Best Montrell Rice Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.351 - The Game Awards! 2:06:20

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6d ago2:06:20

2:06:20

This week Justin and Montrell discuss all the announcements at The Game Awards, and talk about cratering Call of Duty sales! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

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Ep.350 - Is Call of Duty in Trouble? 1:12:42

13d ago1:12:42

1:12:42

This week Justin and Montrell discuss Netflix buying Warner Bros. and if Call of Duty is in trouble after their letter to the community! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Suppor…

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Ep.349 - We're back!! Big news catch up! 1:40:46

20d ago1:40:46

1:40:46

This week Justin and Montrell are back, and have a ton of news to get through since their last episode! Including the Steam Machine, the RAM market impacting consoles, and massive changes coming to League of Legends in 2026! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to theplayerst…

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Ep.348 SSS Style! Short, Sweet and SOLO 35:45

1M ago35:45

35:45

This episode is a solo episode for Montrell. We have some BIG stories to cover but we decide we wanted to cover them together when just is back in town! SO in the meantime, hear montrell rant about his ongoing journey to platinum Ninja Gaiden 4 and follow on the Rockstar layoffs! Support the showBy Justin A. DeSimone, Montrell

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Ep.347 - GTA VI Delayed again! 1:58:38

2M ago1:58:38

1:58:38

This week Justin and Montrell discuss GTA VI being delayed again, Nintedo Switch 2 having crazy launch sales, and a leak about Dante's Inferno 2! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the sho…

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Ep.346 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Revealed! 3:26:44

2M ago3:26:44

3:26:44

This week Justin and Montrell discuss the reveal of Halo: Campaign Evolved, different takes on AI in video games, and do a full spoilercast for Trails in the Sky First Chapter! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like…

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Ep.345 - Five More Years of Madden Exclusivity!??? 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

This week Justin goes solo and discusses his final non-spoiler thoughts on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, rumors of the next Xbox being a premium priced PC hybrid, and EA and the NFL signing 5 more years of exclusivity for Madden! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to thepl…

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Ep.344 - Battlefield 6 Impressions! 2:40:39

2M ago2:40:39

2:40:39

This week Justin and Montrell discuss Montrell's early thoughts on Battlefield 6, more rumors of Xbox being abandoned by retailers, and if game purchasing frequency is a window into the future of game! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to inte…

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Ep.343 - Has Xbox lost its Spark? 1:35:09

3M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

This week Justin and Montrell discuss tons of Xbox news, is the end coming faster than we all thought for the storied brand? Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

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Ep.342 - EA gets purchased! Trails in the Sky First Chapter Impressions! 2:31:44

3M ago2:31:44

2:31:44

This week Justin and Montrell discuss EA getting purchased for $55 billion, Xbox massively increasing the price of Gamepass, and their impressions of Trails in the Sky First Chapter! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Pleas…

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Ep.341 - New State of Play Drops! 3:17:57

3M ago3:17:57

3:17:57

This week Justin and Montrell discuss Sony's latest State of Play stream, tons of games they've been playing, and the latest Ananta gameplay trailer (which looks dubious)! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, sub…

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Ep.340 - Borderlands 4 Impressions! 1:13:33

3M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

This week Justin goes solo and discusses his initial thoughts on Borderlands 4, his thoughts on Death Stranding 2 after beating it, and the latest Nintendo Direct! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, …

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Ep.339 - Are the increased prices of consoles going to doom The Industry? 1:52:35

3M ago1:52:35

1:52:35

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the repercussions of increased console pricing, part 2 of Mark Darrahs Anthem video series, and Nintendo patenting ridiculous stuff! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subs…

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Ep.338 - Perfect Dark was almost saved?? 3:13:34

4M ago3:13:34

3:13:34

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Hermen Hulst's interview with the Financial Times, Perfect Dark almost being saved by Take-Two, and do a full spoilercast on Death Stranding! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please l…

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Ep.337 - Hollow Knight: Silksong should've given less notice 2:17:59

4M ago2:17:59

2:17:59

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the existence of a Steam console, Bioshock 4 bringing on Rod Fergusson, and manufactured controversy around Hollow Knight: Silksong! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subs…

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Ep.336 - PS5 Price Increases! 1:58:16

4M ago1:58:16

1:58:16

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony increasing prices for all PS5 models, Roblox having some trouble legally, and Montrell's thoughts on how Battlefield VI needs to improve before launch! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to [email protected] to interact wi…

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Ep.335 - Will PS6 be $499? 2:36:41

4M ago2:36:41

2:36:41

This week Montrell and Justin discuss PS6 power and pricing rumors, will it be affordable when prices are going up? They also talk about Death Stranding, solutions to Monster Hunter's problems, and Starfield coming to PS5! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions by sending an email to theplayerstak…

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Ep.334 - Nintendo increases prices! 2:31:03

5M ago2:31:03

2:31:03

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Nintendo increasing Switch 1 pricing, Mastercard commenting on Steam removing adult games, and the merits and faults of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@…

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Ep.333 - What happened to Monster Hunter Wilds? 2:34:16

5M ago2:34:16

2:34:16

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Battlefield 6 Multiplayer reveal, Sony suing Tencent over Light of Motiram, and Monster Hunter Wilds sales cratering since release! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please…

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Ep.332 - Battlefield 6 Revealed! 2:16:34

5M ago2:16:34

2:16:34

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Battlefield 6 reveal, Microsoft changing their mind on $80 games, and payment processors censoring games on Steam! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe,…

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Ep.331 - What's Happening with Final Fantasy IX Remake? 1:56:57

5M ago1:56:57

1:56:57

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their current issues with League of Legends, the massive lawsuit around Subnautica 2, and rumors that there are problems with Final Fantasy IX Remake! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact …

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Spoilercast! 1:46:57

5M ago1:46:57

1:46:57

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their full spoiler thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Is it truly an all timer as it has been positioned? Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and re…

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Ep.330 - The Next Battlefield is in Trouble! 2:18:49

6M ago2:18:49

2:18:49

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Ars Technica deep dive into the development of the next Battlefield, Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, and May Circana numbers! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, su…

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Ep.329 - Xbox Cancels Games and Closes Studios 1:56:30

6M ago1:56:30

1:56:30

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox's latest huge layoffs, impacting several games and resulting in the big closure of The Initiative and cancellation of Perfect Dark! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Pleas…

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Ep.328 - Sony Buying Warner Bros. Game Studios?? 1:56:16

6M ago1:56:16

1:56:16

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony's latest investor presentation, rumors that they also want to buy the game/movie arm of Warner Bros. Discovery, and rumors of another Xbox layoff. Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact…

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Ep.327 - Marathon Delayed! 1:03:47

6M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

This week Montrell and Justin discuss "next gen" Xbox hardware, Marathon's delay, and Mina The Hollower's release date! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the sho…

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Ep.326 - Xbox Showcase and Summer Games Fest! 2:31:45

7M ago2:31:45

2:31:45

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Xbox Showcase, Summer Games Fest, and a new Expanse game being announced! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

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Ep.325 - State of Play appetizer before Summer Game Fest? 2:08:47

7M ago2:08:47

2:08:47

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Witcher 4 tech demo, Xbox deprioritizing their handheld, and Sony's latest State of Play! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Sup…

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Ep.324 - Is Elden Ring Nightrein being fairly criticized? 1:27:24

7M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

This week Montrell and Justin discuss EA cancelling their Black Panther game and closing the studio, Elden Ring Nightrein criticism, and Montrell's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to i…

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Ep.323 - Randy Pitchford, won't you please shut up? 2:43:39

7M ago2:43:39

2:43:39

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Jade Raymond leaving Playstation, April Circana numbers, and Randy's Pitchford's latest attempt to piss off everyone! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, …

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Ep.322 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Impressions! 1:11:26

7M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox being the bigger publisher of games on Playstation, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Justin's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us!…

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Ep.321 - GTA VI Delayed to 2026! 1:26:53

8M ago1:26:53

1:26:53

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the effect of GTA VI's delay, the latest Xbox quarterly financials, and EA not charging $80 for their games!? Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and revi…

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Ep.320 - Xbox is raising prices!? Is the industry doomed? 2:26:32

8M ago2:26:32

2:26:32

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox raising prices amidst terrible industry sales, another Titanfall game getting cancelled, and their thoughts on the Borderlands 4 gameplay deep dive! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to intera…

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Ep.319 - Ghost of Yotei Release Date! 1:41:22

8M ago1:41:22

1:41:22

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Ghost of Yotei's release date, a rumored new BR from Ubisoft, and PS5 price hikes! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the sh…

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Ep.318 - Bungie's Marathon Revealed! 1:39:51

8M ago1:39:51

1:39:51

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Marathon's reveal, Star Wars Zero Company, and Montrell's thoughts on South of Midnight! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support …

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Ep.317 - Mayhem in the US! Will Nintendo be in Trouble??? 2:07:34

9M ago2:07:34

2:07:34

This week Montrell and Justin discuss how the US tariff situation impacts the Switch 2 launch, a new Deus Ex game failing to find a backer, and the current state of Monster Hunter Wilds! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact wi…

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Ep.316 - Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! 2:16:10

9M ago2:16:10

2:16:10

This week Montrell and Justin discuss all the details revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

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Ep.315 - Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in June!? 2:33:29

9M ago2:33:29

2:33:29

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the leaked release window for Nintendo Switch 2, the latest Nintendo Direct, and Montrell's thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with…

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Ep.314 - How is PUBG in 2025? 2:14:14

9M ago2:14:14

2:14:14

This week Montrell and Justin discuss satire in video games, February Circana, and their return to PUBG, how is it in 2025? Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the…

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Ep.313 - Death Stranding 2 Release Date! 1:40:46

10M ago1:40:46

1:40:46

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Death Stranding 2's release date, a report on the future of Xbox hardware, and more thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, …

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Ep.312 - Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions! 2:20:34

10M ago2:20:34

2:20:34

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Battlefield 6 gameplay leaks, Acclaim's return, and their thought on Monster Hunter Wilds after 30 hours! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review t…

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Ep.311 - Fable is Delayed to 2026... Uh Oh???? 2:36:49

10M ago2:36:49

2:36:49

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Pokemon announcements from Gamefreak, WB closing multiple studios, and Fable being delayed to 2026! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and rev…

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Ep.310 - Rooster Teeth is back!? 1:27:16

10M ago1:27:16

1:27:16

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the current state of League of Legends, Shuhei Yoshida's thoughts on his time with Sony, and Rooster Teeth's return! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, a…

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Ep.309 - New Playstation State of Play! 1:43:58

10M ago1:43:58

1:43:58

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the newest State of Play, Elden Ring: Nightrein's release date, and talk about EA wondering if Dragon Age would have done better as a live service! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact wit…

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Ep.308 - Emergency Boyz / Bioware downfall 41:09

11M ago41:09

41:09

Due to Justin having an emergency and Montrell having one last week, this episode will be short and solo for Montrell. He talks about the losing more staff and the Forza going PlayStation along with some other news! Support the showBy Justin A. DeSimone, Montrell

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Ep. 307 - Will GTA VI Cost $100? 2:29:47

11M ago2:29:47

2:29:47

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a new report claiming other companies are hoping Rockstar charges $100 for GTA VI, Bioware's latest studio update, and December 2024 Circana numbers! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact w…

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Ep. 306 - Xbox Developer Direct! 2:02:28

11M ago2:02:28

2:02:28

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct, the Horizon MMO getting cancelled, and Justin's initial impressions of Kingdom Come: Deliverence! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please lik…

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Ep. 305 - Nintendo Switch 2 Announced! 1:59:33

11M ago1:59:33

1:59:33

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Bungie's MOBA leaking, Sony cancelling two more live-service games, and Nintendo's announcement of the Switch 2! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and r…

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Ep. 304 - Switch 2 Leaks Galore! 2:07:38

12M ago2:07:38

2:07:38

This week Montrell and Justin discuss tons of Switch 2 leaks, Assassin's Creed Shadows getting delayed again, and the collapse of NBA 2K? Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the sho…

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Ep. 303 - Games of the Year 2024! 1:44:33

12M ago1:44:33

1:44:33

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the games they enjoyed the most in 2024! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…