What're Ya Playing?

In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben talks about his all time favorite 2D Samus Aran adventure. Let's hop in that time machine and see what we can dig up!

Time Destination: 2002

Game: Metroid Fusion

System: Game Boy Advance

Art Gallery:

https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Metroid_Fusion/Gallery

Prototype Video:

https://youtu.be/ntFZa5AOV6w?si=mWyYKDF39OFCjjcK

Vice article:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/metroid-fusion-ended-up-being-the-most-important-game-in-the-series/

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Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival

Battlefield 6

Project Cars 3 Update

DualSense® Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

MindsEye Update

Ready or Not

In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben talks all about the fascinating story behind the development of the best selling Donkey Kong game of all time. Let's hop in that time machine and see what we can dig up!

Time Destination: 1994

Game: Donkey Kong Country

System: Super Nintendo

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Game Boy Squid Game

Robocop Unfinished Business

Donkey Kong Bananza

Cyberpunk 2077 Update Tweet

Cyberpunk2077 Update Notes

Assassin's Creed Live-Action Series

In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben talks about the N64 title Pokémon Stadium 1 & 2. He talks about the new ground the games broke for the franchise, the secret origins of the game, and a herculean feat made during development. Let's hop in that time machine and see what we can dig up!

Time Destination: 2000, 2001

Game: Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2

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Alex and Ben discuss and debate what their top Batman movies are, the two discuss batsuits, vehicles and much more! This is a watercooler epsiode where you get to know both hosts a little more.

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In this episode of the What Are You Playing podcast, host Ben introduces his new weekly show focused on a single Nintendo game, typically found on the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service. The show is a companion podcast meant to be enjoyed while playing the game. Through extensive research Ben aims to provide historical context to where the game fits into the overall pantheon of Nintendo games. Let's jump into our time machine and go back to see what info we can dig up!

Time Destination: 2003

Game: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

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Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox

Xbox Layoffs

Dead By Daylight + Walking Dead Collab

Ghost of Yotei State of Play

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Senna’s Saga: Hell blade II Release Date trailer

PlayStation Monthly Games (July)

Red Dead Online - Strange Tales of the West Vol.1

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Donkey Kong Bananza Direct

Climate Station

Beat Saber X Post

Beat Saber FAQ

Death Stranding 2