This Week in Gaming

Feb 03 2025 53 ep. 21 mins 61

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Whether you're a seasoned gamer, or just curious about Video Games in general - Join Naomi Kyle every week as she breaks down the latest in the world of Video Games, even if you're a total newbie!

Expect the hottest gaming news, chats with industry experts and so much more!

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PlayStation Backtracks, Xbox Game Pass Booms, & Mass Effect 5 Update

Feb 03 2025 21 mins

This Week: BioWare gives an update on Mass Effect 5 while some Dragon Age developers face layoffs. Meanwhile, GTA 5’s Trevor actor, Canadian Steven Ogg, shares his hopes for GTA 6, and Xbox Game Pass is seeing record growth despite declining hardware sales. Plus, PlayStation is walking back its controversial PC sign-in requirement, and could a Sleeping Dogs movie be in the wo

Xbox Eyes the Nintendo Switch 2 & Doom: The Dark Ages Gets a Date

Jan 27 2025 22 mins

This Week: Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct gave us plenty to talk about, from the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4 and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black to a release date for DOOM: The Dark Ages. We’ll also dive into Xbox Boss Phil Spencer’s recent interview sharing his excitement about bringing Xbox games to the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, former Nintendo of America president Reggie F

Nintendo Switch 2 Is Official! Release Date, Pricing Speculation & First Impressions

Jan 20 2025 21 mins

This Week: Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re diving into everything we know so far. We also break down the first look at Mario Kart 9, Sony scaling back its live-service ambitions, & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC with full Steam Deck support. And Nintendo is gearing up to sell 20 million Switch 2 units in its first year! Our guest

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Drama & Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gets Delayed Again

Jan 13 2025 23 mins

This Week: We're diving into CES 2025, including the announcement of Sony's new film adaptations for Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn. We also talk about the Ghost of Tsushima anime and Nintendo’s latest drama surrounding Switch 2 leaks and their latest LEGO venture. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Shadows get delayed again, and are people having 100-hour game fatigue? Ou

Marvel Rivals Adds 4 New Heroes, GTA 6 Predictions, & Switch 2 News

Jan 06 2025 23 mins

This Week: Marvel Rivals announces 4 new heroes, The Fantastic Four, in its first major update, the video game SAG-AFTRA strike rages on and is now causing game delays, and a look at the potential features of the Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already poised to break records while Atari aims to make a comeback at CES 2025 with a new handheld. Our special guest

The Switch 2, GTA 6, and Beyond: A Look Ahead to 2025!

Dec 30 2024 21 mins

This week, Maude Garrett is our guest of honor for another special holiday episode, where we dive into everything from the Switch 2 to Grand Theft Auto VI, along with all the highly anticipated games, movies, and TV shows set to drop in 2025 — and the ones we’re hoping to hear more about! We also discuss the gaming trends we hope disappear in the new year and the ones w

Gaming’s Biggest Wins & Controversies: 2024 Year-in-Review

Dec 23 2024 21 mins

This week, we’re tossing out the old format to take a special look back at the unforgettable year we had in gaming! Kahlief Adams joins us as we cover everything, from all the incredible game releases like Helldivers 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the shocking layoffs and studio closures that plagued the industry. From the biggest wins to the most talked-about contro

The Game Awards Biggest Game Reveals & Winners

Dec 16 2024 21 mins

This Week: The 2024 Game Awards gave us plenty to talk about, from Astro Bot winning Game of the Year to Amir Satvat’s moving Game Changers award speech. We break down the surprise announcements, including Elden Ring: Nightreign, CD Projekt Red’s reveal of The Witcher 4, and Naughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Plus, the head

Sony PlayStation’s Latest Update & The Game Awards: What to Expect and Who Might Win

Dec 09 2024 21 mins

This Week: Ubisoft announces the shutdown of XDefiant, while BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a standalone character creator app for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Plus, a new study reveals gamers are spending more time watching games than actually playing them, FromSoftware talks Elden Ring sequel, and PlayStation takes us back in time with a nostalgic update for the P

Sony’s Handheld Console Rumors & Witcher 4 Starts Production

Dec 02 2024 21 mins

This Week: CD Projekt RED is moving forward with the next chapter of The Witcher series, while PlayStation is rumored to be developing their own handheld console. We’ll also share the touching story of a Borderlands fan’s dream come true, unpack the outrage sparked by Tencent’s Light of Motiram, a game that looks strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn, and dive into Hideo Ko