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A down to Earth gaming podcast focused on the latest video game news and everything happening in the industry. Featuring Jerrad Wyche and his co-host Dominic Orlando.
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The Most Anticipated Games Of 2026! - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 273
The Controlled Interests Gamecast returns after 3 years, as host Jerrad Wyche discusses his most anticipated games of 2026. Titles discussed include Fable, Marvel's Wolverine, Mina The Hollower, and Control Resonant.
The Very Best Podcast with Jerrad Wyche - Episode 1 (ft. Max Roberts)
Jerrad and Max discuss everything from Steelix vs. Scizor, to whether the remakes of Gen 2 are the best games in Pokémon's history. They also build Napoleon Dynamite's perfect Pokémon team and share traumatic stories about childhood bus drivers.
The Future Of Unreal Engine 5: Hellblade 2 & Unreal Editor For Fortnite! - CI Gamecast Ep. 272
With GDC 2023 taking place this week, there was plenty of news and information in the world of gaming occurring. The topic of the show centers on The Future of Unreal Presentation by Epic and their partners and how Unreal Engine 5 is being utilized in jaw-dropping projects such as Senua's Saga: Hellblade II and the Unreal Editor For Fortnite. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are officially getting the AAA game treatment via an adaptation of the beloved The Last Ronin comic book story that saw the return of original creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Other news this week includes Tarsier Studios teasing their next non-Little Nightmares game, and new details regarding Arkane's Redfall hit the internet. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Gaming Anticipation March Madness Elimination Chamber - CI Gamecast Ep. 271
Despite a slow news week the guys find an interesting way to merge the world of video games the the super popular NCAA Basketball March Madness Tournament into a fun back-and-forth game. In terms of actual gaming news there seems to be new details emerging about Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Codename Red. Techland, the developers of the Dying Light series have also unveiled concept art for their next AAA franchise. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orland.
Starfield Presentation & Release Date Revealed By Bethesda - CI Gamecast Ep. 270
Bethesda finally announced that Starfield will be releasing on September 6th, 2023. In addition to the release date, Todd Howard also revealed that the Starfield Direct presentation with take place on June 11th, following the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. It's a pretty superpowered focused week in quickie news with rumors about who will voice Wolverine in Insmoniac Games' upcoming Marvel's Wolverine, and it seems that Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League may have been delayed out of 2023 entirely. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Chris Nunes.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review Round-Up (The Good, The Bad, & The Interesting) - CI Gamecast Ep. 269
Team Ninja's highly-anticipated Souls-like title Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty finally released and fans are wondering if it's set to be the next great experience in the genre following FromSoftware's Elden Ring in 2023. Other news this week includes Telltale Games delaying Wolf Among Us and Playstation's big pre-E3 showcase looms. Jerrad also talks about his time with Super Mario Galaxy, a game he's crossed off his backlog of shame. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
PlayStation State Of Play (2.23.23): Is Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League Dead On Arrival? - CI Gamecast Ep. 268
The highly anticipated and rumored PlayStation State of Play finally took place. Expectations were set correctly, with everyone understand a handful of PSVR 2 titles, several partner games, and a 15-minute deep dive into Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League would be the content featured. The guys discuss how they'd grade PlayStation's latest State of Play and what Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League's presentation did for both their hype and the interest of general gamers and DC Comics fans. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Tomb Raider vs. Deus Ex: Which Reboot Is More Exciting? - CI Gamecast Ep. 267
A lot of news and rumors are floating in the air as 2023 gets going in full swing for the gaming industry. Things are starting to buzz about multiple PlayStation events in the coming months, with one being a State of Play, and the other a premium Showcase. It's also been confirmed that a bevy of The Lord of the Rings video games are in the works according to publisher and license holder Embracer Group. Lastly, it's time to talk about what's next from Crystal Dynamics & Eidos Montreal. Is a reboot from Tomb Raider or Deus Ex more exciting, and why? Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Nintendo Direct (2.8.23) - Everything Announced, Revealed & Shadow Dropped! - CI Gamecast Ep. 266
Nintendo's much anticipated first Nintendo Direct of 2023 finally occurred. In addition to the expected appearance of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the presentation feature many surprises and reveals. Games like Sea of Stars saw release dates and demos drop, and Metroid Prime Remastered was shadow dropped as a digital title the day of the Nintendo Direct. It's time to go over all of the reveals, announcements, and surprises. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Our 2022 Game Of The Year & Personal Top 10 Lists - CI Gamecast Ep. 265
It may already be February, but the crew is finally going over their Top 10 Games of 2022 and celebrating the singular video game that won the 2022 CIGC Game of the Year. The guys tend to have similar gaming interests but for the first time in years their lists couldn't be any more different. From mobile games to narrative adventures, there are plenty of twists and turns on this week's episode. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
The State Of PlayStation Studios: Every Game In Development and Rumored - CI Gamecast Ep. 264
PlayStation is in an interesting place in 2023 where their only upcoming first-party exclusive for the year happens to be Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next PlayStation Showcase that unveils the next chapter of PS5 games to be excited about. Whether PSVR 2 ends up working out or not, it's safe to assume that there are plenty of games in development waiting to be announced. This week all the rumors, reports, and details regarding the development state of PlayStation Studios is investigated. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
The State Of Xbox & Bethesda: Every Game In Development and Rumored - CI Gamecast Ep. 263
As 2023 begins and Xbox news is on the horizon, it felt like the right time for the crew to refresh themselves on everything Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and 3rd-party Publisher partners have in development for the platform. Xbox Game Pass continues to grow in value with each new first-party release from Xbox, but when can we expect these games and what's coming down the pipeline? Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Our 2023 Gaming Predictions & FCL Draft - CI Gamecast Ep. 262
With 2023 providing a fresh new year for the gaming industry, the guys are set to make their predictions for the coming year. Not only are they looking into the crystal ball to predict announcements and reveals, but also betting on promising game releases in 2023 to review well. In this episode the guys draft their Fantasy Critics League teams for 2023, while also manifesting dreams and hopes into reality. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
2022 Gaming Prediction & The Game Awards 2022 Results! - CI Gamecast Ep. 261
With 2022 in the rearview mirror, it's time that the guys kick off 2023 by looking back at their predictions for both the year as a whole and The Game Awards 2022. From blind optimism to unrelenting hope, plenty of things the guys thought would come true fell by the wayside. They guessed Metacritic scores, which games would release, and much more. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
The Game Awards 2022 Predicting Winners & Announcements! - CI Gamecast Ep. 260
The Game Awards for 2022 is set to be upon us and the guys want to try their hand at not only predicting the award winners for 12 major categories, but also see if they can peer into the future and know what game announcements and reveals will present themselves. In other news it turns out Pokemon Scarlet & Violet continue to provide evidence that the world loves Pokemon and will buy every new release regardless if it's broken technically or not. Why don't we have a new AAA Daredevil video game and who should develop it? Lastly, what does a SIFU movie by the creator of John Wick look like and why it's an important adaptation? Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Casting The Netflix Gears Of War Movie - Bautista, Winston Duke, Emily Blunt, & More! - CI Gamecast Ep. 259
Netflix recently announced that it will be making a live-action Gears of War film, so the guys decided to take up the challenge of casting for the project. From Marcus Fenix to Cole Train, finding actors that fit the roles is the focus of this week's Topic of the Show. In gaming news: the co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog is arrested for insider trading, Dead Island 2 gets delayed, and much more. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
God Of War: Ragnarok Early Impressions & Thoughts - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 258
It's a big week in the world of video games as people around the world finally get their hands on Sony Santa Monica's God Of War: Ragnarok. The guys talk this week about their early impressions of the sequel as they've spent just a few hours in the game. They also discuss the unfortunate passing of legendary actor Kevin Conroy, a bit of gaming-related news they missed last week, and wax poetic about the performance of Ryan Hurst as Thor. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Our Halloween Horror Spooktacular! (2022) - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 257
Halloween is right around the corner and the spooks and frights are in the air. This week the guys talk about their feelings on Halloween, favorite costumes they wore, and much more. In terms of gaming they also discuss the scariest games they've ever played, horrific bosses and enemies, and what makes a great horror experience in the video game medium. It's time to do the Monster Mash! Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
The Future Of CD Projekt Red (The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, New IP) - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 256
Between Sony PlayStation and CD Projekt Red there are plenty of interesting decisions being made. The guys discuss PlayStation's rumored remake/remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn, a five-year-old game, and how this feels following the release of The Last of Us Part 1 on PS5. CD Projekt Red unveiling their plans, including 3 major RPG Witcher titles in 6 years is bold. Does it feel tone deaf following the studio's crunch culture and lackluster launch of Cyberpunk 2077? Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Google Shuts Down Google Stadia For Good - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 255
For years people wondered how long Google would stick with their cloud-based streaming platform, Google Stadia. It turns out the correct answer was around three years. The guys react to this inevitable announcement and what it means for both Google and Cloud gaming. Other news includes an Iron Man game being announced, EA partners with Koei Tecmo on Wild Hearts, and a Japan Studio/Team Asobi update. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Disney/Marvel, Nintendo, & PlayStation: Showcases Galore! - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 254
It turns out that September was actually E3/Summer Games Fest 2.0. Between the Disney/Marvel Games Showcase, a 40-minute Nintendo Direct, and a new PlayStation State of Play a Christmas of game announcements and reveals came early. The guys talk about their favorite announcements from each event, how to set proper expectations, and changes they felt should have been made. In addition, hype for God of War: Ragnarok and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is on full display. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
The Last Of Us Part I Conundrum - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 253
Summer is in its final days, but the world of gaming is piping hot. The announcement of a new game in the Mafia series and rumors of a The Legend of Zelda focused Nintendo Direct, there is plenty to look forward to. Topic of the show centers on the release of The Last of Us Part 1 and the many issues and talking points the game is facing, despite it's relatively well-received critical response. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Disney & Marvel Games Showcase Predictions + Embracer Group Buying LOTR - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 252
As the year winds down there are several key gaming industry events still on the horizon. Disney announced seemingly out of nowhere that they'll be hosting a Disney & Marvel Games Showcase full of reveals and extended looks. That means it's time to speculate what else could be there. Several game delays, Elden Ring selling like crazy, and Embracer Group buying Lord of the Rings and much more are all covered on this week's episode. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Will God Of War: Ragnarok Review Higher Than Elden Ring? - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 251
With the Fall approaching, there are a number of game delays forcing everyone to look toward 2023 for their release. In addition to covering these delays, reviews for the new indie hit Cult of the Lamb are discussed. The guys also do an 8-month check-in to their Fantasy Critics League, going over who is primed to win, and what games could release and change the current leaderboard. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Elden Ring Spoilercast - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 250
In celebration of the podcast's 250th episode, the guys decided to sit down and record a spoilercast for FromSoftware's latest release, Elden Ring. They talk about the game living up to the unbelievable hype, it's strengths and weaknesses, favorite boss fights, and so much more. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Respawn's Working On An Apex Legends Single-Player Game? - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 249
Some bold announcements this week as Nintendo simply tweets the release date for Bayonetta 3 and EA announces the new Skate game will be Free-to-Play. Both Cuphead D.L.C. and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge celebrate selling over one million. It's also revealed that Respawn Entertainment is working on a new AAA single-player game set in the Titanfall/Apex Legends Universe and the guys discuss their hopes and dreams for it. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
God Of War: Ragnarok Gets A Release Date & Forspoken Delayed To 2023! - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 248
With most of the big announcements and reveals for what's coming in 2022 out of the way, the guys redo their most anticipated lists to see how things are shaking out halfway through the year. God Of War: Ragnarok was finally dated for November 9th, 2022 but it seemingly came at the cost of Square Enix's Forspoken being delayed in 2023. They close the show discussing their recent experiences playing Horizon: Forbidden West and Fall Guys, respectively. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Summer Game Fest & Xbox/Bethesda Showcase Reactions & Recap - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 247
Summer Game Fest is over and the announcements are behind us. It's time for the guys to go over their favorite reveals, extended looks, and gameplay demonstrations from all of the various events that took place. Starfield, Redfall, and The Callisto Protocol are discussed in regards to how the internet and industry reacted to their showings. The end of the show is all about the boys' predictions, and spoiler alert, it didn't go well. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Summer Game Fest & Xbox/Bethesda Showcase Predictions - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 246
The announcements are flying in and the guys are covering them all. With PlayStation's most recent State of Play being surprisingly packed with awesome reveals, the whole event is recapped and discussed at length. For the topic of the show both Summer Game Fest and the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase are highlighted as the hosts try and make their predictions for what will be shown during the month of June across the gaming industry. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Starfield & Redfall Delayed By Bethesda To Early 2023 - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 245
The announcement that Bethesda would be delaying both Starfield and Redfall came suddenly and reshaped expectations for 2022. What will Xbox do for the rest of the year and how does it affect what games people are anticipating for 2022? The guys also talk about The Last of Us Remake rumors, Final Fantasy VII's anniversary announcements, and what franchises they want to see turned into AAA games this generation. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Star Wars & LucasFilm Games Partnered With Amy Hennig On A New Game! - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 244
For years gamers have wondered what Amy Hennig's Star Wars game codenamed 'Project Rag Tag' could have been if Electronic Arts didn't cancel it. This week brought a bit of hope in that regard as Hennig's new studio, Skydance New Media, has partnered with LucasFilm Games to make a narrative-driven single-player title. The guys do another check-in with their Elden Ring progress and also discuss what's going on with God of War: Ragnarok. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Xbox Game Studios - Every Confirmed Game In Development & Rumored - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 243
Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced and following the disappointment of Kingdom Hearts 3 and the series' notorious development length, the guys discuss their mixed feelings on the announcement. The topic of the show focuses on Xbox Game Studios as the hosts go over every game in development at the first-party studios including confirmed, leaked, and rumored projects. Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
Unreal Engine 5: The Future of Xbox, Tomb Raider, & Video Games - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 242
Unreal Enginge 5 will end up being one of the most widely used and influential game development engines of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S generation. The project announcements are beginning to flood in and this week brought the announcement of a new Tomb Raider game, remakes of Max Payne 1+2 from Remedy Entertainment, and Xbox Game Studios focusing on the platform with many of their first-party studios. What does it all mean for the future of video games? Featuring hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando.
The All New PlayStation Plus (Tiers & Fears) - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 241
Spartacus was rumored for months, but PlayStation has officially revealed their revamped version of PlayStation+, called All New PlayStation Plus. The guys breakdown the tiers, what they offer, and their biggest points of criticism with the announcement. Other news covered this week includes the announcement of Hyper Light Breaker, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2's delay, and E3 2022 officially getting canceled. On the CI Gamecast, hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando cover the latest news, rumors, and games in the video game industry.
Tunic Review Round-Up & Expectations - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 240
With Tunic finally releasing, people can't wait to get their hands on the adorably difficult fox adventure with The Legend of Zelda and Dark Souls inspirations. The guys go over the variety of reviews on the game, tackling its many highs and sparse lows. In other news they cover EA Play Live getting cancelled, Elden Ring selling like crazy, and Supermassive Games announcing their spiritual successor to Until Dawn, called The Quarry. On the CI Gamecast, hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando cover the latest news, rumors, and games in the video game industry.
Xbox Game Studios' Plans For E3 2022 & Beyond! + Obsidian's Avowed In 2023? - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 239
Behold, Gotham Knights finally has a release date in 2022 and Metacritic reveals the 2021 Publisher of the Year. The guys also go over a batch of insights and speculation from GamesBeat's Jeff Grubb revolving around Xbox Game Studios and their plans for E3 2022 and beyond. On the CI Gamecast, hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando cover the latest news, rumors, and games in the video game industry.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Announced, Gen 9 Starters Revealed! - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 238
With a new Pokemon Presents taking place on Pokemon Day, big news was expected. The Pokemon Company not only announced the ninth generation of mainline games, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, but they also slated the game for Late 2022 and revealed the three starter Pokemon, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. The guys also go over their Elden Ring impressions, talking about their first boss encounter and the initial impact the game has had on them. On the CI Gamecast hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando cover the latest news, rumors, and games in the video game industry.
PlayStation 'Spartacus' Subscription Details Emerge - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 237
In addition to the announcement of Call of Duty skipping a year in 2023, new details have emerged regarding PlayStation's rumored 'Spartacus' subscription service. Not only did the content and prices of the service come to the surface thanks to industry insider Jeff Grubb, but he also stated we could see it as soon as March 2022. On the CI Gamecast hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando cover the latest news, rumors, and games in the video game industry.
Yacht Club Games Announces Mina The Hollower + Cyberpunk 2077 Next-Gen Patch Impressions - CI Gamecast Ep. 236
After years of wondering what Yacht Club Games would do following the success of Shovel Knight, the answer is finally here. The guys talk about Mina the Hollower, it's Kickstarter campaign, and what this means for the developers moving forward. Other topics covered in the episode include Cyberpunk 2077 Next-Gen patch impressions, Dragon Age 4 rumors, a new studio opening by ex-Witcher 3 devs, and much more. On the CI Gamecast hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando cover the latest news, rumors, and games in the video game industry.
2022 Gaming Predictions & Fantasy Critics League Draft - Controlled Interests Gamecast Ep. 235
With 2022 off and running, it's time to draft annual teams in the Controlled Interests' Fantasy Critics League. In addition to doing the draft live, results of last year's league are explored. They end the show with predictions for 2022 in the gaming industry. Hosts Jerrad Wyche and Dominic Orlando are covering the latest news, rumors, and games in the video game industry.