This Week in Gaming

This week: Niantic just sold Pokémon GO in one of the biggest acquisitions in gaming history. A new report teases Xbox’s upcoming handheld and their next-gen consoles, and God of War is celebrating 20 years of gaming excellence. The latest Silent Hill game is officially revealed in an eerie new trailer, plus Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3 is officially in development! Kahlief Adams joins us to dive into all the biggest stories of the week and give his take on Split Fiction, the exciting new game from the creators of It Takes Two.

This Week: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 gets officially announced, Split Fiction is here and everyone is loving it, and the latest Death Stranding 2 trailer seems to hint at something familiar. Plus, Microsoft’s AI-powered game testing could change development forever. Should we be concerned? And, Mario Day Nintendo deals you won’t want to miss. Our guest this week, Kelsey Falter, joins us to talk about how AI is shaping the future of game development and how her studio’s new game, Le Zoo, is using AI to create deeper player connections.

This Week: Pokémon Presents 2025 just dropped and we’re breaking down all the big announcements, incuding the latest on Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Plus, Forza Horizon 5 is making its way to PS5, Monster Hunter Wilds is absolutely crushing it with record-breaking numbers, and could Half-Life 3 actually be happening? We also talk about Sony’s PSVR2 major price cut and another wave of studio closures, this time hitting WB Games. Cam Hawkins join us this week as we dive into all this and more!

This Week: A new study reveals that 40% of PC gamers play less than five hours a week, what does that mean for the future of massive, 100-hour games? Plus, rumors of a new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater are heating up, The Last of Us Season 2 finally gets a release date, and the industry faces yet another wave of layoffs, this time hitting a team behind Marvel Rivals. We also talk the growing concerns of censorship in video games. Is it something we should be worried about? Victor Lucas joins me to break it all down and discuss how gaming habits and player preferences are changing. Let’s get into it!

This Week: We break down the massive wave of announcements from Sony’s first State of Play presentation of the year, from the highly anticipated Borderlands 4 to the latest in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe.We also dive into Astro Bot’s brand-new DLC, Blizzard’s controversial decision to bring back loot boxes to Overwatch 2, and the biggest winners from this year’s Canadian Game Awards! With our special guest Kahlief Adams we rate Sony’s State of Play and whether Overwatch’s return to loot boxes is a good idea.

This Week: I have some exciting news to share you won’t want to miss! The video game industry could be facing major changes as new tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada take effect. Plus, Nintendo has officially confirmed details for its Switch 2 presentation, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is off to an incredible start, and Harrison Ford shares his thoughts on AI. The beloved card game Magic: The Gathering is getting its own cinematic universe, and PlayStation Network suffered a major outage over Super Bowl weekend, sparking outrage from the community. The wonderful Maude Garrett joins us to discuss the Magic: The Gathering cinematic universe, our dream casting choices, and what we’d love to see from the franchise!

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!