NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis week on the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, we’re breaking down Sony’s major move away from physical games and why the future of PlayStation may be bad news for game ownership, preservation, and consumer choice.Sony confirmed that new PlayStation physical disc production will end in 2028, and while digital games are already dominating the market, Nick explains why convenience is not the same thing as ownership. We also get into the timing of Sony’s DRM controversy, why transparency matters, and why gamers should be concerned about an all-digital future.Then we shift over to Microsoft, who seemed very happy to throw some shade at Sony by promoting physical discs for Halo: Campaign Evolved. But is Xbox really standing up for physical media, or are they just winning the PR battle while reportedly heading toward the same all-digital future?Gaming Gone Wild is packed this week with Pokémon card robberies, trading card shops being targeted, and serious online safety stories involving gaming platforms. We also hit Dude I Got The Munchies with viral food items, weird new snacks, a chocolate McGriddle, Mountain Dew’s birthday cake Slurpee, Chili’s new Big Crispy chicken sandwiches, and more.Plus, Game of the Week goes to Rhythm Heaven Groove, now available on Nintendo Switch and playable on Nintendo Switch 2, and we close things out with another round of Choose Your Fate.0:00 Show Intro6:27 Gaming Gone Wild8:42 $10,000 Pokémon Card Store Burglary14:53 Roblox Currency Online Safety Case21:07 Gaming App Exploitation Case27:12 $21,000 Pokémon Card Robbery Sentence33:26 Sony Ends Physical Games56:51 Xbox Fires Back at Sony1:20:03 Dude I Got The Munchies1:20:49 Viral Hair Croissant1:24:53 Kroger Weird Chip Flavors1:26:31 McDonald’s Chocolate McGriddle1:28:27 Mountain Dew Birthday Cake Slurpee1:30:19 Chili’s Big Crispy Chicken Sandwiches1:32:32 Dutch Bros Firecracker Rebel1:34:24 Game of the Week: Rhythm Heaven Groove1:38:06 Choose Your Fate1:39:16 Choose Your Fate Round 11:41:19 Choose Your Fate Round 21:42:54 Choose Your Fate Round 31:44:37 Choose Your Fate Round 41:46:09 Choose Your Fate Round 51:48:19 Choose Your Fate Round 61:54:08 ClosingSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, we are covering a packed episode of gaming news, debates, and wild stories.We start with Gaming Gone Wild, including GTA VI early access scams targeting fans, a Chicago smash-and-grab where video gaming machines were destroyed, a Kakaʻako illegal gambling bust involving 19 gaming machines, and the Philippines debate over GoreBox and whether video games are being blamed too quickly after a real-world tragedy.Then we get into two major gaming debates. First, Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility issues and whether Nintendo is doing enough to protect the library players already paid for. Then we talk about the GTA VI physical media controversy, the reported code-in-box release, and why this matters for game ownership, used games, preservation, and the Stop Killing Games movement.We also hit Dude I Got The Munchies with new items from Panda Express, Dairy Queen, Aldi, Wingstop, Hardee’s, and IHOP, followed by Product of the Week featuring the Gamrombo PS5 controller. Then we close things out with Choose Your Fate.Timestamps:0:00 Show Intro2:44 Gaming Gone Wild10:23 GTA VI Early Access Scams16:34 Avondale Smash-and-Grab21:12 Hawaii Kakaʻako Gambling Bust28:14 Philippines Game Ban Debate42:21 Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Issues1:00:10 GTA VI No Disc / Physical Ownership Debate1:02:41 Dude I Got The Munchies1:05:36 Panda Express Sichuan Chicken & Fries Shake Box1:07:33 Dairy Queen Stars & Stripes Float and Blizzard Cup Lineup1:09:53 Aldi Clear Ice Cubes1:14:30 Wingstop Sweet Heat Chamoy1:18:54 Hardee’s Hot Honey Chicken Lineup1:23:34 IHOP Dubai Chocolate Pancakes1:27:00 Product of the Week: Gamrombo PS5 Controller1:28:46 Choose Your Fate1:30:19 Choose Your Fate Round 11:32:00 Choose Your Fate Round 21:33:55 Choose Your Fate Final Rounds1:47:56 ClosingSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of The Video Games Debate Show, a new debate-style format from the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast.NickMoses05 is joined by TEKKENBLACKEST for three rounds of gaming arguments, hot takes, and real conversation around where the video game industry is heading.Round 1 starts with the Philippines temporarily blocking GoreBox after a deadly school shooting, raising the question: should violent video games ever be banned after real-world violence, or is that just lazy politics?Round 2 moves into Xbox Game Pass and whether the subscription model is actually saving gamers money, or slowly training players to stop buying games altogether.Then in the Final Round, Nick and TEKKENBLACKEST debate GTA 6, digital downloads, code-in-a-box releases, physical collectors, $100 editions, and whether Rockstar could be pushing gaming closer to the death of physical media.This episode also gets into digital convenience, midnight releases, game ownership, collector’s editions, scalpers, GTA Online money, fighting games, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and why some gamers are fully done with physical copies while others still want something real on the shelf.Three rounds. Three debates. No safe answers.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, we kick things off with Gaming Gone Wild, featuring 4 wild stories connected to gaming and crime, including a man secretly living under a family’s home with TVs and gaming consoles, a PS5 repair dispute that turned into a theft charge, a disturbing cybercrime case involving illegal digital content, and a Houston social club raid where police seized more than $350,000 in cash.Then we get into one of the biggest gaming conversations of the week: Destiny 2 ending active live-service development. Bungie says the game will remain playable, but the move raises a much bigger question about digital ownership, live-service games, game preservation, and the growing Stop Killing Games movement.We also break down the reveal of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, including its controversial Korean Peninsula campaign setting, the removal of hipfire weapon bloom, the return of DMZ, next-gen-only release plans, and whether this could be a major comeback moment or another divisive Call of Duty release.After that, it is time for Dude, I Got the Munchies, with Kool-Aid Pineapples, Panda Express Cantonese BBQ Brisket, Chipotle crispy chicken, Popeyes biscuit mix, Taco Bell shredded beef items, and Nothing Bundt Cakes’ summer lineup.Finally, we talk about Illinois Game Con 2026, where NickMoses05 will be next week in Bloomington, Illinois, looking for gamers, interviews, trivia moments, Choose Your Fate reactions, and viral content.Tap in for gaming news, wild stories, food talk, convention prep, and the usual NickMoses05 energy.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, we break down one of the wildest weeks in gaming news. We start with Gaming Gone Wild, covering Pokémon card burglaries, illegal gambling arcade raids, smash-and-grab break-ins, and a classic game store burglary involving Pokémon cards worth way less than the damage caused.Then we get into the latest Stop Killing Games updates, including California’s Protect Our Games Act and what it could mean for digital ownership, refunds, live-service shutdowns, and the future of games players paid for.We also look at Glitch, a new TikTok-style gaming platform built around instant browser play, social discovery, and low-friction game access, plus whether a platform like this can actually work in a world dominated by Steam, Game Pass, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.Dude, I Got the Munchies returns with Costco chicken tenders, Taco Bell’s Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza, Krispy Kreme’s Orange Dreamsicle doughnut, Keebler’s Marshmallow Fudge Stripes, Nerds x Mother’s Cookies, and the Washington Nationals’ viral hotdog fries.For Games of the Week, we dive into the drama around Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, including early access controversy, leaked builds, massive player counts, 8,000-year bans, co-op hype, and a $250 million legal battle.Finally, Choose Your Fate closes the show with “The Generational Leap,” featuring classic vs. modern matchups like Super Mario World vs. Super Mario 64, Resident Evil vs. Resident Evil 2, GTA San Andreas vs. GTA V, and Ocarina of Time vs. Breath of the Wild.Drop your takes in the comments and let us know which stories, games, and matchups you’re riding with this week.0:00 Show Intro4:32 Gaming Gone Wild Begins5:59 Pokémon Card Store Break-In12:21 Charlotte Illegal Gambling Arcade Raid18:08 Chicago Smash-and-Grab & Gaming Machine Break-Ins26:25 Mechanicville Game Store Burglary34:39 Stop Killing Games Latest Updates48:22 California Protect Our Games Act49:24 Digital Ownership vs. Game Publishers1:07:32 Glitch Gaming Platform1:07:46 Can a TikTok-Style Gaming Platform Work?1:09:38 Ludocene Game Discovery Test1:12:21 Dude, I Got the Munchies Begins1:12:33 Costco Chicken Tenders Controversy1:15:12 Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza1:15:19 Taco Bell’s New Jalapeño Citrus Salsa1:18:03 Keebler Marshmallow Fudge Stripes1:18:13 Walmart Exclusive Snack Drops1:20:14 Krispy Kreme Orange Dreamsicle Doughnut1:20:23 Limited-Time Krispy Kreme Deal1:21:47 Nerds x Mother’s Cookies1:22:02 Sweet & Tangy Frosted Cookies1:24:31 Washington Nationals Hotdog Fries1:24:44 Viral Stadium Food Debate1:30:04 Games of the Week Begins1:30:07 Forza Horizon 6 Drama1:31:16 Forza Leak & 8,000-Year Bans1:32:42 Subnautica 2 Takes Over Steam1:32:46 Subnautica 2 Co-Op Hype1:35:14 Subnautica 2 Legal Battle1:35:19 $250 Million Publisher Drama1:37:57 Choose Your Fate Begins1:38:09 Super Mario World vs. Super Mario 641:41:21 Resident Evil vs. Resident Evil 21:41:31 BioShock vs. BioShock Infinite1:42:32 GTA San Andreas vs. GTA V1:44:14 Ocarina of Time vs. Breath of the Wild1:50:35 Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpSupport the show

Send us Fan MailTonight on the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, we ask one of the biggest questions in gaming right now: is your game playing you?This episode breaks down the rise of psychological privacy DLC, AI-powered player profiling, and whether games are heading toward a future where players may have to pay extra just to avoid being studied, tracked, and monetized.We also dive into the future of Xbox and ask whether the Xbox Series X is really dead, or if Microsoft has simply moved beyond the traditional console war into a platform-first future built around Game Pass, PC, handhelds, cloud gaming, and digital libraries.Plus, we cover a full Gaming Gone Wild lineup, including collectible card thefts, online gaming safety concerns, a video game hangout that turned into a criminal case, and an illegal gaming room raid. Then we lighten things up with Dude, I Got the Munchies, Game of the Week featuring The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.Topics include:Gaming Gone Wild Is Your Game Playing You? Psychological Privacy DLC Is Xbox Series X Dead? Dude, I Got the Munchies Game of the Week: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Drop your thoughts and let me know: are games becoming smarter for the player, or smarter at playing the player?Follow NickMoses05: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickMoses05 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/NickMoses05 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickmoses05yt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickmo05 X: https://twitter.com/nickmo05 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickMoses0502:16 - Gaming Gone Wild (All Stories)31:27 - Is Your Game Playing You?54:21 - Is Xbox Series X Dead?1:11:57 - Dude I Got the Munchies1:35:48 - Game of the Week (Oblivion Remastered)Support the show

Send us Fan MailGaming is changing… and not everyone is ready for what’s coming next.In this episode of the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, we break down the biggest shifts happening in the gaming industry right now—from emotional microtransactions that could change how games monetize players, to the “Gameslop” storefront crisis flooding platforms with AI-generated content.We also dive into wild real-world gaming-related stories in Gaming Gone Wild, take a look at Knockout 2: Wrath of the Karen as our Game of the Week, and wrap it all up with another intense round of Choose Your Fate.If you care about the future of gaming, this is one you don’t want to miss.00:00 – Intro01:41 – Gaming Gone Wild (Pokémon shooting, Roblox case, more)28:43 – Emotional Microtransactions (The Next Gaming Controversy)44:08 – Gameslop Storefront Crash (AI flooding gaming)57:40 – Dude I Got the Munchies1:13:28 – Game of the Week: Knockout 2 Wrath of the Karen1:18:59 – Choose Your FatePlease leave a review of the podcast and let us know how you feel about it.  It would be much appreciated.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis week on the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, we break down some of the wildest stories and hottest debates happening in gaming right now.We start with Gaming Gone Wild, covering real-world stories connected to gaming, including a shocking incident at a Pokémon store in Tokyo, a string of Pokémon card robberies in Chicago, and how gaming machines are becoming major targets for crime.Then we dive into the news that OpenAI is shutting down Sora, the viral AI video platform, and what that means for the future of AI content and gaming.In Back in My Day, we tackle one of the most controversial topics right now — should games cost $100? We break down inflation, development costs, and why you might already be paying that price without realizing it.For Dude I Got The Munchies, we go through the latest wild food drops, including Papa John’s new sandwiches, Pizza Hut’s hot dog stuffed crust, and some of the craziest fast food experiments out right now.In Game of the Week, we compare Super Meat Boy 3D and the return of Legacy of Kain, breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and what happens when classic games try to evolve.And we close it out with Choose Your Fate, putting you in tough gaming scenarios where you have to make the call.If you’re into gaming news, debates, and real conversations, this is one you don’t want to miss.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the NickMoses05 Gaming Podcast, Nick introduces a brand-new segment — Nick’s Gaming Checkpoint — a rapid-fire breakdown of what’s happening across the gaming industry right now.This week’s checkpoint covers major developments shaping the future of gaming, including widespread developer layoffs, growing support for unionization, labor strikes at major studios, mounting legal pressure on digital storefronts, and the rising backlash against generative AI in game development.Nick also breaks down the expanding Nintendo Switch 2 library, a notable dip in Microsoft’s gaming revenue, the theatrical release of Iron Lung starring Markiplier, the shutdown of Keiji Inafune’s studio Comcept, a massive RPG release week, and early highlights from the Taipei Game Show 2026 — including the continued rise of handheld PC gaming.Each story is designed to be clear, current, and to the point, giving listeners a clean snapshot of where the gaming industry stands and where it may be headed next.This is Nick’s Gaming Checkpoint — no fluff, just the updates that matter.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show