Throwdown Show

Tonight’s topics:- State of Play announcements- Highguard layoffs & 2XKO layoffsThanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:- Will the next Xbox be a PC?- What can make gaming great again?- Do exclusives even matter for PS5?- What drives PS5 sales?- Why did PS5 succeed during the holidays?- Will the PS5 outsell the PS4 in 2026?- Should the “vocal minority” be catered to?Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowX: https://x.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics:- Sony financials- Nintendo financials- AMD says next Xbox due in 2027- Obsidian RPGs didn’t sell well- GTA6 marketing kicks off this summer- Steam Machine delayed- Ubisoft Ls- Horizon Hunters Gathering revealedThanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT

Tonight’s questions:- Why is PS5 selling despite being disappointing?- Will PS6 reinvigorate the brand?- Why do modern consoles lack last-gen features?- Will the PS3 online store survive past 2026?- Could Forza Horizon 6 arrive sooner on PS5?- Will Duskbloods be a sleeper hit?- Will Genie 3 kill game development in the future?Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowX: https://x.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics:- Highguard is a massive disaster- Xbox has brutal Q2 report- Ubisoft launches voluntary redundancy process- One-third of U.S. game industry workers were laid off- Grand Theft Auto 6 may not have a physical version on day one to avoid leaks- Helldivers 2 has now sold over 20 million copies- Resident Evil Requiem hands-on impressionsThanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:- Why aren’t both Fable and Forza Horizon 6 day-and-date on PS5?- Should Square-Enix stop making JRPGs for Xbox?- Should I get a Steam Deck OLED in 2026?- Will next-gen consoles get delayed?- Will the RAM crisis affect your enjoyment of gaming?- Could the RAM crisis force devs to optimize better?- Will the winter storm help HighGuard?- Did you ever end up liking a game you initially dismissed?- What was your joke game before Concord?- Which game has your favorite lore or world?- Which studios should get specific Ubisoft IPs?- Who should be in Street Fighter 6 season 4?Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics:- Xbox Developer Direct 2026 impressions- Ubisoft details major company reset (shares drop 33%)- Marathon releases on March 5- Highguard releases in four days- The Witcher 4 will reportedly cost over $800 millionThanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:- Will ads ruin Xbox cloud gaming?- When will the games industry crash?- What could get you take VR seriously?- Is gaming worth it?- Will AI hurt the games industry?- Is VR gaming dead?Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics:- Bobby Kotick says he was right to sell Activision- Meta closes several game studios- Major Nelson leaves Unity- Nintendo share price fall 33%- Monster Hunter Wilds performance affected by DLC- Resident Evil Requiem showcase- Forza Horizon 6 release date leaked- Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversaryThanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:- When will Valve announce the Steam Machine’s price?- What are your thoughts on Nvidia bringing back the RTX 3060?- Is it ethical for game companies to use AI for inspiration?- When will we see AI-generated games?- What is the next PC component to get more expensive?- Should games stay away from GTA6’s launch date?- Who will be the first pub to release a $100 game?- Should Xbox drop games on PS5 day and date?- Will Xbox call it quits on consoles?- Where is the media coverage for Highguard?- Which games will be delayed until 2027?- What was the coolest gaming tech from CES?- When will the next generation begin?-How can gaming showcases improve in 2026?Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: Xbox Developer Direct 2026 announced Next Xbox will be full-bore Windows GTA 6 news: Delay rumor shot down, leaks were real Ubisoft Ls: Rainbow Six Siege hacked, Ubisoft closes Halifax studios  GameStop closes hundreds of stores Switch 2 sales down 35% in US compared to Switch 1 Kojima-themed ROG Flow Z13 announced Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaleyWhere to find Throwdown Show:Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshowDiscord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHTTwitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions: - Which favorite franchise did you drop? - What are your favorite music albums since 2010? - What is the future of DC Comics? - What is good advice you’ve received from a female? - Which is best: $120K remote vs $240K in-office? - Is NYC still the best city on earth? - What is your favorite music genre? - Which are your top 3 shows of the year? - Do you have a secret fear? - What is one book you’d recommend? - Who would win: Dutch or Rambo? - What is one anime you’d recommend to someone? - What was your favorite movie this year? - Are you looking forward to anything in 2026? - What aren’t you looking forward to in 2026? - Which is your most anticipated movie of 2026? - What is your dream art project? - What is your favorite expo? - Which fancy restaurant do you want to dine at? - What is your craziest prediction for 2026? - Which famous person would you like to chat with? - What is your favorite fantasy/sci-fi franchise? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions: - What were some TGA highlights? - Was it wise to end TGA with a hero shooter? - Which is better: TGA or SGF? - Was Fate of the Old Republic announced prematurely? - Which IPs should Capcom resurrect? - Will Marvel Tokon have a small roster at launch? - Would you purchase a pre-built gaming PC? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions: - Will RAM prices extend the current gen? - Will game streaming services rise in popularity? - Do we know anything new about the TGA statue? - Is the Meta Quest 3 worth buying? - Is Metroid Prime 4 worth buying? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: - Game Awards mystery statue fuels speculation - Steam Machine might cost around $700 - Metroid Prime 4 amiibo drama - SIE partners with Bad Robot Games - Crucial is leaving consumer market - Japanese dev finds clever way to get around AI - Saudi Arabia to own 93.4% of EA if buyout happens - Marvel Cosmic Invasion thoughts Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions: - Is Switch 2 responsible for console prices? - Will the Steam Machine help with game development times? - Why don’t we know the Steam Machine’s price? - Will PC component prices affect consoles? - What were the best Black Friday gaming sales? - Which long-delayed games were successful? - Which game disappointed you the most? - Will AI writing improve gaming? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics: - Tim Sweeny says RAM prices will affect hardware sales for years - Steam Machine won’t be sold at a loss - Death Stranding 2 rated for PC - Xbox Crocs - Cyberpunk 2077 sells 35 million copies Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions: - Will the Steam Machine cost more than a console? - Why are games no longer suspenseful? - Will Ubisoft thrive under Tencent? - Will RAM prices force people to buy consoles over PC? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953