This Week in Gaming

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This Week: Xbox is doubling down on cloud and PC gaming—but what does that mean for console players? The Game Awards nominees are here and we have all the details, with titles like Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth battling it out for Game of the Year. Plus, expansions like Shadow of the Erdtree are now GOTY contenders, sparking plenty of debate. Sophie Turner is being eyed for the role of Lara Croft in Amazon’s Tomb Raider series, and big news—we’ve finally landed our first sponsor! Kahlief Adams is back to talk Canadian-made South of Midnight, Xbox’s future, and the Game Awards nominees.

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This Week: The latest on the Switch 2, Nintendo's legal battle with Palworld, and their crackdown on game piracy—including a massive lawsuit against one player for leaking over 50 Nintendo games. Then we cover the Hogwarts Legacy sequel and how it's set to tie into the upcoming HBO show while Mass Effect gets its own TV adaptation. And are there plans for Dragon Age: Veilguard DLC? Join me, and our special guest Lucy James as we chat about Nintendo’s latest battles and our biggest hopes for the Mass Effect TV series.

This Week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard is here and is breaking records on Steam, while Black Ops 6 becomes the biggest Call of Duty release yet! Nintendo drops a new music app, giving fans instant access to iconic game soundtracks, and a clever gamer finds a way to dodge future PlayStation Plus price hikes. In less fun news, Sony closes down two studios, including Firewalk Studios the makers of Concord. Lastly, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes sure players won’t have to harm any canine companions. Join me and our guest, Victor Lucas as we share our thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and whether stacking 24 years of a PS Plus subscription is a good idea.

This Week: Netflix shuts down its AAA gaming studio, and a new survey suggests VR might be losing its edge, even with major tech releases like Apple’s Vision Pro. Plus, Ubisoft announces big changes, shifting Prince of Persia developers to new projects and delaying Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Bethesda’s first-ever Fallout Day brought exciting updates for Fallout 76, and we’ve got all the juicy details. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’s campaign teams up with Fortnite to launch a custom map aimed at connecting with young voters. Join me, along with IGN’s Stella Chung, as we share our favorite spooky video games for Halloween!

This Week: Space Marine 2 gets review-bombed after its latest update, and Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC next year but with a small catch. We recap the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where they revealed a ton of new games like Alan Wake 2 DLC and FBC: Firebreak, set in the Control universe. Plus, Fallout fans can look forward to the first-ever Fallout Day. Special guest Kahlief Adams from Spawn On Me joins to talk review-bombing and our predictions for Fallout Day.

This Week: Nintendo has revealed its latest piece of tech and it's not what you think. Meanwhile, Pokémon developer Game Freak is grappling with a massive hack that leaked a bunch of sensitive data. We'll also dive into Activision’s AI-powered tool to reduce toxicity in Call of Duty and explore Xbox's exciting new Cloud Gaming feature allowing users to stream their own game libraries. Plus, we’ll look ahead to Xbox’s upcoming Partner Preview event and what surprises might be in store. Join me and special guest Victor Lucas from the Electric Playground Network as we dive into it all!

This Week: Halo is back, with 343 Industries officially rebranding and making some major changes to the franchise. Alien fans, get excited—Alien: Isolation is getting a sequel! And Sony’s tackling scalpers head-on with new strategies for the limited-edition PS5 Pro bundles. We’ll also touch on Final Fantasy 14’s pause on house demolitions in light of the recent hurricanes and Palworld is heading to mobile. Join me and our special guest, Riana Manuel-Pena, as we break it all down!

This Week: Blizzard Entertainment, the creators of World of Warcraft, are reportedly back at it with a StarCraft shooter in the works, Ubisoft is pushing back the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, while The Last of Us Season 2 dropped a fresh new trailer. We also talk  California’s new law aimed at making digital game stores more transparent about ownership. We then break down the biggest reveals from Sony PlayStation’s State of Play, with special guest Trisha Hershberger hanging out to break it all down.

This Week: The Nintendo Switch 2 console design has been leaked and has everyone talking, while Battlefield’s next game promises a return to modern-day warfare. Plus, Sony is celebrating the PlayStation’s 30th anniversary with some hot new limited-edition consoles, and Space Marine 2 has smashed its way into the top 10 most-played games on Steam! Meanwhile, Nintendo has at long last decided to take legal action against Palworld. Join me and my guest this week, Danny Peña, to talk about our Switch 2 expectations and the heated battle between Nintendo, Pokémon, and Palworld.

This Week: Sony PlayStation has officially revealed the long-awaited PS5 Pro, and we’re breaking down the console's specs, pricing, and fan reactions. Microsoft is also making headlines with news of layoffs impacting hundreds in its gaming division. Plus, we’ve got the scoop on a new "Superman" game and after nearly a decade, Flappy Bird is set to make a comeback! Stick around for an interview with Parris Lilly to discuss the PS5 Pro and the future of gaming consoles.