Best GameSpot Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 275 - Silky Smooth 1:39:33

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This week on Checkpoint Chat it's finally happened; we've played Silksong and it's living up to all the lofty expectations its long development cycle promised. Speaking of expectations, Borderlands 4 is here and attempting to steer the franchise's ship straight again, Prince of Persia gets another great game that is hopefully not going to be overlo…

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>>> INTEL DROP 098: BORDERLANDS 4 HANDS-ON + HOLLOW KNIGHT SILKSONG LAUNCH CHAOS 3:30

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//>>> TRANSMISSION.....OVERRIDE DETECTED >>> SOURCE: SIGNAL_OVERRIDE_FEED >>> CONTENT: BRIEFING-1757030400 >>> decrypting........ COMPLETE [BEGIN MESSAGE] 1. Hands-On: Borderlands 4 Feels Like a True Sequel VGC 2. Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Crashes Global Stores. GamesIndustry.biz 3. Layoffs at Dreamhaven Game DeveloperGamesIndustry.biz 4. 2K C…

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Episode 274 - Hissing Puppets 1:20:22

1M ago1:20:22

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, couriering packings has never been better as Death Stranding 2 continues to delight on many fronts. Mafia The Old Country returns the series to its linear roots, for better or worse, while Battlefield 6 feels familiar and modern in all the right ways. Finally, we check in on Metavoidal, a new metroidvania where you pla…

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Episode 273 - Lime Bike Moving 1:21:08

2M ago1:21:08

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty is loading up cargo both physically and virtually as he concludes his thoughts on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Then there's monkey business on the horizon with the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza, before we answer... a listener question?Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twit…

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Episode 272 - I'm Carrying Cargo Here, Mate 1:25:31

3M ago1:25:31

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On the latest episode of Checkpoint Chat, we've had out Nintendo Switch 2 consoles for over a month now and have a lot to say about its design, some pitfalls, and the value of Mario Kart World. Then it's off to Australia and its tar spider-infested forests in Death Stranding 2, all the feels we felt at the end of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and th…

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Episode 271 - Tony Hawk's Mario Kart 1:38:54

4M ago1:38:54

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It's a big week this week on Checkpoint Chat, with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, a brand new Mario Kart, and the new satisfying clicks of a Joy-Con. There's also loads of other games to talk about, like Elden Ring Nightreign, Blue Prince, and a bunch of upcoming titles such as Resident Evil Requiem from Summer Game Fest. Follow Checkpoint C…

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#267 - The Sun Is Rising 1:08:07

4M ago1:08:07

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Join us for the final traditional episode of GameSpot After Dark.By GameSpot

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Episode 270 - Surprise Sounds 1:23:53

4M ago1:23:53

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This week in Checkpoint Chat, Matty and Sandy are still floored by how exceptional Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is, turns out the demons of medieval times are just as fun to slaughter in Doom: The Dark Ages, and can you guess which of the characters in Final Destination are recurring ones? We sure can! Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://t…

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Episode 269 - Blue Filter Magicians 1:20:06

5M ago1:20:06

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We're back at last and filled to the brim with nonsense discussions! This week we dive into Metroid Prime Remastered, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Monster Hunter Wilds. There's also talk of the Nintendo Switch 2, which is just around the corner... Follow Checkpoint Chat on...…

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#266 - Depressed? Watch Robocop. 1:02:16

5M ago1:02:16

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This week we talk about our growing preference towards PC over consoles, Rockstar games, more Blue Prince, and Robocop: Rogue City.By GameSpot

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Open-World Mario Kart, Cronos Horror Game, and GTA Online 4/20 Update 5:00

5M ago5:00

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In today's Dead Drop, Mario Kart goes open-world, Bloober gets bleak with Cronos, and the Playdate gets a surprise hit from the FTL devs. We’ve got layoffs, licensing weirdness, and a 4/20 GTA update that’s… on brand. Plus, one mascot agency that might just steal your heart. ***** Thanks for listening to The Dead Drop: a partner podcast of Coffee w…

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Roblox joins Fortnite in the Dance Lawsuit Drama 4:41

5M ago4:41

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Today on The Dead Drop, Roblox gets legally served over a TikTok dance, Embracer slices itself into thirds, and Ninja Gaiden slips back into 2D like it never left. I’m Matthew Bliss, guiding you through a crisp collection of headlines featuring mobile spending regrets in Japan, RuneScape’s dragon-fueled detour, and Pocketpair’s unexpected pivot int…

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Trump's Tariffs, Potential Switch Price Hikes, and Kojima’s Kindness 4:58

5M ago4:58

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In today’s Dead Drop, Sony hikes PS5 prices again (cheers, inflation), Kojima lets you skip boss fights (merciful legend), and Hollywood keeps poaching our IPs—with Story Kitchen cooking up some serious adaptations. We dive into tariff trouble hitting the Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 updates, new releases, and layoffs shaking up gaming media. It's y…

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Ubisoft Says You Don't Own It - Press F to Sue 4:12

5M ago4:12

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In today’s Dead Drop, we dive into Ubisoft’s courtroom confidence over The Crew, Astro Bot cleaning house at the BAFTAs, and why Nintendo still says “nah” to achievements. You’ll hear about ASMR gaming bliss, indie surprises like Blue Prince, and even a comeback attempt from one of the worst games ever made. Yes, really. Also, STALKER 2 rises again…

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#265 - Mr. Lasagna 1:03:09

6M ago1:03:09

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This week Kurt and Jean-Luc talk about Blue Prince and playing older games just to feel something.By GameSpot

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Barbies Got Wheels and Unity’s Employment Woes 4:12

6M ago4:12

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Today on The Dead Drop, we’re talking Black Ops Gulf War, Unity’s painful staff cuts, and a Barbie game that’s, believe it or not, actually happening. Plus, Hades II gets its early access date, Helldivers 2 players face PC chaos, and Destiny 2 nostalgia hits hard. We’ve also got the Suicide Squad’s redemption roadmap, Phil Spencer teasing Xbox’s cl…

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#264 - A Normal Week In Video Games 1:00:55

6M ago1:00:55

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Its been a perfectly normal week in video games. *Apologizes for the lower quality audio for the first 2 minutes. We lost the recording and needed to pull it from the video stream. The rest of the episode sounds much better.By GameSpot

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Episode 268 - Dive-Bombing Poops 56:23

6M ago56:23

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It's our last episode for a while, so pull up a seat for fresh impressions on 33 Immortals and final thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows! Bonus content this week includes: pigeons and their personal poop agendas, and the sun. Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatI…

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#263 - Bada Bing 1:04:05

6M ago1:04:05

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On this week's episode of After Dark, Jean-Luc, Kurt, and Jake have more to to say about Atomfall, they share their thoughts on REPO, and Jean-Luc plays some bad licensed video games.By GameSpot

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#262 - Ass Ass In Creed, the Band, Shadows of the Damned 56:39

6M ago56:39

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Let's talk about Assassin's Creed Shadows and Atomfall.By GameSpot

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Episode 267 - Daylight Saving Naps 1:10:54

6M ago1:10:54

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's all about sneaking around (sometimes) in a gorgeous feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows! Does Ubisoft's latest additions to one of its biggest franchises have what it takes to pull them out of their recent slump, though? Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https:…

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#261 - You're Watching The Power Block 53:29

7M ago53:29

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We launched our new live programing, The Power Block. Let's talk about it.By GameSpot

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#260 - Chicken Enchilada Lasagna 1:07:06

7M ago1:07:06

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What is the chicken enchilada lasagna of video games?By GameSpot

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Episode 266 - There's A Palico In My Boot 57:23

7M ago57:23

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, there are monster to hunt out there and weapons to craft from their corpses, with both Matty and Sandy absolutely in love with Monster Hunter Wilds. What's new in the sequel to Capcom's most successful game of all time? Quite a bit actually! Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat Fac…

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#259 - You Got It Baby! 53:41

7M ago53:41

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Let me tell you about a little film called Shocker. Apologizes for some volume issues with Jake's audio in the later half of the episode.By GameSpot

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Episode 265 - Meatballs And Mash 1:08:21

7M ago1:08:21

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out Microsoft's first big game of the year with Obsidian finally releases Avowed. Is it the finally a game to fill the Skyrim-shaped hole in your heart or has the long wait underdelivered? Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointCh…

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Episode 264 - Finally 1:23:56

8M ago1:23:56

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We're back from an extended break and ready to talk about all the latest games like...2024's sleeper hit Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well as 2005's own Half-Life 2 (which turned 20 a short while ago). Join us in easing into the new year just before the avalanche of games in February kicks in. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https:/…

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#258 - Immersive Farts 56:55

8M ago56:55

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We're asking the tough questions this week.By GameSpot

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#257 - Kurt's HOGs 1:08:31

8M ago1:08:31

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This week, we officially kick off the start of a new segment, Kurt's HOGs.By GameSpot

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#256 - It's not actually episode 260 1:13:28

8M ago1:13:28

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We're starting off our 2025 strong with Jean-Luc forgetting what episode number the podcast is on.By GameSpot

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#255 - It's Been A Year 1:43:37

9M ago1:43:37

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GameSpot After Dark returns to send off 2024.By GameSpot

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Episode 263 - Game of the Year 2024 1:20:28

9M ago1:20:28

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It's been a hell of a year for videogames, so join us in celebrating some of the best experiences the last 12 months have offered us by looking back at some standout experiences. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpoin…

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Episode 262 - Who Is Going To Win Big At The Game Awards 2024? 1:03:26

10M ago1:03:26

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It's that time of year again where Geoff Keighley is opening up the stage to celebrate the best of the best and hopefully sneak in some surprising announcements along the way. Sandy and Matty return for their annual TGA predictions, with some surprising suggestions on who will walk away with the most accolades. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter:…

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Episode 261 - North Pole Portal 1:15:54

10M ago1:15:54

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us locked into one of the best role-playing games of this generation, LEGO Horizon Adventures looks great but feels a bit thin, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is 2024's sleeper hit, and Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has promise despite big technical issues Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Tw…

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Episode 260 - Money Printing Machines 1:31:20

11M ago1:31:20

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It's a stacked week on Checkpoint Chat! We do a 180 (noscope) on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, go too fast in Sonic X Shadow Generations, mess with the balance of nature for no real reason in Monster Hunter Wilds, have our eyeballs treated in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and collect them all in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter…

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Episode 259 - Irresponsible AI 1:10:15

11M ago1:10:15

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us hooked with its familiar and drastically improved take on the classic Persona formula, while innovation is the name of the game in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and its far more varied campaign and gameplay mechanics. Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat Fac…

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#254 - I Want Dragon Age Games To Look Worse And I'm Not Kidding 1:06:05

11M ago1:06:05

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This week on GameSpot After Dark we continue to talk about how good the Silent Hill 2 remake is and what we'd like to see next from Bloober Team. Jean-Luc concludes their Dragon Age series replay with Inquisition and has THOUGHTS about it as well as the current state of BioWare as a whole.By GameSpot