The Gaming Trend Podcast

Mar 24 2024 181 ep. 80 mins
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Join Anthony Shelton and David Burdette as they chat about the biggest games of the week, games in their backlog they should've played a long time ago and what you need to play. They'll also chat with other Gaming Trend staff about their reviews and comment on the latest news.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Unicorn Overlord, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank [Gaming Trend Podcast]

Mar 24 2024 69 mins  
It's back to talking games. David Burdette gives his impressions of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Jack Zustiak talks Unicorn Overlord, and Anthony Shelton gives his thoughts on Turnip Boy Robs a Bank. This video is sponsored by The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx, the Kickstarter for a new 5E D&D Campaign from GooeyCube and GaxxWork; Embark on a mega-adventure created with Luke Gygax and oth

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Impressions, WB Doubling Down

Mar 13 2024 81 mins  
Jack and Anthony follow up with each other's impressions with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Momodora: Moonlit Farewell. Their assessments are similar but how they got there is very different. The fellas talk about Warner Bros. decision to double down on live-services and mobile games, and they are most baffled by their live-service decision. 00:00:00 The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx

Layoffs Ravage The Games Industry

Mar 07 2024 79 mins  
Layoffs continue to deplete the games industry. The crew discusses the implications of the layoffs, what it means for AAA games and games as a whole, and what the future could look like with all the changes happening within video games. There are some highpoints. Toys for Bob will continue on; Saber Interactive got out from Embracer Group; Gearbox could also leave Embracer very soo

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Review, Smart Water Bottles, Xbox Games to PS5

Feb 28 2024 83 mins  
We can't stop talking about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and since David reviewed it, we talk about it some more. Xbox officially launched four games to the PlayStation 5 and the fellas are interested in what happens next. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed already, despite the fact that it's still a rumor. David blows everyone's mind with a discovery called the Smart Water Bottle.

Xbox's Vision Remains Cloudy, PlayStation's Console Shift

Feb 20 2024 66 mins  
Phil Spencer talked on the Official Xbox Podcast about the future and Anthony, David, and Jack are divided about what was said. Did Phil answer everyone's questions? Will Xbox, still, end up going third-party? PlayStation is also shifting their console strategy. How much will exclusives matter in the next generation? 00:00:00 Check out The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx 00:00:18 Intro 00:00:4

What Happens If Xbox Puts Starfield and other exclusives on PlayStation 5?

Feb 13 2024 86 mins  
Rumor has it that Xbox is considering putting Starfield, and other games, on PlayStation 5. Phil Spencer has since tweeted that a business update is coming but he did not deny the rumors. How would this impact Xbox if this were true? Noah also talks about While the Iron's Hot, an indie smithing simulator. 00:00:00 Check out The Tomb of Gyzaengaxx 00:00:18 Intro 00:01:14 While the

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Press Event, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Sony State of Play

Feb 06 2024 120 mins  
Noah Rigsby is back on the podcast. The crew jokes about his audio issues. Anthony met David Burdette for the first time, while David was in town to check out Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Anthony has been gobbling up Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The crew talks about the latest Sony State of Play. They play Wheel of Questions. 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:39 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth press even

Palworld dominates the week, Microsoft Xbox layoffs, Ubisoft and ownership

Jan 31 2024 80 mins  
Jack Zustiak joins the show again. Palworld is the talk of the internet this week. The crew discusses everything that's been going on concerning "Pokemon with guns." Anthony isn't sure Ubisoft meant what they were saying about not wanting people to be comfortable owning games. The guys talk about the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel including multiplayer. They lament Microsoft laying off 1,90

Xbox Developer Direct Reactions, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Impressions, and More

Jan 22 2024 93 mins  
Happy new year! Anthony and David return with special guest Jack Zustiak, writer for Gaming Trend, and they discuss what they played over the holiday break. The first episode of 2024 bursts from the gate with the Xbox Developer Direct. The crew gives their reactions to all the games shown. They all hate the subtitle for Indiana Jones; Avowed looks like a pass; Senua’s Sacrifice:

Our Top 5 Games of the Year, The Last of Us Multiplayer

Dec 22 2023 75 mins  
The crew gets together one more time before 2023 ends to discuss their top 5 games of the year, as well as the news of Naughty Dog discontinuing development on The Last of Us multiplayer.