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Option Select
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Option Select Podcast is your go-to destination for in-depth discussions on the world of video games and interactive entertainment. Join us as we explore the latest releases, classic titles, gaming culture, and the fascinating stories behind the industry's most influential figures. Whether you're a casual gamer or a die-hard enthusiast, our podcast offers a diverse array of perspectives, insightful commentary, and engaging conversations that cater to gamers of all levels. Stay tuned to stay informed and entertained in the ever-evolving realm of gaming.
Episodes
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Ep. 360 Marvel-ous Nonsense
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we're diving into all the latest Marvel news and breaking down everything happening in the Marvel universe! From superhero updates to the latest movie and entertainment headlines, we've got plenty to talk about. As always, we're also covering our weeks in...
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Ep. 359 New Player Unlocked
This week on Option Select, we have a pretty big life update — Ruben is officially a dad! 👶🎮 We talk about the arrival of his son, what the experience was like, and how life has changed now that there’s a brand-new player joining the family. Of course, we still have our usual Weeks in Review,...
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Ep. 358 Reality Fracture
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we’re back with another round of our weeks in review, talking about the games we’ve been playing, the shows and movies we’ve been watching, and everything else keeping us entertained. Then we dive into the biggest gaming and entertainment news of the week,...
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Ep. 357 Kojima Exit
It’s another week of the Option Select Podcast! We kick things off with our Weeks in Review, talking about what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into before jumping into all the biggest gaming and entertainment news of the week. This week, we’ve got a LOT to talk about, including the…
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Ep. 357 Sony Doing Sony
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we’re back with another round of gaming, entertainment, and everything in between! We break down the biggest stories making waves this week, talk about what we’ve been playing and watching, and give our takes on the news, announcements, and nonsense…
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Ep. 356 Hype Grows For GTA 6
The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI just got a little more interesting! This week on Option Select, we break down the newly released GTA VI extended look on Netflix and talk about what Rockstar is showing us — and what we’re still waiting to see. We also dive into Gamescom 2026, covering the biggest...
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Ep. 355 Ko'd 2XKO
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we’re back with another round of gaming and entertainment news! 🎮🍿 We break down the biggest stories from the week, talk about what’s happening across the gaming world, and dive into the latest movies, TV, and pop-culture news. Plus, we catch up on what...
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Ep. 353 The Jabs
Another week, another episode of the Option Select Podcast! 🎮🎙️ Join us as we break down the latest in gaming and entertainment, talk about the biggest stories making the rounds, and share what we’ve been playing and watching this week. From gaming news and industry drama to movies, TV, and...
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Ep. 352 A New Odyssey
Lights, camera, Option Select! This week we're shifting the spotlight from gaming to the biggest stories in entertainment. From the latest movie and TV news to casting announcements, trailers, streaming updates, and everything making waves in Hollywood, we're breaking down what's worth getting...
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Ep. 351 SDCC Madness
This week, we're switching things up and diving into the biggest reveals from San Diego Comic-Con! From blockbuster movie announcements to exciting TV trailers, we're breaking down everything that had fans talking. We discuss the biggest surprises, our favorite reveals, and what has us most…
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Ep. 350 Resynced and Let Go
Another week means another round of gaming news, rumors, and everything in between! This week, we break down the biggest stories making waves across the gaming industry, share our thoughts on what matters (and what doesn't), and dive into the conversations every gamer is talking about. From new...
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Ep. 349 PreHeat
This week on the show, we're diving into all the biggest stories from the world of gaming. From the latest industry headlines and game announcements to the rumors and reactions making waves across the community, we've got everything covered. We break down the news that matters, share our thoughts...
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Ep. 348 Grand Theft Wallet
Another week, another round of gaming news—and we're breaking it all down on this episode of Option Select Podcast! This week, we cover the latest headlines from across the gaming industry, share what we've been playing, and dive into the biggest conversations making waves. We also take a closer...
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Ep. 347 Slow Down
It’s a shorter episode this week as the gaming industry hit a bit of a summer slowdown. With fewer major announcements and not much breaking news, the crew takes a laid-back approach and catches up on the stories that did make headlines, along with what they've been playing, watching, and…
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Ep. 346 Nintendo Strikes Again
This week on Option Select Podcast, we're breaking down everything announced during the latest Nintendo Direct! From surprise reveals and long-awaited updates to new trailers and release dates, we cover all the biggest headlines and share our thoughts on what has us excited (and what left us...
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Ep. 345 Summer Games Fest
This week on Option Select Podcast, we're diving headfirst into one of the biggest gaming news weeks of the year! We break down all the major announcements, trailers, surprises, and disappointments from the Sony State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Games Showcase. Which games stole the...
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Ep. 344 Pay to Playstation
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we kick things off with our usual week-in-review, sharing what we've been playing, watching, and getting into since the last episode. From gaming adventures to random tangents, nothing is off-limits. We also dive into the latest gaming news, discuss what's...
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Ep. 343 It's XBOX not Xbox
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we dive into what we’ve been playing lately, the gaming news that caught our attention, and a few side tangents that somehow spiraled completely out of control. From industry shakeups to upcoming releases, we break down the stories making waves across…
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Ep. 342 Continue?!
Seven years. Hundreds of episodes, countless gaming tangents, bad takes, good laughs, and somehow we’re still here hitting continue. This week on the Option Select Podcast, we celebrate our 7-year anniversary by looking back at how the show started, some of our favorite moments over the years…
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Ep. 341 Back On Track: Right On Time and Ready to Rant
We’re back and right on schedule this time. In this week’s episode, we kick things off with our usual weekly recap—what we’ve been playing, what’s been keeping us up way too late, and what might not have been worth the time. From there, we dive into the latest gaming news, break down some of the...
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Ep. 340 Better Late Than Never: The Episode That Missed Its Drop
Missed us last week? Yeah… that one’s on us. Life got a little hectic behind the scenes and we didn’t get this episode out on time—but it was too good to let it disappear into the void. So here it is, better late than never. In this episode, we jump into our usual weekly catch-up, talk about what...
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Ep. 339 Cracks, Hacks & Data Leaks
This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our usual Week in Review, talking about what we’ve been playing, watching, and diving into lately. From unexpected surprises to a few frustrations, we break down everything that’s been taking up our time. We also get into the latest gaming news…
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Ep. 338 Leveling up IRL
This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our usual “weeks in review,” catching up on what we’ve been playing, watching, and everything in between. From there, we dive into the latest in gaming news, breaking down the stories that caught our attention and what they could mean moving...
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Ep. 337 Layoffs, Price Hikes, and Crimson Desert
This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our usual “weeks in review,” catching up on what we’ve been playing and what’s been going on behind the scenes. From there… things may or may not spiral into way too much discussion about Crimson Desert (seriously, we couldn’t help ourselves). We...
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Ep 336 Lost in the Crimson Desert
This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our usual Week in Review, breaking down what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately. From gaming sessions to random life moments, it’s the same mix of chaos and commentary you know and love. Then we jump into the latest gaming and...
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Ep. 335 Player 3 Has Entered The Game
This week on the podcast, we kick things off with a laid-back “week in review,” covering what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately. From gaming sessions to random life moments, it’s a little bit of everything. Then we shift into the latest in gaming and entertainment news…
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Ep. 334 Cowabunga
This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our Weeks in Review — what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately. From late-night gaming sessions to cardboard crack decisions, we break it all down. Then we jump into the latest gaming and entertainment news, share our thoughts…
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OS Sidequest 2 - Chito
In this SideQuest episode of the podcast, we’re joined by our good friend Chito from Legendary Cardboard! We dive into life at the shop, what it’s really like working in a local game store, the community behind tabletop gaming, and the day-to-day chaos of cardboard life. From Magic nights to...
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Ep. 333 What's the Bluepoint?
This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our Weeks in Review — what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately — before diving headfirst into the latest gaming news and updates from around the industry. From new releases to surprise announcements and everything in between, we...
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Ep. 332 State of Play Remake
This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our weeks in review before diving headfirst into the latest gaming news — including Diablo updates across Diablo II, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo IV (and yes… we talk about that Warlock class). After that, we wrap things up with a full deep dive…
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OS Sidequest-Legendary Cardboard and Games
This week’s episode is a special one — we’re joined by guest Chad Swisher, the owner of Legendary Cardboard! We dive into the story behind how Chad started the shop, what it really takes to open and run a successful game store, and all the behind-the-scenes decisions that keep the doors open and...
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Ep. 331 Supa Bowl Sundae
This week we’re back with our Weeks in Review, breaking down what we’ve been up to lately — from playing Magic: The Gathering and diving into video games, to catching up on TV shows and movies. After that, we jump into the latest gaming and entertainment news and share our thoughts on what’s...
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Ep. 330 False Freeze
We’re back! After missing last week due to some pretty rough weather, we’re jumping back on the mics to catch up. Thanks for sticking with us—we appreciate the patience and support as we get back into the groove.
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Ep. 329 Premature TMNT
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we kick things off with our usual weeks in review, breaking down what we’ve been playing, watching, and spending way too much time on. From there, we dive into the new Magic: The Gathering set and share our thoughts on what’s new, what stands out, and what...
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Ep. 328 Shuffling Decks and Loading Screens
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we kick things off with our usual weeks in review, breaking down what we’ve been playing, watching, and spending way too much time on. From there, we dive into the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set and share our thoughts on what’s new, what stands out, and...
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Ep. 327 Viva Las Vegas
Ruben is back from Las Vegas! This week we recap our weeks in gaming and jump into the latest news from across the industry.
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Ep. 326 Gaming News Was Quiet… So We Weren’t
This week on the Option Select Podcast, Stephen and I kick things off with our weeks in review — what we’ve been playing, watching, and spending way too much time thinking about. From there, we dig into the latest gaming and entertainment news, breaking down what actually matters, what doesn’t…
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Ep. 325 Game Awards Aftermath
This week on the Option Select Podcast, Stephen and I kick things off with our weeks in review, breaking down what we’ve been playing and watching lately. From there, we dive headfirst into everything that went down at the 2025 Game Awards, reacting to all the world premieres, surprises, and...
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Ep. 324 The Sick Debuff Wore Off
Sorry for the gap last week — Stephen got hit with the debuff known as “real-life sickness,” so we had to skip an episode. But we’re back! This week we jump into our usual weeks-in-review: what we played, what we watched, and what kept us entertained. We also break down the wild news of Netflix...
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Ep. 323 Nominations Hit, Xbox Didn’t
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we kick things off with our weeks in review — what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into. After that, we dive into the Xbox Showcase, which… let’s be honest, was kind of a bust. We also break down The Game Awards nominations, talking surprises,...
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Ep. 322 Fallout Season 3 Already?!
Welcome back to the Option Select Podcast! We kick things off with our weeks in review, catching up on what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately. From there, we dive into all kinds of topics from across gaming and entertainment — including new hardware coming out of Steam…
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Ep. 321 Rough Week in Gaming: GTA 6 Delays & Studio Shutdowns
This week, Stephen and Ruben catch up on their weeks in gaming and entertainment before diving into the biggest stories shaking up the industry. We talk about the rumored GTA 6 delay and the unfortunate wave of studio shutdowns coming from NetEase. Of course, we sprinkle in our usual mix of…
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Ep. 320 Tech Saga Continues
This week, Ruben and Stephen kick things off with their weeks in review before diving into all the latest gaming news and headlines. From industry updates to the games we’ve been playing, we cover it all with our usual mix of insight and laughs. Unfortunately, our camera setup decided to betray…
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Ep. 319 Dang Tech
This week, Ruben and Stephen kick things off with their weeks in review before diving into all the latest gaming news and headlines. From industry updates to the games we’ve been playing, we cover it all with our usual mix of insight and laughs. Unfortunately, our camera setup decided to betray…
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Ep. 318 Locked, Loaded, and Powered Down
This week, we dive into our weeks in gaming and share our first impressions of Battlefield 6 — and spoiler alert, we’re both having a blast with it. From chaotic firefights to smooth squad play, we break down what makes this Battlefield stand out. Also… apologies in advance! Our camera equipment...
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Ep. 317 EA Goes Private?!
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we dive into the shocking news of EA being bought out by a Saudi investment group and heading private. Plus, Xbox decides it’s time to raise Game Pass prices again — we break down what that means for players.
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Ep. 316 MagicCon Madness
This week on Option Select, we dive deep into MagicCon, breaking down all the biggest reveals, announcements, and surprises from the event. From new set previews to spicy community news, we cover everything you need to know — and share our thoughts on what has us the most excited (and maybe a...
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Ep. 315 State of Hype
This week on Option Select, we dive into what we’ve been playing and watching lately, from the games keeping us hooked to the shows we can’t stop binging. Then, we break down the PlayStation State of Play from this past Wednesday — covering all the biggest reveals, surprises, and what has us…
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Ep. 314 Nintendo Direct Hit
This week on the Option Select Podcast, we dive deep into the latest Nintendo Direct and break down every big reveal! From surprise game announcements to exciting updates on fan-favorite franchises, we cover all the highlights and share our reactions to what’s coming next for the Nintendo Switch....
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Ep. 313 Too Good, Too Cheap
This week on the Option Select Podcast, it’s all about Hollow Knight: Silksong—and why this masterpiece-in-the-making might be priced like a bargain bin game. We dive into why Team Cherry’s low price point feels almost criminal for the amount of content and polish they’re delivering. Is this...
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Option Select Podcast is your go-to destination for in-depth discussions on the world of video games and interactive entertainment. Join us as we explore the latest releases, classic titles, gaming culture, and the fascinating stories behind the industry's most influential figures. Whether you're a casual gamer or a die-hard enthusiast, our podcast offers a diverse array of perspectives, insightful commentary, and engaging conversations that cater to gamers of all levels. Stay tuned to stay informed and entertained in the ever-evolving realm of gaming.
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