Kotaku Splitscreen

Jan 20 2022 384 ep. 4.2k

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Kotaku's Lisa Marie Segarra, Ethan Gach, and Michael Fahey dive into gaming one very specific topic at a time.

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Breaking Down The Biggest Sale In The History Of Video Games

Jan 20 2022 75 mins

Why Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard and what it all means.

Splitscreen Judges The Game Awards

Dec 03 2021 57 mins

This week we're going through the Game Awards nominations....and more or less tearing them apart. Listen to hear us go through the award categories and give our two cents about who we think will win, who we think should win, and which games the Game Awards snubbed entirely. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d

Splitscreen Gives Thanks

Nov 26 2021 52 mins

This week the crew is giving thanks...and talking games, of course. First, we kick things off with a discussion about the most recent gaming news (including what's going on at Activision Blizzard), then we give our honest reviews on the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S consoles. And finally, we each share what we're thankful for this year—both in terms of games and...everything else.

Halo Comes Full-Circle After 20 Years

Nov 19 2021 61 mins

This week, in honor of the release of Halo Infinite, we're taking a deep dive into the series as a whole. First, we kick things off with a little In The Headlines discussion, then we talk about the 20th anniversary of Halo, our thoughts on Halo Infinite, and how the game has changed over time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/

Animal Crossing Gets Its Groove Back

Nov 11 2021 61 mins

In honor of the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise, we're diving deep into the many iterations of the beloved game. First, we kick things off with a recap of what's new in the Happy Home Paradise DLC, then we discuss and rank the best and worst versions of Animal Crossing. And finally, we round things out with a brief discussion of other Animal Crossing-l

Let's Revisit The Early Aughts Time Capsule That Was GTA

Nov 04 2021 59 mins

This week we're joined by Kotaku Staff Writer Isaiah Colbert and are diving deep into Grand Theft Auto as the remaster trilogy is due out soon. First, we kick things off with a discussion on recent video game news, then we look back at GTA and our own experiences with it. Finally, we talk about the games we've been playing and recommend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com

The Art Of The Spooky Game Is More Than Just Jump Scares

Oct 28 2021 57 mins

In honor of the spooky season, we're talking spooky games this week on Splitscreen. First, we kick things off by naming the games that are too scary for us to play. Then, we give our best scary game recommendations. And finally, we finish things off by recounting our own dorky (I mean amazing) costumes of yesteryear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P

The Internet Is The Best And Worst Thing To Happen To Gaming Fandom

Oct 22 2021 63 mins

This week we're diving into the intense (and sometimes scary) world of gaming fandoms. First, we discuss how gaming fandoms have evolved over the years, and give our hot takes on some of the biggest fandoms out there. Then, we dive into the dark underbelly of gaming fandoms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy

New World Feels Like An Old MMORPG (In A Good Way)

Oct 15 2021 46 mins

This week we're diving into MMOs and talking about Amazon's New World. First, Lisa Marie challenges us on what actually defines and MMO as we discuss our first experiences with MMOs. Then, Fahey takes us through New World, and we round out with Fahey professing why MMOs have a special place in his heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

Super Smash Splitscreen Ultimate

Oct 08 2021 67 mins

This week we're talking Super Smash Bros and we're joined by none other than Kotaku's resident fighting game expert, Ian Walker. First, we kick things off with a conversation about the history of the famous brawl game and our own experiences with it. Then, Ian leads us in a conversation on the recent revelations of Smash as well as the journey to the final characters. And finally,