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Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Shinobi Art of Vengeance and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 500 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound 19:52 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance  News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Kev Levine reminds the world Judas exists with update on a slick gameplay feature 33:48 Crystal Dynamics subject to more layoffs following Perfect Dark cancellation 35:22 Unreal Engine 5 performance issues are mainly due to devs not optimising properly, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says 37:27 Kojima Productions to celebrate 10th anniversary this month with "glimpse into future projects" 46:52 Fairgames director announces new role at Warner Bros Montreal amid Haven Studio Turmoil 48:37 A Lego Sega Mega Drive / Genesis controller is coming this month, but there’s a catch 51:32 007: First Light gets a March 2026 release date and a $300 collector's edition 54:58 Nintendo  One of the first Lego Pokémon sets wil

Fire Emblem Engage, F1, Peacemaker and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 499 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Fire Emblem Engage 15:30 Wayfinder  News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Hollow Knight Silksong finally gets release date, out next month  The setting for the next Forza Horizon game has seemingly leaked via a car company 39:05 Bungie CEO Pete Parsons steps down, following years of criticism, layoffs, and that infamous classic car collection 42:42 Gamescom 2025 breaks attendance records with 357,000 visitors 53:06 Nintendo  ‘They can’t get the hardware’: Nintendo is reportedly telling would-be Switch 2 devs to release on Switch instead 58:55 PlayStation PlayStation CEO doesn't want first party studios to "play it safe" but "fail early and cheaply" 1:06:11 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies: Machinarium & Make Way 1:21:50 Lumines Arise demo is out now PlayStation Plus Monthly Games fo

Opening Night Live 2025 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 498 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Donkey Kong Bananza 9:30 Battlefield 6 News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Everything announced at Opening Night Live, Gamescom 2025 31:40 Hollow Knight: Silksong Special Announcement is scheduled for Thursday BioShock 4 studio reportedly facing layoffs as former Diablo boss takes over amid "development turmoil" 57:07 Nintendo  Animal rights group PETA calls for Nintendo to remove Cow's "cruel" nose ring 59:10 Switch 2 exclusive Kirby Air Riders has a release date and it's just three months away  PlayStation Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond arrives August 26 Sony raises price of PS5, PS5 Digital, and PS5 Pro in the US 1:03:08 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies: Kamaeru & Strange Horticulture 1:07:05 Free 4 All Alien Earth 1:07:40 Superman  Jurassic World Rebirth Day of the Jacka

Donkey Kong Bananza, Battlefield 6, Death Stranding 2 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 497 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Donkey Kong Bananza 13:00 Death Stranding 2  Battlefield 6 Beta 24:37 SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance 39:07 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Diablo series head Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard after five years 45:29 Battlefield 6 studio says it prevented 330,000 cheating attempts during its two days of open beta early access 50:31 This year’s Gamescom will have more than 1,500 exhibitors for the first time 53:45 Nintendo  Nintendo's Indie World Showcase - here's everything announced 59:51 Pokémon McDonalds promo ends early in Japan due to extreme demand and wasted food 1:01:45 Xbox Official Xbox handheld console ROG Ally gets a release date, courtesy of reliable leaker 1:07:07 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies: Hidden Folks, Totally Reliable Delivery Service 1:12:38 Free 4

Donkey Kong Bonanza, Shadow Labyrinth and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 496 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Donkey Kong Bananza 48:37 Shadow Labyrinth Stellar Blade PC News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Atari's classic 2600 console re-release is getting an aggressively yellow Pac-Man edition 1:17:45 GOG offers 13 free NSFW games as it launches anti-censorship campaign, FreedomToBuy.Games  Raven Software workers celebrate win following three-year battle for Microsoft union contract Nintendo  Nintendo taps into nostalgia with 1980s inspired Lego Game Boy trailer 1:29:50 Nintendo announces Switch price changes in US, citing "market conditions" Everything announced in today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase PlayStation New PS5 system update beta previews DualSense wireless controller pairing across multiple devices 1:37:40 New details on PlayStation’s first wireless fight stick, FlexStrike X

Destiny 2 Edge of Fate, Death Stranding 2 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 495 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Destiny 2 Edge of Fate 7:33 Death Stranding 2 28:16 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. As Stop Killing Games' momentum continues, top EU politician offers support: "A game, once sold, belongs to the customer" 37:53 Candy Crush developer King reportedly replacing laid off staff with AI tools they helped to build 44:23 Nintendo Confirms Actors Set to Play Link and Zelda in Live-Action movie 54:33 Nintendo Nintendo Switch ROM site seized by FBI, as company's crackdown against piracy continues 57:33 Nintendo and Universal are planning a Donkey Kong movie 1:02:34 PlayStation First look: PS5 Ghost of Yōtei Limited Edition console designs 1:08:23 Xbox Head of Xbox graphics department puts out cringe-worthy hiring post... with AI graphics 1:10:55 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies: Civi

Death Stranding 2, F1 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 494 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Death Stranding 2 7:38 Doom the Dark Ages 21:00 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. BioWare's beleaguered multiplayer shooter Anthem shutting down next year 26:42 Yet another live-service game announces shut down, just three months after early access launch  Call of Duty: WW2 on PC Game Pass yanked offline amid reports security exploits are leaving players with screens full of smut 37:27 Doom creator John Romero's next shooter project loses funding following Microsoft cuts 40:50 PlayStation Ghost of Yōtei State of Play confirmed for Thursday by PlayStation 1:01:00 Introducing The Last of Us Part II Remastered Chronological Experience, out today 1:02:06 Xbox Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S in August, as first Sony-published game on the platform 1:05:30 Forza Motorsport "is no more", claims form

Death Stranding 2, Xbox Lay Offs and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 493 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Death Stranding 2 22:15 Pokemon Scarlet DLC 31:05 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Subnautica studio Unknown Worlds has lost its leadership team 51:03 Neil Druckmann is stepping away from The Last of Us TV show to ‘transition complete focus’ on game development 57:13 Nintendo Nintendo raising prices on Switch, games and more in Canada 1:02:23 Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza’s developer is ‘the same team as Super Mario Odyssey’ 1:07:58 PlayStation Mark Cerny says PS5 Pro will get its major ‘replacement for the current PSSR’ upscaler next year 1:10:50 Xbox Microsoft begins substantial layoff process across gaming division, King and Zenimax impacted 1:13:50 Rare's Everwild reportedly cancelled following Xbox job cuts Xbox has cancelled its Perfect Dark reboot and closed its develop

Death Stranding 2, Bayonetta 3 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 492 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Death Stranding 2 28:33 Bayonetta 3 48:36 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Sega reveals Sega Store Tokyo is on the way 55:51 Hollywood producer Adi Shankar acquires rights to Duke Nukem 58:53 MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly started mass layoff proceedings 1:06:31 Nintendo Metroid Prime 4 advert reportedly spotted in London, sparking hopes of imminent release 1:11:36 Dbrand is sending improved Switch 2 grips to all customers after ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to detaching claims 1:13:25 PlayStation Sony remembers PSVR2 exists, announces four new games coming soon 1:18:02 Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots gets release date, pre-ordering unlocks playable Pac-Man 1:21:30 Xbox Microsoft dips its toes into VR with limited edition Xbox-themed Meta Quest headset 1:23:18 PSA’s:

Wuthering Waves, Pokémon Scarlet and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 491 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Wuthering Waves 13:15 Pokémon Scarlet 25:00 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Bungie's Marathon reboot delayed indefinitely in response to "passionate" fan feedback 38:55 Konami confirms it’s working on a Silent Hill 1 remake with Bloober Team 55:15 Voice actors "relieved to have the freedom to work again", says Jennifer Hale, as SAG-AFTRA strike ends 57:15 Warner Bros. Games restructures leadership team following new focus on Game of Thrones, DC, Harry Potter, and Mortal Kombat 59:45 Nintendo Nintendo is now banning Switch 2 consoles over piracy 1:11:30 $1.4 million worth of Switch 2 consoles stolen from semi-truck — 2,800 consoles were en route from Nintendo of America HQ to a GameStop store in Texas 1:14:15 Donkey Kong Bananza's musical twist revealed, plus DK Rap is included 1:19:35 PlayStation

Nintendo Switch 2, Summer Games Fest, Xbox Showcase and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 490   On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Switch 2 12:15 Mario Kart World 25:30 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour 39:20 Pokemon Scarlett, Bayonetta 3, Pokemon Sword, Arceus 46:54 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Every big announcement from Summer Game Fest 2025 56:48 MindsEye studio scrambles to fix glitches, as user reviews criticise GTA producer’s latest 1:09:23 Nintendo Princess Peach voice actor confirms she's been replaced after 18 years 1:14:19 Nintendo has delayed its Legend of Zelda film  Switch 2 is Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware ever 1:19:15 Xbox Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Everything Announced 1:23:35 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies: Two Point Hospital 1:39:55 Free 4 All Sinners 1:40:22 Minecraft 1:46:21 Ballerina 1:52:39 Help support the show: - Subscribe to our Twitch channel http://tw

Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation State of Play and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 489 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Mario Kart World 11:58 Pokemon Scarlet Death Stranding 38:18 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Fans slam Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford's message to "cost sensitive" fans 51:14 People Can Fly cancels two projects and confirms it will once again have to "scale down" its teams 56:45 Elden Ring Nightreign is now easier for solo players 1:03:08 Summer Game Fest schedule: Your complete 2025 guide 1:06:33 MindsEye studio execs depart Build a Rocket Boy, one week before game's debut 1:09:20 PlayStation State of Play June 2025: all announcements, trailers 1:15:18 The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo on PS5 revealed 1:31:54 Xbox Microsoft's Xbox handheld reportedly "sidelined" as it focuses on third-party portable devices 1:34:44 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies: Deathloop & Ogu

Death Stranding, Lilo & Stitch, Mission Impossible Final Reckoning and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 488 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Death Stranding Directors Cut 17:04 Doom Dark Ages 29:24 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. FTC finally drops appeal against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard 36:19 After parting ways with EA, WRC gets new home and six-year deal to "reboot" rally series 41:26 EA's Black Panther game reportedly cancelled and studio closed, resulting in more layoffs 42:59 Apple makes first ever game developer acquisition, but insists it’s not the start of a trend 48:03 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reaches a fitting sales milestone 50:29 Hideo Kojima casually reveals a Death Stranding anime is in the works 51:45 PlayStation Celebrate Days of Play 2025 starting on May 28 57:14 Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 is already in some users’ hands, but a mandatory update means t

Doom the Dark Ages, Fight or Flight and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 487 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Doom The Dark Ages News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Valve denies reports of "massive" Steam data breach, says no need to change passwords or phone numbers ‘We back fam’: Fortnite is back on the US App Store, after a 5-year court battle Persona 5: The Phantom X coming to PC and mobile next month Bungie admits Marathon includes artwork used without permission SAG-AFTRA challenges Epic Games over Darth Vader AI in Fortnite PlayStation Sony ending its PlayStation Stars loyalty programme ahead of future evolution Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 coming to PS5 in Enhanced Edition Nintendo Here's what Switch 2's free upgrades for Link's Awakening, Pokémon, Mario, and more will do Nintendo admits Switch 2 won't support VRR on TV after all  Nintendo announces Gamescom return, following Switch 2 launch

Expedition 33, Doom the Dark Ages, Thunderbolts and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 486 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Clair obscur: Expedition 33 9:13 Doom The Dark Ages 28:37 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Gex Trilogy gets a release date and a physical edition featuring a 36-inch inflatable 46:52 Mafia: The Old Country release date and $50 price point confirmed 49:52 Alien: Rogue Incursion is getting a non-VR release later this year 52:36 Giant Bomb sold by Fandom, will continue independently 56:02 Ori developer Moon Studios head warns it may have to shut down following review bombing 1:04:07 Amy Hennig's Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra delayed into next year 1:13:32 PlayStation Death Stranding 2 is getting its own special edition PS5 DualSense controller 1:15:27 Nintendo Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy 1:16:37 Nintendo

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, GTA 6, EB Games and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 485   On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Clair obscur: Expedition 33 5:35 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. GTA 6 delayed to 2026 29:51 GTA 6's second trailer is here 31:59 Polygon has been sold to Valnet, with the majority of staff laid off Future of Giant Bomb website in doubt following prominent staff departures EB Games to return after GameStop Canada acquisition 1:00:51 Destiny 2's getting two paid expansions this year and one of them is Star Wars themed 1:08:26 Xbox handheld photos leak, showing off Asus-made Project Kennan 1:10:26 PlayStation Gears of War is officially coming to PlayStation 5 in August 1:16:02 Sony reveals new PlayStation studio from former Bungie developers 1:20:21 Nintendo Accessory manufacturer Genki responds after being sued by Nintendo for showing off Switch 2 early 1:24:02 Xbox Micr

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 484 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Clair obscur: Expedition 33 28:56 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves 57:48 AI Limit 1:04:07 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Russia seeks to seize assets from World of Tanks bosses 1:11:37 Hundreds of jobs lost as EA culls two Respawn game projects  Assassin's Creed Shadows post-launch roadmap features regular new story missions, parkour updates, New Game Plus 1:21:39 Here's some new Borderlands 4 gameplay to go with that revised release date 1:23:34 Epic offers olive branch to Apple, offers to bring Fortnite back to iOS, after court ruling PlayStation Xbox’s Indiana Jones game is selling fastest on PS5, despite releasing months later 1:28:18 Nintendo Huge Nintendo Switch update adds game sharing, Virtual Cards, and more 1:32:19 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies: S

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered, Mario Kart World and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 483 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered 21:48 South of Midnight Ass Creed Shadows 26:04 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Respawn reveals ‘gritty Clone Wars story’ Star Wars Zero Company for PS5, Xbox, and PC 28:15 Fortnite is getting its first full Star Wars season next month, featuring Darth Jar Jar 30:19 Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 uses DLSS, making it the first Switch 2 game confirmed to use it 31:35 PlayStation Ghost of Yōtei comes to PlayStation 5 on October 2 33:50 PS5 classic PlayStation console background customisations return this week 35:15 Nintendo Everything announced during Nintendo's Mario Kart World Direct, including where Rainbow Road is hiding 36:52 Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will open in Canada on April 24 Nintendo clarifies Switch 2 GameCube co

South of Midnight, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 482 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  South of Midnight 3:04 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. HBO’s The Last of Us has been renewed for a third season 17:44 Marathon launches September 23 on PS5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S, gameplay revealed 24:49 The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster is real 32:55 The Witcher 4 beta test invites a "scam", CD Projekt warns 37:24 PlayStation Sony raises PS5 price yet again in UK and mainland Europe 39:00 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will be complete on the card without a download, Nintendo confirms 45:39 Nintendo confirms Mario Kart World Direct runtime 47:52 Delayed Switch 2 US pre-orders will reportedly start next week, depending on retailer 48:29 Xbox Xbox unveils limited edition Doom: The Dark Ages controllers and console wrap 52:27 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies:

Xenoblade Chronicles X, South of Midnight, Eternal Strands and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 481 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Assassin Creed Shadows 8:20 Xenoblade Chronicles X 18:43 South of Midnight 33:35 Eternal Strands 42:23 No Rest for the Wicked 43:13 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Bungie's Marathon is finally getting a reveal this week 57:52 PlayStation PlayStation: The Concert is reportedly cancelling numerous tour dates and delaying others 1:00:08 Nintendo Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in the US due to Trump tariffs 1:03:59 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour price has been revealed 1:08:35 Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't actually run original Switch games natively 1:16:15 Nintendo VP confirms Switch 2 Joy-Cons won't feature Hall effect sticks 1:19:41 Xbox Xbox’s big summer showcase is officially returning in June 1:25:38 PSA’s: Epic Games Store Freebies: Arcadegeddon and