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Jeff and Christian welcome Lana Bachynski from Riot Games back to the main show this week to discuss all of the big Star Wars gaming announcements from Star Wars Celebration Japan, new info about Mario Kart World from Nintendo's Direct, and the latest on pre-orders and tariff pricing for Switch 2. The Playlist: Lana: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Blue Prince, Monster Hunter Wilds.  Christian: Bionic Bay Jeff: Bionic Bay, Blue Prince Tabletop Time: Lana: Jigsaw puzzles Jeff: 5 Minute Mysteries Parting Gifts!!

🕹 Break up with basic browsers. Get Opera GX here: https://operagx.gg/DLC  Sponsored by Opera GX! Jeff and Christian welcome Brian Shea from Game Informer to the show this week to discuss the huge, 35 game Triple-I Initiative Showcase, plus Bungie's gameplay reveal of Marathon, and Ubisoft's "inactionable puffery". The Playlist: Brian: Switch 2 hands-on, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanaza, AC Shadows, MLB The Show 25 Christian: South of Midnight Jeff: Blue Prince, South of Midnight, Rematch beta preview Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss all of the details of Nintendo's next console, the Switch 2. Is the price too high, the features, too strange, and what about all those games? They dig into it all! The Playlist: Kahlief: South of Midnight Christian: The Last of Us: Part II on PC Jeff: Rogue Loops Parting Gifts!!

Bobby Pashalidis, Editor and host at Console Creatures, joins for a lively chat about the latest in gaming. They dive into highlights from a recent Nintendo Direct, with buzz around Metroid Prime 4 and game-sharing innovations. The conversation shifts to Ubisoft's deal with Tencent, exploring its impact on beloved franchises like Assassin's Creed. Bobby also shares insights on his experiences with 'Doom: The Dark Ages' and '33 Immortals,' emphasizing evolving gameplay mechanics and the thrill of cooperative gaming.

Jesse Norris, reviews editor and producer at Xbox Era, joins to share his gaming insights. He dives into the Future Games Showcase, highlighting must-see titles like Assassin’s Creed: Shadows and Atomfall. They discuss the significance of the United Video Game Workers Union and player engagement in open-world games. The conversation also touches on the revival of classics such as Painkiller and the balance of crafting and survival mechanics in upcoming titles. Expect exciting game previews and intriguing industry commentary!

Jeff and Christian received 50-series GPUs from Nvidia to test out a brand-new demo of Half-Life 2 RTX, the update to the FPS classic utilizing DLSS 4, full path ray-tracing, updated textures, and so much more. The embargo is up, and the guys are excited to share their thoughts about the demo.

Thanks to Opera GX for sponsoring this episode Use https://operagx.gg/DLC to download Opera GX today! Jeff and Christian welcome Isla Hinck from Easy Allies to the show to discuss the newest installment in the Silent Hill franchise, the Saudi owners of Monopoly GO buying another GO for $3.5 billion, Microsoft offering AI to help you through games, and more! The Playlist: Isla: Monster Hunter Christian: testing RTX 5080 Jeff: Golden Kingdom VR Tabletop Time: Isla: Mothership, Magic the Gathering Jeff: Ito, Onitama Parting Gifts!

Join IGN's tech reviews editor, Michael Higham, as he dives into the thrilling world of gaming! He shares his thoughts on the nostalgic remasters of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4, balancing innovation with fond memories. The stunning 10-minute trailer for Death Stranding 2 is analyzed, highlighting its visuals and storytelling. Higham also discusses the comeback of the iconic publisher Acclaim, exploring its legacy in gaming. Plus, he delves into co-op experiences in titles like Afterlove EP and Split Fiction while offering insights on upcoming gems like Avowed!

Jeff and Christian welcome freelance reviewer Veerender Singh Jubbal to the show this week to discuss the announcements of Nintendo's latest Pokemom Day, Warner Bros shutting down historic developers, a delay for Fable, and more! The Playlist: Veerender:  Pokemon TCG Pocket, AFK Journey, Pokemon Sleep, Infinity Nikki, Monster Hunter Wilds, Marvel Rivals Christian: Grid Legends; more Avowed  Jeff: Steam Next Fest demos: Wheel World, Hyperslice, Haste: Broken Worlds, Drop Duchy, Deliver at all Costs, Wanderstop, Is This Seat Taken? Shape of Dreams Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Mark Turcotte from Rivals Assemble to the show this week to discuss the developers behind Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 working on a Hasbro IP, the latest high profile video games to get the big budget movie treatment, layoffs of the US Marvel Rivals team by NetEase, and more! The Playlist: Mark: Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Update (Human Torch & The Thing), Overwatch 2 Season 15 (Perks added to the game), Avowed, UFO 50 Christian: Avowed, Metal Gear Acid Jeff: Avowed, Dawnfolk Parting Gifts!