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The Thoughts & Players Podcast
by Thoughts & Players
Thoughts & Players is a weekly podcast where three lifelong gamers (David, Cory, and Jeremy) give their unique and bold opinions on the latest gaming news and trends.There are no strings attached or loyalties to protect - just gamers talking about games!
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Games We Thought Were Gonna Suck... But Didn't | Lvl. 163
Welcome to level 163 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss the games they assumed were going to suck, but when they actually played them... they didn't.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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David Tests Jeremy With Another Game of Guess Who?! | Lvl. 162
Welcome to level 162 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, David and Jeremy play a game of Guess Who?!Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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The Dynamics of Morality in Video Games | Lvl. 161
Welcome to level 161 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss the many facets and dynamics of morality within video games.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Looking Back and Celebrating Six Years of Thoughts & Players | Lvl. 160
Welcome to level 160 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys pause to reflect on the past six years of the podcast, including some of their bold takes and favorite podcast moments.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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The Triple-i Initiative and the Need for an E3 for Indies | Lvl. 159
Welcome to level 159 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss the Triple-i Initiative, and showcase centered around indie games, and how it could fill the needed gap as an "E3 for indie games".Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Seeking the Perfect Playthrough | Lvl. 158
Welcome to level 158 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss the games their partners have been playing and what it takes to finally reach the perfect playthrough of a game.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Gaming is Becoming Unsustainable | Lvl. 157
Welcome to level 157 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss whether gaming has become unsustainable, as the trend of big, expensive games being released and then immediately shut down continues.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Games About Games: The Handheld Clue Edition! | Lvl. 156
Welcome to level 156 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys decide to play a game of Clue: Handheld Gaming Edition!Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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What Does the Xbox Shake-Up Mean? | Lvl. 155
Welcome to level 155 of the Thoughts and Players Video Game Podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss the big shake-up that recently took place at Xbox/Microsoft.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Indie Games That Would Make Great Movies! | Lvl. 154
Welcome to level 154 of the Thoughts and Players videogame podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss what indie games they believe would make great movies.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Our 2025 Games of the Annual (GOTY) | Lvl. 152
Welcome to level 152 of the Thoughts and Players videogame podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys list their games of the year for 2025.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Ubisoft is Burning & Bezos Wants To Kill Your Gaming PC | Lvl. 151
Welcome to level 151 of the Thoughts and Players videogame podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys discuss Ubisoft's continuing implosion and Jeff Bezos' latest venture, replacing your gaming PCs with AI and the Cloud.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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When Real Life and Video Games Meet | Lvl. 150
Welcome to level 150 of the Thoughts and Players videogame podcast, where Jeremy and David discuss the latest gaming news. In this episode, the guys reflect on the current state of the world and the times when it felt like the real world and video games met.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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2025 Game Awards Winners and Announcements | Lvl. 149
Welcome to Level 149 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, the guys recap the 2025 Game Awards and the announcements they're most excited for.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Nobody's Buying Games Anymore | Lvl. 148
Welcome to Level 148 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss the emerging trend of people buying fewer video games.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Corporate Greed and the Internet | Lvl. 147
Welcome to Level 147 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss an ongoing lawsuit between Sony Music Group and Cox Communications and the implications it can have on gaming.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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The Game Awards 2025 | Lvl. 146
Welcome to Level 146 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss the nominations and bet on the winners for the upcoming 2025 Game Awards.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Is the Steam Machine a Dream Come True? | Lvl. 145
Welcome to Level 145 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss the newly announced Steam Machine and speculate on its price, performance, and the potential convenience of a Steam-powered PC/console hybrid.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Halo: Campaign Evolved and the Age of the Soft Reboot | Lvl. 144
Welcome to Level 144 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy talk about the recently announced Halo Remake/Reboot-ish and list other game franchises that could use the same treatment.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Game Franchises That Need New Life | Lvl. 143
Welcome to Level 143 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy talk about the resurgence of Battlefield and list game franchises they think similarly need new life.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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EA is Bought and Xbox Finds An Ally | Lvl. 142
Welcome to Level 142 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy talk about EA being bought and the release of the Rog Xbox Ally and Ally X.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Goodbye and Good Luck Game Pass | Lvl. 141
Welcome to Level 141 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy and special guest Shonda discuss the recent changes to Xbox Game Pass and where video games rank as a means of storytelling.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Games that Crashed the Party | Lvl. 140
Welcome to Level 140 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! Hollow Knight: Silksong witnessed a massive reception on launch. To the point that platforms like Steam and PSN experienced crashes. In this episode, David and Jeremy play a guessing game of which video game launches were so good that they crashed the party..Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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007 First Light and Bringing Games Back for Fans | Lvl. 139
Welcome to Level 139 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss the gameplay reveal of 007 First Light and discuss the game franchises they would bring back not for themselves, but for fans.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Big Game Moments Where We Couldn't Care Less | Lvl. 138
Welcome to Level 138 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy reflect on the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and how it's just one of many big moments where they couldn't care less.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Games Greedy Publishers Milk Dry | Lvl. 137
Welcome to Level 137 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss game franchises publishers are milking dry, and the ideal duration of a gaming session.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Fusion Frenzy and The Rise of the $50 Game | Lvl. 136
Welcome to Level 136 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy list the games they wish they could fuse into one cool title, and discuss the rise of the AA+ $50 game.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Is Xbox Really Starting to Crush It? | Lvl. 135
Welcome to Level 135 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast!In this episode, David and Jeremy wonder if Xbox's plan is starting to work, and what games would be interesting with a game dev swap.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Revisiting Oblivion and Judging Game Adaptations | Lvl. 134
Welcome to Level 134 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy reflects on his return to Cyrodiil, and the guys ponder if gamers are too harsh on video game adaptations.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Oblivion is Back and So Are We! | Lvl. 133
Welcome to Level 133 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy list the remasters they'd buy day one, and if video games were food, what kinds would they be?Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Games We Want To Play Again For the First Time | Lvl. 132
Welcome to Level 132 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy list some of their favorite gameplay loops/mechanics and discuss the games they want to play again for the first time.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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What Will It Take For You to Buy a PlayStation 6? | Lvl. 131
Welcome to Level 131 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss what they need to see from Sony to buy a PlayStation 6 and the games they're looking forward to in 2025!Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Blaming Consumers For Your Bad Game Is A Dumb Move | Lvl. 130
Welcome to Level 130 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy talk about their comfort games, EA blaming consumers for Dragon Age's failure, and some stories from PlayStation's State of Play that piqued their interest.Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Remembering Elusive Games and Who Got Us Into Gaming | Lvl. 129
Welcome to Level 129 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy reminisce about the video games they needed to hunt for and if they were worth the effort, as well as remember the people who got them into gaming.Support Us On Patreon |patreon.com/user?u=86254048Follow Us On the Socials:FacebookTwitterTiktokInstagram
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Disputing Civ Leader Rankings & The Last of Us | Lvl. 128
Welcome to Level 128 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy debate a (terrible) list ranking the best Civilization leaders, and which Last of Us characters people would probably want to hang with... maybe. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Elon Musk Is A Fraud And Maybe We Are Too | Lvl. 127
Welcome to Level 127 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss the gaming moments that made them feel like frauds, what video game franchises would make great card games and their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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2024 Games Of The Year | Lvl. 126
Welcome to Level 126 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! A new year is upon us. In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss their favorite gaming experiences of 2024. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Marvel Rivals Arrives and Do Reviews Matter? | Lvl. 125
Welcome to Level 125 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss Marvel Rivals and whether video game reviews nowadays really affect their game-buying decisions. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Free-To-Play Games Worth The Money | Lvl. 124
Welcome to Level 124 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy explore the free-to-play games worth spending money on and discuss games with annoying mechanics they wish the developers would swoop in and patch out. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Subscription vs. F2P & Gaming Lies | Lvl. 123
Welcome to Level 123 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss whether more games should abandon the free-to-play model for a subscription model, and explore some of gaming's great lies. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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We're Hoping These Games Don't Bomb | Lvl. 122
Welcome to Level 122 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy list the upcoming games they hope don't bomb this year and vent on frustrating game company business decisions. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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A Game of Fate and Failure | Lvl. 121
Welcome to Level 121 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy chat about games they think decided the fate of a franchise, and reflect on cancelled games they never got the chance to play. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Enjoy Your Games... While You Have Them | Lvl. 120
Welcome to Level 120 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss whether the games we play now will still be playable 20 years from now and which game releases barely missed the mark in becoming their favorites. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Game Studios We'd Bring Back From The Dead | Lvl. 118
Welcome to Level 118 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy talk about how annoyed they get by level and progress caps in games and dream about what defunct game studios they'd bring back to life and the games they would develop. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors Galore | Lvl. 117
Welcome to Level 117 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss Nintendo Switch 2 rumors and explore what it is about certain games that make us want to play them again and again. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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The PS5 Pro Is Too Damn High | Lvl. 116
Welcome to Level 116 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss the recently unveiled price for Sony's PS5 Pro and recent statements and decisions by Xbox that continue to boggle their minds. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Games We've Given A Second Chance | Lvl. 115
Welcome to Level 115 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy talk about the video games they gave a second chance, and what is the perfect amount of time to wait for an update for a live service game. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Epic Boss Intros & Great Music | Lvl. 114
Welcome to Level 114 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss boss/level intros that blew them away and what game genre has the best music. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Sometimes You Just Don't Belong | Lvl. 113
Welcome to Level 113 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss their life video game stats and the times they played games they clearly weren't ready for. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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When The Spiritual Successors Slaps | Lvl. 112
Welcome to Level 112 of The Thoughts & Players Podcast! In this episode, David and Jeremy discuss their favorite spiritual successors and the rare occasions they were hyped for video game remakes. Support Us On Patreon | patreon.com/user?u=86254048 Follow Us On the Socials: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram
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Thoughts & Players is a weekly podcast where three lifelong gamers (David, Cory, and Jeremy) give their unique and bold opinions on the latest gaming news and trends.There are no strings attached or loyalties to protect - just gamers talking about games!
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