This week Matt goes dark, Eric uses his imagination, Overwatch tries to redeem itself, Final Fantasy may go fully multiplatform, Nintendo has a Partner Showcase, and the episode ends in the worst way imaginable! 

Releases: Dark Auction & DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined

This week Eric gets serviced, Matt steeples his fingers, we discuss the Dark Auction controversy(?), and Nintendo has two separate Directs!

Releases: CODE VEIN II & Earth Must Die

Get your mind out of the gutter - this week Matt gets launched into orbit, Eric (re-)joins a cult, and we discuss Ubisoft's reorganization, Marathon's preorders, and the four big games in the Xbox Developer Direct!

Releases: Mio: Memories in Orbit & Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

This week Eric goes one step beyond, Matt goes for a walk (man), Anthem shuts down, a PSSR announcement is leaked, Meta VR closes studios, Ubisoft lays off staff, and Razer wants you to buy a waifu!

Releases: The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon & CASSETTE BOY

It's the first official THiRD SHiFT episode of 2026, and you know what that means - it's time for our New Year's Resolution special!

Join us as we look back at the abject failures of 2025 and set new goals for the coming year!

Releases: Dunecrawl & Parasite Mutant demo

Recorded on New Year's Eve, it's our 2025 Games of the Year special!

Thanks again to our friends Steve (aka Demented Wizard) and Gnomable for sending in their picks!

See you (officially) in 2026!

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOI-asaC8Jk

This week Matt disappoints everyone, Eric shares some good news, and we give Santa our last-minute Christmas wish lists!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends at THiRD SHiFT!

This week Eric feels divine, Matt knows now why you cry, and we give our thoughts on The Game Awards, their trailer prices, and which reveals we're actually excited for!

Releases: Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition & Terminator 2D: No Fate

This week Matt doesn't let out a Death Howl, Eric goes Beyond, and we've got a bunch of small news items to catch up on!

Releases: Death Howl & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

This week we're wrapping up our TGA picks, giving thanks for some good things this year, and wishing you all the best!

For our American listeners, have a Happy Thanksgiving!