Video Game Podcast for Adult Gamers | The Andy Bee Show

In a world of confusion, people want one thing more than any other: clarity. And Marathon is here to make one thing clear - this is a PVP game. We’ll compare and contrast the two big things that separate Marathon from Arc Raiders, cover Sony and Microsoft’s proposed (and rumored!) business decisions that affect how you play, and dive deeper into the games of March.Pokemon has a new game, Unicorn Overlord gets some airtime, and your emails are back in full force for another week of The Andy Bee Show, a video game podcast for grown-ups and adults!EmailsSend me your emails about video games to podcast@andybee.show and I will read them, possibly on the air!Find me at the following locations, or wherever you get your podcasts⁠andybee.show - exclusive content and more!YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)

A game as large as Crimson Desert shouldn’t be sneaking up on anyone, and yet here we are, a month from release and a ton to learn. Is this the Grand Theft Auto of Zelda games? The Red Dead Redemption of God of War games? It’s big, it’s ambitious, and we can only hope it’s good.Also, we cover the latest gaming news with PlayStation shutting down their Bluepoint studio, Microsoft installing an AI CEO after Phil Spencer retires, and whether Unicorn Overload is the tactical RPG we’ve been waiting for. And, for the first time ever, your emails! Let’s go!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠andybee.show - exclusive content and more!YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)EmailsSend me your emails about video games to podcast@andybee.show and I will read them, possibly on the air!

On a random Thursday, Sony decided it would shake up the video game world with an E3-level State of Play. We are covering all the game announcements that matter, focusing on the games we are most looking forward to. That means Star Wars Galactic Racer, the new God of War game, Saros, and the insane cock-fighting (literally it’s a big chicken protagonist) Project Windless.Plus: updates on Carmageddon Rogue Shift, Arc Raiders, Pragmata, Helldivers 2, and whether “gamer culture” is to blame for the Highguard studio’s layoffs. Let’s go!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive content and more!YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)

The secrets things that happen topside of Speranza will be revealed in this episode’s new segment, Arc Raiders Confessional. Come find out if you are a better or worse Raider than us!And there’s a ton of gaming news with Nintendo’s latest direct featuring many games but there’s only one game that gives me that juice, you know? Ortibals.Horizon goes Monster Hunter, Carmageddon Rogue Shift gets played with a full breakdown of how it feels to buy a B-game in 2026, and we look forward to Star Wars Galactic Racer. Let’s go!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive content and more!YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)

They said that being a Cairn was bad, but here we are. And here YOU are, enjoying another episode of The Andy Bee Show, a podcast about video games for adult games. We cover climbing rocks in Cairn, look forward to this week’s Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, figure out just how much dating you’ll do in Tomodachi Life, and we give you the rules for survival as an adult gamer when live service games try to take over your life. Oh, and we recorded this one LIVE. Let us know if you feel the energy!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive content and more!YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)

Let's all go to Japan! We are breaking down the Xbox Developer Direct in detail, starting with Forza Horizon 6 (and what they can do to make us buy), the heart and soul of the human spirit with Beast of Reincarnation, making some pottery with Kiln, and deciding whether to be a landlord in Fable. We've also got hands-on reports from the deepest reaches of space with Everspace 2, updates on Arc Raider's difficulty tweaks, and Marathon news with pre-orders and voice casting. Even more? Yep, we cover Space Marine 2's new class, Ball x Pit expansion content, the new Xbox Game Pass games, and whatever the heck Ubisoft is doing to their company lately. If you are an adult gamer, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive content and more!YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapter Timestamps00:00 - Intro & Show Preview01:16 - Forza Horizon 6 Deep Dive10:27 - Beast of Reincarnation Preview18:20 - Kiln Multiplayer Party Game21:47 - Fable Reboot Breakdown30:00 - Patreon Plug & Everspace 2 Gameplay36:10 - Quick News: Ubisoft Cancellations38:57 - Arc Raiders Updates & Drama42:12 - Game Pass January Lineup44:18 - Space Marine 2 Tech Marine46:16 - Ball Pit Regal Update47:47 - Greedfall: The Dying World50:27 - Super Mario Wonder Assist Mode53:34 - HighGuard Launch Tease55:01 - 2026 GOTY Predictions58:13 - Marathon Pre-Order Details

This week on The Andy Bee Show, we're diving deep into the world of extraction shooters with extensive Arc Raiders gameplay discussion, plus a hot new look at Marathon's shell system from Bungie. We explore PlayStation Plus Game Catalog's massive January lineup, Meta's shocking VR studio closures, Peter Molyneux's final game Masters of Albion, and the gaming industry's unified commitment to safer gaming. Plus, discussions on AI in game development, pricing philosophies, and a full update on "I Should Really Get Back to That Game."Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive content and more!YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS0:00:16 - Introduction & Episode Overview0:01:30 - Arc Raiders Deep Dive & Gameplay Experience0:06:00 - Arc Raiders Banning Drama & Anti-Cheat Updates0:09:07 - PvP vs PvE Philosophy in Arc Raiders0:11:00 - Marathon Runner Shells Gameplay Reveal0:18:02 - Patreon Support Message0:19:32 - PlayStation Plus January 2026 Game Catalog Announcements0:29:00 - Expeditions: A Mud Runner Game Preview0:30:27 - Gaming Industry Joint Safety Statement0:34:38 - Peter Molyneux's Masters of Albion - The Final Game0:37:32 - Meta Shuts Down VR Studios0:42:01 - AI in Game Development Discussion0:47:04 - I Should Really Get Back to That Game Segment0:51:00 - Indie Game Pricing Philosophy & PeakGAMES DISCUSSEDArc RaidersMarathonResident Evil Village (Resident Evil 8)A Quiet Place: The Road AheadDarkest Dungeon 2Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthA Little to the LeftThe Exit 8Expeditions: A Mud Runner GameMasters of AlbionResident Evil 4 VRAsgard's Wrath 2Marvel's Deadpool VRBatman Arkham Origins: Black GateStellar BladeCarmageddon: Rogue ShiftToxic CommandoRoadCraftBeat SaberSuicide Squad: Kills the Justice LeagueRobloxHaloCall of Duty: Modern WarfareSplosion ManMiss Splosion ManPeak

2026 is starting off with a bang, crash, boom! Video games are back and so is your host, Andy Bee, covering Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, a new roguelike car combat racer that launches in less than a month. We cover hands-on Arc Raiders gameplay, new additions to Game Pass, and the upcoming reveal of Beast of Reincarnation by Game Freak (yes, of Pocket Monster fame). Find out just what Project Blackbird is, whether you should ever unionize an Ubisoft studio, and we'll hear just what you think the PlayStation Portal is good for in this week's episode.Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:01:01 - Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Announcement00:09:29 - Arc Raiders Gameplay & Updates00:12:05 - Hardspace Shipbreaker & Powerwash Simulator 200:14:45 - Ubisoft Halifax Studio Shutdown00:16:59 - Animal Crossing New Horizons 3.0 Update00:19:39 - Xbox Game Pass January 2026 Games00:22:21 - DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Demo00:25:29 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on Nintendo Switch Online00:26:53 - Mario Tennis Fever Announcement00:31:22 - Towerborne Early Access to 1.0 Launch00:34:32 - 2026 PlayStation 5 Games Preview00:38:11 - Arc Raiders Anti-Cheat & Item Returns00:40:01 - Avowed Release & Updates00:43:19 - Space Marine 2 Dark Angels DLC00:45:43 - Xbox Developer Direct Announcement00:47:47 - Beast of Reincarnation by Game Freak00:50:27 - Microsoft's Project Blackbird Canceled00:55:50 - Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8 & Generative AI00:58:08 - Community Feedback: PlayStation Portal

Now that Tsushima is safe, and the t-shirt has been ordered, it's time to get back to basics. Chop wood, carry water. That's right, we are talking about "work" games, including Roadcraft, Powerwash Simulator 2 (!), and Hardspace Shipbreaker. Just getting our hands dirty, you know? We also cover the gaming news including a new Sony handheld console rumor, Square Enix's planned AI use and whether it will cost jobs, the PlayStation Plus games for January, and a possible PS5 jailbreak. Plus Arc Raiders game impressions, the best games of each of the last 25 years, and what 2026 can bring for The Andy Bee Show. Let's go!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠YouTube⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapter Timestamps0:00:16 - Welcome & Episode Introduction0:02:32 - Ghost of Tsushima Victory: The Shirt Has Been Ordered0:11:05 - Back to Work & Holiday Gaming Reflections0:11:45 - Hardspace Shipbreaker Deep Dive0:12:57 - Roadcraft: Disaster Recovery Simulation0:19:45 - Arc Raiders Multiplayer Experience0:22:56 - Voice Comms & Player Interactions in Arc Raiders0:26:10 - Patreon Support & Early Access0:26:32 - PlayStation Plus January Games0:28:45 - PS5 Jailbreak Rumors & Star Wars Racer Revenge0:32:10 - PlayStation Premium Game Trials Issues0:33:00 - Best Games of the Last 25 Years0:38:12 - PlayStation Handheld Rumors & Metroid Prime 40:42:05 - Square Enix AI Controversy0:48:07 - I Should Really Get Back to That Game Rankings0:52:12 - 2026 Content Plans & Newsletter Changes

Welcome to the liminal space between Christmas and New Years, where nothing really happens except for this podcast! We race to finish Ghost of Tsushima before the year ends, share our hands-on (literally!) impressions of the PlayStation Portal, and do a little game sampling via holiday sales on games like Everspace 2, Cast and Chill, Tiny Bookshop and Hardspace Shipbreaker. Let's get liminal together!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 411 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapter TImestamps0:00:00 - Cold Open: Ghost of Tsushima Emotional Impact0:00:14 - Welcome & Episode Introduction0:00:41 - What's Coming Up This Episode0:01:57 - Ghost of Tsushima Progress Update0:02:03 - The Quest for the PlayStation Rewards Shirt0:05:44 - Ghost of Tsushima Story Missions Quality0:08:13 - End of Act Two Emotional Moments0:09:44 - The Race to Beat the Game by December 31st0:11:21 - Everspace 2 Game Trial Experience0:14:26 - Everspace 2 Trading & Smuggling Mechanics0:16:57 - Patreon Update & Community Features0:19:32 - PlayStation Portal First Impressions0:22:06 - PlayStation Portal Design & Comfort0:24:13 - Streaming Setup & WiFi Performance0:26:35 - PlayStation Plus Premium & Cloud Streaming0:28:17 - Nintendo Switch 2 Comparison0:30:21 - PlayStation Portal Account Switching Issues0:33:08 - Power Wash Simulator Co-op Solution0:35:44 - Octopath Traveler on PlayStation Portal0:37:23 - PlayStation Portal Travel Case Concerns0:38:09 - Witcher 3 DLC Rumors for May 20260:40:23 - Cast and Chill Nintendo Switch 2 Edition0:42:47 - Christmas Gaming Haul: Transistor & Hard Space Shipbreaker0:45:08 - Hard Space Shipbreaker Dystopian Capitalism0:47:56 - Tiny Bookshop Overview0:50:41 - Game Ranking System Explanation

Marathon may make it after all, thanks in no small part to the 2025 Multiplayer Game of the Year, Arc Raiders. Let’s talk about Christmas, buying presents for gamers, PlayStation and Nintendo sale prices, and how AI is ruining Clair Obscur’s awards season. Plus we cover No Rest for the Wicked’s new way of handling coop and shared world state, and more! This week’s episode is here for you.Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 411 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapters00:00 – Cold open & intro​00:22 – New camera and video setup​03:13 – Christmas vibes & adult gamer gifts​07:30 – Office revamp and streaming space​07:30 – Ghost of Tsushima deadline & streams​11:19 – Holiday sales and wishlist philosophy​13:37 – Nintendo eShop picks (Transistor, Tiny Bookshop, puzzles)​17:06 – Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on Switch​18:33 – PlayStation Store wishlist overview​18:58 – Xeno Tilt and arcade-style picks​20:41 – TMNT and Darksiders deals​23:31 – Hardspace: Shipbreaker and blue-collar space stories​26:06 – Why to wishlist and buy “behind the curve”​26:37 – Patreon, early episodes, and newsletter​28:11 – Hollow Knight: Silksong & big updates​29:08 – FFVII Remake Intergrade and Switch 2 talk​30:38 – Hardware and sales slump discussion​34:35 – Borderlands, Call of Duty, and charts​52:27 – AI in games and art controversy​01:11:43 – Steam Deck OLED, pricing, and wrap-up​

It's the episode you've been waiting for as we deep dive into The Game Awards 2025, cover the huge announcements, award winners, and yes, some controversy about whether Miss Piggy and red-band game trailers mix. We've got new game drops, advice how to be spoiler-resilient, and how to enjoy the best time ever in video games as a busy adult. No FOMO, just hit play!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 411 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapter Timestamps00:00 – Intro, four hours of The Game Awards, and Ghost of Tsushima shirt quest update​02:30 – “I Need The Shirt” streams, YouTube plans, and bamboo trials in Ghost of Tsushima​05:00 – What The Game Awards have become and Geoff Keighley’s growing influence​07:00 – Ratings, horror trailers, and why the show isn’t truly family friendly​10:30 – Miss Piggy, Oscars vibes, and the tonal whiplash of brutal red-band trailers​13:30 – How trailers get cut for Super Bowl audiences vs. “internet only” cuts​17:00 – A call for Super Bowl-style edits and red-band QR codes for mature trailers​18:30 – Divinity/Larian controversy and listener pushback on Threads​21:20 – Clair Obscur sweeps the awards and why it deserves the praise​22:30 – Category highlights: Donkey Kong Bonanza, Hades 2, No Man’s Sky, and more winners​24:55 – Patreon, Gaming 411 newsletter, and hanging out with Friends of the Show​28:40 – A listener DM on “that” trailer and kids watching The Game Awards​29:40 – Trailer talk begins: Exodus and punching a space bear in the face​32:10 – Control Resonant, the Remedy-verse, and why their characters always have great jackets​36:00 – Spoilers, playing behind the curve, and the “I can’t wait to see how that happens” mantra​37:45 – People who look up endings first and The Sixth Sense example​38:50 – Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Arkham-style combat in Lego form​43:30 – Resident Evil vibes and why horror co-op hopes didn’t quite pan out​44:05 – Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic trailer chills and Casey Hudson’s involvement​47:00 – Why Old Republic-style Star Wars RPGs matter so much to fans​48:00 – Screamer and the desire for more personality-driven racing games​65:20 – PlayStation Plus updates: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Wo Long, and Cat’s Quest 3 plans for the kids​67:00 – Nintendo Switch Online: Rayman 2, Tonic Trouble, and Wario Land​67:40 – Helldivers 2 Killzone warbond and tease of a roguelike mode​68:40 – “Watch It, Bucko”: massive gaps between sequels from Metroid Prime to Donkey Kong Bonanza​70:00 – Zootopia 2, Okami 2, GTA 6, and the art of waiting a very long time​72:00 – Holiday streaming plans and trying to set a Ghost of Tsushima schedule

A Metroid Prime 4 amiibo controversy, updates on the Ghost of Tsushima t-shirt grind, the return of Red Dead Redemption, a wild December release list, and a big-picture look at whether we’re actually in one of the greatest eras of gaming ever - all in one episode of The Andy Bee Show. Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Gaming 411 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠Products I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠⁠here⁠⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapter timestampsChapter Timestamps00:00 – Amiibo, Nintendo trinkets, and physical DLC explained01:21 – Intro, episode 29, holidays, and Ghost of Tsushima shirt challenge setup01:59 – Metroid Prime 4 is out: long dev cycle, review scores, and design basics03:20 – Desert hub, bike Viola, loneliness, and the amiibo-locked music debate05:46 – What amiibo actually are, how they work, and Zelda/Breath of the Wild examples09:06 – Daily buffs, balancing boosts vs breaking the game, and Andy’s Metroid 4 FOMO11:18 – Game Informer review warning: point of no return and save-lock for completionists12:55 – Metroid Prime 4 length and HowLongToBeat vs Andy’s pacing13:45 – Ghost of Tsushima progress update and the exclusive shirt deadline pressure14:44 – Gaming 411 newsletter, “Distractions keep man from finishing game”16:13 – Transition: Metroid, Ghost, and what else is going on this week16:21 – Red Dead Redemption re-release impressions on PS5 and other platforms19:03 – News section intro: Xbox Game Pass updates19:12 – Game Pass arrivals: Mortal Kombat 1, Bratz Rhythm & Style, and more19:43 – 33 Immortals, Monster Train 2, and the shift from Ultimate to Premium20:06 – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle moves down a tier, and the “promise kept”21:20 – Exact December dates for Game Pass drops thanks to Noble News21:51 – Splitgate 2 relaunches as Splitgate Arena Reloaded in December22:23 – New maps, weapons, modes, and fixing the monetization/battle pass backlash23:58 – Replaced: 2.5D cyberpunk brawler, cinematic combat, and style talk26:27 – Ball x Pit milestone: a million sold and 2026 content update roadmap27:03 – Ball x Pit on Game Pass vs buying it outright and “most fun you can have with $20”27:33 – Andy’s video game streaming experiments and TikTok Studio for Mac29:01 – Why TikTok Studio is easier than OBS for beginners29:50 – Audio ducking, mix problems, and why TikTok Studio comes up short31:02 – VOD permanence, clipping, and why YouTube streams feel more “real” and lasting32:40 – Break and setup for December release talk and “greatest era” question32:54 – Why December is a weird month to release games33:39 – Channel 3’s community list of the best December games34:01 – Reading Channel 3’s top five: TMNT 2, FFX, Smash Melee, Smash Ultimate, Assetto Corsa35:04 – Building Andy’s own “best December releases” list35:31 – Andy’s December top 5: Far Cry 3, Quake 2, Halo Infinite, Marvel’s Midnight Suns36:20 – Why Marvel’s Midnight Suns rules if you like cards, tactics, and Marvel RPG layers36:37 – Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia as the “number one” December release (joke and truth)37:40 – Are we in one of the greatest eras of gaming? Game Awards and big-picture view38:31 – Community poll: “Are we in a great era of gaming?” results and nuance40:16 – Eidos Montreal layoffs, Mina the Hollower pressures, and Yacht Club focus shift41:20 – Studio survival, focus, and why paying for games matters42:37 – “I Should Really Get Back To That Game” list setup and new entries46:00 – Community spotlight: German listeners and German-developed games46:21 – Highlighting Anno 1800, Crysis 3, Spec Ops: The Line, and BeamNG.drive47:47 – Call for your favorite December releases and where to reach Andy48:26 – Show wrap-up, listener thanks, and milestone stats for streams and views

If Ubisoft can optimize Assassin's Creed Shadows for the Nintendo Switch 2, then this show should run just fine on it. At least as well as any other podcast. This week we get into more Ghost of Tsushima, whether Tim Sweeney should have to disclose that Fortnite is made with AI or not, how new game releases are still happening way into December, and whether it's time to become a video game streamer at 44. Let's go!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 411 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapters00:00 – Cold open, Thanksgiving weekend vibes & episode 28 intro01:29 – Chasing the Ghost of Tsushima t‑shirt & first impressions of returning to the game02:32 – Learning to stream: Elgato 4K S capture card, Mac mini setup, and OLED vs monitor play10:23 – Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury with kids, shines, Giga Bowser, and co-op sidekick fun16:06 – Gaming 411 newsletter, narrated issues, and finding a sustainable Patreon workflow22:08 – December Xbox Game Pass wave: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Moonlighter 2 and more24:57 – New Bubble Bobble roguelite, sugary stages, and leveling up bubble powers27:19 – Destiny 2: Renegades, Star Wars-style gear, lightsaber-like blades, and why Andy “ended” Destiny after The Final Shape30:12 – New Nintendo Switch Online classics: Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden II, GB Bionic Commando, Kid Icarus, plus WarioWare with the kids30:45 – December PlayStation Plus games: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, The Outlast Trials, Synduality: Echo of Ada, Neon White (and a nod to Alan Wake 2’s big month)33:05 – Tim Sweeney, Epic, Steam, and the “made with AI” label debate in games and media42:48 – Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2 and a deep technical dive into DLSS, 30 FPS targets, docked vs handheld, and VRR53:02 – Updating the “I should really get back to that game” list: Game Pass buffet plans and shuffling the backlog56:54 – New top 5 “get back to it” games revealed57:14 – Community spotlight: listeners in Ireland and Atari 2600 manufacturing history in Limerick

Pacific Drive is stealing the show this week as we cover how to drive, upgrade, and repair a sentient 1980s station wagon, find the gems in the Xbox Partner Spotlight show, and figure out whether kids should be playing video games with ads in them. It's another packed hour of video games, industry analysis, and real conversation about capital V, capital G Video Games.Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 4-1-1 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapter Timestamps00:00 – Pacific Drive opening & station wagon commentary​00:32 – Welcome to Episode 27, multitasking, Thanksgiving season​01:33 – Episode preview: Game Awards, Xbox Partner Preview, Pacific Drive, The Expanse, Moonlighter 2​02:01 – Pacific Drive overview: exclusion zone, sci-fi atmosphere, roadlike gameplay​04:56 – Vehicle mechanics: scavenging, crafting, upgrading your sentient wagon​08:58 – Pre-run preparation: checklists, fuel management, energy decisions​10:13 – Early anomalies: UFO encounters, road flares, chaos mechanics​11:47 – Silent protagonist questions: identity, radio contacts, attachment to the car​13:30 – Pacific Drive platforms & Switch wishlist talk​13:56 – Gaming 411 newsletter: "Top six cars in video games" teaser​15:36 – Cars mentioned in newsletter (station wagon, Batmobile from Arkham Knight)​16:12 – 2025 Game Awards nominees announcement & voting​17:13 – GOTY lineup breakdown: Claire Obscure, Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bonanza, Hades II, Hollow Knight Silksong, Kingdom Come II​18:07 – Defending sequels: Andrew's two-game IP rule explanation​19:25 – Death Stranding vs Death Stranding 2: combat expansion & new systems​20:34 – Donkey Kong Bananza portmanteau discussion & IP freshness​22:21 – Missing nominees: Kingdom Come II early-year release, Indiana Jones, Metroid Prime 4 timing​23:45 – Xbox Partner Preview overview & showcase format​24:10 – Quick game hits: 007 First Light, Dave the Diver, Re-Animal, Tides of Annihilation​24:42 – Zoo Punk discovery: F.I.S.T. prequel, anthropomorphic action RPG​26:01 – Zoo Punk trailer breakdown: Zootopia meets Mad Max cyberpunk aesthetic​27:22 – Zoo Punk combat analysis: action-based, party mechanics, visual grittiness​29:01 – Vampire Crawlers reveal: Vampire Survivors team, deckbuilding + roguelike hybrid​29:26 – Vampire Crawlers gameplay: card mechanics, screen-filling chaos, 2026 release window​30:12 – Too much news: Patreon exclusive deeper dive episode planned​31:07 – Wisper Flow ad read & personal usage stats​33:20 – The Expanse: Osiris Reborn media blitz & marketing push​33:30 – The Expanse main theme video & sound design focus​34:29 – Space physics in The Expanse: mag boots, hull vibrations, muffled audio design​35:48 – Hard sci-fi angle: time dilation, near-FTL, Mass Effect comparisons​36:39 – The Expanse release date prediction: Game Awards announcement expected​36:45 – Moonlighter 2 trailer & early access launch recap​37:44 – Moonlighter 2 visual upgrade: 3D isometric style vs original pixel art​39:12 – Parenting & mobile games: Amazon Kids+ vs Apple Arcade comparison​48:38 – Loot boxes, gacha mechanics, and avoiding pay-to-win for kids​50:19 – Community Spotlight: Barbados listeners, Playtropic, Caribbean game dev​52:12 – Call for more international listeners to boost show growth​52:39 – Outro: holiday gratitude, Patreon reminder, Thanksgiving sign-off

Come celebrate half a year of this show with Ep 26! This week on The Andy Bee Show, we're diving into PlayStation's massive November game catalogue updates, including a new version of Red Dead Redemption, my Ghost of Tsushima progress update, the Halo Infinite swan song, and yes, MORE wild AI controversy surrounding Arc Raiders. Plus, we'll explore Amazon Luna's surprise free AAA offerings, the Japan-focused State of Play announcements, and some things we are watching in the “Watch this, Bucko!” segment. We'll cap things off with a look at what's left for gaming in 2025, including the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 4-1-1 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:0:00:00 - Intro & Ghost of Tsushima Progress Update0:02:03 - Episode Overview0:10:26 - Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Release Details0:16:26 - Morsels Release Reminder0:17:05 - Satisfactory Console Launch Discussion0:21:22 - Halo Infinite Final Update Announcement0:25:30 - Amazon Luna Free Games Reveal0:28:08 - PlayStation State of Play Highlights0:29:43 - The Game Awards on Prime Video0:31:00 - Octopath Traveler Zero Demo0:32:26 - PlayStation Plus November Game Catalog0:37:04 - Wispr Flow Sponsor Message0:39:54 - AI in Gaming Discussion Introduction0:43:56 - What Makes Content Authentic0:47:58 - Arc Raiders AI Controversy Deep Dive0:52:08 - Call of Duty AI Art Controversy0:54:46 - Eurogamer Review Discussion0:57:08 - I Should Really Get Back To That Game1:01:03 - Watch It Bucko TV & Film Updates1:03:13 - Community Spotlight: Belgium

There's always something to look forward to in life because Rockstar has again delayed Grand Theft Auto VI. Let's talk about it, and what we are playing in the meantime, including Arc Raiders, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, and don't miss the hot Xbox Game Pass games plus controversies and more in the news segment. Let's go!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 4-1-1 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Timestamps0:00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview0:01:21 - What I've Been Playing: Arc Raiders Deep Dive0:09:05 - Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS) First Impressions0:13:47 - Patreon & Building Your Own Platform0:18:01 - Xbox Game Pass Updates & Pigeon Simulator0:20:56 - Xbox Ad Mocking Physical Game Collectors0:23:22 - PlayStation Portal Cloud Streaming Arrives0:25:51 - Whisper Flow0:28:27 - Arc Raiders Menu Music & Sound Design0:30:05 - Rockstar Games Union-Busting Allegations0:32:11 - GTA 6 Delayed to November 20260:34:43 - Ball Pit Developer Interview Highlights0:37:29 - I Should Really Get Back to That Game Segment0:40:06 - Community Spotlight: Malaysia0:41:44 - Closing Thoughts & Call to ActionGames DiscussedArc RaidersTotally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS)Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6)Ball x PitGhost of TsushimaBattlefield 6Pigeon SimulatorCall of Duty: Black Ops 7Dead Static DriveEgging OnGreat God GroveRelic Hunters LegendLara Croft: Temple of OsirisSniper Elite ResistanceGoat Simulator 3Red Dead Redemption 2Animal Crossing: New HorizonsStreet Fighter 6Cyberpunk 2077Elden RingDeath Stranding

Coming up from the underground and seemingly out of nowhere is the hit extraction shooter Arc Raiders! Discover what makes this PvPvE survival game special, featuring AI robots, proximity voice chat, and unique social dynamics. But, maybe there's some AI controversy from the development of the game? Plus, get the full breakdown on Battlefield's controversial new RedSec Battle Royale mode, the 12-minute Animal Crossing trailer that has us picking weeds on our islands again to get ready, and what the rest of 2025 looks like for video games. Let's go!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 4-1-1 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:0:00:18 - Introduction & Episode Overview0:01:23 - Arc Raiders: The Extraction Shooter You Didn't See Coming0:05:52 - Understanding Extraction Shooters & Risk-Reward Gameplay0:10:01 - PvPvE Mechanics & Player Encounters0:15:00 - Arc Raiders: 10-Year Vision & Game Evolution0:20:30 - AI in Gaming: The Ethics & Implementation Debate0:26:30 - Wisper Flow (Stop Typing?)0:30:06 - PlayStation Plus November 2025 Free Games0:33:00 - November Game Releases & Morsels Deep Dive0:36:12 - Battlefield RedSec Battle Royale Launch Impressions0:42:00 - RedSec vs Gauntlet Mode Comparison0:47:00 - Gaming Backlog Update & Priority Rankings0:51:52 - Community Spotlight: Switzerland GamersGAMES DISCUSSED:Arc RaidersEscape from TarkovMarathonHelldivers 2Battlefield 6 (& 2042)Battlefield RedSecAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsThe FinalsStrayWRC-24Tabs (Totally Accurate Battle Simulator)Hyrule Warriors: Age of ImprisonmentCall of Duty: Black Ops 7Where Inns MeetKirby Air RidersConstanceMorselsBounty StarOvercooked 2Ball PitGhost of TsushimaIt Takes TwoSuper Mario WonderHollow KnightBolt GunSifuExodusWarzoneGame of Thrones (mobile)Firefly (show)Left 4 Dead

This week on The Andy Bee Show, we cover the massive announcement from the people that make "The Halo", our credit-rolling achievement in Ball x Pit, what's next for Battlefield 6 (stealth drop Battle Royale?), and we help you find out whether you are a Call of Duty Zoomer or a BattleDad. There's more games than we'll ever have time for, but join us right now to find out which games made the cut into this week's show!Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 4-1-1 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Halo Campaign Evolved Announcement0:00:49 - Welcome & Episode Intro0:01:56 - Ball x Pit Completion & Live Stream Reaction0:04:28 - Ball x Pit Sales Success & Switch 2 Version0:05:00 - Battlefield 6 & Weekend Family Update0:11:00 - Battlefield Season 1 Content Revealed0:12:27 - Patreon & Gaming 4-1-1 Newsletter0:14:39 - News Roundup Begins0:15:00 - Bounty Star Game Pass Launch0:16:47 - IGN Galaxies Showcase Highlights0:17:00 - Denshattack Reveal0:18:52 - Warhammer 40K Bolt Gun 20:20:00 - PlayStation Network Lowest Price Feature0:21:11 - Game Pass October Lineup0:23:01 - Switch 2 Announcements0:23:34 - Luigi's Mansion Returns0:24:54 - Factorio Coming to Switch 20:25:03 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 20:26:04 - Marvel's Cosmic Invasion Release Date0:27:29 - Whisper Flow Sponsor Message0:31:00 - Halo Campaign Evolved Deep Dive0:33:00 - Battlefield vs Call of Duty Gameplay Philosophy0:40:22 - Xbox Layoffs & Studio Closures Discussion0:43:41 - Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake0:45:25 - I Should Really Get Back to That Game Segment0:49:03 - Community Spotlight - Congo Listeners0:51:16 - Community Feedback & ClosingGAMES DISCUSSEDBall x PitHalo: Campaign EvolvedBattlefield 6Overcooked 2Bounty StarPower Wash Simulator 2The Outer Worlds 2Football ManagerLuigi's MansionFactorioAssassin's Creed ShadowsMarvel's Cosmic InvasionDenshattackWarhammer 40K Bolt Gun 2Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D RemakeGhost of TsushimaHollow KnightCall of DutyTitanfall 2The Witcher 3Halo Combat EvolvedHalo Master Chief CollectionDuke Nukem 3DCounter-StrikeDoomFortniteJet Set RadioOctopath TravelerGame of Thrones Legends

We've got all that hot Ball x Pit news, including: What's in the pit? Should we go in the pit? I've heard there's cool stuff in there, is that true?You bet your sweet podcast it's true, so let's talk about the Ball x Pit, upcoming games like Bounty Star, new releases and game catalog additions for Xbox and Playstation, and our new segment, "Watch it, Bucko!" on this week's episode of The Andy Bee Show.Find me ONLY at the following locations:⁠Patreon - exclusive episodes and more!⁠⁠Get the Gaming 4-1-1 Newsletter FREE⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple PodcastsProducts I useI use Wispr Flow and you can try it ⁠here⁠, free! (affiliate link)Chapters00:00 - Welcome & Ball Pit Introduction01:16 - Ball Pit Gameplay Deep Dive04:20 - Office Setup & Streaming Equipment09:16 - Ball Pit Character Combos & Strategy11:36 - Patreon Update & Community Shoutouts13:25 - ID@Xbox Showcase Preview14:13 - PlayStation Plus October Game Catalog18:18 - Bounty Star Preview (Releases October 23)21:11 - EA Saudi Arabia Buyout Controversy28:32 - Exodus Game Reveal & Discussion35:35 - Keeper from Double Fine38:01 - "I Should Really Get Back To That Game" List41:22 - NEW SEGMENT: Watch It, Bucko - Tron Ares Review46:47 - Obscure Game Recommendations52:24 - Zelda Encyclopedia Birthday GiftGames and Media Discussed​Ballxpit (Ball Pit)​Battlefield 6​Arkanoid​Vampire Survivors​Hades 2​Call of Duty​Yakuza: Like a Dragon​Silent Hill 2​Until Dawn​V Rising​Poppy Playtime​As Dusk Falls​A Wizard with a Gun​Tekken 3​Bounty Star​Exodus​Titanfall​Overcooked 2​Ghost of Tsushima​Hollow Knight​Cocoon​Game of Thrones: Legends​Keeper (Psychonauts)​Psychonauts 2​Tron: Ares (film)​Hell Divers​Returnal​Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/still-great