Weaponized is a weekly podcast from Final Weapon, a multimedia entertainment outlet focused on the worlds of video games, anime, and manga. Each week, we'll dive into the latest topics within our niche, including the latest games from publishers like Nintendo, Square Enix, Capcom, and SEGA, new and upcoming anime like BLEACH: The Thousand-Year Blood War, and more. New episodes arrive every Saturday at 10 AM CST.
This week on Weaponized, we discuss Xbox's move to increase pricing to $80 for first-party games, as well as the recent revelation that "turn-based RPGs are revived".
12 Apr 2025
#013 | Are $80 Games The New Normal?
This week on Weaponized, we sit down to discuss whether or not the outcry over $80 games will have an impact in the end or not, gacha advertising, and the success of the Minecraft movie.
29 Mar 2025
#012 | Why Do People Play Games They Hate?
This week on Weaponized, we're sitting back to discuss our thoughts regarding why so many on social media insist on not allowing others to enjoy things, in addition to reactions to the latest Nintendo Direct.
22 Mar 2025
#011 | Persona 4 Remake Is Hilarious + Xenoblade X DE First Impressions
Episode 1 1 of Weaponized covers the newly discovered Persona 4 Remake domain and the implications of this release, our initial impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and more.
15 Mar 2025
#010 | Death Stranding 2 Might Be The Most Insane Game Ever
In Episode 10 of Weaponized, we discuss the incredible pre-order trailer for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and break down our thoughts on whether or not Kingdom Hearts IV will outsell Kingdom Hearts III.
8 Mar 2025
#009 | The Hilarious Solo Leveling Aura Farming Obsession + Split Fiction Impressions
In Episode 9 of Weaponized, we discuss Solo Leveling and its community, our reactions to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, and first impressions on Split Fiction.
1 Mar 2025
#008 | Pokémon Presents 2025 Reaction - Is Pokémon Primed For A Huge 2025?
In Episode 8 of Weaponized, we share our reactions to the Pokémon Presents 2025 presentation, our impressions of Monster Hunter Wilds, and even discuss our thoughts on the last few years of Star Wars.
22 Feb 2025
#007 | Is Square Enix's Silence in 2025 Concerning?
So far, Square Enix has been absolutely silent in 2025 outside of releasing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC and reconfirming Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake for later this year. Is the silence concerning, and does it perhaps speak loudly about what we should expect from the company this year? Join us in Episode 7 of Weaponized for a discussion on Square Enix and operating a media outlet in 2025.
20 Feb 2025
#006 | The Sad Reality of The Marvel Rivals Layoffs
In Episode 6 of Weaponized, we discuss the sad nature of the NetEase layoffs, which impacted the entire US team for Marvel Rivals. Is there any hope left for a sustainable industry in the United States, or should we expect the layoffs to continue throughout 2025?
15 Feb 2025
#005 | State of Play February 2025 Reaction, The Importance of Rivalry in Business, and More
In Episode 5 of Weaponized, we sit down to discuss our overall thoughts and reactions to the February 12th State of Play. With the very clear lack of first party games, the importance of legitimate rivalry in the games industry is clear more than ever.
8 Feb 2025
#004 | The Future of Mega Man, Sakuga Culture, and More
This week on Weaponized, we discuss what the future of the Mega Man series looks like with Capcom, the anime we're looking forward to the most this year, and an overview of the highs and lows of sakuga culture.
5 Feb 2025
#003 | Forza Horizon 5 Is Racing to PS5, And It's Taking Every Xbox Game With It
In Episode 3 of Weaponized, we discuss Forza Horizon 5's departure to PlayStation 5, the state of Warner Bros. Interactive after the recent news that Multiversus is shutting down, and our dreams of a new Spyro or Crash Bandicoot, which sadly seem more impossible than ever.
25 Jan 2025
#002 | The Year of Ninja Gaiden, FFVII Rebirth PC, Sony's GAAS Problem, and More
In Episode 2 of Weaponized, we discuss the major reveals for Ninja Gaiden, first impressions for the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC port, and the major issues plaguing both Sony and the industry as a whole right now with games-as-a-service titles.
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18 Jan 2025
#001 | Nintendo Switch 2 Reaction, 2025 Overview, and More
Welcome to Weaponized - A Final Weapon Podcast. In Episode 1, co-hosts Noah Hunter and Noah Roman dive into the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, our first look at Mai Shiranui in Street Fighter 6, and overview the confirmed 2025 games so far.
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