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Welcome to The Forecast, a bi-weekly podcast produced on Thursdays. Co-hosted by a community of people who love exploring and discussing all kinds of things from video games and board games to film and tv to our everyday life experiences. If you’d like to know more about what we do, you can follow us at facebook.com/thehorizonfb or you can check out our website at wearethehorizon.com.
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On today’s episode #227, we check in on how the games industry is doing in 2026. Can't be too many layoffs yet, right? We also talk about Highguard's rough start, Deadlock's explosion in popularity with a new major update, and how Overwatch (sans-2) is trying to fight it's way back into the space. All that plus a look at a couple games that are already early contenders from GOTY 2026.
On today’s episode special edition episode #226, we dive into the games we loved playing this year, talk about our most anticipated games for next year, and battle over our top 10 to ultimately crown one our 2025 Game of the Year.
On today’s episode #225, we’ve been gone so we spend the entire episode talking about The Game Awards. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Children are rioting in Russia, and Ben needs a haircut, so we’re deciding what he should get at the hairstylist.
On today’s episode #224, Valve goes wild with new hardware, Arc Raiders sits in 4th on steam charts, and the Horizon raises $4500 for extra life. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Apple introduces the dumbest purse ever, and GTA VI delays, opening the door for indie studios to push out more games.
On today’s episode #223, Windows 10 officially dies, which begs the question, what is supporting the backend of Windows 11, Battlefield 6 returns to the basics, and Megabonk lands the GOTY title early. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is still chugging along for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.
On today’s episode #222, EA goes private, Game Pass suffers mass cancellations after price hikes, and Wolverine gets a trailer. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is a heavy hitter for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.
On today’s episode #221, Team Cherry finally delivers after a long hiatus, Gamescom has some huge announcements, and the video game world is shocked by more layoffs - this time at Bioshock 4. Plus, Marvel Rivals is ‘not a gooner game’, Ubisoft restricts family share, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.
On today’s episode #220, Bungie releases the new Destiny story arc to mixed reviews, Splitgate 2 ‘unlaunches’ or whatever, and Intel plans more layoffs. Plus, EA plans to have 100 million players in Battlefield 6, Microsoft walks back prices in video games, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel to Elden Ring Nightreign.
Silksong is out! Flashback to the last time we had significant Silksong news.Caleb plays all the games that Aaron is interested in. Chad talks casuals and streamers for multiple games. Jake updates us on PlayStation news. Alex actually gets excited about Diablo Immortal. Owen is okay with Kenobi.
FLASHBACK Ep. 140 | Post-Extra Life SadnessWith several members out this week and the huge popularity of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta this weekend I thought I would bring us back to our first thoughts on Battlefield 2042. I can say this conversation did not go the way I remember it.Alex gets excited, but talks slowly. Chad discusses New World changes. Aaron wants to promote some Extra Life games. Jake is preparing for a rant. Caleb somehow plays a lot of games. Owen has movie reviews.
On today’s episode #219, companies be laying off more developers under the guise of restructuring, Caleb’s ‘Cultural Appropriation’ movie was a hit, the execs are in deep water with Subnautica 2. Plus, a new contender for best board game appears, Playstation State of Play shows new footage of Ghost of Yotei, and Ben quits the podcast after playing Elden Ring Nightreign.
On today’s episode #218, I’m back so it isn’t a chaos cast, the controversy with Marathon continues, and Bungie does a good. Plus, video games are expensive again, it’s been exactly 28 years later, and Ben quits playing Elden Ring Nightreign.
On today’s episode #217, "The Search for More Money" is officially happening as Spaceballs 2 gets announced, more goes wrong with the troubled development of Marathon at Bungie, and Keigh-3 events have all but taken over our news cycle. Plus, Nightreign is finally here and we have another Borderlands 3 deep dive on our hands.
FLASHBACK Ep. 146 | Venerable BanglesWe weren’t able to meet to discuss Elden Ring Nightreign this week so instead reflect on our first time playing Elden Ring back in 2022 with us!Owen talks Steam Next Fest. Aaron describes games well. Chad talks Fortnite and New World updates. Jake yells at Aaron’s neighbor. Caleb has a Steam Deck. #eldenring
On today’s episode #216, Polygon is approaching irrelevance by degrees as its vision lacks angles congruent to the market, Giant Bomb is somehow resuscitated at the last moment, and some big content drops in the DOOM universe. Plus, Clair Obscur lives on in our hearts and minds, and Ben sends updates as he plays Elden Ring Nightreign.
On today’s episode #215, Microsoft doubles down on price increases, multiple video game companies turn again to layoffs as a financial solution, and some big content drops. Plus, Alex takes a Borderlands 3 deep dive right on time and Ben sends updates as he plays Elden Ring Nightreign.
Unfortunately we couldn't get everyone together to record this week. With the probable imminent drop of the Oblivion Remaster, I thought it might be appropriate to FLASHBACK to September 2023 so we could relive the discussion of Bethesda's latest open world RPG, Starfield.On today’s episode #180, the SAG-AFTRA board unanimously votes to give an interactive media strike to members, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem was so successful it’s getting a video game sequel, and Apple reps for their next event. Also, Baldur’s Gate III has dropped out of the top 10 highest-rated games of all time list, Starfield makes some weird choices, and of course, we’ve been playing games.
On today’s episode #214, we got big news all around this week. Ubisoft making big changes, Marvel Rivals reveals, and the long awaited Nintendo Switch 2 gets a proper showcase. Plus, we’re sad Aaron’s not here to talk about Khazan, and Alex finally finished FFVII Rebirth. Lets talk about that big character moment at the end, shall we?
On today’s episode #213, Balatro wins again - this time amongst developers, the Oscars happens, and the Future Game Show happened but none of us watched it. Plus, Split Fiction is absolutely dominating the GOTY list so far, recombobulate is not a word, and Ben beat the Elden Ring DLC.
On today’s episode #212, Sony is now leasing PlayStations in this economy, steam hits a record number of concurrent users, and Discord might be going public? Plus, Steam Next fest has some bangers, more nVidia news from Chad, and Ben beat the Elden Ring DLC.
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