The Gaming Lounge Podcast

In the 79th episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on Kirby Air Riders and And Roger. Then, we discuss our top 10 indie games of 2025.

In the 78th episode of the podcast, we discuss the many games from the Xbox Partner Showcase. Then, we share our thoughts on Until Then and Echoes of the Living. Finally, we discuss all of the nominees for The Game Awards.

In the 77th episode of the podcast, we discuss the previews of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the Japanese State of Play, and the new Steam devices. We also share our thoughts on Look Outside, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Dispatch.

In the 76th episode of the podcast, we discuss Sony potentially having a cross-buy with PC, the delays of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra and GTA 6, and Square Enix becoming more Japanese again, using AI, and laying off employees. Then, we share our thoughts on Keeper and The Outer Worlds 2.

In the 75th episode of the podcast, we discuss Fallout Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved. Then, we discuss the Indie Horror Showcase. After, we share our thoughts on Ninja Gaiden 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

In the 74th episode of the podcast, we discuss the best non-horror games around the Halloween & fall Season. Then, we share our thoughts on Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Absolum, and Little Nightmares III.

In the 73rd episode of the podcast, we discuss 10 horror games that should get a remake. Then, we discuss the Steam Deck, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and Ghost of Yotei.

In the 72nd episode of the podcast, we discuss Microsoft increasing the price of Game Pass. Then, we share our thoughts on Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Hades II, and Silent Hill f.

In the 71st episode of the podcast, we discuss news about Kojima's projects, the State of Play, and the many games shown at the Tokyo Game Show.

In the 70th episode of the podcast, we discuss three showcases: Devs of Color, the Six One Indie Showcase, and Convergence. Then, we share our thoughts on the Digimon Story: Time Stranger Demo and Hollow Knight: Silksong.

In the 69th episode of the podcast, we discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, and then we share our thoughts on Hell Is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn.

In the 68th episode of the podcast, we discuss the State of Play for 007 First Light, and then we share our thoughts on Lost Soul Aside and Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater.

In the 67th episode of the podcast, we discuss Resident Evil news and rumors. Then, we share the games that interested us from The Mix Fall Game Showcase. After, we share our thoughts on Afterlove EP, Herdling, Karma: The Dark World, and Gears of War: Reloaded.

In the 66th episode of the podcast, we share our thoughts on Echoes of the End and Sword of the Sea. Then, we react to many of the gaming showcases, trailers, and demos from Gamescom 2025.

In the 65th episode of the podcast, we discuss Contraband being cancelled and Nintendo's Indie World showcase. Then, we share our thoughts on Heartworm, Luto, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and Mafia: The Old Country.

In the 64th episode of the podcast, we discuss an update on Bioshock 4 and IGN's impressions of Silent Hill f. Then, Dory shares her thoughts on Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Finally, we discuss the THQ Nordic Showcase and the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

In the 63rd episode of the podcast, we discuss the Battlefield 6 trailer, Pokémon Presents, The Outer Worlds 2 dropping the price, and the Cronos: The New Dawn gameplay trailer. After, we discuss games from the Secret Sauce Showcase. Finally, we spotlight both Shotgun Cop Man and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

In the 62nd episode of the podcast, we discuss the casting of The Legend of Zelda movie, Fallout 5 being greenlit, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4. After, we share our top 5 3D platformers and discuss Donkey Kong Bananza.

In the 61st episode of the podcast, we discuss the Ghost of Yotei State of Play, Stellar Blade on PC, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.

In the 60th episode of the podcast, we discuss the Splinter Cell games, the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025, and the Xbox layoffs and game cancellations.

In the 59th episode of the podcast, we discuss The Blood of Dawnwalker's gameplay, Little Nightmares III's new trailer with a release date, Square Enix's potential focus on turn-based gameplay, and the Capcom Spotlight showcase. Then, we share our most anticipated games of the 2nd half of 2025.

In the 58th episode of the podcast, we discuss Donkey Kong Bananza – Showcase, the Gex Trilogy, Jump the Track, and Lies of P Overture. Then, we provide a mid-year report card for 2025.

In the 57th episode of the podcast, we discuss the reveal of Splatoon Raiders, Resident Evil Requiem's gameplay, Silent Hill f's gameplay, and Silent Hill 1 getting a remake. After, we discuss all of the indies at the Summer Game Fest. Finally, I provide a review of the Switch 2 and the new Mario Kart World.

In the 56th episode of the podcast, we discuss all the games shown at the Xbox Games Showcase.

In the 55th episode of the podcast, we discuss the latest State of Play from Sony and the Summer Game Fest opening show.

In the 54th episode of the podcast, we discuss the Bungie taking artwork controversy, a Stellar Blade sequel being confirmed, the Injustice 3 Rumors that are sparked by a MultiVersus datamine, Neil Druckmann confirming a new Naughty Dog project, the hands-on previews of Lies of P: Overture, Randy Pitchford's out of touch $80 comments. We conclude the show with The Six One Indie Gameshow.

In the 53rd episode of the podcast, we discuss the news about Stellar Blade on PC, the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, and Kingdom Hearts 4's new screenshots. Then, we spotlight DOOM: The Dark Ages.

In the 52nd episode of the podcast, we discuss the news about Gears of War: Reloaded, Mafia: The Old Country, and Grand Theft Auto 6. Then, we provide an analysis on the ending of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Finally, we share our thoughts on The Midnight Walk.

In the 51st episode of the podcast, we discuss Grand Theft Auto 6 being delayed, Microsoft raising the prices of everything, and the games coming out in May. Then, we discuss The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

In the 50th episode of the podcast, we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder chaos and the release of Ghost of Yotei. After, we share our top 5 Western RPGs of all time. Finally, we spotlight Minds Beneath Us and the Oblivion Remake.

In the 49th episode of the podcast, we discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders, the Mario Kart World Direct, Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake's leaks, Cronos: The New Dawn's gameplay, and the reveal of Star Wars Zero Company. Then, we spotlight Assassin's Creed Shadows, Saltsea Chronicles, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2.

In the 48th episode of the podcast, we discuss Marathon's reveal, IGN's Outer Worlds 2 Gameplay, and many games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. Then, we share our thoughts on the Metal Eden demo, The First Berserker: Khazan, and South of Midnight.

In the 47th episode of the podcast, we discuss Atomfall, the games coming out in April, and everything about the Switch 2 including the pricing and the effects of the tariffs.

In the 46th episode of the podcast, we discuss nearly 50 games from the Kinda Funny Spring Game Showcase and the Future Games Show. After, we share our thoughts on Wintermoor Tactics Club and Kingdom Come Deliverance II.

In the 45th episode of the podcast, Dory and I discuss ZA/UM's Project C4, possible projects related to Chrono Trigger, the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake possibly coming out soon, and the trailers for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Silent Hill f. Then, we provide our impressions on Fragpunk, the Solasta 2 demo, Split Fiction, and Monster Hunter Wilds.

In the 44th episode of the podcast, Dory and I discuss Tony Hawk 3+4 Remaster coming out in July, the final previews of Clair Obscur Expedition 33, and the Gears of War Collection coming to PS5 and PC. Then, we discuss The Last of Us Part 3 potentially not coming out and Season 2 of the show. Finally, we share our thoughts on Split Fiction.

In the 43rd episode of the podcast, Dory and I discuss the potential Tony Hawk 3+4 Remaster, Bloober Signs Deal for Another Game for Konami, Fable being delayed and the Pre-Alpha Gameplay, WB Games is shutting down Monolith Productions, and the Pokemon Showcase. After, we go through the entire ID@Xbox Showcase from late February. Finally, we share our thoughts on the endings of Lost Records and Avowed and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

In the 42nd episode of the podcast, Dory and I discuss Lost Records: Bloom & Rage and Avowed in full detail.

In the 41st episode of the podcast, we discuss South of Midnight's final previews, Elden Ring: Nightreign's previews, the demo for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Sony's State of Play.

In the 40th episode of the podcast, we discuss the leaked trailer of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, GTA 6 coming out in the fall, the Capcom Showcase, and the games coming out in February 2025. After, Dory shares her thoughts on I Am Your Beast and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector.

In the 39th episode of the podcast, we discuss GTA 6 potentially being $100, Phantom Blade Zero gameplay, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and the Xbox Developer Direct.

In the 38th episode of the podcast, we discuss the Resident Evil 0 Remake rumors, The Blood of Dawnwalker Trailer, the new Donkey Kong Country Returns, and the reveal of the Switch 2.

In the 37th episode of the podcast, we discuss what we've been playing, Awesome GDQ 2025, and all of the various news and rumors from CES 2025.

In the 36th episode of the podcast, we discuss what we've been playing, the games coming out in January, and our most anticipated games of 2025.

In the 35th episode of the podcast, we share our top 10 games of 2024. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

In the 34th episode of the podcast, we share our impressions on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. After, we discuss all of the award winners and announcements of The Game Awards.

In the 33rd episode of the podcast, we share our honorable mentions that didn't make our top 10 lists and every game we've been playing for the last 3 weeks including Marvel Rivals, 1000xResist, Star Wars Outlaws, and more!

In the 32nd episode of the podcast, we discuss Sony potentially purchasing FromSoftware's parent company, Shuhei Yoshida retiring from Sony, The Witcher 4 going into full-scale production, and FF7 Rebirth not getting DLC. After, we share our thoughts on most of the categories from the 2024 Game Awards. Finally, we share our thoughts on Dory getting her new gaming laptop and Neva.

In the 31st episode of the podcast, we discuss Steam allowing us to record, the new Mass Effect show announcement, the Resident Evil 9 leak news, and the Switch 2’s announcement in early next year. We then share our thoughts on the demos of With My Past, Acts of Blood, Kill the Shadow, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

In the 30th episode of the podcast, we discuss Ubisoft's internal changes, Firewalk Studios shut down by Sony, Mass Effect 5's potential art style, Marvel's Wolverine creative director departing for Xbox's Perfect Dark, Arkane's founder's reason for leaving, and the Nintendo Music app for Nintendo Switch Online. We then share our thoughts on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure.