Gaming Views Pod

Peer into the crystal ball with Dan and Dan as we envision a 2026 where Half-Life 3 is finally real and Halo runs on your smart fridge . We take a heavyweight analysis of the "Big Four," debating Sony’s digital dominance, Xbox’s hardware crossroads, and Valve’s potential to disrupt the living room forever . Whether you're bracing for "Ramageddon" or just looking for your next backlog addition, this 90-minute deep dive has you covered.Don't forget to like and subscribe to join the community.See us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #Nintendo #Switch3 #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #HalfLife3 #Bloodborne #GhostOfYotei #DaveTheDiver #Ubisoft #RainbowSixSiege #Ramageddon #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews

This weeks Gaming (Re)view takes a look at The Son of Art. A game that challenges you to solve puzzles in worlds based on the works of four artists.But is it a masterpiece or just a doodle?Watch now to find out.#steam #steamdeck #pcgaming #videogames #thesonofart #keymailerDisclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.pressSee us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of "Gaming Views," we dive deep into the "beautifully depressing" world of Clair Obscura: Expedition 33. We explore how this unique "French JRPG" by Sandfall Interactive breathes new life into turn-based combat with high-stakes parry mechanics and a surreal, Belle Époque art style. From the existential dread of the "Paintress" and her deadly numbers to the unexpected brilliance of a foot-collecting companion, we break down why this Game Pass gem became a massive hit. Whether you're a long-time RPG fan or just curious about the game that took the industry by storm, join us for a journey through mortality, fate, and stylish despair.

This week both Dan H and P take a look at Static Dread. It's all about some spooky goings on whilst you are charged with looking after a lighthouse and guiding ships to their destination. Did we rate this game like a comforting beam in the dark, or the last thing you see before everything goes wrong. Watch and listen in to find out. #StaticDread #keymailer #playstation #xbox #PS5 #SeriesX #gaming #videogamesDisclosure: We received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.pressSee us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dive into the ultimate 2025 wrap-up with Gaming Views as we celebrate a milestone year.In this final episode of the year, we reflect on our favourite playthroughs, from the "breath-taking" single-player campaign of Titanfall 2 and the high-speed action of Metal Eden to the surprising, addictive depth of Dave the Diver. Beyond the games, we tackle the industry's biggest headlines and the looming impact of the AI investment bubble. Whether you're here for the heartfelt thank-yous, the "Gonk" on the shelf giving Dan H the heebie-jeebies , or a look ahead at 2026, this episode is the perfect way to gear up for a new year of gaming. Don't forget to like and subscribe to join the community.See us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#GamingViews #GamingViewsWrapped #VideoGameAgonyUncles #GamingPodcast #Titanfall2 #DaveTheDiver #FF7Remake #FinalFantasyVII #MetalEden #IndieGames #GamingNews #NaughtyDog #SteamDeck #Valve #Gaming2025 #Gaming2026 #YearInReview #GamingCommunity #PodcastLife #VideoGames #microsoft #xbox #sony #playstation #gamepass #ai #AIinGaming #GenerativeAI #GameDev #gamingindustry

This weeks Gaming (Re)views focuses on top down tactical shooter - Phantom Squad. Is the game a hidden gem or missed shot? Watch now to find out#phantomsquadgame #keymailer #pcgaming #gamingcommunity #gaming #steam #steamdeck Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.pressSee us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join us this week as we take a look at games of the year. We take a look and discuss the big winners from the official awards and then pick our personal top 5 list. Agree with us? If not let us know what your games of 2025 were. Contact details below.See us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#GameOfTheYear #GOTY #GamingPodcast #TheGameAwards #ClairObscura #SplitFiction #IndieGames #GamingNews #SilentHill2 #Hades2 #Dredge #GamingView #VideoGames #Podcast #VideoGames #GamingCommunity #xbox #gaming #consolegaming #gaminghistory #gamingcommunity #microsoft #playstationsony #onlinegaming #gamingculture #youtubegaming #gamingchannel #legacy #podcast #microsoft #xbox #sony #playstation #gamepass #ai #AIinGaming #GenerativeAI #GameDev #gamingindustry

Gaming (Re)views is back! This edition focuses on 2D side on zombie game - Flee the Fallen. Does this game fight its way above other titles, or should you flee from it? Watch and find out!#fleethefallen #keymailer #steam #steamdeck #pcgaming #videogames #gamingcommunity #horrorgames Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.pressSee us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week, we're asking the big question: Is a remake always better? We dive deep into the best (and most disappointing) video game remasters and chase the urban myths surrounding iconic cancelled games that never saw the light of day.Plus, the news desk is buzzing with controversy as we break down a major game censorship ban and a huge, unexpected shakeup in the PC hardware industry that could impact gamers everywhere. Don't miss our full thoughts on what we've been playing this week and all the essential gaming gossip!See us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingCommunity #xbox #gaming #consolegaming #gaminghistory #gamingcommunity #microsoft #playstationsony #onlinegaming #gamingculture #youtubegaming #gamingchannel #legacy #podcast #microsoft #xbox #sony #playstation #gamepass #gamingviews #videogames #remakes #remasters #cancelledgames #SilentHill2 #gamereview #gamingnews #pchardware #Micron #Crucial #consolenews #industryshakeup #WhatWeveBeenPlaying

Is Artificial Intelligence the next great evolution for video games, or just a cynical way for studios to cut costs and replace human creativity? In this episode of Gaming Views, we dive deep into the controversial rise of AI, debating everything from Square Enix’s pivot to automated QA and Ubisoft’s "Ghostwriter" tool to the ethical nightmare of AI voice acting. Join us for a candid conversation about the future of the industry—and find out if we think robots are actually coming for your favourite developers' jobs.We also break down the latest industry shake-ups, including the Steam ban drama facing an indie horror dev and Cyberpunk 2077’s massive sales milestone, before sharing our hands-on impressions of Dispatch, Hades 2, and Deadpool VR. See us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back to Gaming Views! After a brief hiatus, Dan P returns to the studio with Dan H, and we’ve got a massive backlog of games and hot takes to cover from the past few weeks, including a full discussion of all the reveals from the latest Xbox Partner Preview. Get ready for an intense dive into the state of virtual reality, as Dan H drops a bombshell and declares Deadpool VR the most fun he's had in VR since Half-Life: Alyx.Plus, the conversation takes a surprising turn as Dan H confesses his full conversion to a genre he used to hate. Tune in to hear the full breakdown of all the latest GamePass announcements, their favorite new titles, and our push toward hitting 100 YouTube subscribers by Christmas!See us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this week's episode, Dan H and special guest co-host Joey dive deep into the engine room of PC gaming's greatest success story: Steam. Starting from its origins as a simple patch distribution method, the platform became the undisputed king of digital distribution, fundamentally changing how we buy, play, and even talk about games. We break down the revolutionary impact of "steam power" and debate whether the platform is the present and future of gaming, including a look at Valve's history with hardware and its latest innovations designed for the living room. Plus, we cover what we've been playing, from highly addictive roguelikes like Hades 2 and Balatro, to a strong critique of a recent, controversial sports manager release and why one host is genuinely considering cancelling a major subscription service.

Get ready for a chaotic, nostalgic deep dive into Microsoft's billion-dollar machine: the Xbox 360! Join the Dans as they put the console that defined a generation of online gaming and delivered one of the best launch lineups in history under the microscope. They're covering everything from its aggressive race to market and the brilliance of Xbox Live Arcade to the catastrophic thermal event that cost Microsoft a staggering $1.15 billion to fix. Tune in as they discuss the console's entire history, life, and its infamous journey through the Red Ring of Death.

Join us as we delve deep into the films that failed to capture the spirit of their source material, resulting in genuine cinematic tragedies. Tune in to find out which film earns the undisputed title of Hollywood's biggest gaming blunder. Go into the evolution of video game adaptations in film and television, exploring the successes and failures of various adaptations over the years. Our discussion highlights the impact of directors like Paul W. Anderson and Uwe Boll, the shift towards quality storytelling in adaptations, and the significance of series like The Witcher and The Last of Us in setting new standards. Plus, listen in as we call out the surprising blockbuster flop starring a certain global pop icon and we debate why they're so tragically terrible.

Join us as we dive deep into the world of Mass Effect, exploring the highs and lows of the iconic trilogy. From the controversial endings to the unforgettable characters, this episode is packed with insights and personal anecdotes. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the series, there's something here for everyone.

In this instalment of Gaming (Re)views, Dan P takes a look at the deluxe edition of Funko Fusion.Pop-Tastic or Pop-Flop - find out in this vid.#FunkoFusion #keymailer #gamesreview review #gaming #gamingcommunity #youtubegaming #review #reviews #steam #steamdeck #demo #playstation #switch #funkopop #funko #funkofusion Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.press

This episode of Gaming (Re)views sees Dan P trying to evade the law in the demo of Heistfest !Get in or get away? Watch the episode to find out.#heistfest #keymailer #gamesreview review #gaming #gamingcommunity #youtubegaming #review #reviews #steam #steamdeck #demo Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.press

In this episode, join us as we delve into the world of horror gaming. Join us as we: Explore personal experiences, the evolution of horror games, and the impact of iconic titles like Resident Evil and Dead Space. Discuss various types of horror games, from psychological to survival horror, and reflect on how these games have shaped our gaming experiences. Take a look at the transition from traditional horror mechanics to psychological horror. The significance of remakes, and the rise of indie horror games. and much much more!#xbox #gaming #consolegaming #gaminghistory #gamingcommunity #microsoft #playstationsony #consolewars #onlinegaming #gamingculture #youtubegaming #assassinscreed #gamingchannel #legacy #podcast #TGS #stateofplay #microsoft #xbox #sony #playstation #gamepass #horror #residentevil #silenthill #pt #od #kojimaproductions #hideokojima See us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode of Gaming (Re)views sees Dan P flying high in the twin stick shooter - Sky of Destruction. Will it take off… or nosedive into disappointment? #SkyOfDestructionOnConsoles #keymailer #gamesreview review #gaming #gamingcommunity #youtubegaming #review #reviews #retrogaming #retro #xbox #playstation #switch Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.game.press

Join us as we breakdown our initial impressions of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X ! You'll hear why we're calling the hardware a triumph—from its superior ergonomics and solid build to its impressive screen and sound. But beware of the software bugs: find out why the 45-minute setup was "painful" and how glitches are currently affecting the day-to-day gaming experience. Get our honest verdict on whether this powerful, portable PC is a true successor to the Xbox experience and worth the high price tag.If you can get to watch the first 10 mins on Spotify Video or Yotube - you will get to see the actual unboxing of the Xbox Ally X itself!See us on YouTube!Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaming Views YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠