Generation X Gaming

About Generation X Gaming

Generation X Gaming is a weekly Podcast done live on www.youtube.com/30nsg or www.30nstillgaming.live join Two Brothers as they discuss and rant about a few of the top stories from the past week in gaming and entertainment with over 60 years experience playing games. Sometimes they are join by other streamers

Publisher

30NSG

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Jun 2016

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

734 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Record Breaking | Generation X Gaming #499

   Welcome to Generation X Gaming Podcast Episode #499!This week, 30NSG and Sgt Mclusky are back to discuss some of the biggest stories across gaming, movies, and the entertainment industry. With Episode 500 just around the corner, the guys dive into major corporate moves, GTA VI, Marvel, EA, layoffs, and the latest casting news.We discuss Electronic Arts going private, what the massive deal could mean for the company and the gaming industry, and the continued wave of layoffs affecting major studios, including Halo Studios.The conversation then turns to Grand Theft Auto VI and the surprising decision to premiere an extended look at the game on Netflix before the footage appears on Rockstar Games' own YouTube channel. Why would Rockstar choose this strategy, and what does Netflix gain from being involved?We also discuss the latest developments surrounding Amazon's God of War series, including reports that Dave Bautista could replace Ryan Hurst as Kratos.And finally, we break down the huge opening for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, compare it with previous Spider-Man movies, and discuss the bizarre controversy surrounding BMW advertisements appearing on vehicle dashboards.As always, expect plenty of opinions, industry analysis, disagreements, laughs, and community discussion from two longtime gamers.#podcast #gaming #gamingnews ---------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 - Intro - Generation X Gaming #49928:10 - EA Goes Private & Major Industry Changes29:05 - What EA Going Private Means for Gaming01:01:23 - Halo Studios Layoffs & Industry Restructuring01:02:30 - Gaming Industry Layoffs Discussion01:14:36 - GTA VI's Netflix Premiere01:25:00 - Why Is Netflix Getting GTA VI First?01:33:00 - GTA VI & The Future of Entertainment01:34:36 - Dave Bautista Reportedly in Talks as Kratos01:35:24 - God of War Series Casting Discussion02:15:17 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office02:20:00 - Spider-Man's Opening vs Previous Movies02:25:00 - BMW's Spider-Man Advertising Controversy02:30:00 - Community Discussion & Closing Thoughts---------------------------------------------------------🎵 Stream or Purchase My MusicPerk Up & Press Play | The Daily Grind Vol. 1🎧 Apple Musichttps://geo.music.apple.com/album/perk-up-press-play-the-daily-grind-vol-1/1823682141🎧 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5mYKl3qw2HZBWLYlrP7PP6🔗 Join the Community📺 Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@30nsg💎 Become a Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJqcCHl70Y8z3QGKMAQIKw/join💬 Discord:https://discord.gg/ansqERtcmh🐦 X (Twitter):https://x.com/30nstillgaming🎙️ Generation X Gaming Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEYqXh8aTMzxdNQC9BTYB🛍️ Apparel Store:https://30nsg.myspreadshop.com

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   4 Oct 2026

   Campaign Devolved | Generation X Gaming #498

   This week, 30nstillgaming and Sergeant McCcluskey dive into another packed episode covering the latest gaming industry news, Xbox, PlayStation, Ubisoft, Fable, cloud gaming, and plenty of classic GXG rants along the way.We kick things off by discussing our recent experience with Halo Campaign Evolved, breaking down what works, what doesn't, and whether modern design choices like excessive HUD elements, sprint mechanics, and visual updates improve the experience—or take away from what made Halo a classic.The conversation then shifts to the planned PlayStation Blackout protest surrounding Sony's digital-first strategy and the future of physical media. Can community boycotts really influence billion-dollar corporations?We also cover Ubisoft's digital game transfer program, allowing select Xbox purchases to move to PC, and discuss what this could mean for digital ownership moving forward.Later in the show, we discuss reports that Fable has gone significantly over budget, the challenges Playground Games faces developing an RPG for the first time, and what ballooning AAA budgets mean for the future of the industry.Finally, we wrap up with a discussion about cloud gaming, Amazon's vision for gaming on smart TVs, and whether dedicated consoles will remain the primary way people play games over the next decade.As always, expect plenty of gaming debates, industry analysis, laughs, and community interaction throughout the show.#podcast #gaming #gamingnews ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 - Intro & What We've Been Playing28:28 - Halo Campaign Evolved Impressions35:00 - Modern Halo vs Classic Halo Design44:47 - Final Thoughts on Halo Campaign45:10 - PlayStation Blackout Discussion56:38 - Can Gaming Boycotts Work?01:00:35 - Ubisoft Xbox-to-PC Digital Transfers01:07:53 - Digital Ownership Discussion01:17:27 - Fable Reportedly Over Budget01:20:47 - The Rising Cost of AAA Games01:46:47 - Live-Service Gaming Rant01:47:29 - Why the Industry Keeps Chasing Trends02:07:00 - Amazon's Cloud Gaming Vision02:09:31 - The Future of Consoles & Smart TVs02:10:00 - Community Questions & Closing Thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------Stream or Purchase Album:_______________________________________________Apple Music: https://geo.music.apple.com/album/per...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5mYKl3...iTunes: https://geo.music.apple.com/album/per...Youtube Music: • Album - Perk Up & Press Play | The Daily G... ________________________________________________Become a Subscribe: / @30nsg .Become a 30NSG YOUTUBE MEMBER Here: / @30nsg Join Our Discord: / discord Twitter: https://x.com/30nstillgamingSpotify: GXG Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEYqXh...

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   4 Oct 2026

   It's just the way it is | Generation X Gaming #497

   This week on Generation X Gaming Podcast Episode #497, 30nstillgaming and Sgt Mclusky break down the biggest stories shaping the gaming and entertainment industries.We discuss Xbox's evolving strategy, including cloud gaming tests, in-game advertising, and the future of physical game ownership. We also dive into the true cost behind STALKER 2's exclusivity, leadership changes at Bungie surrounding Marathon, and what Microsoft's latest restructuring means for its studios.Beyond gaming, we react to major San Diego Comic-Con announcements, including Kevin Feige's long-term plans for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the future of the X-Men, and Atari's surprising move into Hollywood.If you enjoy honest gaming discussions, industry analysis, and a few rants along the way, you're in the right place.#podcast #gaming #podcasting Apparel:https://spreadshop-admin.spreadshirt.com/30nstillgaming00:00 Intro00:19 Gaming This Week19:40 Bethesda After the Layoffs34:00 Xbox's Cloud Gaming & Advertising Future53:30 Stalker 2 Exclusivity Breakdown1:09:30 Physical vs Digital Game Ownership1:43:50 Bungie's Marathon Leadership Changes1:51:20 Marvel's Future After Comic-Con2:02:10 Atari Heads to Hollywood2:08:45 Community Q&A2:30:30 Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpStream or Purchase Album:_______________________________________________Apple Music: https://geo.music.apple.com/album/perk-up-press-play-the-daily-grind-vol-1/1823682141Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5mYKl3qw2HZBWLYlrP7PP6iTunes: https://geo.music.apple.com/album/perk-up-press-play-the-daily-grind-vol-1/1823682141Youtube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lGuR4ijtGNpKwYzQcBrvMeSPx6z48ezcQ&si=ZtmjvEClVeB4qT6L________________________________________________Become a Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@30nsg?sub_confirmati...Become a 30NSG YOUTUBE MEMBER Here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJqcCHl70Y8z3QGKMAQIKw/joinJoin Our Discord: https://discord.gg/ansqERtcmhTwitter: https://x.com/30nstillgamingSpotify: GXG Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nEYqXh8aTMzxdNQC9BTYB?si=91a17d7a356249b6

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