This Week in Gaming

This Week: BioWare gives an update on Mass Effect 5 while some Dragon Age developers face layoffs. Meanwhile, GTA 5’s Trevor actor, Canadian Steven Ogg, shares his hopes for GTA 6, and Xbox Game Pass is seeing record growth despite declining hardware sales. Plus, PlayStation is walking back its controversial PC sign-in requirement, and could a Sleeping Dogs movie be in the works? Our special guest this week is none other than Parris Lilly sharing his perspective on how Xbox and PlayStation are adapting to compete with Nintendo, and the biggest games to watch out for this year!

Danny Peña, founder of Gamertag Radio, joins to share insights from his exclusive interview with Xbox boss Phil Spencer. They discuss Microsoft's exciting plans to bring Xbox games to the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a shift towards multi-platform support. The conversation highlights new game announcements, such as Ninja Gaiden 4 and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Peña also touches on the evolving dynamics of console competition and how collaboration might reshape the gaming landscape, providing a fresh perspective on the future of play.

This Week: Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re diving into everything we know so far. We also break down the first look at Mario Kart 9, Sony scaling back its live-service ambitions, & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC with full Steam Deck support. And Nintendo is gearing up to sell 20 million Switch 2 units in its first year! Our guest and former IGN producer Destin Legarie joins us as we speculate on the Switch 2's pricing and release date and what we love and don't love about Nintedo's next big console.

This Week: We're diving into CES 2025, including the announcement of Sony's new film adaptations for Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn. We also talk about the Ghost of Tsushima anime and Nintendo’s latest drama surrounding Switch 2 leaks and their latest LEGO venture. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Shadows get delayed again, and are people having 100-hour game fatigue? Our special guest Victor Lucas from The Electric Playground Network joins us to discuss it all!

This Week: Marvel Rivals announces 4 new heroes, The Fantastic Four, in its first major update, the video game SAG-AFTRA strike rages on and is now causing game delays, and a look at the potential features of the Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already poised to break records while Atari aims to make a comeback at CES 2025 with a new handheld. Our special guest Maude Garrett joins us this episode to discuss it all in our first episode of the year!

This week, Maude Garrett is our guest of honor for another special holiday episode, where we dive into everything from the Switch 2 to Grand Theft Auto VI, along with all the highly anticipated games, movies, and TV shows set to drop in 2025 — and the ones we’re hoping to hear more about! We also discuss the gaming trends we hope disappear in the new year and the ones we’re excited to see stick around. Hop in for a fun look ahead!

This week, we’re tossing out the old format to take a special look back at the unforgettable year we had in gaming! Kahlief Adams joins us as we cover everything, from all the incredible game releases like Helldivers 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the shocking layoffs and studio closures that plagued the industry. From the biggest wins to the most talked-about controversies, we discuss it all in this special holiday episode— It’sThis Week in Gaming’s first Year-in-Review!

This Week: The 2024 Game Awards gave us plenty to talk about, from Astro Bot winning Game of the Year to Amir Satvat’s moving Game Changers award speech. We break down the surprise announcements, including Elden Ring: Nightreign, CD Projekt Red’s reveal of The Witcher 4, and Naughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Plus, the head of Larian Studios, makers of Baldur's Gate 3, made headlines with a powerful callout on industry layoffs, and Henry Cavill is officially bringing Warhammer 40k to life in a new Amazon series. Our guest Victor Lucas joins as we dive into the best moments and winners from last week's Game Awards!

This Week: Ubisoft announces the shutdown of XDefiant, while BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a standalone character creator app for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Plus, a new study reveals gamers are spending more time watching games than actually playing them, FromSoftware talks Elden Ring sequel, and PlayStation takes us back in time with a nostalgic update for the PS5. And in bizarre gaming news, KFC introduces a play on the old school Tomagatchis. Our special guest, Trisha Hershberger, joins us to chat The Game Awards’ biggest contenders, expected announcements, and how gaming is evolving as younger players grow older.

This Week: CD Projekt RED is moving forward with the next chapter of The Witcher series, while PlayStation is rumored to be developing their own handheld console. We’ll also share the touching story of a Borderlands fan’s dream come true, unpack the outrage sparked by Tencent’s Light of Motiram, a game that looks strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn, and dive into Hideo Kojima’s bold vision for the Death Stranding movie. Plus, Parris Lilly, host of Gamertag Radio and Kinda Funny, joins us to discuss Sony’s handheld plans, if we think it's a good idea, and our predictions for this year’s Game of the Year winner!