Alyssa Mercante
Video game and internet-culture journalist based in New York City; discusses Grand Theft Auto 6, its delay and industry context in the episode.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 26min
Pluribus is the best thing on TV right now, and GTA 6 delay
Jackson Weaver, an entertainment writer at CBC, and Kathryn VanArendonk, a culture critic, dive into Vince Gilligan's new show, Pluribus, highlighting its unique storytelling and philosophical themes surrounding individualism and community. They discuss Rhea Sehorn's compelling performance amid a post-apocalyptic setting. Meanwhile, Alyssa Mercante, a video game journalist, unpacks the reasons behind the delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, exploring its Bonnie-and-Clyde narrative and the franchise's lasting allure despite the long wait.
Nov 4, 2025 • 16min
Halo is coming to PlayStation. Are the console wars over?
Alyssa Mercante, a New York-based internet culture journalist, and Jonathan Ore, a senior writer for CBC Radio Digital, dive into Xbox's surprising move to make Halo available on PlayStation. They discuss the implications for the gaming industry, with Alyssa highlighting the decline of console exclusivity and the rise of Game Pass. Jonathan emphasizes Halo's impact on Xbox's identity. The conversation also touches on political aspects of gaming culture and the evolving consumer landscape. Is the console war truly winding down?
