.

From the neon-soaked streets of Dogtown to the heart of the Big Apple—we’re back! This week, I’m finally sharing my 10/10 verdict on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and explaining why taking a "slow burn" approach changed everything.

Plus, Frank and I break down the 2026 NYVGA Nominees and dive into the heated controversy surrounding the disqualification of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Where exactly is the line for AI in game development?

🚨 NEW THEME REVEAL: We’ve officially updated The Scroll’s sound! Our new theme music is right at the top of the episode—let us know what you think of the new vibe in the comments or on our Facebook page!

We sat down to cover The Game Awards 2025, and it turned into the Clair Obscur show.

This week on The Scroll, I’m joined by Frank and special guest Brad ("Brad's Burgers") to break down the winners, the world premieres, and the absolute chaos of Thursday night. We cover the historic sweep by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and debate if it was a deserved domination or if Kingdom Come: Deliverance II got robbed.

In this episode:

• The Sweep: Reaction to Clair Obscur taking home GOTY, RPG, Narrative, and... well, everything else.

• The Rants: Frank goes off on why the Twisted Metal TV show was robbed by The Last of Us for Best Adaptation.

• The Trailers: We hype up John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, the return of Ace Combat, and the insane Divinity reveal from Larian Studios.

• The "Wait, What?": Did we hallucinate "Badgerborne"? And can we talk about the Flute Guy going absolutely feral during the orchestra?

• The Action: Don Lee in Gang of Dragon, Leon Kennedy's return in Resident Evil Requiem, and why Phantom Blade 0 looks terrifying.

Plus, we discuss No Man's Sky winning Best Ongoing (again) and the sheer confusion of the Four Loop trailer.

This week, LilacBoots and Frank dive deep into an accidental theme: Urban Fantasy & Supernatural Horror. From 80s demons invading Arizona to a hotel run by serial killers, the universe clearly wants us to fight monsters this week. We also discuss the fallout of the GTA VI delay, why stock prices are ruining 2025, and Boots delivers a fiery #BootsToTheFace to the media coverage of Dragon Age Day.

(Plus: A live fact-check on Fortnite that proves time is a flat circle).

• Free Games & DLC: Check out The Loot Drop for the new PlayStation Plus Essentials, including LEGO Horizon Adventures and Neon White, plus Marvel Cosmic Invasion hitting Xbox Game Pass.

• The Saudi Slump: We follow up on the massive EA acquisition deal, discussing the new reports that the Saudi-led consortium is "cash poor" and what that means for potential massive layoffs at EA.

• The Snitch: Rockstar Games is under fire after firing over 30 employees for talking about work conditions and unionizing in a private Discord channel. Lilac Boots delivers a vicious Boots to the Face to the company and the snitch!

• Tabletop Love: Don't miss our segment on the booming world of board games, featuring adaptations of Spartacus, The Witcher, and Cyberpunk 2077.

• What We're Playing: Outer Worlds 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and the city-builder Against the Storm.

In this awards season special, Frank and Lilac Boots dive into gaming's top honors!

• Joystick Winners: We celebrate the Golden Joystick Awards, where Clair Obscure and Ghost of Tsushima earned top prizes. The hosts praise the ceremony's focus on actual gaming achievement.

• The Snub: Frank argues that the Twisted Metal adaptation was unfairly ignored by both the Golden Joystick and The Game Awards (TGA) in the Best Adaptation category.

• TGA Talk: The crew breaks down the TGA nominations, questioning the transparency and corporate nature of the voting process.

• Sims 4 Chaos: Lilac Boots details the unexpected drama in The Sims community: a popular tool unlocking all Sims 4 DLC for free suddenly went defunct after its creator stepped away. The controversy intensified when another modder began charging for the same system.

• Game Time: Find out what the hosts are playing this week, including Arc Raiders, Fortnite, and a Ghost of Tsushima Platinum run.