

This Week in Gaming
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Whether you're a seasoned gamer, or just curious about Video Games in general - Join Naomi Kyle every week as she breaks down the latest in the world of Video Games, even if you're a total newbie!
Expect the hottest gaming news, chats with industry experts and so much more!
Expect the hottest gaming news, chats with industry experts and so much more!
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Jul 9, 2024 • 22min
Elden Ring’s Latest DLC Update, GTA 5's Canceled Story DLC, & More
This Week: The Watch Dogs movie finally begins filming and Elden Ring’s latest DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, gets a new update. Meanwhile, a Nintendo executive sheds light on why games are taking longer to develop, BioShock’s development team ramps up recruitment, and a man in England is arrested for carrying a Zelda Master Sword. Plus, the reason behind why a GTA 5 story expansion was canceled. Jesse Cox joins me this episode with a fascinating chat about the inner workings of making a video game.

Jul 3, 2024 • 22min
Is Elden Ring's DLC Too Hard to Beat? Assassin's Creed Remakes & Dead Rising Remaster Announced
This Week: The future of Ubisoft takes shape with some popular game remakes on the horizon, while Elden Ring’s latest DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is a success story that may be too difficult to play. Capcom drops news on their upcoming lineup of games at their Capcom Next event, and a recent study shows the staggering number of video games that remain unplayed in people's game libraries. Plus, Will Smith joins me to discuss the new Elden Ring expansion and whether hard-to-beat games should be made easier.

Jun 25, 2024 • 23min
Our Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch Games & Fortnite’s New Mode Makes Waves
This Week: Fortnite’s new mode smashes records, Forza Horizon 5 adds history's most iconic cars and the A Quiet Place game finally gets a new trailer. Palworld may be coming to PlayStation, and I’ve got all the biggest highlights from the latest Nintendo Direct. Plus, Danny Pena returns to discuss the new Nintendo titles we're most excited for and how we feel about the industry now that we're halfway through the year.

Jun 18, 2024 • 23min
Gears of War: E-Day Release News & Nintendo Direct Predictions
This Week in Gaming, we're diving into the latest review bombing and the exciting potential release window for Gears of War: E-Day. We've got news on a classic horror franchise coming to Apple phones, a fresh update for PlayStation's Spider-Man 2, and the cast reveal for Sony's Until Dawn movie. Plus, PS5 finally gets a much-needed update. Join me and Victor Lucas as we share our biggest predictions for the upcoming Nintendo Direct and chat about our favorite new games from Summer Game Fest!

Jun 11, 2024 • 21min
Xbox Showcase, Summer Game Fest, & Ubisoft Forward: New Games Galore
This week, we're diving into the jam-packed reveals from Summer Game Fest, Ubisoft Forward, and the Xbox Summer Showcase. From the announcement of Lego Horizon to Harry Potter Quidditch Champions. From Xbox, we saw Doom: The Dark Ages, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, and a new Gears of War and Fable game; and that's just scratching the surface! Plus, stick around for my chat with Kahlief Adams discussing our time at SGF and our biggest game highlights!

Jun 4, 2024 • 23min
Sony's State of Play Highlights & Our Biggest Hopes for Summer Game Fest
A truly action-packed episode! We cover everything from Sony's State of Play to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 hitting Xbox Game Pass. Google gives gaming another go with YouTube Playables, and The Boys’ Homelander joins Mortal Kombat. We also dive into the Neil Druckmann controversy and the issue of what happens to your digital game libraries when you die. And stick around for my chat with Andrea Rene about our most anticipated Summer Game Fest announcements!

May 28, 2024 • 22min
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Announced & Gaming’s Growing Popularity
This Week: Everything we know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, a new study shows gamers are moving away from a specific gaming genre, and The Last of Us creator clarifies a misquote about his latest project. Plus, a surprise update on the upcoming Street Fighter movie, a potential new Astro Bot game is in the works, and another delay hits Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 physical editions. Join me and iHeartRadio's Leah Jewer as we discuss the rising popularity of gaming and a whole lot more!

May 21, 2024 • 22min
GTA 6 Release Window Confirmed & Assassin's Creed: Shadows Announced
This Week in Gaming: Ubisoft announces Assassin’s Creed: Shadows but cancels another one of their games. A new game is reportedly in the works from the creators of the Portal games, and now’s your chance to grab classic Xbox 360 games for a steep discount. Plus, GTA 6 gets a confirmed release window and Fallout is coming to Fortnite. Join Parris Lilly and me as we chat about our hopes for Summer Game Fest and our thoughts on Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, all on this week’s show!

May 14, 2024 • 23min
Nintendo Switch Successor Gets Confirmed & What's Happening with Xbox?
This Week in Gaming: Nintendo confirms speculations about the Nintendo Switch 2 and drops hints about the next Nintendo Direct presentation. EA raises eyebrows by suggesting in-game ads for video games, while Microsoft sends shockwaves through the industry with more layoffs and game studio shutdowns. Plus, get the latest update on the Helldivers 2/Sony controversy. Then grab your coffee, kick back, and relax as Britt Brombacher joins us to break down what’s happening at Xbox and her most anticipated upcoming games.

May 7, 2024 • 23min
Sony & Helldivers 2 Drama Unpacked & Elden Ring DLC News
This week: Helldivers 2 sparks controversy with Sony and gets review bombed into oblivion, the Fallout TV show becomes Amazon’s 2nd most-watched show, Star Wars: Hunters gets a release date, and a continuation of the Batman: Arkham franchise gets announced. Square Enix announced project cancellations, plus the latest on the Elden Ring and Starfield expansions. Fellow Canadian, Victor Lucas, joins me to unpack exactly what happened with this massive controversy surrounding Helldivers 2, Sony, and their fans. All that and more on This Week in Gaming!