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Current Gen
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Current Gen is a show about the video games that you should care about RIGHT NOW. Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CurrentGenPodcast) for let's plays, reactions, and more!
Episodes
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The Amazing Games of October 2026
Episode 340 - Current Gen Podcast The month isn’t even over yet, and it’s already overloaded our playlists with TOO MANY great games. To name a few: Star Wars Galactic Racer, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Gears of War E-Day, Order of the Sinking Star, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Tenebris…
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Control Resonant
Episode 339 - Current Gen Podcast The entire crew is here to discuss the latest game from Remedy, Control Resonant. They take a deep dive into their impressions of the game so far and what makes it so special. They also talk about Silent Hill: Downfall, Well Dweller, Roadhouse Simulator, and more...
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Wolverine and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Episode 338 - Current Gen Podcast Jeff, Tim, and Kyle talk all about the 2 biggest games of the past week: Marvel’s Wolverine and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. Both games bring some good stuff to the table, but Wolverine has certainly garnered more negative attention. What do the guys think about...
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Ocarina of Time Reactions & Much More Nintendo News
Episode 337 - Current Gen Podcast The gang talks all about Nintendo’s latest Directs including a deep dive into our reactions to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reveal. We were blown away, and we discuss that entire direct along with the next Direct featuring incredible announcements like...
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Onimusha, Dawnwalker, and Orbitals
Episode 336 - Current Gen Podcast All 4 guys are here (eventually) to talk about the Sony State of Play that aired this week along with a few other headlines and recent game releases. They spend most of the time discussing The Blood of Dawnwalker, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Orbitals…
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Gamescom 2026 Recap (and MGS Collection, Zero Company, and Resonance)
Episode 335 - Current Gen Podcast Kyle and Tim talk all about Metal Gear Solid 2 as well as the Master Collection Vol. 2, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Star Wars: Zero Company. Then they jump into a full recap of the Gamescom news from the past week including reactions to the major…
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AGREE / DISAGREE - Metal Gear Solid Edition
Episode 334 - Current Gen Podcast The gang plays a few rounds of AGREE / DISAGREE with these statements all being about the beloved Metal Gear Solid Franchise. Of course, this is mostly in honor of the upcoming MGS Collection Vol. 2 that will launch this week. They also chat about Mortal Shell…
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Big Walk, Beast of Reincarnation, Mafia The Old Country - Man of Honor, Marvel Tokon
Episode 333 - Current Gen Podcast It's been a busy couple of weeks and Kyle, Tim, and Dan break down a number of new releases including the multiplayer hit, Big Walk, the new DLC for Mafia the Old Country: Man of Honor, the new fighter Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and the epic action game from...
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Halo: Campaign Evolved
Episode 332 - Current Gen Podcast Kyle and Jeff join TIm to discuss Halo: Campaign Evolved as well as a few other new games that launched this week. They also discuss Control, the Stellar Blade AI music video, and a few other headlines and games. Then they play a few rounds of AGREE / DISAGREE....
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New Games For July 12-26
Episode 331 - Current Gen Podcast Tim is here to highlight a few games that have released the past couple of weeks that you should care about. Including a look back at Meccha Chameleon since that is catching fire right now, he also talks about Splatoon Raiders, Moss, Dragonsword, Denshattack…
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced | College Football 27
Episode 330 - Current Gen Podcast The entire crew is here to talk about Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and we are absolutely loving it. We also talk about the College Football 27 fiasco with EA Sports reversing course after some devious microtransactions led to a disastrous launch. Then we...
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Games Preview for 2026 (July - December)
Episode 329 - Current Gen Podcast Kyle, Jeff, and Tim bring you a complete preview of every major game that has a confirmed release date for the second half of the year. 2026 has already been a remarkable year for games, and based on the games we preview in this episode, it’s only going to get...
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Star Fox | GOTY Watch for 2026
Episode 328 - Current Gen Podcast Jeff and Tim talk about the wonderful new remake that just launched for the Switch 2: Star Fox. They also chat about a few other new games including Deer & Boy and Moldwasher. Then they discuss the best games of 2026 now that we are halfway through the year. What...
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Adventures of Elliot and More 007
Episode 327 - Current Gen Podcast Tim and Dan talk about a bunch of recent games they’ve played, including new content for Dave the Diver, Conscript, and 007: First Light. There’s also some new images and updates from Rockstar about GTA 6 as the November 19 release date draws closer. They wrap...
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Nintendo Direct Reaction (June 2026)
Episode 326 - Current Gen Podcast Kyle and Tim react to the recent Nintendo Direct presentation that featured a lot of updates on games like Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Splatoon Raiders. We also saw a number of new announcements like a brand new Xenoblade game in the works as well as the...
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Summer Games Fest Extravaganza
Episode 325 - Current Gen Podcast Dan, Tim, Kyle, and Jeff gather to discuss the crazy week that has been “Not E3” as we celebrate the wave upon wave of game announcements. The themes take many forms, but a summary is that September is jam-packed with good games, and there are a LOT of devs on…
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007 First Light
Episode 324 - Current Gen Podcast Tim, Kyle, and Jeff are here for some good old fashioned James Bond video game action. It’s been a long time coming to see 007 return to form in the video game world, and here we are: 007 First Light is not only one of the best games this year, but could it be…
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Yoshi, LEGO Batman, and Forza
Episode 323 - Current Gen Podcast Jeff, Dan, and Tim talk about the latest Nintendo release, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. It’s another charming game for Switch 2 players that is great for kids! Also, we talk about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and how it draws inspiration from the…
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Forza Horizon 6
Episode 322 - Current Gen Podcast Kyle, Jeff, and Tim discuss their early thoughts on Forza Horizon 6 and how Playground Games continues to take each entry to the next level. They also discuss the narrative adventure game, Call of the Elder Gods, as Game Pass continues to have incredible options...
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Mixtape, Star Fox, and a new Mortal Kombat movie!
Episode 321 - Current Gen Podcast Dan, Tim, and Kyle are joined by a late-arriving Jeff to talk about the narrative adventure, Mixtape. The reviews are through the roof, but how is the game? We are enjoying it and talk about that as well as Motorslice, Pragmata, Crimson Desert, and the recently...
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Saros | Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
Episode 320 - Current Gen Podcast Dan, Tim, and Kyle talk about Saros, the latest game from Housemarque and the follow-up to the stylish shooter, Returnal. They also share thoughts on the new Diablo IV DLC “Lord of Hatred” and the indie game The Last Gas Station. Then they dive into headlines...
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Pragmata, Replaced, Windrose
Episode 319 - Current Gen Podcast Dan, Tim, and Kyle dive into some thoughts on a busy week of new games, and they share their hands-on impressions of Pragmata, Replaced, and Windrose. All three of these games are incredible, and we have a lot of thoughts! We also take a brief peek at Mouse: PI…
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New Games for April 5 - 12, 2026
Episode 318 - Current Gen Podcast Kyle and Tim talk about the latest releases from this past week including games like Samson, Starfield: Terran Armada, Pokemon Champions, and a bunch more! They also discuss the latest major No Man’s Sky update and some hype for the upcoming 007 game. VIDEO...
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New Games This Week (Mar 30 - Apr 4)
Episode 317 - Current Gen Podcast It’s a short episode this week as Tim walks us through some of the new games that were released this past week, including Darwin’s Paradox, Spark Ignites, Super Meat Boy 3D, Grime II, Raccoin, and more! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or...
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More Crimson Desert, Screamer, and Retro Rewind
Episode 316 - Current Gen Podcast Dan, Tim, and Kyle have a lot more to say about the increasingly impressive Crimson Desert. They also talk about the anime racer, Screamer, and the 90s video rental store simulator, Retro Rewind. They also catch up on a number of video game headlines, including…
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Crimson Desert
Current Gen Podcast - Episode 315 Kyle and Tim take a moment to pause all other topics and just talk about Crimson Desert! They’ve played for several hours and are being won over by this very unique and apparently controversial game. Is it worth your time and money? Listen to our early…
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Monster Hunter Stories 3 | Fatal Frame 2 Remake | Ghost of Yōtei Legends
Current Gen Podcast - Episode 314Tim is still away so Dan and Kyle discuss new games of the week, including Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Ghost of Yōtei Legends which Kyle got some hands-on time with, also some love is shared for Fatal Frame 2 Remake! Typical bummer headlines with closures and...
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Pokopia and more RE Requiem
Episode 313 Kyle and Dan cozy up for a fireside chat about the new Pokemon Pokopia game as well as a number of other new releases like Scott Pilgrim EX. They also chat through some recent news like Xbox future plans, Highguard shutting down, and Capcom’s sales numbers before diving into more...
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Resident Evil Requiem
Current Gen Podcast - Episode 312 Resident Evil Requiem is here, and we are ready to talk about how much all of us are loving it! Kyle, Dan, and Tim have all been playing the latest Capcom release, and really enjoying it so far. We talk about our impressions of the first few hours of the game...
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Bluepoint Closes & Phil Spencer Retires
Episode 311 It’s time for a fireside chat with Tim & Dan so they can discuss all the recent shakeups in the gaming industry, including new leadership at Xbox and a promising studio shut down at Sony. But they don’t stay negative as they also talk about a lot of games including the Virtual Boy...
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Sony State of Play Reaction (Feb 2026)
Current Gen Podcast - Episode 310 Tim, Dan and Kyle recap the recent Sony State of Play which had a number of nice surprises including a new Kena game, a chicken warrior, and a John Wick game! We also chat about Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties as well as Mewgenics and other new releases this week....
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Nintendo Direct Reaction (Feb 2026)
Current Gen Podcast EPISODE 309 Dan and Kyle settle in for a cozy fireside chat to discuss their thoughts on the latest Nintendo Direct presentation that focused on some pretty interesting announcements from 3rd-party partners. They also chat about games they are playing, shows they are watching,...
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Cairn | MIO: Memories in Orbit
Current Gen Podcast - EP 308 Kyle, Tim, and Dan talk about a few new game releases, including Cairn, Mio: Memories in Orbit, Escape from Ever After, and several others. We also take a closer look at the recent Xbox Direct that featured Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, Kiln, and Fable.…
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Best Video Game of 2025
Current Gen Podcast [Episode 307] We debate and rank the TOP TEN games of 2025, and it was way tougher than we thought! We also listen to a few more soundtracks from the year, talk about our most surprising games of the year, and take a look at the most anticipated games of 2026. VIDEO Podcast:...
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Best Video Game STORY of 2025
EPISODE 306 As we continue our look back at an incredible year for video games, Dan, Tim, and Kyle debate and rank the top 10 stories in gaming from 2025. We also make our picks for best Remake or Remaster and which games we found to be the Most Addicting. VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO...
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Best Gameplay and Best RPG of 2025
Current Gen Podcast EPISODE 305 As we continue our look back at 2025, Tim, Jeff, and Kyle pick their favorites for Best Early Access Game, Best RPG, Best Gameplay, and Best “Swimming in 7s” Game. Thanks for watching & listening! VIDEO Podcast: YouTube or Spotify AUDIO Podcast: Apple or search for...
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Best Indie Game and Best Visuals of 2025
EPISODE 304 We are kicking off the year with a look back at 2025 as we celebrate the Best Indie/Small games of the year AND the Best Visuals by debating and ranking those 2 categories. We also make some personal picks for our favorite Action Games, favorite gaming platform, Best DLC, and then we...
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A.I. and Game Development
Episode 303 NOTE: This is our last episode for 2025! We will be back to kick off 2026 with our annual GOTY debates! It’s time for a toasty fireside chat with Tim & Dan to discuss the unfolding saga of Artificial Intelligence tools in the game development process. The leads of two of two highly...
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Full Reaction to The 2025 Game Awards
Episode 302 Kyle, Tim, and Dan review the Game Awards including all the major announcements AND the winners. We talk through our thoughts and predictions as well as what trailers have us hyped for 2026! Also, we discuss more thoughts on the newly released Terminator 2D: No Fate, Metroid Prime 4,...
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Metroid Prime 4 and Octopath Traveler 0
Episode 301 This week, Tim gives his impressions of the first several hours with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Dan does the same for Octopath Traveler 0. Spoiler alert: We are loving these games. Also, we talk about the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. and a few other new games before...
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Reaction to 2025 Game Awards Nominees
Current Gen Podcast (EPISODE 300) Dan and Tim break down the major categories and nominees for this year’s upcoming Game Awards. It’s set to air on December 11, 2025, and we talk about our thoughts on the nominees and who was a surprise inclusion and who was left out. Before that, we cover a ton…
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Kirby Air Riders | INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road
Episode 299 Sorry for the delay! Schedules and sickness messed things up for us this week. Kyle and Dan carry the show this week, and they take a closer look at the surprisingly fun INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road. They also talk about their deeply held beliefs (not really) on Kirby Air Riders.…
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Dispatch [Episode 298]
Dan, Kyle, and Tim talk about the less-than-stellar launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. What is causing all the negative backlash and can it be fixed? We also gush about the amazing Dispatch, which has all 8 episodes now available to play! We also discuss other new games like the metroidvania...
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
EPISODE 297 It’s just Kyle and Tim this week, so they embrace the fireside chat approach as they dive into early impressions of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Tim also gushes about his new favorite cozy game, Tavern Keeper, then they highlight some…
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Outer Worlds 2 & Previewing November Games
Current Gen Podcast EPISODE 296 We discuss more thoughts on The Outer Worlds 2, as we’ve been able to spend more time with it this week. We also talk about the multiplayer hit, ARC Raiders, along with a few other new releases like Tales of Xillia Remastered, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and…
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Ninja Gaiden 4 and Outer Worlds 2
Current Gen Podcast Episode 295 All 4 of the Current Gen crew are reunited to discuss a TON of new games that have arrived to close out the month of October. We give some early impressions of the upcoming Outer Worlds 2, but before that, we dive into our thoughts on Ninja Gaiden 4, PowerWash...
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Pokemon Legends Z-A, Keeper, Ball x Pit, and more Ghost of Yotei
[Episode 294] In this episode, Jeff makes his spectacular return to talk all about his thoughts on Ghost of Yotei after completing it. Spoiler alert: all 3 of us spend a chunk of time gushing about it AGAIN. We also talk about some new releases like Pokemon Legends Z-A, Keeper, Ball x Pit. There...
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Ghost of Yotei, FF Tactics, Absolum [Episode 293]
This week we are finally ready to share our thoughts on the major Sony exclusive of this fall/holiday gaming season: Ghost of Yotei. We talk about the pros & cons (mostly pros) of the latest from Sucker Punch, and then we dive into our thoughts on Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles. We…
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2025 GOTY Watch & Holiday Gaming Preview
EP 292 The guys are back this week to talk all about the biggest games of 2025 so far, including what made Q3 a solid quarter for games! They talk about the favorites for GOTY 2025 as well as what games are slated for the remainder of the year that might “disrupt the rankings” including Ghost of...
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Hades II and Sony State of Play
Tim, Kyle, and Dan are here to talk through their reactions to the latest Sony State of Play (aired on Sept 24, 2025), which included a ton of new info on upcoming games like Saros and Wolverine. We also discuss the launch of Hades II and our early impressions of the game along with a few other…
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