Scotty McGaming Podcast

About Scotty McGaming Podcast

Unfiltered gaming podcast hosted by Scotty McG, a one-handed Yorkshire savage exposing broken games, rigged systems, and influencer bollocks with humour, insight, and no apologies. Sundays on YouTube & Spotify.

Publisher

Scotty McG

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Oct 2025

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026

   The Brutal Truth: Why YouTube Rewards Extremists (And Bans History)

   This week on Scotty McGaming, we expose the economic reality of platform censorship and the GARM framework controlling your favourite creators. From the "unalive" linguistic virus to Microsoft's Minecraft chat occupation, we're ripping the lid off who actually decides what you can say online.Sources:YouTube EDSA: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/look-how-we-treat-educational-documentary-scientific-and-artistic-content-youtube/ISD: https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/content-glorifying-hitler-surges-online-amid-growing-historical-revisionism/GARM: https://wfanet.org/leadership/garmGameplay used:Minecraft 2B2T by  @rebellischeRabauken  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UClZN1gjK_LKobzWqFhvZu3A): https://youtu.be/-wMKRP1QC10?si=b_PLYTIkVdEwW4JVWorld War Legion Gameplay by  @thesixgame  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChK19jPSW9HtjydEkNns2xg): https://youtu.be/ZNw5NrcFOOU?si=LkZa8ddE1Hxrv54cPokemon gameplay by  @1KanseeTheHootz  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCp7GEszoyogUKmofODbqsFA): https://youtu.be/MWmx2v0B21M?si=m4olEuQsmUAaE89OStay ConnectedFollow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGamingBusiness: dragonbytemedia@gmx.comDisclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels.Chapters:00:00 The Satisfying Hypocrisy of Platform Moderation00:58 The "Unalive" Virus: How TikTok Paranoia Broke Language04:26 Austrian Painter vs. Voldemort: Erasing History05:28 Bypassing Slur Filters: The EDSA Logic (Barnsley Style)08:18 TikTok’s Inverted System: Political Censorship vs. Violence09:55 The X Thunderdome: Community Notes & Free Speech10:48 The 2019 Purge: Why History Teachers Got Nuked12:55 Radicalisation AI: How Neo-Nazis Bypass the Bots14:12 GARM & The Suits: The Framework Controlling Your Payday18:43 The "Hoe" Ban: Microsoft’s War on Digital Sovereignty26:22 Free Games Roundup: Epic Games & Amazon Prime30:15 World War Legion: COD Combat Without the Greed34:26 GoFundMe Scams: How to Get Exposure Without Getting Ripped39:23 Pokemon Wind & Waves: Gen 10 Starters Revealed43:08 Old Games vs. Bad Design: Were They Genuinely Harder?48:34 Community Shoutouts & The 61.6% Non-Subscriber Challenge#YouTubeCensorship #GARM #Minecraft2B2T #GamingNews #ScottyMcGaming #DigitalSovereignty

2. 

   1 Mar 2026

   The Marathon "Eyesore," Gaming's Trust Crisis, & Why You Aren't a "Consumer"

   Bungie’s Marathon Server Slam is here, but is the UI an eyesore? We dive into the extraction shooter crisis, gaming cheats, and why you aren't a "consumer." The Marathon Server Slam (Feb 26 - March 2) has arrived, but is Bungie's £40 extraction shooter DOA? From mouse lag to "academic dissertation" UIs, we’re breaking down why the legacy of 1994 feels lost in 2026. We also tackle the "Cheating Pandemic", is it a skill gap or a trust crisis? Plus, a deep dive into the psychology of virtual gambling in the Poker Night at the Inventory remaster, and why we need to stop using the word "consumer" and start acting like GAMERS again. Playsafe ID Report 2025: https://playsafeid.com/gamings-cheating-crisis-report (https://playsafeid.com/gamings-cheating-crisis-report) Chapters: 00:00 The Marathon "Eyesore" & Server Slam 03:54 The "Cheating Crisis": Paranoia vs. Reality 08:20 This Week’s Free Games (Epic, Prime & GOG) 10:23 Why You Aren't a "Consumer" (The 2026 Shift) 14:10 Poker Night at the Inventory: Virtual Gambling? 17:39 Favourite Actors: Highlander, Buffy & More 19:44 Investigating OXTO 21:49 The "Best Gaming Era" War 25:13 Resident Evil Requiem & New Releases

3. 

   22 Feb 2026

   The Kotick Epstein Files: Why AAA Gaming Is Rotting Away

   As a former gaming industry insider, Scotty McG is exposing the truth behind Bobby Kotick’s Epstein connections and why the AAA industry is intentionally targeting children while abandoning gamers over 30. If you’re sick of corporate "AI slop" and want an unfiltered, Yorkshire-delivered reality check on Ubisoft’s collapse and the real reason Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond left Xbox, you’re in the right place. We’re dissecting the "30% profit margin" mandates, the move toward AI-driven content farms, and why the industry you built no longer wants your business. In this episode: The Kotick/Epstein Files: Digging into the 300 mentions and the "indoctrinating kids" emails. The Xbox Exodus: Why Asha Sharma’s "grocery delivery" background signals the end of Xbox as a gaming brand. Ubisoft’s Abyss: Why a billion-euro company is heading for total irrelevance by 2030. Community Hard-Talk: Older gamers being left behind and the "dopamine trap" of live service vs. expansion packs. The Exit Strategy: Why I’ve blacklisted the suits, moved to Linux, and why you should too. Plus, we track this week's free games on Epic and Amazon Prime (GOG) so you can build a library that corporate suits can't take away. This content is 100% independent. Gamer Demographics: https://www.guru3d.com/story/global-gamers-are-getting-older-average-gamer-age-now-41-worldwide/ (https://www.guru3d.com/story/global-gamers-are-getting-older-average-gamer-age-now-41-worldwide/) Kotic Epstein: https://www.rogue.site/news/activision-and-rockstar-heads-are-in-latest-epstein-files/ (https://www.rogue.site/news/activision-and-rockstar-heads-are-in-latest-epstein-files/) Epstein Files: https://www.justice.gov/epstein/ Eurogamer article referenced (Robert Purchese on Overwatch): https://www.eurogamer.net/i-havent-been-this-excited-about-overwatch-in-10-years (https://www.eurogamer.net/i-havent-been-this-excited-about-overwatch-in-10-years) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Inside the Gaming Industry Rot 00:33 Why Older Gamers are Being Left Behind 02:20 Bobby Kotick Epstein Files Explained 05:36 Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond Out 12:02 Why I am Blacklisting Microsoft and Xbox 13:28 STALCRAFT X and Return to Ash Epic Games 14:22 Free GOG Games on Amazon Prime Gaming 15:47 Paid Games vs Free To Play Debate 18:45 Will Paid Expansion Packs Return 21:29 Overwatch 2026 Roadmap and UI Overhaul 24:02 Baldur’s Gate 3 and Why I No Longer Buy Games 25:42 Community Shoutouts and Outro

4. 

   15 Feb 2026

   Steam Admitted It: You Own 0% of Your Games

   Do you own your Steam games? Recent changes to the Steam Subscriber Agreement and California law AB 2426 prove that your digital library is just a temporary license, not a permanent purchase.You've spent thousands on your Steam library and you own absolutely none of it. Not a single game. Valve's own legal team says so in black and white, and they're banking on you never reading it. This week I'm ripping apart digital ownership, exposing what DRM actually does to your games, and explaining why GOG is only storefront that respects your wallet. Plus free games nobody asked for, film recommendations, gaming twonks losing their minds over Epstein files and cherry-picked Steam Charts, and a proper deep dive into why EA killed Syndicate and what Satellite Reign did about it. Grab a brew. This one's a long one.No filter. No sponsors. No f**ks given.Stay ConnectedFollow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGamingBusiness: dragonbytemedia@gmx.comDisclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:28 The Ownership Lie Exposed02:30 Why Physical Discs are "Stub" Keys04:54 DRM Explained for Humans05:30 GOG vs. Steam: The Ownership Test10:20 My Modern Warfare 3 DRM Disaster13:45 Free Games You’ll Never Own16:29 Film Recommendations from a Busy Content Creator21:25 Twonks Losing Their Minds Over Epstein Files23:28 Battlefield 6 vs. Black Ops 7: The Truth24:40 Vince Zampella, Julian Gerighty, and Battlefield's Future28:10 How EA Killed Syndicate31:58 Satellite Reign and What a Real Sequel Looks Like32:54 Outro and Community Shoutouts

5. 

   1 Feb 2026

   Ubisoft Is Being LOOTED From The Inside

   Ubisoft isn't failing. It's being surgically dismantled by the very people running it. This podcast breaks down the Tencent deal, the Vantage Studios asset strip, the union busting, and why February 12th might be the day it all comes crashing down.Plus viewer questions on video production time, Splitgate's player count disaster, Pyramid Head lore and Konami's corporate bastardisation, free games this week on Epic and Prime Gaming, and a channel update you need to hear.Former QA. No filter. No sponsors. Just truth.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:18 Ferkinell Q&A: How Long Does A Video Take? 02:04 AsianPersuasion Q&A: What Keeps You Coming Back? 03:35 Free Games This Week (Epic & Prime Gaming) 05:31 Splitgate Arena Royale: Why Nobody Cares 07:21 Pyramid Head Lore: Konami's Most Exploited Character 09:32 The Ubisoft Heist: Yorkshire Roast Into Financial Crime Scene 16:59 Outro & Thanks#Ubisoft #UbisoftLayoffs #GamingNews #Tencent #SplitgateArenaRoyale #PyramidHead

6. 

   25 Jan 2026

   Marathon's Doomed, BF6 Isn't: Gaming's REAL Problems Exposed

   Marathon looks like another Concord disaster while BF6 haters ignore the actual sales numbers. This week I'm answering your questions about walking away from gaming after 25 years, the Kingsman tournament drama, why Battlefield 6's season delay isn't the problem everyone thinks it is, this week's free games on Epic and Prime, and the biggest question in gaming right now - what actually makes a game good? Plus we're diving into "criticised cannibalism" and how listening to the wrong voices is absolutely killing the industry.Member questions from James Larmer on Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter launching March 2026, whether Sophie Turner can understand Yorkshire accents, and why I think we're looking at another Sony live-service flop. Connor asks if I've ever thought about walking away from gaming after working QA and customer service - spoiler, I have, multiple times. Fixer2616 wants my take on the Kingsman265 drama where he got kicked from a 40 thousand dollar Marvel Rivals tournament for trying to win. pyrothefriendlyarsonist9195 asks if we should be worried about Battlefield 6 delaying season 2, and I explain why Vince Zampella's tragic death and Julian Gerighty taking over is the real story, not Call of Duty "winning."Free games this week include Rustler on Epic Games, a medieval GTA tribute with Monty Python humor, plus Harold Halibut and D&D Stronghold Kingdom Simulator on Prime Gaming as DRM-free GOG codes you actually own. Then we get into the meat with ages444's brilliant questions about what makes a game good in modern gaming, why gamers have become impatient and demanding, and how criticism turns into "criticised cannibalism" that kills the developer's original vision.Marathon extraction shooter, Battlefield 6 season 2 delay, gaming industry truth, Bungie Destiny 2 problems, Arc Raiders dominating, extraction shooter market saturation, Vince Zampella tribute, Julian Gerighty Battlefield Studios, Call of Duty losing players, SBMM killing franchises, free games Epic Prime Gaming, what makes games good, gaming criticism problems, streamer influence, developer pandering, criticized cannibalism, live service games, QA testing truth, corporate gaming decisions, Yorkshire gaming commentary.Podcast BF6 Challenges: https://youtu.be/K_ZC6w84670 (Twonk Chronicles Segment)Nero Challenge Video: https://youtu.be/7WsNPCrnhncTimestamps in chapters below. Like, Subscribe, and all that bollocks. Drop your comments and questions below because that's what keeps these going.Backing Music by: @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller⁩ Stay ConnectedFollow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGamingBusiness: dragonbytemedia@gmx.comDisclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro - What We're Covering Today00:18 Marathon & Sophie Turner - Another Concord Incoming?05:28 Walking Away From Gaming After 25 Years03:07 Kingsman Tournament Drama - 40K Down The Drain07:39 BF6 Season 2 Delay - The Vince Zampella Factor12:22 Free Games This Week - Epic & Prime Gaming14:59 What Makes A Game Good? - The Real Answer19:36 When Criticism Kills The Game - Criticised Cannibalism24:11 Outro#Marathon #Battlefield6 #GamingTruth #BungieMarathon #BF6Season2 #GamingIndustry

7. 

   18 Jan 2026

   Activision EXPOSED Italy Probes COD & Switch 2 Stock CRASH

   Italy's investigations into Activision Blizzard and the Switch 2 stock crash are just the start. Today we’re talking predatory mobile games, why Nintendo is "wobbling" with Switch 2 RAM prices, and why the new Lara Croft look actually works. If you're sick of premium games being treated like free-to-play wallets, this one is for you. We’re also diving into the Xbox "Magnus" PC-hybrid leaks and why Japanese studios are ditching Western localizers for AI. Check out @Robbotron https://www.youtube.com/@UClAnSkEmY_kWTmcizf_k35g https://www.twitch.tv/robbotron https://www.tiktok.com/@robbotrontwitch https://www.thejohnrobertson.com/livedates/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/918530/The_Dark_Room/ Backing Music by: @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller⁩ Stay Connected Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGaming Business: dragonbytemedia@gmx.com Disclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels. Chapters: 00:00 Are You Sitting Comfortably? 00:28 Italy Investigates Activision: COD Mobile & Diablo Predatory Sales 05:02 Why Japan is Ditching Western Localizers (The AI Shift) 10:42 Nintendo Stock Plunge: Switch 2 RAM Crisis & Price Hikes 15:07 Leon Kennedy vs Naked Snake: Is Leon Overrated? 19:24 Next-Gen Xbox "Magnus" Leaks: The PC Hybrid Future 22:06 Exekiller: The Cyber-Western Coming to Consoles 24:42 Sophie Turner as Lara Croft: First Look Analysis 29:04 Behind the Scenes 2026 Breakdown 32:50 Epic Games and Amazon Prime Free Games Giveaways 37:11 THANK YOU #GamingNews #Switch2 #Activision #XboxMagnus #TombRaider #GamingPodcast

8. 

   11 Jan 2026

   The Gaming Industry is Self Destructing. (And We Have Receipts)

   Gaming in 2026 is a mess of broken patches, $80 "cosmetics," and studios that have forgotten how to actually make games. Today, we’re exposing the "Publisher Brain" destroying our favorite franchises.From the Team17 / Hell Let Loose disaster to the "unlaunching" of Splitgate 2, the divide between publishers and developers has never been more obvious. We're diving deep into the "Necessary Evil" myth, exposing why microtransactions in premium games are pure theft, and exploring the conspiracy theory that live service devs are breaking their own games to keep their jobs.Plus, we look at the reality of the GTA 6 delays and why Black Ops 7 is already failing its "grounded" promise.Backing Music by: @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller⁩ Stay ConnectedFollow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGamingBusiness: dragonbytemedia@gmx.comDisclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels.CHAPTERS00:00 The Truth About Gaming in 2026 00:41 Team17 & The Hell Let Loose Disaster 06:21 Splitgate 2: The 98% Player Drop 09:16 The Preorder Trap & "Greed" Microtransactions 14:07 Grab These Free Games Right Now! 16:07 Conspiracy: Are Devs Sabotaging Their Own Games? 20:05 GTA 6 Delay and Call of Duty’s Identity Crisis 22:56 2026’s Most Anticipated: Halo, Reanimal & More 28:52 Stop Preordering. Seriously.#Gaming #GamingIndustry #Team17 #Splitgate #Preorders #GTA6

9. 

   14 Dec 2025

   Australia's Social Media Ban EXPOSED: Age Verification, & UK Online Safety Act

   Australia has banned under-16s from having social media accounts. The UK is already rolling out age verification under the Online Safety Act and you know they are itching to push it further.They are selling it as child protection, but what you are really getting is ID checks, facial age scans and a surveillance wet dream wrapped in pastel horseshit. This is not about safety. It is about control. And gamers are just the beta test.In this episode I shred the spin behind the “ban”, break down why enforcement is already failing, and torch the real motive: state backed data grabs dressed up as “helping the children”. No fluff. No filter. Just fire.Then we get into the rest of the week’s gaming chaos: Fragpunk being aggressively mid, free games that are actually worth your bandwidth, Splitgate’s refund drama, Arc Raiders’ morality meltdown, Ubisoft’s latest betrayal and why the Escapist spirit lives on in Second Wind. If you think this stuff does not touch you, you are already lost.Backing Music by: @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller⁩ Stay ConnectedFollow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGamingBusiness: dragonbytemedia@gmx.comDisclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro: Toddlers With Tasers00:50 Australia’s Social Media Ban: Behind The Curtain02:28 Why This Ban Will Fail (And Make Things Worse)03:56 The Real Fix: Parents, Not Passports05:51 Surveillance Dressed As Safety08:04 Fragpunk: Mid Then, Mid Now09:21 New and Free Games This Week: Hogwarts Legacy to Splitgate13:14 Splitgate Refund Drama: Should They Pay Back?15:16 Arc Raiders Morality Debate: Is PvP Evil?17:57 If I Could Ban One Platform…19:49 The Escapist Is Dead, Long Live Second Wind22:26 What’s Next After BO7 And BF6?26:56 Ubisoft Burns XDefiant, Announces New FPS30:06 AI Bubble? Nah. It’s A RAM Crisis.32:39 Could Medal Of Honour Kill COD?35:27 Channel Update: Unfiltered, Unhinged, Unstoppable#AustraliaSocialMediaBan #OnlineSafetyAct #AgeVerification #GamersAgainstCensorship

10. 

    7 Dec 2025

    Gamers Lied, Studios Burned, Truth Survived

    COD fans begged for grounded skins and no SBMM. Then they got both… and cried harder than a Twitch ban appeal. BO7’s fake freedom, the Steam Machine’s silent coup, and the FPS genre’s scar tissue, we rip it all open. No fluff, no filters. Just raw truth, sharp takes, and the kind of gamer rage they can't patch out. Plus: AI panic, horror love letters, 2025’s worst games, and the one remake I’ll never ask for. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Twonks, Trends & Tantrums 01:09 The AI Ethics Meltdown (COD vs ARC Raiders) 10:11 AI Memory Shortage: Gold Rush or Scam? 13:44 Twonk Chronicles: COD Community 18:08 This Week’s Free Games Amazon & Epic 20:24 Terminator 2D: No Fate Preview 22:20 FPS Genre State: Broken or Just Blind? 25:22 Steam Machine Flip: Console Killer or Overhyped? 27:43 Successor of the FPS BlackHole Black Ops 7 29:58 2025 Games Recap: Best, Worst & Most Overrated 32:41 Remakes? No Thanks 35:18 Favourite Horror Types & Indie Supremacy 37:58 Channel Milestones, No Burnout, No Bullshit

11. 

    23 Nov 2025

    Hospital Hires Gamer, Xbox Horror Drops, Twonk Of The Week

    Gaming News UK: gamer in residence at a hospital, Painkiller 2025 review, Xbox horror line‑up, Twonk of the Week & free PC games drop. On the Hey Scotty Podcast, we dig the real gaming stories nobody else dares to roast.We start with the wild story of Great Ormond Street Hospital hiring a Gamer in Residence, gaming in hospitals? We’re digging into the promise, the pitfalls, and what happens when therapy meets headsets. Then we jump into the revival of a cult classic: Painkiller (2025). Is it a true successor or just a zombied‑out cash‑in? Ages444 asked the question; we got the answers. Horror lovers, buckle up: the Xbox November Partner Preview came in heavy with titles that don’t just whisper fear, they scream it. And as if that wasn’t enough, we went full Twonk Hunt. Meet this week’s champion of clueless comments. Finally, the freebies you might download this week, but probably shouldn’t. Subscribe, punch that bell, and join the week’s hardcore breakdowns, roasts, and gaming truths no one else dares to say.Backing Music by: @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller⁩ Stay ConnectedFollow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGamingBusiness: dragonbytemedia@gmx.comDisclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro: Weekly Gaming Hellwire 00:43 Europol Warning on Child Safety10:19 Painkiller 2025 review: cult classic reboot 15:15 Xbox November Partner Preview: horror games 17:44 PLAYERUNKNOWN’s Return20:08Twonk of the Week: comment carnage 23:32 Free Games Round‑Up: Amazon + Epic 26:06 Hospital hires gamer: Gaming Therapy story32:37 Wrap‑up & viewer questions #GamingNewsUK #FreePCGames #Painkiller2025Review #XboxHorrorShowcase #TwonkOfTheWeek #HeyScottyPodcast #BritishGamer #YorkshireGamer

12. 

    16 Nov 2025

    GTA 6 Delayed, Kojima's Disney Bomb & Games Saved

    GTA 6 delayed, Kojima teams up with Disney, PvP rage in ARC Raiders, Ubisoft sneaks in DRM-free classics, SEGA shocks Japan, and gamers revive dead titles. Gaming news just went nuclear. This week’s Hey Scotty podcast slaps back at the broken AAA system and lifts the lid on what’s really happening in the industry. No fluff. No filter. Just full-blast gamer truth with Yorkshire venom. Topics covered: GTA 6 delay and why most gamers don’t care Kojima’s Death Stranding crossover madness with Disney+ Ubisoft’s DRM-Free release bombshell SEGA raises dev wages in Japan: the quiet revolution PvP in ARC Raiders: extract or die trying Redemption Games: Cyberpunk, No Man’s Sky, Rainbow Six Siege Overwatch vs Marvel Rivals: two sides of the same dead game coin Game devlog update: why my indie game’s on hold AI lawsuits, Battlefield rants, Twonk of the Week and more… Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple & Amazon.Got a rant or a question? Drop it in the comments. Might be next week’s sermon. Like, Subscribe, and Share if you’re sick of sugar-coated garbage. Backing Music by: @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller⁩ Stay Connected Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGaming Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHgurXAP96pPsOgAXHsH_TQ/join Business: dragonbytemedia@gmx.com Disclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels. Chapters (SEO-packed): 00:00 Intro: Gaming Podcast Begins 01:00 The Fall Of The AAA Gods 06:15 Ubisoft DRM-Free Games: Real Ownership? 08:32 SEGA Japan Salary Raise: Gamer Culture Shift 11:42 Best Upcoming Games This Week 14:35 Free Games on Epic Games and Amazon Right Now 16:46 Battlefield Karen: Twonk of the Week 21:40 AI Use In Video Games and Mobiel Doesn’t Care 24:15 AI Lawsuits: OpenAI vs NYT & Content War 27:12 Kojima Disney+ Deal: Death Stranding Show?! 29:43 Booklog and Game Devlog: Why My Game’s on Pause 32:13 Redemption Games: Cyberpunk, Siege, NMS 35:36 ARC Raiders PvP: Why Gamers Need Teeth 38:12 Marvel Rivals vs Overwatch: Hero Shooter Overload 39:51 GTA 6 Delay: Rockstar’s Broken Clock 41:58 CRT Aesthetic, Shorts Strategy, Channel Plans 43:51 Outro: Subscribe, You Gaming Legends #GamingPodcast #GTA6 #DeathStranding #GamingNews #Ubisoft #PvP #DisneyPlus #Kojima #Gaming2025

13. 

    9 Nov 2025

    COD Lies, Battlefield Cries, and Gamers Still Chase Dopamine

    COD’s back with more promises, Battlefield’s gone full daycare, and gamers can’t stop chasing the next cheap dopamine hit. We’re tearing it all apart. No fluff, no polish, no mercy. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: No Filter, No Mercy 00:36 Black Ops 7 Breakdown: SBMM Lies & AI Fakery 03:20 This Week’s Free Games: Epic, Luna, and Retro Gold 05:09 Twonks of the Week: Battlefield’s Participation Patch 07:28 Sonic Rumble Review: Party Chaos or Mobile Trash? 09:47 Underrated News: Yakuza, House of the Dead, Indie Horror 11:58 Dev & Book Update: Game Stalled, Novel Possessed 13:29 Viewer Q&A: Fighting Games, Skate’s Corpse, Xbox Collapse 16:07 Outro & Shoutouts: The Real Ones #BlackOps7 #Battlefield6 #GamingNews #DopamineGaming #SonicRumble

14. 

    2 Nov 2025

    Bungie’s $40 Gamble, COD’s Carry‑Forward SCAM & a Zampella Comeback

    Plug in your headphones, lads and lasses — this week I’m tearing apart the ‘Battlefield vs COD’ myth, calling out massive dev‑errors, and exposing the worst takes in gaming. Strap in. Chapter List: 00:00 Intro: Zampella & the Shooter War 05:21 Your Questions: Bungie’s $40 Gamble 08:58 Your Questions: Battlefield Gets a BR 11:03 Upcoming Games Roundup 14:01 Free Games This Week 16:00 Twonk of the Week 19:32 Your Questions: Not For Broadcast 20:32 Your Questions: Balatro 21:21 Projects Update 23:53 Missed News: Battlefield Comms Fix 24:52 Missed News: Halo B30 Dev Rage 26:17 Missed News: Pre‑Order Scam in COD 28:29 Missed News: PC Devs Fear Steam Monopoly 30:41 Your Questions: Worst Food Ever 32:02 Your Questions: Ghosts & Demons Experience 35:42 Channel Update & Outro #Battlefield #CallOfDuty #GamingNews #BR #Zampella #DevRant

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    26 Oct 2025

    FPS Games Are Lost, Here's Why: Twonk Lawsuits & Camo Fights

    Are FPS Games dead? Why are gamers suing EA? And is Orwell’s 1984 happening right now? This week on Hey Scotty, we break down: The state of FPS games & Battlefield 6 drama Pokémon Legends Z/A backlash (no VO, no peace?) Escape From Duckov’s wild success Radiolight & Don't Scream Together: indie horror gold The A1200’s retro resurrection The bleak job sim “Thank You For Your Application” Plus: viewer questions, rants, chaos, and a cameo from Kuromukira on Pringles flavour logic. New videos Monday–Friday. Podcast every Sunday. Hit subscribe and bring a helmet. Backing Music by: @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller⁩ Stay Connected Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/XUfY3zYM3k Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHgurXAP96pPsOgAXHsH_TQ/join Follow X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ScottyMcGaming Business: dragonbytemedia@gmx.com Disclaimer: Industry commentary based on my professional experience working on/around live-service systems and analytics. Views are my own and not those of any past or current employer. Do not harass developers or studios, use official feedback/report channels. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: The Rant Begins 00:35 Your Questions: FPS Culture 03:53 One-Handed Gaming & Love Life Doubts 07:04 Twonk of the Week: SessionShot3682 & the EA Lawsuit 10:08 Bonus Twonk: Battlefield Skins Debacle 13:26 Titanfall Dreams 15:33 Warhammer Loyalty & Reanimal Hype 18:57 Sequels or Bust: Originality in Games 22:06 Orwell's 1984: Are We Already There? 25:47 Personal Project Update: Game & Book Trilogy 26:51 Missed News: Duckov, Don’t Scream, Radiolight, and More 31:29 Pokémon Backlash & Pringles 34:53 Channel Update & Outro #Battlefield6 #PokemonLegendsZA #Gaming #Podcast #TwonkOfTheWeek #ScottyMcG #BritishSarcasm

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