Episodios

  • Episode 172: Crimson Desert & PlayStation Price Increase

    Episode 172: Crimson Desert & PlayStation Price Increase
    Mar 31 2026
    We’re back to talk all things video games. Two big stories kick things off: PlayStation hardware is getting more expensive, and despite a shake‑up in leadership, Xbox will still take the stage in June with their always‑entertaining Xbox Games Showcase. We also share early impressions of the polarizing new release Crimson Desert. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR emails — covering everything from how games media should hold developers accountable to the joy of revisiting older titles and much more. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you in two weeks! Intro: Crimson Desert 6 Things: - Hades II Release Date (Xbox & PlayStation) - [Rumor] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake - PlayStation 5 Price Increase - Xbox Games Conference & Gears of War: E-Day Direct Announced - Crimson Desert - Email!!!! (including the following music recommendation) - Skegss - Stranger Days Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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    1 h y 34 m
  • Episode: 171: When was the Golden Age of Gaming?

    Episode: 171: When was the Golden Age of Gaming?
    Mar 18 2026
    We have caught up on the games we have been playing and news stories so it is time to quiz Jon and get his hot takes on a bunch of video game questions. When was the golden age of gaming? What is the best sequel of all time? Should every game have a demo? Jon answers these questions and much more! There is one news item to talk about, Starfield is making its PlayStation debut next month. Finally we end on YOUR emails about traveling Tokyo and airplane etiquette. Thanks for listening! Intro: Starfield 3 Things: - Starfield Announced for PS5 - HOT Takes! - Email!!!! Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Episode 170: Return to Raccoon City & Speranza

    Episode 170: Return to Raccoon City & Speranza
    Mar 11 2026
    We continue with two big discussions about the games we have been playing. First up is Resident Evil Requiem, as one host has completed it and reviews it, while the other gives his early impressions. Do the Leon sections hold up as well as the Grace sections? Second up is ARC Raiders. Jon continues to recruit people into the extraction shooter and join him in Speranza,, including Nick! Is he as smitten as Jon is with the game? We also have some early thoughts about the Steam Deck and end on a review of the indie title, Pacific Drive. Thanks for listening! Intro: Resident Evil Requiem 4 Things: - Resident Evil Requiem - Steam Deck Impressions - ARC Raiders - Pacific Drive Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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    1 h y 29 m
  • Episode 169: Resident Evil Requiem & Marathon

    Episode 169: Resident Evil Requiem & Marathon
    Mar 5 2026
    It is a big year for video games and we have two releases to talk about. First up we talk about the 9th mainline entry in the Resident Evil franchise. It reviewed very well, but what are our impressions of it? Marathon’s Server Slam has come and gone, what does our extraction shooter expert Jon think about it? We end on a trio of news stories - rumors of a God of War spin-off is heating up, PlayStation is no longer porting its premiere franchises to PC and did Geoff Keighley kill Highguard? Also, what did Jon do to upset his co-host? Find out in this episode! Thanks for listening! Intro: God of War Ragnarok 5 Things: - Resident Evil Requiem - Marathon Server Slam - God of War Spin-off Rumors - PlayStation Exclusives Rumored to No Longer Be Coming to PC - Highguard Shutting Down Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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    1 h y 29 m
  • Episode 168: Phil Spencer Leaves Xbox & PlayStation Closes Bluepoint Games

    Episode 168: Phil Spencer Leaves Xbox & PlayStation Closes Bluepoint Games
    Feb 26 2026
    What a week it has been in the news! Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leave Microsoft and an interesting choice is replacing them. What is ahead for Xbox? PlayStation closes one of its first-party studios. We also have Resident Evil Requiem reviews out and Wolverine gets a release date. Finally, Nick has played a lot of games, including the masterful indie game, Cairn. Thanks for listening! Intro: Xbox E3 Conference 2018 6 Things: - Wolverine Release Date - Resident Evil Requiem Reviews - Nier: Automata News - Xbox Leadership Changes - PlayStation Closes Bluepoint Games - Nick’s Gaming Round-up - Sword of the Sea, Venba, Cairn Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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    1 h y 40 m
  • Episode 167: PlayStation State of Play February 2026

    Episode 167: PlayStation State of Play February 2026
    Feb 17 2026
    We are on the other side of a PlayStation State of Play that was 72 minutes long and contained over 30 games! We dedicate the entire episode to breaking down one of the most impressive State of Play’s that PlayStation has ever done. What are our thoughts on the God of War Trilogy Remake, God of War Sons of Sparta, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots breaking free of its PlayStation 3 cage? So many games to talk about you do not want to miss this episode. Thanks for listening! Intro: God of War Trilogy Remake Trailer 1 BIG Thing: - PlayStation State of Play February 2026 Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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    1 h y 44 m
  • Episode 166: Nintendo Partner Direct & PlayStation State of Play Predictions

    Episode 166: Nintendo Partner Direct & PlayStation State of Play Predictions
    Feb 11 2026
    No need to panic because we told you so! We are at a Defcon 1! Nintendo announced and already streamed a Nintendo Partner Direct and PlayStation announced a whopping 60 + minute State of Play this week. We go into a lengthy discussion about both. Speaking of PlayStation, the next franchise to get a multiplayer spin-off is Horizon. Can it stand out among the many live service attempts from PlayStation? We end on the demo for the upcoming game from Capcom, Pragmata, as both Jon and Nick both played it. Thanks for listening! Intro: Horizon Hunters Gathering 6 Things: - Craig Mazin and the future of The Last of Us - Overwatch 2 reverts back to Overwatch - Horizon Hunters Gathering - Nintendo Partner Direct February 2026 - PlayStation State of Play February 2026 Predictions - Pragmata Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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    1 h y 32 m
  • Episode 165: Highguard, Fable, Forza, Absolum and More!

    Episode 165: Highguard, Fable, Forza, Absolum and More!
    Feb 4 2026
    We are back after a 2 week hiatus and catch up on all things video games. Highguard is out and not setting the world on fire. We have an email from YOU the listener about industry events and more. We follow up with a rare double play as both Nick and Jon have completed and platinumed last year's indie beat em up, Absolum. Finally we end on our impressions of the Xbox Developer Direct. Hear our thoughts on Forza Horizon 6, Fable and more! Thanks for listening! Intro: Absolum 5 Things: - [Prediction] Super Mario Maker 3D - Highguard - Email! - Absolum - Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks
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    1 h y 26 m