Jeff and Christian welcome Senior Manager, Communications for Apex Legends, Sara Zaidi to the show to discuss the kick-off of the Summer of Games 2024, with Sony's State of Play. Which games were most impressive? Is Sony letting PSVR2 down? The Playlist: Apex Legends, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cities: Skylines 2,  F1 2024, Rogue Prince of Persia, Uncharted 3, Astor: Blade of the Monolith Tabletop Time: GloomHaven, Castles of Mad King Ludvig, Bluey Keepy Uppy Game Parting Gifts!!

Jeff and Christian welcome Rachel Kaser from Gamesbeat back to the show this week to discuss a big acquisition for IGN, a corporate strategy video from Sony, and a legal win from Bungie. The Playlist: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Multiversus, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Graveyard Gunslingers Parting Gifts!

Gaming expert Lana Bachynski joins to discuss Valve's new hero shooter, Xbox games on Playstation, Assassin's Creed Shadows. They explore unique gameplay elements, art direction, and upcoming releases. The hosts also touch on Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut visuals, game mechanics, and collectibles in Braid Anniversary Edition and Animal Well.

Jeff and Christian welcome Jacob Geller from MinnMax to the show this week to discuss yet more layoff and studio closures in the games industry. This time, it's a developer who did everything right! Plus, Nintendo breaks their silence about Switch 2, and Hades 2 causes another game to be pushed back. The Playlist: Hades 2, 1000xResist, Indika, Little Kitty Big City, Animal Well Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Max Neal from the Voxel Show to the podcast this week to discuss Sony's baffling decision to require PSN accounts for PC players of Helldivers 2, more layoffs and closures of some top tier indie developers, and a new Batman Arkham game for VR! The Playlist: Final Fantasy: Rebirth, Manor Lords, Sangokushi Taisen, Fallout 76, Shadow of the Depth Tabletop Time: Frosthaven, Ark Nova, The Chameleon, Detective Club Parting Gifts!

Jill Grodt from Indie Informer joins the hosts to discuss El Paso, Blizzcon 2024 cancellation, Switch 2 rumors. They explore enticing games like Hades 2, Another Crab’s Treasure, Manor Lords, Stellar Blade. Comic relief with Fortnite Festival, Rotwood, and recommendations for a thrilling TV show and stand-up comedy special.

Jeff and Christian welcome Ben Hanson from Minnmax back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, Ghost of Tsushima on PC adding a Playstation interface, what 'enhanced for PS5 Pro' might mean, and more! The Playlist: Stitch, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Top Spin 2K25, Hades 2 Technical Test, No Rest for the Wicked, Delta Emulator, Fallout 4 VR with mods Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Marcus Stewart from Game Informer to the show this week to discuss a release date for Star Wars Outlaws, the huge iii indie showcase, Dredge getting a movie adaptation, and more! The Playlist: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Pepper Grinder, Botany Manor, Diablo Immortal; Call of Duty Warzone; Fortnite, Children of the Sun Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Scott L Clark from the Gaming Outsiders podcast back to the show this week to discuss the potential of two Prince of Persia games coming in the same year, Apple allowing game emulators onto iOS, the majority of playtime in 2023 going to 6-year old games, and more! The Playlist: Beat Slayer, Minishoot Adventures, Mighty Mage, Kudzu, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons remake, Slot Shots Pinball Ultimate Edition, Prince of Persia Sands of Time, Dicefolk, EcoGnomix Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jarrett Green from IGN to the show this week to discuss a 2007 flop video game getting a surprise sequel, the reveal of Overwatch with Marvel characters, first hands-on from Ken Levine's upcoming Bioshock killer, and more! The Playlist: Dragon’s Dogma 2. Pepper Grinder, Diablo IV, Stolen Realm, Rogue Voltage demo, Mori Carta demo Tabletop Time: Gudnak