Best Patrick Schweigert Podcasts (2026)

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The 10 Best Star Wars Video Games 1:33:46

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14d ago1:33:46

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This week, Heroic Headgear aka Nate from The Content Mill drops in on Spotlight to talk STAR WARS GAMES. We unpack the Star Wars announcements at The Game Awards, and then create the definitive top 10 Star Wars games list Timecodes What we're playing - 5:08 Star Wars at The Game Awards - 15:00 The Best 10 Star Wars Games - 1:09:40 Follow us! www.dr…

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The Game Awards Announcements LEAKED?! 1:19:26

18d ago1:19:26

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Patrick and Kamen breakdown games we know to be at The Game Awards, and some stories that have leaked for potential announcements. PLUS, it's 2025 wrapped season, and that one adult site everyone knows about released their video game search data, and boy is it a DOOZY Timecodes What we're playing - 7:40 The Game Awards stories - 28:46 News Spotligh…

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Guessing The Spotlight Games Top 100 1:23:31

24d ago1:23:31

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JakeDumpin is swaddling you with video game goodness, just let it happen. The Dumpster Boy guides us through episode 186 discussing Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Geoff Keighley's secrets, and JakeTwitchin is going to guess where previous Game Awards winners landed on the Spotlight Games Top 100, as decided by you, the audience, 86 episodes ago. Timecodes…

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Half Life 3 Is Real 1:42:57

1M ago1:42:57

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Steam announced 3 new pieces of hardware, the Steam Machine, Controller and Frame, and we are breaking it down with Gianni from @TheContentMillPodcast! Plus, we share our thoughts on The Game Awards nominees for 2025. Timecodes What we're playing - 5:53 Steam Announces Trio of Hardware - 35:45 The Game Awards - 1:07:30 Follow us! www.dropindropoutp…

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Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed Again 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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GTA6 has been delayed again, and we aren't convinced its even coming in 2026 anymore. Plus, Marvel commits to more games with Insomniac, State of Play disappoints, and more! Timecodes What we're playing - 8:17 Marvel + Insomniac is here to stay - 21:12 GTA6 delayed again - 32:13 News spotlight - 45:02 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, Yo…

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We Have Halo On PlayStation At Home 1:19:57

2M ago1:19:57

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Jake hosts with Patrick this week as they unpack Master Chief coming to PlayStation, Battlefield's shadow drop, and more! Timecodes Battlefield Redspec shadow drop - 8:22 What we're playing - 19:08 Halo on PlayStation - 41:55 News Spotlight - 1:00:23 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twi…

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Let Sakurai Cook 47:36

2M ago47:36

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Jake aka the xxxster boy drops by this week to talk all about the second Kirby Air Riders Nintendo direct, and all the other news in gaming this week! Plus, we share impressions on Pokemon Z-A, Dispatch, and Keeper! Timecodes What we're playing - 5:40 Kirby Air Riders direct #2 - 22:08 News Spotlight - 31:21 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Blue…

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Is Ghost of Yotei Game of the Year? 1:22:28

3M ago1:22:28

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Kamen is joined this week by Jerica to talk all about Ghost of Yotei! Plus, there have been some massive headlines we haven't broken down on the pod - the EA Buyout, and Microsoft upping Game Pass by 50%. Timecodes 10:15 - EA Buyout 19:33 - Game Pass 32:37 - Yotei Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlig…

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Kojima Showcase Breakdown 1:16:02

3M ago1:16:02

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We got our first real look at Kojima's OD: Knock, and more at his Tokyo Game Show presentation! We break it down, and also share our thoughts on the games we've been playing lately (like Silent Hill f!) Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https…

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Gaming 2025 HOT TAKES 1:29:01

4M ago1:29:01

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This week, The Dumpster Boy and Josh aka Highscoreweekly take over for 2025 HOT TAKES Timecodes News spotlight - 7:32 Hottest gaming takes of 2025 - 38:25 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@sp…

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PS6 a handheld?! 1:12:38

4M ago1:12:38

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OOPS I forgot to upload last week's episode hehe, so here is the TRUE episode 177 that is now 178 talking about the rumors PS6 will be a Switch-like! Plus, Patrick shares his thoughts on Shinobi Art of Vengeance and Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater! Timecodes What we're playing - 12:12 PS6 handheld rumors - 49:00 News spotlight - 1:04:25 Follow u…

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Is 007 First Light a 2026 GOTY Contender? 1:06:06

4M ago1:06:06

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This week, we unpack the 007 First Light State of Play, Silksong came out and is now easier hehe, AND Patrick has some Cronos: The New Dawn impressions to share. Shoutout to The Dan Good Show for joining us for this week's ep! Follow him EVERYWHERE @thedangoodshow Timecodes What we're playing - 9:09 007 First Light State of Play breakdown - 32:25 N…

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Kirby + Gamescom Breakdown 1:33:12

5M ago1:33:12

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This week, Kirby Air Riders had a Nintendo Direct, and Gamescom Opening Night Live happened! We are breaking down both of them, and also sharing hands on impressions for Tiny Book Shop and Sword of the Sea. Timecodes What we're playing - 12:00 Kirby Air Riders Direct - 26:23 Gamescom Opening Night Live - 43:15 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bl…

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Ranking the Best Immersive Sims 1:49:41

5M ago1:49:41

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This week, Phil Bothun joins the show to craft the DEFINITIVE list of the best Immersive Sim games! Plus, Patrick gives his extended thoughts on the polarizing Mafia: The Old Country. Timecodes What we're playing - 12:45 What is an Immersive Sim? - 38:27 Ranking Immersive Sims - 51:30 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Thread…

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Tales of the Shire Honest Review 1:20:41

5M ago1:20:41

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This week, Patrick and The Dumpster Boy are catching up on a TON of games they've been playing. Also Patrick reviews Tales of the Shire! Timecodes What we're playing - 11:00 Legacy of Kain - 11:20 Tales of the Shire - 13:34 Bully - 26:18 Borderlands 3 - 32:08 Wheel World - 36:30ish Dungeons of Hinterberg Platinum review - 39:07 Banishers Ghosts of …

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Pokemon Disappoints! 1:05:19

5M ago1:05:19

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This week, JakeTwitchin takes over Spotlight again, but this time Jerica from JK! Games and Drop-In Drop-Out joins him to talk about the newest (disappointing) Pokemon Presents! 0:00 Intro 4:30 What we're playing 8:05 Pokemon Disappoints 46:16 News Spotlight Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgame…

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Neil Druckmann Leaves HBO's The Last Of Us 1:18:05

6M ago1:18:05

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This week, Neil Druckmann left HBO's The Last Of Us to focus on Intergalactic, we are getting a new Ghost of Yotei state of play, and a bunch of other video games news. Special guest Gianni DiCrosta drops by - check him out everywhere @giannidicrosta! Timecodes What we're playing - 8:20 Druckmann leaves HBO's TLOU - 39:20 Ghost of Yotei State of Pl…

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Spotlight Games Apologizes 1:18:50

6M ago1:18:50

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It's the first time in 8 months that it's just Patrck and Kamen. There's so much to address... ...Also, Donkey Kong Bananza's team is the Mario Odyssey team! Plus, we have a BEEFY news spotlight from this week's gaming headlines. Timecodes What we're playing - 12:20 Mario Odyssey Team is Making Donkey Kong Bananza - 39:33 News Spotlight - 50:53 Fol…

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Death Stranding 2 Review Roundup 1:12:51

6M ago1:12:51

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Death Stranding 2 is out, and people love it! The Dumpster Boy and GWTMori discuss Kojima's latest, plus its another day in gaming which means there are more layoffs (sigh). Timecodes What we're playing - 6:35 Death Stranding 2 - 30:40 More layoffs - 40:58 News spotlight - 51:15 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and …

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Is Bungie Done? 1:13:50

7M ago1:13:50

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Marathon has been delayed indefinitely - is this the nail in the coffin for BUNGIE? Plus, Xbox announced a partnership with AMD, DK Bananza is being shown off tomorrow, and much more gaming news! Timecodes 5:20 What we're playing 26:44 Xbox AMD Partnership 37:25 Marathon Delayed 50:13 DK Bananza Direct 59:23 News Spotlight Timecodes Follow us! www.…

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Splatoon Raiders! Switch 2 News 1:20:12

7M ago1:20:12

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Splatoon is coming to Switch 2! Plus, $80 games at Xbox, and THE DUMPSTER BOY RETURNS Timecodes 0:00 Intro 5:01 What we're playing 40:44 Splatoon news 50:30 $80 Xbox games 1:09:05 News spotlight 1:19:04 Outro Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord!…

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June 2025 Playstation State of Play Predictions 1:18:45

7M ago1:18:45

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A PlayStation State of Play is happening June 4th - let's make some PREDICTIONS! Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: [email protected] RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight…

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Hideo Kojima, Neil Druckmann, and Jade Raymond... IN THE NEWS! 1:25:36

8M ago1:25:36

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It's a news heavy week at Spotlight Games, with discussions about Physint, Death Stranding, The Last of Us, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Uncharted, Expedition 33, Doom The Dark Ages, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Marathon, Stellar Blade 2, Fortnite, FairGame$, Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, and Kingdom Hearts 4. I bet you like at least one of …

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Microsoft Madness 59:56

8M ago59:56

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This week, we are discussing a bunch of Microsoft news, from Tony Hawk's new HD collection to Doom the Dark Ages stellar reviews. Timecodes 0:00 Intro 1:40 What we're playing 26:10 Microsoft Madness 45:26 News Spotlight 58:10 Outro Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgam…

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GTA Is All That Matters 1:05:41

8M ago1:05:41

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This week, JakeTwitchin and Mori have are talking Grand Theft Auto VI, Roskstar Games memories, Gears of War Reloaded, and much more! Timecodes 0:00 Intro 1:21 Rockstar Games memories 10:06 What we're playing 22:14 Grand Theft Auto VI 35:53 Gears of War Reloaded 46:42 News Spotlight 1:03:40 Outro Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube…

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Borderlands 4 Updates 1:10:57

8M ago1:10:57

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This week, JakeTwitchin and Mori have a lot to unpack with Borderlands 4, Respawn layoffs, and more! Timecodes What we're playing - 4:33 Borderlands 4 - 27:47 Respawn - 34:30 News Spotlight - 41:36 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://di…

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Lost Records Bloom & Rage Spoilercast 1:56:57

9M ago1:56:57

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This week, Patrick returns with Jerica and Highscoreweekly to review and spoil Lost Records Bloom & Rage! Plus, we share early impressions of The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Timecodes What we're playing - 10:12 Lost Records Review / No spoilers - 27:33 Spoilers start - 59:00 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads…

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Marathon! Oblivion! Star Wars! 50:54

9M ago50:54

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This week, JakeTwitchin and Mori unpack Marathon's reveal, Oblivion remake news, and a new Star Wars game incoming! Timecodes What we're playing - 3:10 Marathon - 9:45 Star Wars - 27:26 Oblivion / News spotlight - 31:21 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join o…

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20 Switch 2 Details Nintendo Left Out 1:25:51

9M ago1:25:51

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This week, JakeDumpin is back to unpack a ton of details about Switch 2 that Nintendo left out of the Switch 2 Direct! Plus, well, you'll see. Timecodes 0:00 Intro 6:35 What we've been playing 26:07 Nintendo Switch 2 additional details 1:06:30 LEAKS and potential spoilers for Mario Kart World & Donkey Kong Bananza 1:15:33 Spoilers end 1:15:33 News …

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Nintendo Direct Roundup 1:15:33

9M ago1:15:33

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This week, JakeDumpin takes over Spotlight yet again to unpack LAST week's Nintendo Direct covering Switch 1 games. Plus, there are a ton of headlines to chat through. Timecodes What we're playing - 8:18 Nintendo Direct - 25:40 News Spotlight - 46:53 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twi…

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Nintendo Direct Rumors 1:20:07

9M ago1:20:07

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This week, JakeDumpin takes over Spotlight to cover the biggest rumors in video games right now. God of War in Greece! Nintendo Direct Rumors (hehe its happening now)! Other things! Timecodes What we're playing - 8:57 God of War rumors - 32:01 Direct rumors - 42:00 Other industry rumors - 54:28 News spotlight - 58:56 Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod…

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Assassins Creed Shadows Impressions 1:06:26

10M ago1:06:26

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This week, we share our initial impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows! (Game provided by Ubisoft), The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion is getting a remake very soon, and the Switch 2 is going to cost HOW MUCH? Timecodes What we're playing - 5:16 Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions - 21:26 Oblivion Remake conversation - 35:52 Switch 2 might cost $500 - …

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No More Last Of Us? 1:11:25

10M ago1:11:25

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This week, Naughty Dog says don't expect more Last Of Us, the creators of Disco Elysium announced a new game, and Death Stranding 2 got a release date (and 10 minute trailer). Plus, we share our impressions of Split Fiction! Timecodes What we're playing - 4:58 Don't expect more The Last Of Us - 24:05 Za/Um announces new game - 39:40 Death Stranding…

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Our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Secret Characters 1:07:42

10M ago1:07:42

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This week, we have a TON of video games to talk about. Elden Ring Nightreign, Avowed, Lost Records Bloom & Rage, and perhaps the best Dumpster Dive to date. Plus, Sony may not be having a showcase this summer for the second year in a row. Should we be concerned, or patient? Timecodes Mori's trip to Atlanta - 4:40 Dumpster Dive - 9:00 Clair Obscur: …

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Elden Ring Nightreign Has The Stuff 1:33:51

11M ago1:33:51

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This week, we have a TON of video games to talk about. Elden Ring Nightreign, Avowed, Lost Records Bloom & Rage, and perhaps the best Dumpster Dive to date. Plus, Sony may not be having a showcase this summer for the second year in a row. Should we be concerned, or patient? Timecodes What we've been playing - 6:40 Avowed - 7:15 Big Helmet Heroes - …

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Impressions 1:10:54

11M ago1:10:54

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This week, we share more in-depth thoughts on our time with Kingdom Come Deliverance 2! Plus, we discuss the news that Sony denied a sequel to The Order: 1886, and Rocksteady is abandoning games as a service to go back to single player Batman. Timecodes What we've been playing - 5:39 Sony denied a sequel to The Order: 1886 - 35:37 Rocksteady is goi…

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PS State of Play Rumors 1:14:19

11M ago1:14:19

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This week, GWTMori comes on the show to talk about these February PlayStation State of Play rumors, and what we hope gets announced. Plus, BioWare seems to be in some trouble with Dragon Age underperforming. Timecodes What we've been playing - 6:36 PlayStation State of Play rumors - 32:00 BioWare troubles - 50:43 News Spotlight - 1:06:00 Follow us!…

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Xbox Developer Direct Reactions 1:04:53

11M ago1:04:53

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This week, JakeTwitchin joins us to react to last week's Xbox Developer Direct, and Phil Spencer claiming Xbox will support the Switch 2. PLUS WE ANNOUNCED SOMETHING VERY BIG Timecodes Announcing Drop-In Drop-Out - 3:10 What we've been playing - 8:30 Reacting to Xbox's Developer Direct - 19:26 Xbox plans on supporting Switch 2 - 50:12 News Spotligh…

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Let's Build a PlayStation Hero Shooter 1:47:15

12M ago1:47:15

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This week, we celebrate 150 episodes with a big PlayStation show. We create our dream rosters for a PlayStation Hero Shooter, and discuss the latest cancellations from Sony's First Party Studios Timecodes Beginning of episode - 00:00 What we're playing - 4:07 PlayStation cancels 2 live service games - 18:12 PlayStation Hero Shooter draft - 29:31 Ne…

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NINTENDO SWITCH 2 EMERGENCY POD 1:17:23

12M ago1:17:23

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SWITCH 2 WAS ANNOUNCED. EMERGENCY POD Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: [email protected] RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss We don't own the rights to any music featured in this episode! Thanks for lis…

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Metaphor ReFantazio Spoilercast ft. MrTheHuman 1:52:51

12M ago1:52:51

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This week, we are doing a full spoilercast for Metaphor ReFantazio with MrTheHuman! We discuss our favorite moments, characters, sequel ideas, and more! Timecodes What we're playing - 5:22 Spoilercast - 21:45 News Spotlight - 1:45:12 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord!…

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2024 Game of the Year 1:53:27

12M ago1:53:27

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It's time to wrap up 2024 with our official Game of the Year show! And this year, it's a party with @Cognitive-Clips , @jkgamespodcast , @JakeTwitchinPlays , @gwtmori , and the triumphant return of our sweet Dumpster Boy! Timecodes Rules - 6:09 Pre-Top 10 - 8:20 10 - 13:10 9 - 18:54 8 - 24:25 7 - 30:32 6 - 35:10 5 - 39:43 4 - 48:36 3 - 55:16 2 - 1:…

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Recapping The Game Awards (ft. Mrthehuman!) 1:19:31

1y ago1:19:31

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This week, Eric aka Mrthehuman comes on the show to recap The Game Awards with us! Timecodes What we're playing/meeting Eric - 4:01 Recapping the winners - 12:00 Recapping the announcements - 25:46 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email…

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Predicting Announcements at The Game Awards 1:17:13

1y ago1:17:13

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This week, JakeTwitchin comes on the show to predict the what might be announced at this year's Game Awards! Timecodes What we're playing - 3:12 Predicting announcements at TGA - 18:23 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: ma…

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Celebrating 30 Years of PlayStation 1:24:27

1y ago1:24:27

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This week, Kayla from @jkgamespodcast and @gwtmori join the show to reminisce about PlayStation's 30th anniversary! We share our favorite games and moments from each generation of Sony's history, and talk about the future of PS5. Also, we share our thoughts on games like Deadlock and Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Timecodes What we're playing - …

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review 1:27:20

1y ago1:27:20

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This week, Jerica from JK! Games! and Jake Twitchin come by to do a full review for Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Plus we share some impressions on other games we've been playing. Timecodes What we're playing - 2:45 Dragon Age review - 21:15 Early/mid-game spoilers - 55:30 End game spoilers - 1:02:52 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok…

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The Game Awards 2024 Nominees 1:49:38

1y ago1:49:38

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This week, the nominations for The Game Awards dropped, so @Cognitive-Clips swings by to continue the new tradition of predicting who will win! Timecodes What we're playing - 5:50 Predicting winners at The Game Awards - 19:53 This week's spotlight - 1:44:10 Follow us! Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightga…

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Mass Effect TV Show IS HAPPENING 1:06:05

1y ago1:06:05

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This week, we have a ton of games to catch up on, PLUS Mass Effect is officially coming to our TV screens via Amazon, and Wolverine lost its director. Timecodes What we're playing - 5:00 Black Ops 6 - 5:10 Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket - 10:50 Halo Infinite Halo 2 Event - 26:00 Dragon Age: The Veilguard - 27:36 Mass Effect TV show confirmed - 38…

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Sony Closes Concord Developer 1:03:44

1y ago1:03:44

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It's Game of the Year season! It might be too soon, but we know you don't care. Plus, we have some news to cover from Ubisoft and Naughty Dog. Timecodes What we're playing - 6:57 Firewalk closed by Sony - 26:38 Life is Strange: Double Exposure reviews round-up - 39:52 Dragon Age: The Veilguard reviews round-up - 50:58 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube,…

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Game Of The Year Already? 1:27:49

1y ago1:27:49

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It's Game of the Year season! It might be too soon, but we know you don't care. Plus, we have some news to cover from Ubisoft and Naughty Dog. Timecodes What we're playing - 3:48 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown team disbanded - 35:08 Naughty Dog's new game details - 49:35 Too Soon GOTY - 1:01:10 Twitter @spotgamespod YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok…