Frenemy Fire

Games played KevHades IIMegabonk Mothergunship  Halo 3 odstFortnite Yoshis island (c but not re-ranking)Amid EvilArenStreet fighter 30th anniversaryPokemon legends z-aFire emblem 3 hopesNewsRare NES Platformer 'Little Samson' Is Coming To Switch In 2026 | Nintendo Life Nintendo remembered animal crossing existshttps://youtu.be/7nODHyw3lgs?si=3iQtY65N436R_PrR PlayStation Portal Can Stream Your PS5 Games Without a PS5 Now - CNET Physical games are bad for the environmenthttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/manufacture-and-shipping-of-physical-games-is-100-times-more-carbon-intensive-than-digital-new-study-finds Soulja boy is still selling consoles…https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/soulja-boy-is-selling-video-game-consoles-again-and-hes-already-being-accused-of-ripping-off-an-existing-handheld-he-does-not-have-permission-to-rebrand-our-products-and-sell-them-as-his-own/ The steam deck gets a feature it should’ve hadhttps://steamcommunity.com/games/1675200/announcements/detail/771930569635267985 It Looks Like Amazon's The Lord of the Rings MMO Is Dead - IGN 7 RPGs So Good, You'll Play Them Twice PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://arennorman.com/ https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevLoZ Windwaker (a tier)Whoever designed this triforce quest, your mom's a hoe.Needing to find a chart, then decipher it for 398 rupees EACH TIME is annoying. Then go find the shard.Do that 8 times.WWE 2k25 Universe modeSmash Bros ultimate Roboquest (a little, cuz we're gonna stream it Sunday) ArenFire emblem three hopes—--------------------------------NewsSwitch Online’s SNES library gets three more games, including a Mario game’s first ever release outside of Japan | VGC Ign video. Top roguelikes https://www.ign.com/videos/top-16-best-roguelike-games-hades-2-update Are stores scaling  down Xbox stock?https://gamerant.com/xbox-target-walmart-pulling-console-stock-rumor-inventory-clearance/ Golden joystick awards snub Clair obscura for nomineeshttps://www.reddit.com/r/videogames/s/kORKjDjnqT A new toejam and earl game is in the workshttps://mynintendonews.com/2025/10/13/new-toejam-earl-game-is-in-the-planning-stages/ Big ol pokemon leakhttps://thegamehaus.com/pokemon/pokemon-wind-and-wave-gen-10-leaks-everything-we-know/2025/10/13/ Solely a story for Kev. Doom the dark ages got deck verified https://steamdeckhq.com/news/doom-the-dark-ages-earns-the-steam-deck-verified-badge-with-impressive-update/ PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://arennorman.com/ https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevLoZ Windwakerwwe 2k25A little smash Bros ultimate ArenFire emblem three hopesNewsEven Capcom Was Surprised At How Well Resident Evil Requiem Runs On Switch 2 | Nintendo Life Stop making games. The GOTY every year is herehttps://youtu.be/6X06mgQrhl0?si=8UCEY2eL_fEFQnfy (Look up price after watching)Xbox removes another GP bonushttps://www.thegamer.com/xbox-quietly-removes-dlc-discount-after-game-pass-price-increase/ Xbox isn't done with hardware…yethttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/no-xboxs-next-gen-console-hardware-plans-arent-cancelledThe most bootlicker reddit post I've ever seen concerning game passhttps://www.reddit.com/r/XboxSeriesS/s/4icBmyDobJ Uboisoft cancelled a civil war assassin's creed gamehttps://www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubisoft-cancelled-a-post-civil https://www.thegamer.com/video-game-characters-most-unforgettable-names/ PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://arennorman.com/ https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevWWE 2k25Spyro 2 (D tier)Does the thing i hate in games “LOL TO FIGHT THE FINAL BOSS YOU SHOULDVE HAD 40 WANKLE POINTS. IDIOT" Fortnite Rogue Prince of Persia I tried it yet again, it's just not clicking chiefLegend of Zelda WindWakerAren Fire Emblem Three HousesMarvel snapDark Deity—--------------------------------NewsLiterally just missed the xbox handheld prices after the podcasthttps://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/09/rog-xbox-ally-prices-finally-revealed-pre-orders-now-live Doug Bowser retiring https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-america-doug-bowser-retiring/ Costco is done with Xboxhttps://www.thegamer.com/costco-retailer-xbox-series-x-s-microsoft-gaming-no-longer-sold-confirmation/#:~:text=Just%20three%20days%20after%20it,of%20consoles%20from%20its%20offerings. Xbox former executive is angry at Xbox https://clawsomegamer.com/former-xbox-boss-tells-xbox-fans-your-console-is-dead/ A new version of the dualsense is coming https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-reportedly-set-to-release-an-updated-ps5-dualsense-controller-with-a-removable-battery/ Ea has been acquired https://www.cbsnews.com/news/electronic-arts-the-sims-madden-nfl-acquisition-55-billion/ Xbox game pass tier updateshttps://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/10/01/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-premium-essential-plans/?fbclid=IwVERDUANKFVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHu-VxfmVJp20AyUZN_62CnzjfeRW_NIK0FTe1vyIuPjLkOjjNC4X4Nzio0cG_aem_mxgEMP7BUGTaWW0G_IPYNA https://www.thegamer.com/xbox-game-pass-price-increase-cancel-subscription-page-crash/ PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://arennorman.com/ https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevHollow Knight Silksong (a tier)WWE 2k25 WWE 2K25 Gameplay (PS5 UHD) [4K60FPS]Played one whole game of Fortnite before the podZiggles (Black)Supervive SUPERVIVE | Welcome to SUPERVIVE!Skate. The Best Skate. Clips You'll See | Part 4Marvel Rivals I Got LORD ANGELA IN 1 DAY Here's What I Learned.. | Marvel Rivals Season 4 GameplayFields of Mistria 100 Days In Fields Of Mistria | Spring 🌿 | Part 1 | Cozy Playthrough—--------------------------------NewsState of playlink Source: PlayStation.Blog https://share.google/FW0H4gYzAybU4zRtN Xboxes going up in price again..https://www.theverge.com/news/782079/microsoft-xbox-console-price-increase-us?fbclid=IwdGRjcAM6vVdjbGNrAzq9VWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEefTUkX-OUfw2HC4Unxg3y1EQShzPA-hCghhecX0qsVPfhzc37FAy6MpHIxMY_aem_bMB_zZWXCUN6x-iMdjcHdA Borderlands 4 indefinitely delayed for switch 2 https://nintendoeverything.com/borderlands-4-delayed-indefinitely-on-nintendo-switch-2/ What is happening with payday 2. Wild dlc planhttps://www.ign.com/articles/starbreeze-increases-price-of-payday-2s-infamous-collection-as-it-launches-5-a-month-dlc-subscription-service-on-steam-and-fans-arent-happy?utm_source=threads,twitter Yakuza kiwami 3 confirmed https://bsky.app/profile/hazzadorgamin.bsky.social/post/3lzkhwy2zic2l FORZA HORIZON 6https://www.theverge.com/news/785486/forza-horizon-6-japan-xbox-release-date Popular names from video gameshttps://screenrant.com/unique-names-popularized-by-video-games/ PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://arennorman.com/ https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevHollow Knight SilksongSpent 3 days on the last judge fight. Got my ass kicked but I finally did that shitStreet fighter 6 WWE 2k25Universe mode specifically ArenFire Emblem Three HousesResident Evil 1—--------------------------------NewsSept 12 Nintendo Direct https://kotaku.com/nintendo-direct-september-2025-switch-2-mario-yoshi-pokemon-2000625264 Xbox rog prices leakedhttps://thegamepost.com/new-leak-rog-xbox-ally-and-ally-x-prices-retail/Borderlands devs say it's not me. It's you https://twistedvoxel.com/borderlands-4-dev-says-pc-gamers-are-the-problem-not-the-game/ Valve no longer allowing adult games in early access https://www.eurogamer.net/adult-games-hit-once-more-as-valve-seemingly-denies-early-access-to-games-with-mature-content KIWAMI 3 PLZZZZZZZhttps://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/09/yakuza-kiwami-3-seemingly-leaked-on-dev-website BIPOLAR AC FANShttps://www.ign.com/articles/stop-removing-the-modern-day-assassins-creed-fans-react-as-black-flag-remake-reportedly-cuts-everything-outside-the-animus Top ps3 games listhttps://g.co/gemini/share/d12e71bf735fPatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://arennorman.com/ https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played Kevin Katana Zero (A or S tier. See how I feel on podcast day)Max Payne 3 Roboquest https://bsky.app/profile/consolekev.bsky.social/post/3lwzhs4wur22z Nuclear Blaze (c tier got bored)Shantae and the Pirate’s curseArenProfessional baseball spirits 2024-2025—--------------------------------NewsHollow Knight Silksong has a release date https://mynintendonews.com/2025/08/21/hollow-knight-silksong-launches-4th-september/ More gamescon Xbox announcements https://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/08/roundup-all-the-big-reveals-from-xboxs-second-gamescom-2025-livestream Xbox handheld will have a verification system https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-unveils-its-handheld-compatibility-program-162635781.html Some recently acquired titles by Atari are coming to Xbox (and probably other places) https://www.purexbox.com/news/2025/08/five-ubisoft-games-acquired-by-atari-all-set-to-be-re-released-on-xbox Indie games just get it, manhttps://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/baldurs-gate-3-dev-says-aaa-is-perversely-fascinated-by-indie-games-because-those-devs-still-understand-how-to-make-good-ideas-that-arent-reliant-on-data/ PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played Kevin Binding of Isaac (s tier, I've beaten mom twice because I accidentally erased my save by changing my preferred copy in steam, but I'm good for now)Max Payne 2 (A Tier, wish it was on switch 2 or better supported on the deck)Tekken 8 (A Tier)WWE 2k25Got my own copy because 2k stopped the family sharing. Eat meKatana Zerohttps://g.co/gemini/share/4333bd8a641e ChrisMario Kart WorldDK BananzaBravely DefaultGoldenEyePC ports of Mario 64 and Perfect DarkSuper MetroidPaper Mario—--------------------------------NewsGanescon announcements https://www.polygon.com/gamescom-2025-opening-night-live-onl-news-announcements-trailers  ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Gets Listed On Amazon Early Revealing US Release Date | HotHardware https://share.google/xnwFjJ13SYSGW6JbW Rayman is coming back? https://gamerant.com/rayman-new-games-rumor/#threads Borderlands on switch 2 might have some caveatshttps://gamerant.com/borderlands-4-switch-2-no-split-screen-co-op/  PS5 prices are going uphttps://bsky.app/profile/consolekev.bsky.social/post/3lwtq3igl3s2o PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevinShantae (skip tier listing)Quickly dropped it. Very dated. Needs a map. General vibe I got was skip this one and move onMario kart world (a tier)Shantae risky’s revenge (B tier)Capcom vs snk millennium fight 2000 pro (a tier)Max Payne 2, just started. Tried  on work breaks but remote play is stupid Binding of Isaac Endersoul Heretic + Hexen (2 games for the price of none!)Lies of PBluey (for those that come after)Monster Hunter Wilds update—--------------------------------NewsNintendo indie showcasehttps://www.polygon.com/nintendo-indie-world-august-2025-switch-2-games-news-trailers/ Xbox Is Getting A Mario Party Clone With A LEGO Twist This September PlayStation is doing the Xbox thing https://www.reddit.com/r/consoles/s/v8WhHhqLNJEa turned down dragon age collection https://www.eurogamer.net/dragon-age-trilogy-remaster-was-pitched-to-ea-but-they-basically-seem-to-be-against-free-money-says-series-veteran  Re zero and coffee Veronica happening!?https://mynintendonews.com/2025/08/13/capcom-is-apparently-remaking-resident-evil-code-veronica-resident-evil-zero/ Top 25 videogame sidekickshttps://www.stuff.tv/news/25-best-video-game-sidekicks-ever/ PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevinBlasphemous 2 (b tier but fuck souls games forever)l. Didn't finish it. Last fight is so unfun)Trepang2 (B tier)Grabbing enemies and turning them into explosives to throw at other enemies is greatSplit fiction - b tierMario kart worldA return to fighters,  street fighter 6ArenPirate yakuzaSword art online RE: Hollow FragmentBalatroCollege Football 26NewsNintendo partner direct recapNintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Everything Announced - IGNWe Should Reject the Switch 2’s Bogus Game-Key Cards or This Will Be the End of Physical Gamestop ten weirdest boss fights in gameshttps://g.co/gemini/share/4b7f0bd3923d8 Best Open-World Games With A Parry System, Ranked atronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevinPokemon Scarlet (B tier)Blasphemous 2Split Fiction1UpJohnTamagotchi PlazaMario Paint—--------------------------------Newshttps://bsky.app/profile/consolekev.bsky.social/post/3luudws6dv223McDonald's Switch 2 accessory connects to your Joy-Con and holds your fries Nintendo's Infamously Expensive Street Fighter 6 Amiibo Have Already Hit Clearance Racks At Walmart 1047 Games sends Splitgate 2 "back to beta," announces new round of layoffs | GamesIndustry.biz The Outer Worlds 2 drops its $80 price tag thanks to Microsoft U-turn Nintendo top 10 listshttps://g.co/gemini/share/e199eb71bc4c 

Games played KevinPokemon ScarletSplit Fiction WWE 2k25 ArenBalatroPokemon violetLike a dragon infinite wealth (s tier) New tier list coming soon from ya boiLike a dragon pirate yakuza in HawaiiNewshttps://bsky.app/profile/cheapassgamer.com/post/3ltyxoqlj7c27https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-owner-says-their-console-was-banned-after-playing-legitimate-second-hand-games-another-user-had-copied?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=68775c161363410001a0497f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky Nintendo Is Reportedly Cracking Down On "Sexual Content" On The eShop Leaked ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Ally X prices hint at a similar price range to existing models — 599, 899 euro prices spotted in the EU | Tom's Hardware Every Nintendo 3D Platformer, Ranked - IGN PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevinWWE 2k25Roboquest (but not obsessively, got a win with the engineer. Next roguelike)Focused on gun levels over raw stats. Went real wellMario kart worldOf course, the switch 1 power adapter doesn't work with a switch 2 dock, why would it?Doom Evilution (put in a tier)Pokemon ScarletArenPoke my mans violetLike a dragon infinite wealthBalatroMTG ArenaNewsUbisoft Wants Gamers To Destroy All Copies of A Game Once It Goes Offline Introducing The Last of Us Part II Remastered Chronological Experience, out today – PlayStation.Blog Larian's Head Of Publishing Says That Not All Games Need To Be Free, They Just Need To Be Good Pretty cunty Nintendo Nintendo is restricting the Switch 2's USB-C port — most third-party docks and accessories won't work thanks to proprietary protocols | Tom's Hardware RPGs Where the Villain is a More Interesting Character Than the Hero

Games played KevinFrom last week, but need to discussPainkiller Hell & Damnation (b tier)Clair obscur Expedition 33 (a tier)Doom 2 Evilution ExpansionSplit Fiction Enter The gungeon I FINALLY WON A RUN  LETS GOWWE 2k25 ArenYakuza: like a dragon - a tier??Like a dragon infinite wealthPokemon violetBalatro stream!Gales of Nayeli coming soon!!—--------------------------------NewsResident Evil Requiem was almost live service, but Capcom realized we’d hate it Switch 2 permabans are so permanent that not even Nintendo itself can overturn them, as one user named 'Twink Link' discovered to their horror Nintendo reportedly pulled products, including Switch 2, from Amazon U.S. because of alleged sales dispute — both companies deny claims | Tom's Hardware ‘I think Xbox hardware is dead’, says Microsoft gaming veteran | VGC Sonic Team boss says remakes of the Sonic Adventure games not happening - My Nintendo News Young Americans Are Spending A Whole Lot Less On Video Games This Year - GameSpot Perfect dark cancelled https://x.com/JezCorden/status/1940455715799511193 Everything Announced At Bandai Namco's Summer Showcase (no videos) PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

On today's episode of the Frenemy Fire Podcast, Kevin has a quiz for ol aren. Can he guess the wrestler's finisher move as described by AI!? Find out right now on Frenemy Fire

Games played KevinMega Man x3Smash bros ultimate Clair obscur Expedition 33WWE 2k25Split FictionArenPokemon ScarletMario kart worldYakuza 6Yakuza - Like a Dragon—--------------------------------NewsBorderlands 4 won’t cost $80 after all | VGCGame pass additions https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxGamePass/s/ydgiY3vJS7 Hideo Kojima Made Significant Changes To Death Stranding 2 Because Playtesters Thought It Was 'Too Good' - IGN Thieves steal almost 3,000 Switch 2 consoles worth $1.4 million from truck headed to Texas GameStop | TechSpot Microsoft Reportedly Cancels Its In-House Xbox Handheld as Focus Shifts to New Software Ecosystem Donkey Kong Bananza Direct details story, abilities, transformations, co-op play, collectibles, and more - GematsuPatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Sorry for the raw upload this week. It's late and I have to sleepGames played KevinEagle Island Twist, beaten B tier WWE 2k25 Clair obscur expedition 33Enter the Gungeon StevieMario Kart WorldClair ObscurFast FusionPokemon ScarletWario Land 4—--------------------------------NewsState of playEvery big announcement from PlayStation’s new State of Play Summer game festhttps://www.goonhammer.com/everything-shown-at-summer-game-fest/ The switch 2 launch Xbox summer showcase https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-games-showcase-2025-everything-announced

Games played Kevinwwe 2k25Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2Why is this so fun and the campaign is so fun?So many modes. The branching paths make each run fun.There's a standard arcade mode too. Standard smash style battles.Needs a bigger roster and dlc is a bit expensive A tierEnter the Gungeon Eagle Island Twist (classic mode specifically)Cool Badge system in the game. Change your powers often. Lots of powers to pickup during a “run”In classic mode, level layouts change on death which actually keeps things interestinChrisBalatroDoom / Doom 2 / Final Doom / Mods—--------------------------------NewsXbox Has Reportedly 'Sidelined' Plans For A 2027 First-Party Handheld Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs hope players will support more $40 or $50 games as publishers hope GTA 6 will charge gamers $100 to play - VideoGamerCall of Duty: Black Ops 6 now shows you microtransaction ads when you swap weapons | Eurogamer.netSwitch 2 requires internet to work, but is it really that big of a deal? – Destructoid  Persona 4 Remake Is Apparently Happening, As Voice Actor Confirms He's Not Coming Back For It - IGN MindsEye, 007 First Light & More To Be Featured In Special Showcase This Weekend | Pure Xbox https://g.co/gemini/share/b377932c44a7 Games That Mix Fantasy With Shooting GunsPatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevinEnter the Gungeon Goty doom the dark ages Balatro is great for holding a babyWWE 2k25Power Stone 1&2Halo cod and fortnite with a baby…ZiggyFortniteLunar PlaytestMonster Hunter WildsTHe PrecinctJDM Japanese Drift Master—--------------------------------NewsBaldur's Gate 3 dev calls Randy Pitchford's $80 Borderlands 4 comments "gross" because it implies the FPS is more important than "making it day to day" OG Star Wars Battlefront devs were asked to make Battlefront 3 in just one year, but Pandemic couldn’t hit LucasArts’ timeline - VideoGamerGOTY Just Droppedhttps://nintendoeverything.com/garfield-kart-2-all-you-can-drift-revealed-for-nintendo-switch/ Wolfenstein studio MachineGames was apparently working on an unannounced game at the same time as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but it was canceled .Nintendo Switch Online N64 games are getting Rewind — but only on Switch 2 | The VergeNintendo Switch 2 is already in some users’ hands, but a mandatory update means they can’t be played | VGC  EA Cancels Black Panther Game, Closes Cliffhanger Games - IGN FTC concedes defeat in appeal over Microsoft merger with Activision BlizzardFormer PlayStation boss says 'stupid money' crippled the game industry—-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://linktr.ee/arennorman https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Kev is missing in action because he went and had a side story DLC event... AKA his child was born! Congrats to him! Filling in today is Fafafoohi (Chris) in an episode heavily involving Star wars and balatro! (the page got nuked so no news articles. my apologies!) Lock in and have fun!