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Between The Joysticks
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A podcast! About video games and the industry! Join Nick and Freddy as they talk about video game topics. New episodes every Sunday!
Episodes
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Episode 192: GTA VI Radio Stations, League of Legends, Sworn and More!
This episode isn't as long as our last supersized show, but it’s just as meaty and packed with game-fueled discussion! First up, we tackle a massive mailbag covering a wide range of community topics: Is physical media officially dead? How do you tackle a massive backlog of video games? Which game...
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Episode 191: Platinum Trophies, LCS Finals Prep, & Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Can somebody stop us?! In a massive, nearly 3-hour episode, we dive deep into all things video games. Freddy has accumulated quite a few Platinum trophies lately, and we dive deep into his trophy list and what it says about him. We also discover he's secretly deep into the League of Legends...
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Episode 190: Control Resonant, Xbox Restructuring, & Is Physical Media Dead?
We outdid ourselves again! In an even longer, supersized episode, Nick gives his early impressions of the hot new release, Control Resonant. Is Remedy's latest action title enough to get the lingering bad taste of Marvel’s Wolverine out of his mouth? We also dive into the biggest industry news of...
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Episode 189: Marvel's Wolverine & The Blood of Dawnwalker
We went even longer than last week in this supersized episode! That's what happens when we sharpen our claws and fangs with Nick’s review of Marvel’s Wolverine and Freddy’s deep impressions of The Blood of Dawnwalker. We also dive into the biggest industry news of the week: Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT...
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Episode 188: Nintendo Directs, Blizzcon & PlayStation Turmoil
A new week means even more games coming out and a stacked lineup of showcases to cover! In this episode, we break down both of the dual Nintendo Directs and dive into all the big news out of BlizzCon. We also discuss our strategies for tackling our ever-increasing video game backlogs and answer...
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Episode 187: Warning! Co-Host Approaching!
Welcome to a new era of Between The Joysticks! A brand-new co-host joins the show to help bring you the absolute best gaming commentary in the galaxy. And the help is much needed, because showcase season is in full swing. PlayStation and Nintendo are doubling down with simultaneous presentation...
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Episode 186: Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look
In this special episode, I spend the entire show breaking down what I saw and heard about the Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look. I break down the changes and influence of Red Dead Redemption 2 including the morality system, being hunted by the cops and the relationship between Lucia and Jason.…
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Episode 185: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
In this marathon of an episode, I talk for over an hour about all things video games! We are right in the thick of showcase season, with massive titles dropping and the gaming world on the edge of its seat for an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI. However, this episode is focused on one…
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Episode 184: Gamescom ONL 2026 Predictions & Big Walk
We are on the precipice of a big week in gaming. Next week is Gamescom Opening Night Live and I will go through all of the predictions for the Geoff Keighley showcase including the Witcher 4, Exodus, Injustice 3 and much more. We also read YOUR emails about the showcase and what you are excited...
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Episode 183: GTA6, Nintendo Switch 2 & Denshattack!
I am back with another episode of Between The Joysticks. I get into the big Grand Theft Auto news including its debut on Netflix of all places and what to expect. I get into the question of the show and how I feel about the Nintendo’s Switch successors past and future including YOUR emails....
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Episode 182: The Most Anticipated Video Games of Fall 2026
This is a big one. This fall is full of video games. Nick spends the entire episode talking about over 20 different video games between now and November. Start saving your human money and planning your time now because you are going to be very busy (in a good way!) for the rest of the year.…
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Episode 181: God of War Laufey, 007 First Light, Pragmata and more!
On this Episode Halo is officially a PlayStation title now, yes that actually happened. I read YOUR emails about… Farming Simulators? I then break down the news out of San Diego Comic Con - God of War Laufey gets a release date and Marvel’s Wolverine gets an impressive trailer. Finally I go over...
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Episode 180: PlayStation's All-Digital Future
The show has been gone for a long time and like the current state of the industry the podcast unfortunately has some news to get through. Nick dives into the current state of things. Xbox divests of 5 studios and lays off 3200 employees. PlayStation moves to an all-digital future. Finally, we…
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Episode 179: Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase and the Nintendo Direct
Our E3 coverage continues with impressions of Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct. We break down heavy hitters such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Gears of War: E‑Day, Final Fantasy VII: Revelations, Gen Atlas, Resident Evil: Veronica, and much…
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Episode 178: PlayStation State of Play June 2026
E3 is officially back, and we’re starting strong! PlayStation’s State of Play dropped a massive 20+ minute look at God of War: Laufey, and we’ve got thoughts. Big thoughts. We also dive into all the fresh reveals—Marvel’s Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, Rayman Legends Retold, Bancho the Chef, and plenty...
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Episode 177: State of Play June 2026 Predictions
E3 is back! Not officially, but PlayStation announced a State of Play that occurs within days of Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Conference. We take the time to talk about predictions around what to expect at the State of Play. In another great announcement, the developers of Kingdom Come are...
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Episode 176: Mixtape, Mortal Kombat II & Star Fox
What decade is it? Is it the 90s? The focus of this week is the indie game Mixtape, and in a rare double play both Nick and Jon have actually finished it and share their full review. In Nintendo news, a new Star Fox game has been announced, and the Nintendo Switch 2 joins the other consoles in...
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Episode 175: SAROS
The BIG topic this week is Saros, the next PlayStation game from Housemarque. As HUGE fans of Returnal, we dive into our very early impressions. We also talk about a trailer from the director of last year’s well‑received horror film Weapons, who’s now taking on a video game adaptation — and it…
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Episode 174: We Are Xbox
After another two‑week hiatus, we’re back—even if our podcast schedule is inconsistent. We’re not Xbox, but Asha Sharma is making headlines with two big swings: first, lowering the price of Game Pass by removing Call of Duty, and second, doubling down on the Xbox brand with a new vision for the...
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Episode 173: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie & Hades II
After a two‑week hiatus, we’re back with two BIG topics. First, Jon reviews The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is crushing it at the box office. That conversation launches us into the newly announced Bloodborne animated film and what we hope to see from it.Next, Hades II has finally arrived on...
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Episode 172: Crimson Desert & PlayStation Price Increase
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...
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Episode: 171: When was the Golden Age of Gaming?
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…
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Episode 170: Return to Raccoon City & Speranza
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…
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Episode 169: Resident Evil Requiem & Marathon
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...
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Episode 168: Phil Spencer Leaves Xbox & PlayStation Closes Bluepoint Games
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...
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Episode 167: PlayStation State of Play February 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…
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Episode 166: Nintendo Partner Direct & PlayStation State of Play Predictions
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…
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Episode 165: Highguard, Fable, Forza, Absolum and More!
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...
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Episode 164: ARC Raiders
That title is correct. A member of this podcast is playing 2025’s hottest multiplayer extraction shooter, ARC Raiders and is enjoying it a lot. You have to listen to believe it. Jon puts on his ninja headband and reviews Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 has been…
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Episode 163: 2026 Predictions & Most Anticipated Games
2025? Get out of here! 2026 is here and it will have big implications for our favorite hobby. So many games coming out this year it is hard for Nick and Jon to narrow down their most anticipated games of the year. We then follow up with our 2026 video game predictions after revisiting our 2025...
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Episode 162: Game of the Year 2025
2025 has led to this moment. Our Game of the Year episode! We wrap the year in video games, do ours and YOURS PlayStation Wrap-up, and go through all of the Game of the Year Categories. We love you and thank you for listening to us for another year. Thanks for listening! Intro: Episode 128 12...
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Episode 161: 1000xRESIST
Jon is on a streak lately. Completing games, getting Platinum Trophies and much more. He is even recommending a narrative adventure game! We have a lengthy discussion of the indie game 1000xRESIST. Nick interviews Jon with some video game related holiday themed questions. Finally we touch on the...
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Episode 160: The Game Awards 2025 Breakdown
We have The Game Awards 2025 covered in a whopping 2 hour plus long episode for you to devour. What are our thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cleaning house and winning the most awards in The Game Awards History? What are our thoughts on “World Premieres” such as Hindguard, Fate of the Old...
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Episode 159: The Game Awards 2025 Predictions
We are on the eve of gaming’s biggest night, The Game Awards - what will Geoff Keighley bring for his “World Premieres”? Nick and Jon have some fun and make informed and very hopeful predictions. We then move on to a segment we have not visited all year, our Top 10 PS5 games. Can a new game break...
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Episode 158: The Game Awards 2025 Nominees
The Game Awards are 1 week away and we have one burning question - what is that statue being teased in the middle of the Mojave Desert? It also means a whole bunch of nominees to discuss on the show. After that we move into the games we have been playing (and earning a Platinum trophy) including...
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Episode 157: Valve's Steam Machine & Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed
A show 3 weeks in a row? Now we are cooking! We start things off with a huge video game delay that has Nick bummed. PS5 turns 5 and we reflect on its first 5 years. We quickly touch on an underwhelming State of Play. Jon reviews the hot indie game Ball cross Pit. Valve announces new hardware that...
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Episode 156: Ultimate Game of the Year Nominees
A show two weeks in a row? Okay! We are back on our normal cadence and it feels great. We read YOUR emails on the show discussing adventure video games and Ghost of Yotei. GamesRadar's annual award show, the Golden Joystick, released the 12 nominees for its Ultimate Game of the Year category and…
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Episode 155: Halo on PS5 & Ghost of Yotei
The show is not dead! We are back after a long hiatus to catch up on all things video games. Nothing happened while we were gone right? Definitely not the case as Halo comes to PlayStation, Electronic Arts goes private and Nick reviews Ghost of Yotei. So much to catch up on that you better strap...
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Episode 154: State of Play September 2025
We are on the other side of a big PlayStation State of Play. Hear our thoughts on finally seeing gameplay for both Marvel’s Wolverine and Saros. We cover all of the announcements of the presentation. Playground Games, hard at work on Fable, have time to also bring a sequel to the Forza Horizon...
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Episode 153: Nintendo Direct September 2025
We are on the other side of a big Nintendo Direct. Listen to hear our thoughts on a pretty good but bizarre Nintendo Direct. Who could have predicted the Virtual Boy making a comeback? We talk about Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Super Mario Galaxy movie and much more....
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Episode 152: Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong is out and we turn to our resident expert on all things going on in Pharloom, Jon to give us his full impressions of the game. We have a lengthy discussion about the game, it’s impact currently and answer a listener email about it. Also, did you hear that a Nintendo Direct...
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Episode 151: Nintendo Direct & State of Play Predictions
On our final episode before the legendary Hollow Knight: Silksong releases we continue to have Jon in the best of spirits before his most anticipated game is released. We use this positive attitude to predict both rumored September events, the Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play. What...
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Episode 150: Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date!
Episode 150! We hit a major milestone! We celebrate in style thanks to Team Cherry making Jon’s wish come true. Not only does Hollow Knight: Silksong have a release date, but we are one week away from it. We briefly cover a few remaining Gamescom 2025 topics before moving into the games we are...
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Episode 149: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025
It is here! The second Keighley event of the year, Opening Night Live, has come and gone to kick off Europe's biggest gaming convention, Gamescom. What are Nick and Jon’s impressions of trailers for games such as Resident Evil Requiem, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Ghost of Yotei, Black Myth: Zhong…
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Episode 148: Gamescom ONL Predictions
It is prediction time! We are one week from the second Keighley event, Opening Night Live and we give our predictions on what to expect from the show, including length discussions of Hollow Knight: Silksong and Resident Evil Requiem. In the news we have Rob Mac producing a Far Cry television show...
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Episode 147: A Boring Nintendo Partner Direct
Jon is back so we spend the beginning of this episode catching him up on all things he missed. We cover a boring Nintendo Partner Direct, the unveiling of the next Battlefield game that spares no expense and talk about the return of a franchise that Nick holds in high regards. Jon gives his…
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Episode 146: Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025 Revisited
We are back with another great episode. We discuss the glowing reviews of Donkey Kong Bananza and also see what Jon said to get on Nick’s bad side. We move on to our main topic of the show and that is us talking about the second half of 2025 in gaming. What does the more defined gaming landscape...
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Episode 145: Xbox Layoffs & Death Stranding 2
Our recording schedule may be turbulent but we are back to talk about video games with you. We start off on the discussion on the unfortunate layoffs at Xbox that caused the cancellation of Perfect Dark and Everwild. To ease the pain, PlayStation is bringing the surprise hit of last year to Xbox....
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Episode 144: Indiana Jones, Doom and Expedtion 33!
Nick kidnaps Jon to force him to talk a lot about video games. We check back in on the Nintendo Switch 2 after a Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct. Marathon is delayed indefinitely so Nick and Jon debate who won their bet from Episode 138. Finally we cover the big 3 games of spring with a mix…
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Episode 143: "E3, Not E3" 2025
We are on the other side of “E3, Not E3” and oh my do we have a lot to talk about. What do Nick and Jon think of Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Atomic Heart 2, Keeper and all of the other titles shown over the past week? Listen to find out! We talk about all of the games and...
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