Best Unofficial Controller Podcasts (2025)

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The Switch 2 finally erases the handheld compromise 1:51:29

12h ago1:51:29

1:51:29

Send us a text Step into the future of hybrid gaming as we deliver our comprehensive hands-on review of the Nintendo Switch 2! After extensive testing, we're thrilled to share our genuine reactions to Nintendo's newest console – and spoiler alert: this isn't just an incremental update. The hardware improvements are immediately noticeable. From the …

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Dune-Awakening Wont Release on Console Until 2026 2:19

44m ago2:19

2:19

Buried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Mortal Kombat 2 is So Much Funnier and Bigger Than the First Movie 2:49

29m ago2:49

2:49

Klap klap klap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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The Harvard Morgue 32:32

10m ago32:32

32:32

Few people know that most of our modern medical knowledge is based on centuries old research using human remains, often stolen. While those practices are thankfully gone today, the market for human remains is as strong as ever. In 2023, the public got a glimpse into that world when the Harvard Morgue was implicated in the illegal trade of human rem…

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Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2- Enhanced Edition Is Launching On Consoles 2:34

1h ago2:34

2:34

Critical hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Nintendo Switch 2 Hides Cool GameCube Easter Eggs 3:24

36m ago3:24

3:24

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Black Ops 7 Confirmed at Xbox Games Showcase 2:59

1h ago2:59

2:59

Standby to standby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Episode 11: Fort Knox – America’s Most Guarded Mystery? 24:13

9h ago24:13

24:13

Fort Knox. A name that conjures images of impenetrable walls, gold bricks stacked floor to ceiling, and absolute national security. But what if the reality doesn’t match the mythology? In this episode, Alexa investigates the history and enduring enigma of Fort Knox—from its origins during the Great Depression to the mounting suspicion that what’s s…

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PlayStation Plus Summer 2025 Additions 2:52

2h ago2:52

2:52

The State of Play came with a few surprises for subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Sony's All-New First-Party PlayStation Fight Stick 'Project Defiant' Goes On Sale in 2026 2:47

2h ago2:47

2:47

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Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 Are Out Now 3:23

30m ago3:23

3:23

Don't forget — beware of spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Disney's Live-Action Snow White Gets a Disney+ Release Date 2:45

1h ago2:45

2:45

Snow White arrives on Disney+ a little less than three months after its theatrical debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Deadcam Announced for PC 2:20

1d ago2:20

2:20

Boo! Found your footage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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The Witcher 4 Tech Demo 'Is Not Gameplay Footage' of The Witcher 4 2:57

2d ago2:57

2:57

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The Machine 34:39

7m ago34:39

34:39

It’s been called the most powerful—and most secretive—fraternity in America. For decades, a shadowy group known as The Machine has controlled student government at the University of Alabama through intimidation and backroom deals. And it matters—because its influence stretches far beyond campus and into national politics. For a transcript of this e…

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Nintendo Shares Footage of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Running on Nintendo Switch 2 2:26

1h ago2:26

2:26

It's admittedly more Bewear-able. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Victory Banner Announced for PC 2:01

6h ago2:01

2:01

A unique genre mashup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Ubisoft Drops a Splinter Cell Tease 2:38

1d ago2:38

2:38

"He's locked in." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Microsoft Reportedly Pulls Back Development on Its Own Xbox Handheld to Focus on Third-Party Devices 2:39

1d ago2:39

2:39

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Jerry the King Marathon Gaming brings the heat to the gaming world 2:08:00

5d ago2:08:00

2:08:00

Send us a text Step into the ring with The Unofficial Controller Podcast as George welcomes back Scotty (Marathon Gaming) for an episode that blends wrestling theatrics with passionate gaming discussion. Donning a crown and championship belt, Scotty transforms the podcast into an "Attitude Era" spectacle that's equal parts hilarious and informative…

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Live from San Diego: Global Talent, Local Growth 33:44

4d ago33:44

33:44

Recording live from the Accounting Today Firm Growth Forum in San Diego, the hosts sit down with Frank Longobardi (former CEO of CohnReznick) and Dario Grassini from SAPRO to discuss the evolution of global staffing in accounting. The conversation covers how firms can successfully integrate international talent, the cultural nuances of working with…

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Bandai's New Gundam Museum in Japan Lets You Make Your Own Gundam Model Kit 3:25

4d ago3:25

3:25

Could your Gundam win an award? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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EA Still Making At Least 3 Marvel Games 2:48

13d ago2:48

2:48

Motive expected to lead development, beginning with Iron Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Apple is Reportedly Developing a New Gaming App 2:29

5d ago2:29

2:29

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Cyberpunk 2 Officially in Pre-Production 3:01

5d ago3:01

3:01

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111 - Light Years by James Salter 1:06:02

5d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

In this episode of the Books of Some Substance podcast, hosts Nathan Sharp and David Southard reunite with our old friend Eric Heiman (whose life and experiences connect closely to the novel on this episode) to discuss the intricate and poignant novel Light Years by James Salter. We get into the unique lyrical and unadorned narrative style of the b…

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Nintendo Updated Animal Crossing: New Horizons For the First Time in 3 Years 2:35

14d ago2:35

2:35

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The HBO Harry Potter TV Series Announces its Cast for Harry Potter 2:59

14d ago2:59

2:59

HBO has announced the cast for the key roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley for the upcoming TV series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Clair Obscur- Expedition 33 Hits Another Impressive Sales Milestone 2:38

15d ago2:38

2:38

That’s a lot of threes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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For Profit - Part 3: The Evidence is Clear 41:10

6d ago41:10

41:10

The future of for-profit schools, and the millions of students who have attended them hangs in the balance as a key legal protection is under threat from the courts and the Trump administration. For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud…

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The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Had 3.7 Million Viewers in the U.S. 2:49

16d ago2:49

2:49

Down from the record 8.2 million who tuned in to the Season 1 finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Is This Really the End of Tom Cruise's M:I Series? 3:48

16d ago3:48

3:48

Paramount has definitely marketed The Final Reckoning as the conclusion to the Mission: Impossible saga. It’s right there in the name. But how final is this film, really? (This episode contains spoilers) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Mortal Kombat 1 Won’t Get Any More DLC Characters or Stories 2:59

17d ago2:59

2:59

Warner Bros. has confirmed what Mortal Kombat 1 fans feared after the recent launch of the Definitive Edition: no new DLC characters or story chapters will be released for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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The depth of Liberty City makes GTA IV a masterpiece worth replaying 1:37:51

12d ago1:37:51

1:37:51

Send us a text What makes a game truly stand the test of time? In this episode, George and RGT dive deep into the enduring appeal of Grand Theft Auto IV, a game that's potentially better than its successor in ways that matter most. Liberty City comes alive again as RGT shares his experience revisiting Rockstar's masterpiece on PlayStation 3. Though…

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Episode 10: The Bermuda Triangle — Disappearing Acts, Government Secrets, and Bad Vibes at Sea 39:10

14d ago39:10

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In this episode, Katie heads straight into one of the OG conspiracy zones: the Bermuda Triangle. From vanishing planes and glitchy time warps to theories about alien abductions, underwater bases, and secret military ops, we unpack the tangled mess of legend, lore, and documented weirdness around this 500,000-square-mile no-fly zone of chaos. Was Fl…

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Green Lantern Movie 'Would've Been Great' if Ryan Reynolds Wrote the Script, Director Says 2:58

19d ago2:58

2:58

And honestly, he might be onto something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Navigating Nonprofit Uncertainty 44:33

11d ago44:33

44:33

Michael Blanton from Sage joins the show and breaks down the harsh reality facing nonprofits: only 9% consider themselves data-driven despite widespread recognition of its importance. With staffing crises, funding uncertainty, and political chaos creating unprecedented challenges, organizations are scrambling for revenue diversification and better …

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Helldivers 2 Sees Player Count Surge 2:36

20d ago2:36

2:36

Players are diving back in to defend their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Fortnite Is Finally Back on the U.S. Apple App Store 3:20

20d ago3:20

3:20

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PlayStation Stars Loyalty Program Shutdown Announced After 3 Years 2:39

21d ago2:39

2:39

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Samsung Reportedly Keen to Work With Nintendo on Switch 2 OLED Refresh 2:42

21d ago2:42

2:42

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Voice Actor Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Over Fortnite's AI Darth Vader 4:05

21d ago4:05

4:05

Altering the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Stellar Blade Developer Confirms Sequel Plans 2:31

22d ago2:31

2:31

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For Profit - Part 2: Thrown to the Wolves 42:32

13d ago42:32

42:32

Ashley Pizzuti fell in love with photography from an early age, and found what felt like the perfect opportunity to start the career of her dreams. She would soon learn that her school was part of an industry designed to prey upon students like her, and that legislators were key to finding relief. For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/ca…

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CD Projekt Kicks Off The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary 2:48

22d ago2:48

2:48

10 years of killing monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Lego Just Shut Down A Brilliant-Looking Bionicle Fan Project 2:58

23d ago2:58

2:58

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Nintendo Says the Switch 2 Will Only Support VRR In Handheld Mode 2:33

24d ago2:33

2:33

The VRR saga comes to a close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy IGN

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Episode 9: The Oakville Blobs — Mysterious Rain, Military Tests, and the Goo That Made a Town Sick 23:39

18d ago23:39

23:39

In August 1994, a small town in Washington state experienced a nightmare straight out of a sci-fi horror movie. Oakville residents awoke to find their homes, cars, and streets covered in strange, gelatinous blobs that would go on to sicken pets, wildlife, and entire families. Was this a freak weather event, a military test gone wrong, or something …