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SuperWeapon
by Darius Johnson
The Most overpowered podcast on the internet where we talk gaming news, trends, and rumors! Come hang out and hear us forge a SuperWeapon every episode
Episodes
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EP 285 Where will Destiny take us
Bungie is doing what!?Bungie's Destiny has spent years vaulting content that players paid for and loved — entire campaigns, raids, and destinations like the original Red War storyline and the Forsaken expansion's Tangled Shore — so bringing that old content back would be one of the most welcome...
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EP 284 Mergers and Layoffs from the Mad Queen Asha
As planned, Xbox started phase two of their layoffs, and this phase will include studio mergers. It will be a lot of mergers, but the merger everyone seems to be talking about is Activision taking over the Halo franchise. What does a Halo game look like under Activision? I guess we will find out...
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EP 283 From Kojima to Nojima
PlayStation seems to be taking hit after hit of bad press. Just a few months ago, people were enraged about the removal of physical discs; now people are wondering what is going on with PlayStation and Kojima as they part ways. Kojima seems to have a vision for his new IP that PlayStation isn't...
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EP 282 Gamescom 2026 Discussion 9/5/26 featuring GTA 6
Gamescom 2026 was the world's largest gaming event, held August 26–30 at the Koelnmesse fairgrounds in Cologne, Germany. It drew a large number of people from around the globe. A great lineup of games across various genres were shown at the event, and we discussed some of the ones we were excited...
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EP 281 GTA 6 Promo Leak???
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been leaked, but we doubt anyone cares. Now what was supposed to be one of the gaming industry's biggest breaches now seems like an elaborate Rockstar promo.
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EP 280 Opt out of Twitch Ai Training Now
Twitch has quietly started using its users' content to help train Amazon AI models. While there is an option to opt out of this, Twitch doesn't really explain how to do it. DO THE SCIENCE AND PROTECT YOURSELF. OPT OUT OF THIS NOW!
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EP 279 Netflix GTA 6 World Premiere
As we get closer to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, people in the gaming community have started to ask where the GTA 6 promo is. Besides the preorder madness, we haven't really heard or seen anything else about the game. While people are anticipating another trailer, Rockstar had other plans....
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EP 278 Gears of War E-Day HYPE!!!
Gears of War E-Day is a prequel to the Gears of War series that follows a young Marcus Fenix as he struggles to adapt to normal life after the Pedulum War. After only a few weeks of peace, another threat emerges from the underground. For those of you who are familiar with the story, you know what...
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EP 277 Is Xbox Game Pass Doomed?
People within Microsoft Xbox Studios seem to feel some way about Game Pass. While some developers said Game Pass saved their studios, others worry about the long-term effects on direct sales. For years, Super Weapon has been trying to figure out the exact payment structure behind Game Pass, but…
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EP 276 Yapping and Geeking
Listen we needed a break from the layoff doom and gloom, so we decided to talk to our chat about any and everything. It was a big fat Yap session for episode 276, and honestly I wouldn't blame you if you skipped it LOL.
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EP 275 The Gaming Industry Wipe
In the midst of Xbox layoffs, Sony decided that they will no longer sell physical copies of its games. It's almost like they did this on purpose, thinking that gamers would be distracted by the Xbox layoffs that we wouldn'tm notice their tomfoolery!
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EP 274 GTA6 Pre Order Madness
It's finally happening, Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are here! During the preorders, fans will have the option between the standard edition and the ultimate edition, which is loaded with items you will never receive if you purchase the standard edition. Sounds a little shady to me, Rockstar...
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EP 273 The future of Xbox and the Cost of business
After such a great games showcase, unfortunately, Xbox once again is hit with some heavy setbacks. Financial and strategic pressure has led Xbox down the path of a major corporate reset. This could mean more layoffs as Xbox looks to reduce its labor force in the near future.
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EP 272 Gaming Showcase Wrap Up
WE GOT GAMES BABY!!!!!! After getting hit with multiple showcases, we decided to talk about more games we are excited for! There is no better time than now to be a gamer. The end of 2026 seems to be really crowded with great releases, so what are you looking forward to playing?
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EP 271 Xbox Games Showcase: Asha got something to say 6.7.26
Xbox has a lot of work to do if they want to turn things around, and with this showcase, it seems like it's headed in the right direction. Asha seems to be committed to bringing exclusives back to Xbox once the business is healthy. Gears of War E-Day was shown at the showcase, and afterwards, we...
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EP 270 Sony State of Play 6.5.27 Discussion. Wolverine and Laufey
It's the summer of showcases, and PlayStation jumps right in with two of its strongest offerings. Sony started off showing one of the most anticipated games of the year, Wolverine! The game looked amazing, but that was just the beginning of a spectacular show because we also got a peek at the…
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EP 269 A Decade of Destiny
After a decade and some change, Bungie is finally pulling the plug on the Destiny IP. Probably one of the few Live Service games that actually did it right. Destiny has given us a decade of content that has had us coming back to the game faithfully with every new release. This isn't to say that...
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EP 268 Is the New Resident Evil Movie Resident Evil Enough?
The new Resident Evil movie trailer is out, and the tone seems to be a lot scarier this go around. The last few Resident Evil movies leaned more toward the action, but this one seems to focus on the horror. Some folks aren't really sure how to feel about the trailer, but we think this might be…
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EP 266 Asha Fenix
We are back after taking a little break for some good family news! We have been watching the new CEO, Asha Sharma, very closely as she begins to rebrand the Xbox into what she thinks it should be, and with one of Xbox's flagship titles, Gears of War, releasing this year, we are hyped to see how...
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EP 265 Todays PS5 price aint yesterdays PS5 price
Just when we thought it was over, the unthinkable happened again! The price of the PlayStation 5 Pro has gone up, and gamers are not happy about it. Is it because of the chip shortage, or corporate greed? Maybe it's a little bit of both, either way, this is a tough pill for gamers to swallow.
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EP 264 What went wrong with Battlefield 6
What do you do when you do everything right, but it's still not enough? Battlefield 6 had everything going for it. Good beta testing built up hype, while curiosity from Call of Duty-fatigued fans showed interest in the game, only to abandon it months later. So what happened?
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EP 263 PlayStation and Xbox New Beginning
PlayStation and Xbox have both been shaking up the news cycle lately with moves geared toward their next consoles. As expected, PlayStation is reconsidering where its exclusive titles will live, while Xbox is floating around the idea of making the ultimate gaming PC.
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EP 262 Xbox Blame Game
This episode is basically part two of the last episode. The Xbox drama was just too much to try to cram into one episode. Now that Phil and Sara are gone, we are slowly getting more details about what was happening behind the scenes.
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EP 261: Phil Spencer and Sara Bond leaving XBOX!
This week ended with a surprise no one expected: Phil Spencer announced his early retirement, and Sara Bond stepped down! Now that Asha Sharma, the lead of Microsoft AI division, is taking over, some wonder if the future of the Xbox will be heavily AI-influenced.
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EP 260 PlayStation State of Play Discussion 2.12.26
PlayStation showed off its lineup for 2026 and beyond. There are plenty of games releasing throughout the year to keep most PlayStation fans satisfied, so what games were you excited to see?
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EP 259 Xbox in a tight spot
On this episode, we discuss the Xbox earnings call, and revenue is down across the board. With the Xbox Game Pass price increase and Call of Duty missing its mark, things aren't looking good for Xbox.
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EP 258 HighGuard: The Constructive Critique
HighGuard has the gaming community in an uproar! With its fate hanging by a thread as player base numbers across the board plummet, it leads us to question, can it be saved, or will it become another Concord disaster???
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EP 257 Xbox First Direct of 2026 Lets talk about it
The first Xbox Direct of 2026 featured only 4 games, but it managed to still intrigue us. Horizon 6 and Fable look amazing, and are definitely great additions to Game Pass. We have been very critical of Microsoft last year, but maybe they can redeem themselves in 2026.
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EP 256 Resident Evil 9 Showcase Impressions
The Resident Evil 9 Showcase was amazing! Director Koshi Nakanishi explains how each character will play throughout the game. The atmosphere is creepy, the monsters are horrifying, and we can't wait to get our hands on it
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EP 255 New Years Predictions for 2026
It's the new year, and the fellas have a few 2026 gaming predictions to throw out. Will we have another phenomenal year of games like the past couple of years, or will it be a slow year due to unforeseen circumstances? Tell us what you think in the comments below! Official Twitter:...
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EP 254 Another Great Year of Gaming and Content
It was a slow news week, so we decided to chill and have a conversation with our Twitch chat about a range of topics. From Kai Cenat's struggles with mental health to Arc Raiders using AI, we definitely let the conversation flow, unlike other episodes where things are a little more scripted.
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EP 253 Clair Obscur Expedition 33 sweeps the 2025 Game Awards
After the disaster that was the Streamer Awards, it's good to see a high-quality production Award Show centered around video games. This year was loaded with amazing games, but Clair Obscur Expedition seemed to have a lasting impression on gamers around the world. No matter how people felt about...
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EP 252 Ai Hunger for More
The rise of artificial intelligence appears to be progressing at a rapid pace, but as AI grows, it consumes more resources. The surge in demand for RAM by Ai data centers has led to the price of RAM increasing to staggering numbers. This will cause a ripple effect across several industries as the...
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EP 251 First Impressions of the Steam Machine Console
Steam announced that its new PC console hybrid will be released in 2026. Besides the release date, no other details were revealed during the announcement video. As far as specs go, Valve claims it will be way more powerful than the Steam Deck. With the current batch of consoles, handhelds, and…
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EP 250 When History Repeats itself GTA6 delayed
Grand Theft Auto was delayed again, and to be honest, we weren't necessarily surprised. What was interesting was the rumors of why it was delayed. Some sources claim that the game is complete, but Rockstar wants to ensure that everything functions as intended. Other news sources claim that...
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EP 249 Xbox Feeling The Squeeze
Microsoft is putting the squeeze on Xbox to produce what most are calling an unattainable profit margin. The industry average is between 17-22 percent, but Microsoft CFO Amy Hood wants them to hit 30 percent. On this episode, we do some number crunching of our own to see how the hell this is...
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EP 248 A long way home (Halo coming to PS5)
We never thought Ai would make it this far, but we also never thought we would see Halo on PlayStation 5, and yet here we are! Next year, PlayStation fans will be introduced to the Master Chief himself, but considering this is just a story mode campaign with no multiplayer, will anyone care to…
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EP 247 BattleField 6 vs Black Ops 7
Battlefield 6 is here, and so far, it's doing very well. The hype from the Beta has seemed to carry over to the release, but only a fool would count Call of Duty out. Both of these franchises have been around for quite some time, with each gaining a loyal fanbase. With Call of Duty dropping...
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EP 246 Xbox Gamepass Price Increase
Xbox Game Pass seems to be taking steps in the wrong direction. Around a year ago, it seemed like Game Pass and Xbox were headed in the right direction, but with the back-to-back price hikes on the Series X and Game Pass, people are saying it's over for Xbox. Tell us in the comments, will you…
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EP 245 Sony State of Play Impressions 9.26.2025
This State of Play gave us a glimpse into what we can expect for 2026, and it seems like we are in for another great year of gaming! We discussed a few games that we're interested in, including Wolverine. Wolverine looks great, but what we didn't expect was the level of gore and violence that was...
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EP 244 Getting out the Pitchforks
Borderlands 4 is the game that we've all been waiting for. Unfortunately, the game has various issues on all consoles, including PC, which is making it damn near unplayable. Meanwhile, the CEO of Gearbox, Randy Pitchford has been online defending Borderlands lackluster launch tooth and nail.…
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EP 243 New James Bond Game featuring Double O Madea
While DC has just discovered the greatness that is Hollow Knight, he now understands the hype behind the sequel, Silk Song, which has just been released. Another game that seems to have Darius excited is the new James Bond game, which heavily draws cues from the Hitman series. The game seems to...
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EP 242 Gamescom 2025 Impressions
Gamescom 2025 is here, and the Super Weapon squad is here to highlight some of the games that caught their eye. We will not discuss the show in its entirety, but we encourage you to watch it and tell us what games you're looking forward to in the comments or our Discord chat.
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EP 241 Should Call of Duty be Worried
Well, it seems as though Battlefield 6 has made quite an impression on gamers around the world. Could it be that people are yearning for an experience outside of the Call of Duty universe? With this installment of Black Ops 7, the franchise feels like it's finally jumped the shark and is not sure...
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EP 240 Twitch CEO Dan Clancey VS The Viewbots
View-botting has become another hurdle for Twitch to overcome, and Dan Clancy isn't taking this issue lying down. Dan is leading the charge on taking a stand against the fake numbers. This issue has been around for a while, but now that it is more severe, it's undermining the very foundation of...
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EP 239 Explosion Price Changes
As people become more frugal with their spending, hobbies are more than likely the first thing people cut back on. With games looking to increase their prices, people are starting to reconsider their purchases, or wait to catch it on sale. Outer Worlds 2 sent folks into an uproar when the price…
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EP 238 Is this the end of the Ubisoft Empire
With Assassin's Creed Shadow sales numbers still a mystery, it’s obvious that Ubisoft might be in some trouble. Investors are becoming very vocal with their concerns and direction of the company. Some are even suggesting a company restructuring. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has plans to focus on...
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EP 237 Ghost of Yotei State of Play
Ghost of Yotei is the highly anticipated follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima. The Ghost series is a perfect blend of samurai action set against Japan's most beautiful backdrops. Yotei, our new protagonist, has some big kegutsu’s to fill, and from what was shown at the Ghost of Yotei showcase, it looks...
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EP 236 Microsofts Over 9000
Microsoft has done it again....MORE LAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!! We don't enjoy reporting on these topics, but we believe that it is important to do so. Even though the layoffs were throughout Microsoft, a majority of the people let go came from the gaming division, which has left many people confused,...
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EP 235 What does the future hold for gaming
The future of the gaming industry gleams with promise but also uncertainty. Even though we are seeing a solid number of great games released, studios are still struggling to make sense of the best ways to monetize their games without angering the consumer.
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The Most overpowered podcast on the internet where we talk gaming news, trends, and rumors! Come hang out and hear us forge a SuperWeapon every episode
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