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Drop-In Drop-Out
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Drop In Drop Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone's welcome—no controller required.
Episodes
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How Horror Games Almost Died
Mark Delaney of GameSpot drops in this week to talk about the history of horror games, and how we almost lost them to the action genre. Make sure you check out Mark's work over on GameSpot, and join his Madden League if you play! Timecodes The history of horror games - 13:00 Drop-In Drop-Out…
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Control Resonant Spoilercast - What's NEXT for The Remedyverse?
Let's talk about EVERYTHING in Control Resonant! Light spoilers to start, check the timecodes for full spoilers! Timecodes High level thoughts - 7:00 Spoilers begin - mostly gameplay spoilers - 15:50 Story specific spoilers - 34:00 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for…
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The BEST Video Game Villain DECIDED
What is the BEST Video Game Villain? We pit 32 of them against each other in a video game VILLAINS bracket to crown the ultimate winner. What would you choose? Timecodes: 2:05 - Housekeeping 7:00 - Raccoon City Region 23:58 - Lavender Town Region 38:16 - Yarnham Region 55:05 - Silent Hill Region...
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Games That Still Haunt Us With Madeline Stanley
This week we are joined by Madeline to talk about the games that still haunt them. From games that disappeared to games that scarred them as kids. We made sure to kick off October with some video game horror stories. Time codes: 00:00 Start 07:51 Games That Still Haunt Us 11:53 Games That Ghosted...
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer HAS THE JUICE - Review
Thanks to Fuse Games and Secret Mode for the advanced copy of Star Wars: Galactic Racer! Jaketwitchin provides his review of the the return of pod racing in a Burnout coat of paint. Now THIS is podracing! (no one has made that joke i think) Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate...
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Resident Evil (2026) Review + Spoiler Discussion
This week, we are breaking down the entire Resident Evil (2026) film in a SAVE TRASH CINEMA TAKEOVER! Our favorite Dumpster Boy Kamen runs the show with special guests Cameron French of @thefrenchdipdesign, and Davey James! Timecodes 33:53 - Resident Evil Plot / Spoilers begin Drop-In Drop-Out...
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Toem 2 Review - PLAY THIS GAME!
Thanks to popagenda for providing us with early access to review Toem 2! Patrick and Jerica give their quick thoughts in this surprise of 2026. #gaming #videogames #toem2 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share...
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Control Resonant, Wolverine, The Blood of Dawnwalker - Which can be GOTY?
This week, we breakdown our thoughts on Control Resonant (SO FAR), Wolverine and The Blood of Dawnwalker. 1 of these is NOT like the other! Timecodes 2:17 - Control Resonant 32:13 - Wolverine 56:36 - The Blood of Dawnwalker Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open…
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WTF PlayStation (& Xbox)?!
This week, Tamoor drops in to talk about the update from Xbox as they close Halo Studios, get rid of Ninja Theory, and shuffle a bunch of other studios around. Plus, what in the world is going on over at PlayStation lately as well. It's all crazy innit!? Make sure you follow Tamoor over at...
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Remedy's History - Everything Leading to CONTROL RESONANT
Control Resonant releases NEXT WEEK, so we are going discussing what got us to this point in the history of Remedy Entertainment and the Remedyverse. Timecodes 0:00 Start Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share...
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Physint to Xbox, Blizzcon, and More September Gaming News!
This week, Gianni from The Content Mill drops in to talk all things Physint, Blizzcon, and to catch up on what we've been playing! Quick note, there was a weird audio thing with my mic we didn't realize til after the show, sometimes my audio is kind of doubled and sometimes it isn't. There wasn't…
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The Ocarina of Time Conversation we SHOULD be having
TWO NINTENDO DIRECTS! Jake and Patrick deep dive both of the direct presentations from this week. What they're excited about, what didn't work for them, and more! Timecodes 0:00 Start 5:09 Nintendo Direct 25:55 Everything announced 1:14:00 Zelda Direc Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of...
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Onimusha Way of the Sword REVIEW + Zelda Anniversary Direct news
Nintendo's 40th anniversary Zelda Direct, Xbox Cloud gaming, PLUS an Onimusha Way of the Sword REVIEW. Lock in gamers, its Spotlight Games episode 220 Timecodes What we've been playing - 14:00 Zelda 40th Direct news - 41:55 Xbox Cloud Gaming updates - 47:00 News spotlight - 55:45 Drop-In Drop-Out...
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Best New Games So Far September 2026
Jerica and Jordan are dropping in this week to talk all about the new games and demos they've been checking out as we start the insanity known as September 2026 releases. 0:00 - Start 07:15 - Star Wars: Zero Company 20:00 - Orbitals 36:26 - Final Fantasy Resonance demo 44:28 - Moonlighter 2 56:13…
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State of Play PREDICTIONS September 2026
We are getting TWO State of Play presentations from PlayStation later this week, so we predict what we might (or might not) see! Plus, we have more GTA 6 news, Xbox is changing up digital licenses, and September's releases are STACKED Timecodes What we've been playing - 12:07 State of Play...
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GTA 6 Extended Look: Our Reaction, Breakdown & Predictions
We react to today's GTA 6 new gameplay trailer! We're talking first impressions, the details that caught us off guard and what surprised us in a good way. What impressed us? What has us concerned? Will this game actually run on a base PS5? It's reaction first and then thoughts! Timecodes: 00:00 -...
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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 Breakdown
Let's do a Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 breakdown! Plus, we catch up on what we've been playing. Timecodes What we've been playing - 6:07 Gamescom breakdown - 23:45 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share…
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Games That Should... with Rahul Kohli!
This week, Rahul Kohli drops in to discuss video games that SHOULD... get a remake, get a reboot, have been game of the year, and many more categories! Timecodes 0:00 Start 1:35 Housekeeping 3:56 Get A Remake 13:14 Get A Reboot 30:15 Get A Sequel 49:38 Be A Franchise 59:49 Be A TV Show 1:09:11…
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GTA 6 Leaks & Kingdom Hearts 4 Announcements
GTA 6 gameplay has leaked, and Kingdom Hearts 4 has a new trailer! Plus, Patrick and Kamen cover the rest of this week's gaming news Timecodes What we've been playing - 6:55 KH News - 20:41 GTA 6 Leaks - 30:51 News spotlight - 43:28 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for…
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The Biggest Lies in Gaming...
This episode is about lying! Kamen takes us on a deep dive surrounding the most egregious lies developers and industry folk ever passed along to gamers. From lies Developers told us, to games or mechanics that tricked you, to the childlike innocence being ripped away in one truth revealed... take...
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You Should Play Duskfade
Patrick and Jake played Duskfade and share their thoughts in this bonus drop! Thanks to Fireshine for the review codes! Timecodes 2:40 Review begins 31:10 Kingdom Hearts aside begins 38:07 Kingdom Hearts aside ends Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and…
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The Butts Episode
This week, The Dumpster Boy and Jerica reunite to talk about butts in video games with the latest Wolverine news. Plus, God of War is recasting, and more video game news! Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share...
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Championing Indie Games with Lucy James
Lucy James drops in this week to talk all about her newest venture, lookingfor.game! We talk about her career, and what inspired her to start championing indies full time. timecodes 3:15 - Lucy's start in gaming 9:10 - The GameSpot years 16:06 - Starting Lookingfor.game 43:30 - The future of...
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2026 Fall Gaming Recommendations
There are SO MANY GAMES coming out the rest of the year. This week, Jerica and Patrick are making a "back to school" plan for the fall - what are we playing, what are we skipping, and what are we most excited about. Timecodes 5:56 - Beginning of topic / August 34:11 - September 1:01:42 - October...
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God of War Laufey Coming February 2027 + Another God of War Game?!
God of War Laufey has a release date, there's ANOTHER God of War game in the works, Xbox wants to push ads on gamers, and more gaming news with Mando aka @chancletamangu! Timecodes 10:57 - What we're playing 28:15 - God of War news 42:46 - Xbox with ads 55:02 - News spotlight Drop-In Drop-Out...
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NO SKIP DEVELOPERS: The Studios We Trust With Our Lives
This week we're talking about the game developers that have earned our trust. The studios that can announce a logo, a teaser, or even just a name, and we're already sold. We share the developers behind some of our favorite gaming memories and discuss what makes a true "no skip" developer. We also...
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Fallout and Elder Scrolls 6 UPDATES
This week, The Dumpster Boy and Jerica cover Bethesda's announcements of their remasters, new games, and more. Plus, Nintendo is NOT your uncle, and everything is getting more expensive. Timecodes 8:52 - what we're playing 29:58 - Bethesda news 59:54 - Nintendo news Drop-In Drop-Out brings…
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What's the BEST Halo Game?
Halo: Campaign Evolved is ready to drop like some kinda shock trooper from orbit, so what better time than now to look back at the series?? Jake, Cog, and special guest Heroic Headgear of @TheContentMillPodcast fame take a look back through the highs and lows of Master Chief's escapades. Drop-In...
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Upcoming Indie Games You NEED to Play!
This week, Kate from No Small Games drops in to talk about this week's news, and some upcoming must play indie games! Timecodes Meet Kate from No Small Games - 5:42 What we're playing - 9:51 Halo multiplayer project cancelled - 20:45 God of War Laufey will have discs - 28:00 Upcoming indie titles…
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Hidden Gems You Never Played
July is a DRY month for releases, so Kamen, Kayla and Patrick have put together a BEEFY list of hidden gems you can be playing right now until your most anticipated games come out this fall. What did we miss? Let us know! Timecodes history lesson - 13:15 action games - 20:18 horror games - 43:00...
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The Xbox Don't Ruin Video Games Forever Challenge
It seems Xbox's mission is to systematically destroy the games industry! Kamen and Patrick breakdown Xbox's massive layoffs, and the fallout (so far!) from it. Timecodes What we're playing - 9:42 Xbox stories - 21:45 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and...
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RIP Physical Games We'll Never Forget You
We discuss the news of PlayStation stopping physical games in 2028, and the next Xbox reportedly having no option of a disc drive, and take a trip down memory lane and appreciate the value of physical games both growing up and today. Timecodes PlayStation to stop printing discs in 2028 - 1:50...
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Gaming is too expensive
This week, @Thefrenchdipdesign drops in to talk gaming news! Xbox is closing more studios, the PS6 is apparently going to cost a thousand bucks, and all the other gaming news of this week. Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 Cam's gaming journey - 5:00 What we're playing - 13:27 More Xbox bad...
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GTA VI prices, Xbox charging even more, Bungie gutted. The State of Gaming for June 2026
The video game industry has been in a really bad way for quite some time, and it feels like it's only getting worse. Jake and Patrick break down Bungie layoffs, Xbox price increases, and the GTA VI pricing structure. Timecodes GTA 6 - 4:33 Bungie - 45:12 Xbox price increases - 1:06:17 Nintendo...
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Steam Machine Price and Pre-Orders - Mamma Mia!
Patrick gives his impressions on Dave the Diver's In The Jungle DLC, Kamen gives his thoughts on The Adventures of Elliot, AND we talk about this week's news. Steam Machine's price, GTA VI pre-orders, and more. Timecodes What we're playing - 9:10 Steam Machine - 26:47 GTA VI - 38:08 News…
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Reviewing Switch 2's First Year
The Switch 2 released just over a year ago, so Patrick, Jake and Cog are reviewing it's first year on the market! The games, the directs, and the future - how's it looking? Timecodes 5:20 - First party lineup 20:15 - Future known releases 35:47 - Other 3rd party releases 53:32 - Switch 2 Directs...
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Xbox is Crushing Dreams
Patrick and Kamen reunite for a bummer of an episode. Several Xbox studios are fighting to stay open and buy back their independence from Xbox, so we discuss the fallout. However, it's been a while since we chatted so we have a BEEFY update on what we've been playing in the meantime. Timecodes…
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The Best Upcoming Games - Video Game Auction 2026
With Summer Game Fest behind us and an idea on what's releasing the rest of the year, it's time to fill out our Fantasy Critic teams for 2026! We drafted the first half at the beginning of the year, and we adding some spice by auctioning off the 12 hottest games remaining out there, and drafting...
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Grading The ENTIRETY of Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 is over, so it's time to grade all the announcements/reveals! We break down several categories and discuss what stood out, what didn't, and everything in between. What were your standouts from the various SGF showcases? Timecodes Biggest surprise - 5:55 Need to see more -...
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The Most Hype Reveals in Gaming?!
What's the best game reveal of all time? TheFrenchDipDesign drops in to help The Dumpster Boy and Patrick discuss the ones that have stuck out to them in gaming history! Let us know what yours is in the comments, or by joining our discord server at the link below! Timecodes Beginning of episode -...
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Everything Announced At State of Play Summer Game Fest 2026
Patrick has RETURNED and we are breaking down everything announced at PlayStation's State of Play to kick off Summer Game Fest 2026. What did you think of the announcements? Timecodes State of Play breakdown begins - 15:30 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open…
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Summer Game Fest 2026 Predictions | Xbox Showcase, PlayStation & Surprise Reveals
The biggest week in gaming is here, and we're putting our reputations on the line. This week on Drop-In Drop-Out, the gang predictions for Summer Game Fest 2026, the Xbox Showcase, PlayStation rumors, surprise reveals, longshots, long shot theories, and everything in between. Will Persona 6 show...
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007's First Light and Destiny 2's Last Light
Patrick is out so our very own Dumpster Boy has recruited the Dumpster Diva (perhaps that's Jerica) to talk about a TON of video game news! Timecodes Intro - 0:00 What we're playing - 7:25 The end of Destiny 2 - 29:28 News Spotlight - 52:37 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate...
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The BEST Games Based on Movies
... and technically, the best games based on tv shows too, but that's not as flashy in the title! This week, Jake, Jerica and Kayla drop in to talk all about the best crossovers in videogames! Timecodes Intro - 0:00 New Lord of the Rings game 4:24 Our favorite movie/tv show games - 16:45 Outro...
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LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, Forza Horizon 6, and MORE with JakeBlastin!
This week, JakeTwitchin and Blaster Goblin, aka JAKEBLASTIN, take us through what they've been playing, and this week's gaming news Timecodes Forza Horizon 6 impressions - 3:40 LEGO Batman impressions - 16:20 Saros impressions - 27:17 NBA The Run - 33:23 This week's news - 51:35 Drop-In Drop-Out...
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Video Game Pet Peeves
WHY DO GAMES DO THIS? This week, we're discussing our gaming pet peeves. Those things that just grind our gears in a video game no matter how good the rest of the game is. What are yours?! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 Topic start - 7:30 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of…
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Ranking The Star Fox Team By Hotness and Other Gaming News
Nintendo shadow dropped a Star Fox 64 remake direct, Ken Levine talked about Judas again, and more gaming news from this week! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 What we're playing - 8:44 Star Fox - 20:10 Judas - 33:48 News Spotlight - 43:18 Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate...
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Our Gaming Firsts with Greg Miller!
This week, Greg Miller from @KindaFunnyGames drops in to talk about our gaming firsts! What were your gaming firsts? The categories are below - comment your answers, or join our discord at www.dropindropoutpod.com to find the template and fill it out! Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00 First...
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The Best Racing Games?
Forza Horizon 6 is right around the corner, so we are talking ALL about racing games to build the hype. Are you picking up Forza Horizon 6 later this month? Timecodes Topic start - 3:46 Arcade racers - 17:25 Simulation racers - 1:00:56 Kart racers - 1:12:10 Anti-grav - 1:25:40 Soundtracks…
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Saros is a CONTENDER
We've played Saros and IT HAS DELIVERED. Patrick gives you his in depth thoughts on PlayStation's latest, plus we break down Gamestop trying to acquire eBay, another gaming executive saying something dumb, and more gaming news from the last week! Timecodes What we're playing - 7:38 Gamestop…
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Drop In Drop Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone's welcome—no controller required.
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