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About Game Gains: Gaming News & Analysis
Providing news, commentary, and critical analysis of the video game industry, while advocating for the player.
- Publisher
- Game Gains
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- leisure
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- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 27 Jan 2022
- Latest episode
- 22 Nov 2023
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15 episodes in the feed.
22 Nov 2023
Why We Won't Buy MWIII, Trash-Talk in Games, & Too Much Player Feedback
We keep it real and explain why we won't buy Modern Warfare III (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3XgkXSOvq0&t=93s), and why you shouldn't either. Is it the gameplay, the hype, or something deeper? We dissect the reasons and share our perspectives on what this could mean for the future of the franchise. Then, we talk trash – literally! We navigate the world of trash talking in gaming. Is it just harmless fun, or does it reflect deeper issues in the gaming community? Join us as we explore the impact of banter on gameplay and community relations, and share your thoughts on when it's all in good fun or when it crosses the line. Finally, we amplify the most crucial voice in gaming: yours, the player. We discuss the importance of listening to player feedback in game development and how it shapes the future of our beloved games. However, listening to too much player feedback can also cause problems of their own. Whether you're a casual gamer, a die-hard enthusiast, or just love to stay updated on gaming trends, Game Gains (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pg2wxu1l5Q&list=PL2QUDYF25VIl36223qOMxSafRd_Qragef) is your go-to podcast. So, tune in, join the conversation, and let's dive into the world of video games like never before. Hashtags: #MWIII #ModernWarfareIII #GamingCommunity #PlayerFeedback #TrashTalkGaming #GamingPodcast #GameGains
13 May 2023
Is Star Wars Jedi Survivor GAINS?
We review the new Star Wars Jedi Survivor and decide if its a game you should bother playing. Star Wars Jedi Survivor launched with mixed reception as the gameplay was amazing but the performance issues ruined the fun. EA and Respawn have addressed the technical performance issues with Jedi Survivor and have even released a few patches within the first week of the game being released. At a hefty price of $70, is Star Wars Jedi Survivor worth it? In this video podcast, we take an in-depth look at the latest addition to the Star Wars gaming universe. Jedi Survivor puts you in the shoes of a Jedi Padawan who must survive on a dangerous, isolated planet after the events of Order 66. With stunning graphics and engaging gameplay, Jedi Survivor is a game that Star Wars fans won't want to miss. The game features challenging combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration, as you navigate through the planet's varied terrain and face off against enemies both familiar and new. In this review, we discuss the game's storyline, mechanics, and overall experience. We also talk about some of the game's major shortcomings and issues that hamper the overall experience for players. If you're a fan of Star Wars, adventure games, or just looking for a new gaming experience, this review of Star Wars Jedi Survivor is a must-watch. So grab your lightsaber, join us in a galaxy far, far away, and find out if this game is right for you! YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@SlyElliot) Sly Elliot (https://twitter.com/SlyElliot) on Twitter NiceGuyNinja (https://twitter.com/NiceGuyNinja) on Twitter Join The Game Gains Discord (https://discord.gg/cqERszA)! Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/GameGains/membership) and get special benefits
2 Mar 2023
Halo Infinite Update: Hidden MMR System Gone! - What You Need To Know
In this latest update, we have breaking news that 343 Industries has just announced that they are removing the hidden MMR (matchmaking rating) system from Halo Infinite's Ranked Mode. This means that players will no longer have to worry about a hidden factor that determines their rank and matchmaking, and will have a much more transparent and fair gaming experience. On this podcast, we dive deeper into this update and explore the impact that this change will have on Halo Infinite's Ranked Mode, and the rest of the game. We discuss what the hidden MMR system was and why its removal is significant for players. We also explore how this change will affect the matchmaking process, and what you can expect from the new system. This update is huge news for the Halo Infinite community and will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the game. So if you're a Halo Infinite fan or just curious about the latest update, be sure to watch this video to stay up to date on all the latest developments. YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SlyElliot Sly Elliot - https://twitter.com/SlyElliot NiceGuyNinja - https://twitter.com/NiceGuyNinja Join The Game Gains Discord! - https://discord.gg/cqERszA Support us on Patreon and get special benefits - https://www.patreon.com/GameGains/membership
2 Mar 2023
The Truth About CoD MWII League Play - How It's Rigged Against You
In this podcast, we take a closer look at the Ranked system in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and expose the truth about how it's rigged against you. You may have noticed that your progress in Ranked mode is not always fair, and that sometimes you seem to be matched up against much tougher opponents than you should be. The truth is, the MWII Ranked system is not as straightforward as you may have thought, and there are hidden factors that determine your progress. We'll go over some of the factors that the MWII Ranked system takes into account when matching you up against other players, such as your win/loss ratio, your kill/death ratio, and your current rank. We'll also show you how the system can be manipulated to benefit certain players. If you're serious about climbing the ranks in MWII Ranked mode, you need to watch this video. Don't let the MWII Ranked system lie to you any longer - watch this video today and take your game to the next level!
30 Jan 2023
CoD Skill Based Matchmaking - Source Code Found!
SBMM Source Code and Commands have been discovered by a talented CoD Exploiter, "BoxOfMysteriez"! After more than 8 years, we have finally discovered some of the secrets behind Call of Duty’s Skill Based Matchmaking system! Stay tuned as we break down the components of the SBMM source code, what they mean, and how they impact your COD experience all these years later in MW2! We’ll also explore potentially How To DISABLE SBMM with a simple command, and why that may reinforce our theories on Activision’s foul play with advertising in the COD Partner space. We are now able to not only prove the existence of COD SBMM but we can also now see the various functions of SBMM. In this video we are going to be proving tons of theories we have developed over the years about CoD SBMM such as SBMM that factors in your performance in previous Call of Duty games, and the ability to Turn SBMM Off for individual players. With this new data and information we will be able to unlock so many mysteries of these complex skill based matchmaking algorithms and systems, and potentially even uncover ways to Disable COD SBMM in the future. Stay tuned to this channel where we will be digging deeper into this topic and uncovering further mysteries! Follow BoxOfMysteriez (https://twitter.com/BoxOfMysteriez) for more Call of Duty Discoveries! Join The Game Gains Discord (https://discord.gg/cqERszA )! https://discord.gg/cqERszA Watch Game Gains on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@SlyElliot)! Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/GameGains/membership) and get special benefits Special Thanks to my Co-Host, Hunter, NiceGuyNinja (https://twitter.com/NiceGuyNinja )! All original music (https://soundcloud.com/sly-elliot ) by me! Twitter (https://twitter.com/SlyElliot) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theslyelliot) #CallofDuty #SBMM #MW2
23 Dec 2022
CoD SBMM Whitelist PROOF! Huskers Admits Streamers Get EASY Lobbies
One of the TOP Warzone Streamers and CoD Partners has admitted a Whitelist exists and it can manually place streamers and content creators in whatever lobbies the developers want! This is the true definitive PROOF that Warzone Streamers and Content Creators get preferential treatment from Raven Software, Infinity Ward and Activision, the creators of Call of Duty. The systems are in place so that these streamers can NEVER be banned for hacking or cheating AND they can be places in EASY lobbies or PRIVATE lobbies at any time! More details are now proven about how SBMM (Skill Based Matchmaking) works and how it is being used to trick the common player into playing and buying more! Streamers like Symfuhny, Huskers, TeePee, Mutex, and many more have been caught benefitting from a rigged system so that Activision can market Call of Duty to the widest audience possible. People watch these Twitch Streams and think that their experience will be similar to Huskers and Symfuhny if they buy the game, but that is NOT TRUE. These streamers get preferential treatment from the developers so they get easier lobbies and make the game LOOK more interesting and fun! We are all being lied to! We explain throughout the video how the SBMM works in MWII and Warzone 2, as well as prove the existence of the Whitelist and other nefarious business and marketing practices in Call of Duty. If you enjoyed the video and found it valuable, please share the video and spread the word to raise awareness of these shady business practices. Buyer Beware. Citations and Sources: Huskers admits to Whitelist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XvmK8EqvZY Our SBMM Discovery Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1qjqI52Gs SBMMWarzone.com https://wzstats.gg/ Twitch data analyst says Twitch increases game sales and retention https://venturebeat.com/games/twitchs-research-shows-that-livestreaming-leads-to-better-game-sales/ Effects of Video Game Streaming on Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4451&context=etd Twitch Revenue and Usage Statistics https://www.businessofapps.com/data/twitch-statistics/ CoD Dev admits there is SBMM in CoD https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-developer-confirms-franchise-always-had-sbmm-but-its-getting-better-1707229/ Call of Duty Warzone Twitch Data https://twitchstats.net/game/512710-Call%20of%20Duty:%20Warzone Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Twitch Data https://twitchstats.net/game/1678052513-Call%20of%20Duty:%20Modern%20Warfare%20II MWII Sales Figures https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2022/11/07/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-ii-passes-1-billion-in-revenue-in-less-than-two-weeks/?sh=1a90c1e44614 Warzone 2 surpasses 25 million players https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/warzone-2-25-million-players-five-days-1991715/ All Call of Duty creator codes: CDL Pros, Warzone streamers, more https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/all-call-of-duty-creator-codes-cdl-pros-warzone-streamers-more-1419080/
8 Dec 2022
MWII SBMM IS HURTING YOU
These were our first impressions of MWII at launch, our experience on the game, and what makes it different. Then we discuss why SBMM (Skill Based Matchmaking) is destroying multiplayer in Modern Warfare II. There's a lot of people who believe that SBMM ruined Call of Duty MWII (https://youtu.be/lLKLqllX0l4), and they're right. Call of Duty Modern Warfare II increased the strength of their Skill Based Matchmaking System and the result is the most frustratingly sweaty multiplayer we have ever experienced. We have talked before about the nefarious business practices (https://youtu.be/Xe1qjqI52Gs) and trickery that Activision Blizzard and Infinity Ward have employed but in this video we would like to explain who SBMM truly hurts the most. Join The Game Gains Discord (https://discord.gg/cqERszA)! Special Thanks to my Co-Host, Hunter Gameplay is by him! - https://twitter.com/NiceGuyNinja All music by me! - https://soundcloud.com/sly-elliot
20 Oct 2022
Was MW2 Really That Good?
We played MW2 2009 on the Xbox in 2022, so you don't have to! Are we just nostalgic or was MW2 actually a good game? We all have fond 2009 memories of listening to lobby trash talk, getting OMA noob tubed, dropping nukes, and quickscoping, but how well has all that aged in 2022? Will Infinity Ward ever fully remaster the Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode of Game Gains! Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2009) was a video game developed by Infinity Ward as a sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. CoD4 was wildly successful for its unique spin on the Arena FPS genre through its Create-A-Class system, Killstreaks, Camos, and progression system. Modern Warfare 2 innovated on what CoD4 did well, and amplified all its best qualities. As a result of those upgrades, CoD MW2 was a smash hit all around the world that propelled the Call of Duty Franchise into becoming the king of the entire console FPS genre. As we approach the Call of Duty MW2 2022 Reboot Release Date, we took a trip down memory lane and replayed MW2 on the Xbox 360 in 2022, and tried to remember what made it so fun to play. MW2 was an amazing game for the time period, but in 2022 there are many things that are not up to today's gaming standards for quality. Despite Modern Warfare 2's flaws, it still is a fun and addictive game to play all these years later. It begs the question, why won't Infinity Ward make a Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Remaster? MW2 is a deeply flawed game when it comes to balancing issues, glitches, and netcode. There are so many things that Infinity Ward would have to fix, patch, remove, or drastically alter in order for the in-game experience to be remotely fair, balanced, and up to par with today's standards. After reviewing the sales numbers for CoD4 Remastered and the MW2 Campaign Remaster, Infinity Ward has most likely decided that all the work to make a fun MW2 Multiplayer Remaster, wouldn't be worth it. For better or for worse, CoD Modern Warfare 2 (2009) took creative chances that changed the video games industry forever, and we can only hope that the newest installment of the CoD franchise, MW2 2022, can hold a candle to it's namesake predecessor. Special Thanks to my Co-Host, Hunter - https://twitter.com/NiceGuyNinja (https://twitter.com/NiceGuyNinja) Watch the video version of the podcast! - https://www.youtube.com/c/SlyElliot (https://www.youtube.com/c/SlyElliot)
25 Jul 2022
NEW Destiny Hero Shooter, Halo Infinite Campaign Co-Op BROKEN, & Saints Row Reboot!
I talk about the new Saints Row Reboot, a new Destiny Hero Shooter, Halo Infinite Co-op Campaign, Eve Online scandals, and much more on this fresh episode of Game Gains, NEW Destiny Hero Shooter, Halo Infinite Campaign Co-Op BROKEN, & Saint Row Reboot! Rumors say Bungie is working on a NEW Destiny game, a PvP competitive shooter set in the Destiny universe. Speculation indicates that it could be a Hero Shooter like Overwatch, Valorant, or Apex Legends. It is unlikely that the new game will be a Destiny Battle Royale given Bungie's description as a competitive PvP shooter. Bungie has an amazing track record creating epic competitive multiplayer shooters, since it's created the Halo franchise which catapulted MLG and eSports into the mainstream appeal. Hopefully Bungie knocks a new Destiny game out of the park, Hero Shooter or not. Speaking of the Halo Franchise, Halo Infinite is currently beta testing its new Co-op Campaign mode, and testing has indicated one major issue... Halo Infinite Co-op Campaign will have a limit to how far away you can get from your party members. In an open-world sandbox exploration game like Halo Infinite, its essential that players have complete freedom of movement for exploration, experimentation, and combat options. Other open-world games like Ghost Recon: Wildlands, Grand Theft Auto V, Destiny 2, Warframe, Saints Row, and tons more, allow players complete and total freedom to roam the game sandbox regardless of how far you get from your co-op partners. This is an essential function of open world games, and without it, Halo Infinite Co-op Campaign Launch will be mediocre at best. There's a new Saints Row sequel launching in August and it's hard to determine if we should be excited or not. Saints Row is getting a reboot in terms of a name, but seems to be riffing on all the old Saints Row 3 and Saints Row 4 ridiculousness. EVE Online has yet another scandal on its hands as one of its top players faces a major scandal that has seeped into his personal life. After allegations of misconduct within his virtual organization, The Mittani is quitting EVE Online forever. This goes to show why everyone needs to stay off of fake social dynamics with complete anonymous strangers via online forums and video games... it'll ruin your life bro!
13 May 2022
The Greatest Star Wars Game of All Time (Part 2)
PART TWO! We rank every Star Wars video game ever made, and decide what the Greatest Star Wars Game of All Time is. The Star Wars franchise has seen a robust plethora of video game adaptations over the years, and in that time has provided tons of options to appease ANY type of gamer or preference. Come along for the ride while we fondly look back at all our favorite Star Wars games!
4 May 2022
The Greatest Star Wars Game of All Time (Part 1)
We rank every Star Wars video game ever made, and decide what the Greatest Star Wars Game of All Time is. The Star Wars franchise has seen a robust plethora of video game adaptations over the years, and in that time has provided tons of options to appease ANY type of gamer or preference. Come along for the ride while we fondly look back at all our favorite Star Wars games!
14 Apr 2022
How To Fix Call of Duty Vanguard
Call of Duty: Vanguard had a rocky release and was met with mixed reception. It would seem at a glance that the majority of the CoD Community dislikes the newest Call of Duty game, but is that really true? We check our bias today as we read real community responses to our Call of Duty Vanguard questions.
7 Apr 2022
Halo Cookbook Crime Scene
The Halo franchise has exceeded our expectations of incompetency once again. Not only has 343 Industries managed to not finish Halo Infinite (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-infinite) in over 6 years, but they continue to add insult to injury by tweeting daily about their Among Us collaborations, tasteless cookbooks (https://www.amazon.com/Untitled-Gaming-Cookbook-Insight-Editions/dp/1647226716), and the worst video game to TV adaptation ever made. It truly seems like 343 Industries is pulling out all the stops to not only troll its entire player-base, but to also gaslight them that they have no right to be upset. Now we can add Paramount Pictures and the entire cast of the new Halo TV Show (https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/halo/) to the growing army drones who are paid to talk positively about all Halo's failures. The mismanagement of the Halo Infinite and the Halo Franchise as a whole, is unconscionable at this point. There are truly no explanations left, other than that 343 and Microsoft truly do not care at all about Halo or its players, and they just want money. What 343i, Microsoft, and now Paramount fail to realize is that the actual most efficient way to make lots of money, is to just make good high quality products that people want to spend money on. Taking to social media to trick and gaslight people that the garbage you're releasing is actually good, is not going to make the garbage good or successful. So sit back and relax while we absolutely shred 343 Industries and Microsoft for their latest atrocities.
23 Mar 2022
Vanguard Aim Assist Fixed, Halo Infinite Is Dead, & The Future of Gaming
After months of testing and investigation, a vexing Call of Duty: Vanguard (https://www.callofduty.com/vanguard) aim assist flaw has been fixed, and a patch for Warzone will be available soon. In a recent Twitter thread, Sledgehammer Games, the creator of Vanguard, described the bug's triage process. On paper, the issue appears to be simple: the game's aim assist system would occasionally get ahead of itself and bypass a "player visibility check," leading aim assist to flicker in and out many times during a combat. Halo Infinite (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo-infinite) co-op play, which has been demanded by fans since the game's release, has been postponed once more for both online modes and the split-screen campaign. The announcement was made as part of 343 Industries' Halo Waypoint development update. Originally set to debut on May 3rd, at the start of Halo Infinite's Season 2, the co-op campaign has been pushed back, and the split-screen co-op release date has yet to be determined. Many AAA developers and publishers have been tripping over themselves for months, if not years, attempting to figure out where they want to be in the modern game market. We've seen Ubisoft ship service game after service game, only for them to fade away quietly into oblivion. We've seen EA rip apart its storied singleplayer studios in an attempt to forcefully transform them into service game factories, only to be forced to retreat. Square Enix has already blamed its own studios for low sales of titles crippled by executive-level greed and crammed with microtransactions that had no place in a full-priced retail title. If you enjoy the show, give us a follow to be notified when we upload our next episode Check out the video version of the podcast and more on the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/SlyElliot
27 Jan 2022
3 NEW Star Wars Games, 1 Dev?!
DICE is out of the picture picking up the pieces from Battlefield 2042, and Electronic Arts has decided to task Respawn Entertainment with making several new Star Wars games, essentially carrying the Star Wars license on their back. With rumors of a new Jedi Fallen Order sequel, and unannounced FPS and RTS games in development, the pressure is on for Respawn Entertainment to deliver on bringing great follow-ups to the critically acclaimed Jedi Fallen Order. Respawn has proven themselves time and time again to be talented developers with titles like Titanfall and Apex Legends, and then they proved themselves with the Star Wars IP when they released Jedi Fallen Order. If anyone is capable of bringing home the bacon for Star Wars gaming, it just might be Respawn. Maybe DICE being out of the picture will end up being a good thing.
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