It doesn't matter how much you love something if seemingly no one else does. Thus, Halo Studios (and 343 prior) are no more. The question is, will Activision run the franchise any better? Only time will tell. We share our impressions on 007 First Light and Onimusha as well!
20 Sept 2026
Episode 13: Insomniac's Wolverine
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to video game review scores and we're no different. The question this time is, "Is Wolverine really a 6/10?" We haven't finished it yet, but we've looked high and low and it sure doesn't seem so.
6 Sept 2026
Episode 12: Top 5 Games of All Time
The biggest challenge video games have at becoming your favorite today is that they're competing with nostalgia. Here we give our top 5 games of all time. Let's see who makes the cut.
27 Aug 2026
Episode 11: GTA, Gamescom & The Witcher 3
Who knew the most exciting game at Gamescom would be a remaster of an 11 year old title and its new expansion pack? We can't say we're too upset. What is upsetting however, is the leaks that have transpired over the last week. It seems that for every amazing video game announcement there has to be one bit of news that hits like a gut punch.
17 Aug 2026
Episode 10: The Elder Scrolls VI, Wolverine, Kingdom Hearts IV
We're not sure how to handle being in the year 2026 where we are blessed with copious amounts of stellar video games to play while simultaneously noticing that 2027 will be even better. In today's news we cover some solid Elder Scrolls speculation, new Kingdom Hearts announcements and the sad state of discourse over what is likely to be another banger in Insomniac's Wolverine.
9 Aug 2026
Episode 9: What's Old Is New
Bryan can't stop playing Halo, shocker. Meanwhile Michael dives into the recently released fighter Marvel Tokon. We're currently in the calm before the storm as far as new releases go. The big question is, we're old games just...better?
2 Aug 2026
Episode 8: Alpha Halo
It's been almost 25 years since Halo: Combat Evolved changed the FPS landscape forever. We've had celebrations in the past...most notably Halo: CE Anniversary, but while that was a mere coat of paint...Campaign evolved is a total overhaul. The question is whether or not this is the definitive way to play one of the most iconic releases in video game history, or a speed bump while we wait for something more worthwhile. The fight is never truly finished.
19 Jul 2026
Episode 7: Golden Age of Gaming
You know that little dog that's sitting in a room surrounded by fire that says, "this is fine"? Well, that is basically the gaming industry as we know it. While corporations continue to layoff and increase their anti-consumer policies tenfold that's done nothing to stop the litany of quality games releasing one after another. This episode we zero in on the positive. There's a ton we're looking forward to the rest of the year, so let's get right into it.
12 Jul 2026
Episode 6: Xbox Reset
We knew a storm was coming. As a part of the Asha's major resetting of the Xbox division 3,200 jobs will be cut. Join us as we speculate on the future and say goodbye to the past. For every decision that makes sense there is an equally baffling one to meet it.
6 Jul 2026
Episode 5: PlayStation Kills Physical Games
It's a very weird time in the video game industry right now. On one hand, more quality games than ever are releasing month after month. On the other hand, console manufacturers are raising prices, killing consumer choice and making the entire hobby less accessible. In 2013 it felt like Sony were the saviors of gaming, but lately it seems they're doing all they can to usher in its undoing.
27 Jun 2026
Episode 4: The Price of Everything Has Gone Up
Video games? $80. Consoles? $1,000. This is the new reality we're living in as Grand Theft Auto VI raises the barrier to entry while locking content behind an even higher price tag. Steam Machine staggers the mind as even the lowest packages that do not include a controller exceed four digits. Xbox continues its inability to catch a break by raising the price of their consoles even higher. The good news is that we have a complete onslaught of video game releases coming imminently and backlogs that trail for miles. We won't go without content, but being there early is likely to result in a second mortgage.
21 Jun 2026
Episode 3: Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo Studios comes roaring back to the scene with a remake that quite honestly looks very impressive. Xbox rumors paint a bleak picture for the family of developers beneath them and a certain sixth entry in a famous franchise sets its sights on a preorder release day. With so much to look forward to, there are bound to be a few setbacks.
11 Jun 2026
Episode 2: Nintendo Direct
The E3 of dreams season continues with a deeper look into Resident Evil Veronica, Fable, Halo and the entire Nintendo Direct. We never thought gaming could be so good.
8 Jun 2026
Episode 1: State of Play, SGF, Xbox Games Showcase
In a week that is surely to never be forgotten, all three showcases decided it needed to rain straight fire. From the Sony State of Play to Geoff's Summer Game Fest and finally the Xbox Games Showcase, the amount of video game releases was relentless. God of War Laufey, Resident Evil Veronica, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Gears of War E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved...COOKED, they have.
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