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Oscar tries to handle a show by himself as he breaks down the pros and cons of a potential all-digital future, what the Switch 2 era will look like, and the recent trendiness of handheld gaming.

Sam and Brendan join us to walk us through their favorite games and gaming memories! The boys laugh and reminesce in this *m o s t l y* unscripted episode. Socials: Sam R - https://x.com/SumoSammeh Simon - https://www.youtube.com/@sparpl5461 Sam E - https://www.instagram.com/pickupthesword/ Kelechi - https://www.instagram.com/kcokechukwu2/ Oscar - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5czs7F6CFs9FYSl81HZkQ

We're back baby Socials: Simon - https://www.youtube.com/@sparpl5461 Sam - https://www.instagram.com/pickupthesword/ Oscar - https://www.youtube.com/@GonashX

Oscar, Sam, & Kelechi do something ill-advised. They visit Twitter.com. Watch as they discuss the general bad takes of social media from games and beyond. Socials: Sam - @pickupthesword (IG) Kelechi - @kcokechukwu2 (IG) Oscar - Gonash (YT)

Sam, Kelechi, and Oscar reflect on Toriyama and his influence over the media we all enjoy, the gameplay showcase for Sparking Zero, and just how good it was to be a gamer in the 2000s. Socials: Sam - IG: @pickupthesword Kelechi - IG: @kcokechukwu2 Oscar - YT: @GonashX

Luke joins Simon, Sam, Oscar and Kelechi as he spins the tales and lessons he's learned from his time as a TO, how he's managed to thrive in the NEOH Smash scene, and where the future of collegiate eSports lies! Grab your cookies and...milk. Socials of the cast: Sam - IG: @pickupthesword Kelechi IG: @kcokechukwu2 Oscar - YT: @Gonash - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5czs7F6CFs9FYSl81HZkQ Simon - YT: @Sparpl - https://www.youtube.com/@sparpl5461 Luke - Twt/X: @book_of_luke

This week on the show, Oscar and Sam sit down to talk about the important stuff: like collecting Vita Games, Barnes & Noble runs, and just how much social media has fried our brains. You won't wanna miss this. Sam's socials: - IG: pickupthesword Oscar's socials: - YT: GonashX

Simon, Sam, Kelechi, and Oscar are back at it again to discuss 7 years of Switch dominance. On the other side of the industry, Xbox continues to flounder as they release an underwhelming update on the business.

Simon, Sam, Kelechi and Oscar give their predictions on Pokemon Day 2024 while also looking back on how Pokemon got here. More twitter drama appears as gamers show how much they fear yellow paint...also Sonic.

Welcome to the Pause Menu! We act as break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life as you listen to Oscar, Sam, and Kelechi break down gaming news, discourse and trends. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay because there's no rush to get back to what you're doing, you've got your Pause Menu open.