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!…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the games they are looking forward to 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 show…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Switch 2 accessory leaks, a new interview with Hideki Kamiya, and Playstation Store's shovelware problem! 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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their thoughts on this year's The Game Awards, including The Witcher 4 and Naughty Dog's new game, Intergalactic! 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 …

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Eurogamer's interview with Shawn Layden, a new lawsuit against Bungie and Sony, and their thoughts on Arcane season 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,…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss rumors of a Sony handheld, Ubisoft's continued failure with the end of XDefiant, and more impressions of Metaphor: ReFantazio! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, su…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss rumors of Sony acquiring Kadokawa, Path of Exile 2 early access, and The Game Awards Nominees! 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! Su…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Warcraft Direct, plus Phil Spencers comments that anything could go to third party consoles and an Xbox handheld being in development! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Ple…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Justin's thoughts on World of Warcraft: The War Within, Montrell's thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Switch 2 being backwards compatible! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, Concord being shut down, and the controversy surrounding Dragon Age: The Veilguard! 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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a slew of new sales data from Circana where sports games dominate, more of Montrell's Metaphor: ReFantazio thoughts, and Justin's thoughts on Europa Universalis IV! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected]…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Halo: Combat Evolved remake, August Circana numbers, and Asmongold going too far on Palestine! 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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss 343 Industries being renamed to Halo Studios, Tencent possibly acquiring Ubisoft, and Justin gives some thoughts on Jason Schreier's new book! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us!…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tetsuya Nomura considering retirement, Tim Sweeney's comments on the future of games, and the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, …

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest State of Play, including the reveal of Ghost of Yotei, details of Concord's development, a possible new Batman game! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please like, s…

This week Justin goes solo this week and discusses Ubisoft's recent stock troubles, Unity canceling their runtime fee, and Nintendo going after Pocketpair for patent infringement! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! …

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the PS5 Pro reveal, it's high price point, more industry layoffs, and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Concord shutting down after two weeks, Star Wars Outlaws ruining early access saves, and Foamstars going free to 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,…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss all the news out of Gamescom, including Borderlands 4, a new Heroes of Might and Magic, and the latest Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] to interact with us! Please l…

Justin is gone this week so I will be taking over this episode. I give my experience with game length and online multiplayer game evolution through my eyes. Take this journey with me. Support the showBy Justin A. DeSimone, Montrell Rice

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tango Gameworks getting saved, Dragon Age 4's release date, and Valve's new game Deadlock having a huge leak! 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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss more news on Bungie, Voice actors striking over AI, and June Circana! 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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible new Borderlands game announcement, more layoffs at Bungie, and rumors of an Avowed delay into 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 rev…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss how the industry can attract new players, AI already taking hold, and if unionization might be the way to stop it! 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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Valve payroll leaks, their disinterest in Star Wars, and what they've been playing! 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 s…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Gamepass pricing increasing, why companies keep making the same mistakes with live service games, 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, subscr…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Resident Evil 9's seeming confirmation, Dead Rising coming back, and the state of League of Legends! 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 sh…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the drama around Dr. Disrespect, a new Shawn Layden interview, and Stellar Blade's sales milestone! 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…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, as well as Justin's thoughts on the Summer Games Fest and Xbox Showcase! 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 sh…

Montrell with Guest DEEJAY , talk about the SUMMER SNOOZE FEST and the XBOX Showcase of 2024 Support the showBy Justin, Montrell

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony financials, April Circana numbers, and the insane Summer Game Fest trailer pricing! 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 …