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Gamer Traffic Show.
by Mike Sampson and Mr. Amazing
Funny and interesting views of video games, movies, anime and sports.
Episodes
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GameStop Rewards Are Getting Worse, $1,400 for refurbished PS5 Pro, Kojima’s split from PlayStation and a possible Game Pass day-one pivot and we keep it blunt about gaming.
Send us Fan Mail We break down why GameStop cutting Pro rewards points changes the whole value of the membership, then we argue about what perks still matter if the points are gone. From a $1,400 refurbished PS5 Pro to Kojima’s split from PlayStation and a possible Game Pass day-one pivot, we…
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The PlayStation Blackout Debate, stolen 40-year NES collection, PS5 Pro sold out and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We argue about whether the PlayStation blackout is forcing Sony to listen, or if Sony will keep pushing toward a digital-only future anyway. We also dig into what “owning” a digital game really means, then pivot to State of Play reactions and the stories that hit hardest. •…
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How Microsoft Turns Old Discs Into Digital Licenses, who really owns your game, PS5 live T.V, Spider-man movie did over Billion dollars in ticket sales and GTA 6 on Netflix deep dive and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We break down Xbox’s new disc-to-digital push and what it means for collectors, delisted games, and the future of physical media. Then we jump from PS5 live TV hype, a wild scam story, and a final salute to the voice of Optimus Prime. • Xbox disc-to-digital licenses and why it’s…
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No Disc No Buy Gets Real, Playstation Blackout, new Xbox console coming soon and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We come back from vacation and jump straight into the fight over PlayStation going digital-only, from physical disc collecting to the uncomfortable truth that digital “purchases” can be revoked. We also hit relationship advice, industry drama, and the human cost of layoffs while...
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PlayStation Backlash And The Fight For Physical Games,No disc NO Buy , reaction to Marvel's Doomsday trailer ,Assassin’s Creed Black Flag sales and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We dig into why Sony’s move away from discs is triggering petitions, boycotts, and real fears about losing ownership and price competition. Then we pivot to physical media getting squeezed everywhere from Crunchyroll to movie releases, plus quick hits on GameStop’s business…
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Why PlayStation Going Digital-Only Changes Ownership and the end of game discs.
Send us Fan Mail We dig into the backlash around PlayStation reportedly ending physical media and why digital-only gaming changes ownership, pricing, and preservation. Then we zoom out to the bigger squeeze: rising console prices, premium game editions, and what that means for the future of the...
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Xbox Needs A Reset But The Clock Is Ticking, Preordering GTA 6 with no price is wild, X- Men Season 2 (can't wait) and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We break down the latest Xbox turmoil and why rumored studio closures, weak marketing, and Game Pass economics can push great teams toward the chopping block. Then we switch gears into showcase season, X-Men 97 hype, GTA preorder price anxiety, and a few pop culture detours that...
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The Gaming Price Squeeze,StreamDeck price hike, Valve said no to gift cards, Super Mario Bros movie hitting the billion-dollar club and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We react to the Steam Deck’s massive price hike and what it signals about the future of video game pricing. We also bounce through Mario’s billion-dollar movie run, quick reviews, and a heated debate on Valve policies. • Steam Deck LCD and OLED pricing jumps and why it feels...
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PlayStation Exclusives Stay Locked,Playstation is betting excuse games to sell PS5 consoles and beyond, When subscriptions rise who protects the players and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We debate reports that Sony is keeping single player PlayStation exclusives locked to its own platform and what that means for PC players, Xbox, and the next console generation. We also get into State of Play predictions, Spider Man Noir hype, and why price hikes and lawsuits…
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Super Mario movie Box Office Wins, As Mortal Kombat 2 Stumbles,GT6 6 Marketing with Sony, , Sony,'s Age Verification and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We run through the week’s biggest gaming and movie headlines, from the Mario movie’s huge box office to Mortal Kombat 2 falling short of projections. We debate what makes a good game adaptation, then jump to GTA 6’s Sony marketing deal, PlayStation platform strategy, and the…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Explained With Bundles And Backlash, Saros low sales , Will the Star Fox Game Be Hit or New Nintendo low, Reaction To New Spiderman Movie Trailers and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We react to the Nintendo Switch 2 price hike and what it signals about hardware costs, bundles, and the fight to keep console momentum. We also bounce through the biggest gaming and movie headlines we can’t stop thinking about, from Uncharted rumors to a Spider Man trailer we…
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Xbox Cuts Game Pass Prices But Keeps Call Of Duty Off Day One, Capcom keeps winning, GTA 6 cost over 2 billion, reaction to the new Street fighter movie trailer and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We debate what Xbox’s Game Pass price cut really changes, especially with future Call Of Duty no longer tied to day-one access. We also zoom out into the bigger picture of billion-dollar game budgets, rising console prices, and why the industry keeps choosing Team Profit over…
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Nine Hundred Bucks For A PS5 Console Are You Serious!,91-year-old streamer who just beat Resident Evil with a notebook map, reactions to the live action Moana trailer, Playstation & Lego partnership and much more .
Send us Fan Mail PlayStation hardware prices jump again and we break down what the new PS5, PS5 digital, PS5 Pro, and Portal costs mean for regular people trying to game in a rough economy. We also hit Nintendo’s pricing moves, Sony’s PC strategy shift, a Lego PlayStation 1 set, and the…
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Xbox Wants A Win So Project Helix Must Land. Playstation tricky pricing on PSN, impact of AI in movies, Mortal Kombat II movie will destroy Streetfighter movie and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We break down the latest Xbox rumors around Project Helix, including the launch window debate and the wild idea of console hardware that can run PC games. Then we pivot into PlayStation Store dynamic pricing, the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer, and why AI-made films raise real stakes…
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XboxLeadership Shakeups, Studio Sprawl, Xbox’s Identity Crisis. Also, Games you should play instead of GTA 6, reaction to Scream 7 trailer and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We react to a seismic day for Xbox: Phil Spencer steps down, Sarah Bond exits, and a new AI-focused CEO steps in as the brand wrestles with identity, services, and missed launches. Then we build a must-play list to rival GTA 6 hype, green light Scream 7, and call out court-side...
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Inside State Of Play 2026: Wins,Misses, and What’s Next. Sony shuts down Bluepoint studio, Nintendo's virtual boy sold out, reaction to the new Spider-man movie trailer and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We break down a packed State of Play with sharp takes on new reveals, bold reboots, and the one choice that left us cold. The energy stays high as we debate PS5’s “default console” status, celebrate smart nostalgia, and argue over John Wick’s AAA label. • Kena sequel as a…
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From PlayStation Portal Rumors To GameStop Closures ,Tragic Switch-related shooting of a dad and a Viral Gamer Grandma.
Send us Fan Mail A snowed-in return turns into a wide tour of gaming’s present: a rumored PlayStation Portal OLED, the slow fade of GameStop, an indie heist with cultural purpose, a polarizing He-Man trailer, and two stories that show gaming at its best and its worst. • Portal OLED rumors…
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PS5 Outsold Switch 2 and Xbox. Who's next!,GTA 6 may get delay and fresh Marvel's Avengers tease trailers reactions .
Send us Fan Mail We pit PS5’s holiday surge against Switch 2’s early cycle and follow the money to pricing, timing, and software momentum. Then we map 2026’s biggest PlayStation games, weigh GTA’s ripple effect and react to a fresh Marvel tease. • PS5 outpacing Switch 2 in November on price and...
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Xbox Prices Up, Hopes Down for 2026. The Street fighter movie is going to suck and Mortal Kombat 2 movie will have a flawless victory.
Send us Fan Mail We weigh Xbox’s rising console prices against slipping hardware sales. We look ahead to Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Gears of War E-Day to save Xbox in 2026. Then debate Street Fighter’s new film trailer versus Mortal Kombat’s box-office pull. • US and UK sales declines and market...
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From John Cena’s Shocking Loss ,To Arcade1Up’s Collapse, Console sales at 30-year low, Battlefield 6 dominated Call of Duty Black OPS 7 and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Two hosts argue whether Cena’s tap-out was the right call, pull apart what makes a true top-five GOAT list, and lay out why Battlefield 6 is winning sales while Black Ops 7 stumbles. We unpack Arcade1Up’s closure, the 30-year low in console sales, and hype The Boys final season.…
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Valve Enters The Living Room , Netflix is making a harder push in video games on your TV screen, Japan gets a Playstation 5 console that dedicated to Japan only and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We weigh Valve’s rumored return to the living room, debate Netflix’s push into games, and react to a stylish heist trailer that banks on star power. Regional pricing shakes up PS5 strategy in Japan, and we get hands-on with the PS Portal before a spicy game rant and holiday...
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GTA 6 delay to November 2026, Can Marvel's Wolverine and other games survive GTA 6 onslaught, Switch 2 sales are still on fire and with cloud gaming added to the PlayStation Portal, can the Portal give the Switch any competition and much more.
Send us Fan Mail GTA 6 moves to November and the industry shuffles around it. We break down who should move, why Switch 2 is surging, and how PlayStation Portal’s cloud unlock changes the handheld conversation. • Rockstar’s delay logic, polish pressure, and hype management • The five-week runway...
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When Halo Lands On PlayStation, The Console War Changes
Send us Fan Mail Halo jumps to PS5 and everything we thought about exclusives gets tested. We weigh pride against profit, debate a PC-like Xbox, swap our top basketball games, roast and praise a killer-chimp trailer, and put PS5’s sales in historical context. • Halo remake heading to PS5 and what...
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Battlefield Breaks Records While Xbox Fades From Store Shelves And Eddie Murphy Steals The Spotlight, 5 games that gamers take too seriously and much more.
Send us Fan Mail A record-breaking Battlefield launch sets the tone as we debate whether momentum can beat tradition when Black Ops returns. We also rank the games people take way too seriously, dig into PlayStation’s 30th anniversary collab with Reebok, preview the Eddie Murphy Netflix doc, and...
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Saudi Money in video games , NES at 40, Street Fighter casting wins and misses, roster scope concerns, tax on violent video games and much more..
Send us Fan Mail We break down Mexico’s 8% tax on violent games, challenge the evidence behind it, and point to real online harms that need targeted action. We also look at Saudi Arabia’s growing role in gaming, celebrate NES at 40 with new gear, debate MK2’s delay, and judge Street Fighter’s…
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How did the “affordable” consoles become luxury item—and why your wallet is the only protest that works. Demon Slayer’s movie made $ 600 million worldwide, is Wolverine the big Fall game of 2026 and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We pull apart the new price era of gaming—from Nintendo’s $450 Switch 2 and $80 games to Sony’s storage trade‑offs and Xbox’s $800 special edition—and weigh what’s market pressure versus corporate choice. We also green‑light Wolverine’s trailer, celebrate Demon Slayer’s box…
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PlayStation 6 rumors too soon and Playstation 5 hasn't hit puberty yet. A New York man arrested for selling counterfeit Nintendo products since 2018, faces 15 years in prison,Call of Duty Black Ops 7 confirmed PS4 , Xbox One and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Heated debate ensues over PlayStation 6 rumors suggesting a 2027 release date and potential pricing strategy, with co-hosts strongly disagreeing about whether this timeline is too soon after PlayStation 5. • PlayStation 6 rumored to feature detachable disc drive with three...
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007's Gaming Renaissance(Playstation State of Play), Nintendo's latest Direct, Capcom blaming PlayStation for Monster Hunter sales slowdown and much more.
Send us Fan Mail We dive deep into the new 007 game showcased at State of Play, highlighting its Hitman-like gameplay and focus on a young Bond earning his license to kill. The game offers multiple play styles and features classic Bond elements like gadgets and stealth mechanics. • First major…
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PlayStation 4 Support Ending, Helldivers team up with Halo, Red Dead Redemption 2 hitting 77 million copies sold, who the female cover athlete of NBA 2k 26 should be and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Gaming is approaching a tipping point with PlayStation 4 support ending in 2026 and game prices climbing to unprecedented levels. We dive into industry shifts and question whether $80 games will become the new normal. • PlayStation 4 support winding down with major developers...
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PlayStation's Price Hike and the Console Economy Shift, Xbox new handhelds coming on Oct 14, 2025 but no price. Are superhero movies dying and will the genre die like the Western movies and much and more.
Send us Fan Mail The gaming industry faces significant price adjustments as PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox respond to economic pressures and market competition with new strategies and hardware offerings. • PlayStation 5 prices in the US increasing by $50 across all models effective August 21st •...
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Gaming's Great Migration: Is the console wars over, are more Playstation games going to Xbox and Nintendo. Reaction to Mortal Combat 2 new movie trailer and Hulk Hogan passing away at age 71 and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Sony's job posting for a "senior director of multi-platform and account management" sparks heated debate about which PlayStation exclusives might come to Xbox, with Spider-Man emerging as the most likely candidate despite overall skepticism. • PlayStation games rumored to come to...
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List of games you need to play before summer ends, Helldiver 2 coming to xbox and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Gaming Traffic breaks down the ultimate top ten summer games for 2025, featuring both new releases and all-time classics. We debate different approaches to defining summer gaming, explore PlayStation's surprising move to bring Helldivers 2 to Xbox, and review the upcoming Running...
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Capcom's Gaming Future: Resident Evil and Street Fighter. Plus, the decline of Xbox and is it time to said good bye to the Xbox and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Capcom dominates gaming news with Resident Evil Requiem and Street Fighter Season 3 announcements while Microsoft shakes the industry with massive layoffs across Xbox studios. • Resident Evil Requiem revealed for February 2026, starring a new FBI analyst character set 30 years...
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Gaming's Summer Spectacle: Xbox and Playstation are battling it out. with exciting games announcements and hardware reveals. Also, killer doll Megan is back this summer with a sequel to major hit movie Megan.
Send us Fan Mail We dive into the major gaming announcements from PlayStation's State of Play and Xbox's Showcase events, comparing the different strategies each platform is taking and highlighting the most exciting upcoming games and hardware. • PlayStation VR is making a comeback with the...
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Gaming's Godfather has returned with the Switch 2: First Impressions, Nintendo's Zelda movie delay and much more.
Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived after an eight-year wait, and we're breaking down everything about Nintendo's newest console. Mike managed to secure a pre-order at a GameStop location that wasn't on most people's radar, giving us the chance to experience this highly...
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Delay,Microsoft's handheld strategy is confusing, Godfather of gaming says:Don't Hack or lose everything, Switch 2 pre-orders are crazy and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Mike and Taze tackle gaming's hottest topics including GTA 6's year-long delay, Xbox's confusing handheld strategy, and Nintendo's strict new anti-piracy measures. • Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed until May/2026, proving Mr. Amazing earlier predictions correct • Rockstar...
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Microsoft's Price Hikes: Gaming's Financial Future, will $80 and up games kill the video games industry , Gears of War going to PS5 and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Microsoft's aggressive price hikes across its gaming ecosystem signal potential industry-wide shifts, with first-party games jumping to $80 and console prices increasing by up to $130. These moves coincide with Xbox's surprising strategy pivot as Gears of War heads to…
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Nintendo keeping price "for now" for the Switch 2 with potential changes after Fall 2025, LeBron James Ken doll released for $75, immediately sold out on Amazon,Minecraft movie breaks box office records with $162 million opening weekend and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Nintendo's Switch 2 officially begins pre-orders April 24th with a June 5th release date, keeping prices at $450 for the base model and $500 for the Mario Kart World bundle. • Nintendo keeping price "for now" with potential changes after Fall 2025 • Mario Kart World introduces...
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Switch 2 Revealed, Mario Kart at $80 has Nintendo lost touch with reality and is Nintendo Switch 2 a day one purchase.
Send us Fan Mail The Game of Traffic Show dives into Nintendo's freshly announced Switch 2 console, breaking down the specs, games, and controversial pricing strategy that's ignited heated debate throughout the gaming community. • $450 base console price point ($500 with Mario Kart World Tour...
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Xbox's Steam Connection, Astro Bot console bundle ,is a Xbox handheld coming soon, will shorter games make a comeback and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Microsoft continues evolving its gaming strategy with a new Xbox UI that suggests Steam Deck integration and Steam games access through the Xbox app. We explore the implications of this cross-platform approach and how it reflects Microsoft's broader "be everywhere" philosophy. •...
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Monster Hunter becoming Capcom's fastest-selling game of all time, PlayStation getting sued again. God of War's 20 year anniversary, Final Destination horror franchise returning with "Bloodlines"and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Gaming journalism gets a significant boost as Game Informer magazine returns after briefly shutting down in 2023, now operating independently under new ownership with its full editorial team intact. PlayStation faces legal challenges in Europe over alleged digital pricing abuse...
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Will GTA 6 be the first $100 game, PS VR 2 price cut, reaction to Minecraft movie trailer and much more.
Send us Fan Mail A deep dive into the current trends in gaming reveals a significant evolution in console competition, pricing strategies, and game availability, imperative for today’s gamers. The discussion also covers predictions and insights relevant to the gaming community. • PlayStation...
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Is the console wars over: Xbox's Future, Cross-Platform Shifts, Playstation PSN outage and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Microsoft’s Xbox is facing drastic shifts in strategy and performance, highlighted by the sale of only 2 million consoles this past year. The episode dives into Xbox's reliance on Game Pass, the implications of game availability across platforms, and a striking story of an Xbox...
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Unraveling the Nintendo Switch 2: Features, Release Speculations, Forza 5 is going PS5 and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Excitement builds around the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as it promises new features and an array of games. Our discussion delves into hardware, pricing speculation, anticipated game launches, and Nintendo's place in the gaming landscape. • Overview of the Nintendo Switch 2...
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Astro Bot's Triumph, PlayStation's Year in Review, reaction to Daredevil's new T.V show trailer and much more.
Send us Fan Mail PlayStation's past year has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, from the overwhelming success of Astro Bot to significant pricing challenges and a lack of blockbuster titles. While sales figures indicate growth, the conversation around sustainability and the need for a…
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Sega Delists Games, Sony's Kadokawa Partnership, Gaming Music Nostalgia,NBA Basketball Mascot talking a PS5 from a kid and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Ever missed out on a game you wanted to play? Sega's recent decision to delist several games from major platforms like Steam, Xbox, Switch, and PlayStation has sparked heated discussions in the gaming community. We explore the ramifications for those who didn't get a chance to…
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Exploring Sony's Kadokawa Acquisition, Celebrating 30 Years of PlayStation Magic, This is Xbox, Madden documentary and much more
Send us Fan Mail Picture this: a world where Sony's influence in the gaming and anime industries reaches new heights. Today, we're unraveling the intriguing possibilities of Sony’s potential acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation, which could integrate powerhouse game developer FromSoftware into its...
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Call of Duty Breakthrough sales,Playstation 5 pro sales, top games downloading on PS5 and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Could the latest installment of Call of Duty be the most successful yet? Join us as we unpack the groundbreaking achievements of Black Ops 6 and its unforeseen triumph on platforms like Sony and Steam. With franchise veteran Miles Leslie giving us insider insights, we compare…
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The console wars heat up as we examine recent breakup between Kojima Productions and Sony leading to Death Stranding's expansion onto Xbox, will Nintendo's Switch sales eclipse the legendary PlayStation 2 and much more.
Send us Fan Mail What if the gaming industry's future lies in breaking down exclusivity barriers? We dive into this provocative question as we explore the recent breakup between Kojima Productions and Sony, leading to Death Stranding's expansion onto Xbox. This shift signifies a broader trend of...
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Exploring the Marvel Gaming Universe, Tomb Raider's Legacy, rumor of God of War remaster collection and much more.
Send us Fan Mail Picture this: a groundbreaking Marvel video game that brings the Marvel Cinematic Universe to your fingertips, allowing you to steer your favorite superheroes through epic adventures that parallel the big screen and Disney shows. Join us as we speculate about the logistics of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Funny and interesting views of video games, movies, anime and sports.
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Mike Sampson and Mr. Amazing
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