Konsole Kombat: Video Game Battles

About Konsole Kombat: Video Game Battles

Have you ever wondered "Who would win in a fight between Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario?" This show is here to answer that, along with a multitude of other combinations, every Monday!

Publisher

DynaMic Network; John and Dean

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Nov 2023

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

160 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   153: Beta Testerz 4!

   What’s Up Gamers?! A brutal first-person horror game, a wave of AI-powered game decompiles, and a surprise debate about what digital ownership should actually mean—this episode moves from gaming news into one of the most jaw-dropping demo impressions of the season. If you care about horror games, weird indie discoveries, or the future of how we buy and preserve games, this one hits every nerve. John and Dean kick things off with the latest release schedule, Epic Games Store freebies, Epic’s Linux launcher news, the console sales crash, a proposed digital ownership bill, and the latest chaos around GTA 6, Xbox AI tooling, Activision QA, and a new Xbox controller. They also react to the growing trend of AI-assisted game decompilation and what it could mean for long-lost classics getting modern PC versions. Then the episode shifts into the main event: Clive Barker’s Hellraiser Revival. You get the full demo breakdown, from the game’s oppressive atmosphere and razor-sharp art direction to Doug Bradley’s return as Pinhead, the puzzle-box mechanics, light crafting, and why this adaptation feels like it actually understands the source material. John and Dean also dig into the game’s tone, its unapologetically mature content, how well it runs, and whether the demo justifies the hype. You’ll also hear about a handful of other standout horror and puzzle demos, including Skin Face and Dead Letter Department, plus more strange indie finds that are equal parts inventive and unsettling. Essential listening if you love horror games, gaming industry nonsense, or hearing two hosts go from laughing about “cuck coding” to seriously dissecting one of the most faithful licensed horror adaptations in years. Please consider leaving us a 5 Star Rating and/or Review, so we can continue to grow! Check out the other shows on the Dynamic Podcast Network, including: Dynamic Duel: Marvel vs DC Max Destruction: Movie Fights Senjoh World: Anime Battles Check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and Mastodon! And check out our Website (https://konsolekombat.riverside.com), hosted by Riverside.com! #sega #nintendo #microsoft #xbox #epicgames #gog #steam #valve #hellraiserrevival #gamereview #demo

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   152: Resident Evil (2026) Review!

   What’s up Gamers?! John and Dean dig into the new Resident Evil movie—what it gets right, what surprised them, and why they think this adaptation stands out. They break down the film’s survival-horror feel, its humor and gore, the lead performance, creature design, and the details that nod to the games without simply retelling one of them. The conversation also gets into the movie’s pacing, scares, and the choices that make its central character’s chaotic journey so entertaining. Before the review, the hosts share gaming news and discoveries, including this week’s releases and free games, Discord’s security breach, GTA 6 leak news, Xbox’s plans for film and TV, game preservation, and a roundup of upcoming indie and horror games. If you’re here for the Resident Evil discussion, jump in—but be warned, the movie’s plot and major moments are discussed in full. Please consider leaving us a 5 Star Rating and/or Review, so we can continue to grow! Check out the other shows on the Dynamic Podcast Network, including: Dynamic Duel: Marvel vs DC Max Destruction: Movie Fights Senjoh World: Anime Battles Check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and Mastodon! And check out our Website (https://konsolekombat.riverside.com), hosted by Riverside.com (http://riverside.com)! #sega #nintendo #microsoft #xbox #epicgames #gog #steam #valve #residentevil #moviereview

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   151: Return to Silent Hill Review!

   What’s up Gamers?! A brutal news roundup, a wild game discovery stack, and then the real event—John and Dean take a wrecking ball to Return to Silent Hill and somehow make the movie sound even more cursed than it already is. Before the review goes off the rails, they hit the latest gaming headlines and release dates, including a new PS5 exploit, Game Pass additions, Epic freebies, a fresh Minecraft dimension tease, and a surprising amount of noise around preservation, modding, and old games coming back from the dead. Then the conversation shifts into a showcase of bizarre upcoming indie titles—from a Junji Ito-inspired cleaning sim to a roguelite shooter, a face-stealing thriller, a spaghetti western with destructible environments, and a multiplayer game built around typing numbers off people’s foreheads. But the heart of the episode is the long, painfully honest breakdown of Return to Silent Hill. John and Dean unpack why the film’s structure collapses under its own references, why the CG and pacing make everything feel disjointed, and why even the strongest creature designs can’t save a movie that keeps raising questions it never answers. They also dig into what makes a good adaptation actually work, how the film mishandles Pyramid Head, and why the Silent Hill mythos deserves far better than a shallow retread. If you like gaming news, weird new indie concepts, and a profanity-laced takedown of a bad horror movie, this one is for you. Please consider leaving us a 5 Star Rating and/or Review, so we can continue to grow! Check out the other shows on the Dynamic Podcast Network, including: Dynamic Duel: Marvel vs DC Max Destruction: Movie Fights Senjoh World: Anime Battles Check us out on Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and Mastodon! And check out our Website, hosted by Riverside.com (http://Riverside.com)! #sega #nintendo #microsoft #xbox #epicgames #gog #steam #valve #konami #returntosilenthill #silenthill

Who has been a guest on Konsole Kombat: Video Game Battles

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Matt Allen
• Nave
• Zack

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

107 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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