Cooldown Time is a no-BS gaming podcast where busy console gamers come to kick back and unplug. We break down the biggest headlines, hottest releases, and dumbest trends across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo—with sharp takes and zero fluff. No console warring. No rage-baiting. No shilling. Just real takes for adult gamers with jobs, bills, and a little time left over to play video games.
Bungie's Marathon Misfire: What Were They Thinking?
Bungie revealed Marathon like it was Christmas morning — and the gaming world opened a pair of socks. In this episode, we dig into the messy reveal, the online backlash, and whether Bungie still has its old magic or if their best days died with Halo. No fluff, no BS — just real talk for busy console gamers. Oh, and with a side of Pablo butchering the word "Tarkov."Timestamps:00:03:50 – Bungie Drops the Ball: Marathon’s Messy Reveal00:49:20 – The Last of Us Part II: Season 2 vs. The Game00:57:58 – The Witcher 3: Still GOATed or Getting Dusty?Want more takes, updates, and nonsense?https://linktr.ee/CooldownTime
14 Apr 2025
Xbox Showcase Predictions: Wild Hopes vs. Harsh Reality
We’re making wild Xbox Showcase predictions—Gears of War, Fable, and a mountain of Game Pass maybes. Plus, hands-on thoughts on South of Midnight, Khazan, Blue Prince, and Assassin's Creed Shadows. No fluff. Just console gaming talk for adults who actually have lives.Timestamps:00:04:25 – Xbox Showcase Predictions00:50:30 – South of Midnight: A Beautiful Disaster00:56:45 – Blue Prince: Art or Nonsense?01:02:45 – The First Berserker is Pure Madness01:08:15 – Final Thoughts on AC ShadowsWant more takes, updates, and nonsense?https://linktr.ee/CooldownTime
7 Apr 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions (Brutally Honest) - Episode 207
Our unfiltered Nintendo Switch 2 reactions! The pricing debacle, the new hardware, and most importantly, the games. Plus, spoiler-free impressions of South of Midnight... or is it South of Mid? Tune into our most brutally honest episode yet. Timestamps:00:03:37 - Switch 2 brutally honest reactions01:35:40 - OpenCritic predictions for Switch 2 games01:42:30 - South of Midnight impressions01:55:20 - Yasuke is the man, F the hatersYouTube: @itscooldowntimeInstagram: @itscooldowntimeX/Twitter: @itscooldowntime
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