Game & Gig Podcast

After much deliberation, we've decided to somewhat reformat this channel. We also feel that, with the new format, a change of name is in order. So, welcome to "Game & Gig Chats". We hope you enjoy the content that we'll be making!! Main Channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig 2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigchats Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Discord: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact: gameandgig91@gmail.com

Sony is developing a handheld that will be capable of playing PS5 games natively. With every major name in gaming working on a handheld of some sort, it makes us wonder if handheld gaming is taking over! Main Channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Discord: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Handheld gaming taking over? 07:28 - Gamer's favorite way to play games (poll) 16:51 - PC vs Handheld 23:10 - Sony is developing a new PS5 handheld 26:57 - Will it be digital only? 34:06 - Could it use cartridges? (Vita 2?) 40:12 - How much will it cost? 47:53 - Could it be a hybrid console? 52:22 - What games we've been playing 59:45 - Thank you, channel members!! #gamingpodcast #ps5 #playstation5 #handheldgaming #sony #playstation #gaming #videogames #youtubegaming #gamer

Randy and Daniel talk about the nominations for Game of the Year. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the nomination of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Main Channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Discord: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Game of the Year Nominees Revealed 02:46 - Astro Bot 04:37 - Balatro 08:02 - FF7 Rebirth 09:40 - Black Myth Wukong 14:28 - Metaphor: Refantazio 16:31 - Will our favorites win? 19:43 - GOTY Poll 25:39 - Which games got snubbed 30:41 - Shadow of the Erdtree controversy 36:25 - About adding a DLC/Expansion award 40:30 - A purposefully contrived controversy? 42:02 - Should DLCs be eligible? (poll) 44:30 - More about adding new categories/awards 49:06 - What games we've been playing 01:00:55 - Sony wants to acquire FromSoft's parent company (bonus episode info) #gameoftheyear #goty #thegameawards #gamingpodcast #eldenring #shadowoftheerdtree #astrobot #blackmythwukonggameplay #balatro #finalfantasy7rebirth #metaphorrefantazio #gaming #videogames #gamingnews #youtubegaming

Randy and Daniel discuss the Xbox handheld that is currently being developed by Microsoft. Main Channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Discord: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Xbox is making a handheld 03:15 - Should Xbox even release a handheld? (poll) 05:26 - The possibility of a handheld PC 10:25 - About the price 14:31 - Does Microsoft even need to build it? 20:12 - Should Xbox stop making consoles? 23:59 - Considering game length before buying 28:25 - Does length matter to buyers? (poll) 29:45 - Considering all the factors before buying a game 33:01 - About a game's value 39:29 - Only for RPGs 44:20 - Pokémon TCGP vs Marvel Snap vs Hearthstone #gamingpodcast #xbox #xboxhandheld #handheldgaming #gaming #videogames #youtubegaming #microsoft #pokemon #pokemontcg #pokemontcgpocket

Randy and Daniel discuss all the details revealed by Nintendo about the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Discord: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Nintendo reveals Switch 2 details 04:11 - Will backwards compatibility help Switch? (poll) 08:32 - Switch 2 launch games 13:16 - Buying a Switch 2 on day one 15:50 - Will Switch games go down in price? 19:26 - A non-backwards compatible edition? 23:18 - Nintendo worried about Switch sales? 26:20 - How many people still want a Switch (poll) 30:52 - Hold out for the successor 32:58 - When will Switch 2 be announced and launched? 39:25 - What games we've been playing 55:53 - Become a member and get a weekly bonus episode! #nintendo #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #switch #nintendoswitch #nintendopodcast #podcast #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #youtubegaming #gamer

Randy and Daniel discuss the overall reaction to Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The Nintendo Music App and the topic of libraries being able to provide remote access to digital games are also discussed.Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgigPodcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcastTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgigTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgigJoin the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMpContact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com00:00 - Topic 1: Dragon Age: The Veilguard04:52 - Interest in Veilguard (poll)09:59 - Fall from grace13:44 - Overblown hate15:47 - About the art style20:39 - Topic 2: Nintendo Music App22:16 - Interest in Nintendo Music App (poll)25:17 - What the app does well30:13 - The problems35:24 - Music that's missing40:32 - Topic 3: Remote access to games at libraries44:03 - Everyone agrees (poll)45:37 - It's not so cut and dry48:00 - About public domain52:21 - A potential solution57:59 - Pokémon TCG Pocket (Bonus Video)#gamingpodcast #gamingnews #gaming #videogames #youtubegaming #gamingvideos #podcast #dragonage #veilguard #dragonagetheveilguard #bioware #newgames #rpg #nintendo #nintendomusic #gamemusic #whattoplay

In today's episode of the Game & Gig Podcast, Randy and Daniel discuss the following topics: 1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on Game Pass 2. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team gets dismantled 3. New games coming in November 2024 Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Topic 1: Call of Duty Black Ops 6 launches on Game Pass 03:19 - Black Ops 6 popularity (poll) 10:02 - Game Pass and COD's campaign 14:14 - Microsoft hurting COD? 22:01 - How well will Black Ops 6 ultimately sell? 27:09 - Topic 2: PoP Lost Crown Team Dismantled by Ubisoft 31:21 - How many people played The Lost Crown? (poll) 33:18 - The Lost Crown didn't capture attention 36:41 - The Ubisoft problem 40:42 - Did Ubisoft actually market PoP Lost Crown? 45:05 - New games of November 2024 47:48 - November games (poll) 51:36 - About Mario & Luigi Brothership 54:10 - About LEGO Horizon Adventures 56:05 - A good couple months for VR gaming 01:02:25 - YouTube Member Perks! #cod #callofduty #blackops6 #callofdutyblackops6 #gamepass #xbox #microsoft #ubisoft #princeofpersiathelostcrown #princeofpersia #nintendo #nintendoswitch #marioandluigibrothership #mario #marioandluigi #lego #legohorizon #horizonzerodawn #horizonforbiddenwest #vr #vrgaming #vrgames #vrgame #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #whattoplay #youtubegaming

Today's topics: - Are the console wars over? - Analogue announces the Analogue 3D - Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is super popular Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #playstation #xbox #nintendo #sony #microsoft #playstation5 #ps5 #xboxseriesx #nintendoswitch #consolewars #analogue3D #analogue #analoguepocket #dragonball #dragonballz #dragonballsparkingzero #youtubegaming 00:00 - Topic 1: Console wars 03:46 - Console wars over? (poll) 05:55 - Things have changed 10:45 - PC master race 16:08 - Where does Nintendo fit in? 24:16 - Topic 2: Analogue 3D announced 27:48 - N64 game owners (poll) 31:17 - Analogue 3D price 33:20 - Modernizing the N64 controller 39:15 - Nintendo legal action 44:05 - Topic 3: Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO 49:57 - Sparking! ZERO's popularity (poll) 51:41 - Fighting games and GOTY 54:58 - About Sparking! ZERO's price 58:28 - A HUGE roster 01:04:38 - Super Mario Party Jamboree (bonus video info)

Within the span of one week, Nintendo revealed new hardware -- an alarm clock, Alarmo -- and they also announced a secretive playtest program for Nintendo Switch Online. Additionally discussed in this podcast: the poor sales and reception of the Until Dawn Remake. Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com #nintendo #nintendoswitch #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #youtubegaming #untildawnps5 #ps5 #sony #playstation #playstation5 #switch2 #nintendoswitch2

Lately, it seems like many game developers are choosing to not put their games out on Xbox. Why is that? Well, that's the first topic in today's podcast! Randy and Daniel also discuss the Meta Quest 3S and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Xbox wants to know 02:44 - Why are devs skipping Xbox (poll) 07:07 - Is it an exclusives problem? 13:22 - The problem with Game Pass 20:13 - Sony is to blame? 26:34 - About the Meta Quest 3S 30:24 - Quest 3S interest (poll) 32:40 - Differences from Quest 2 & 3 35:38 - About pancake lenses 41:03 - VR tech is evolving fast 46:05 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 48:32 - LOZ EOW interest (poll) 52:37 - EOW's gimmick 58:03 - Zelda games have changed 01:04:13 - Switch's last big new game 01:08:14 - Thank you, members + bonus episode info #xbox #microsoft #blackmythwukong #meta #metaquest3 #metaquest3s #vr #vrgaming #vrgames #zelda #echoesofwisdom #nintendo #nintendoswitch #switchgames #loz #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #gamer #youtubegaming

Ubisoft has fallen on some hard times lately. The majority of their AAA releases in the past few years have failed to live up to expectations, the company value continues to dip, and now, their next big game, Assassin's Creed Shadows, is having to be delayed out of the lucrative holiday season and into next year. Are we witnessing the death of Ubisoft? That's the first topic of today's podcast. Additional discussions: Ghost of Yotei gets announced & How much will the Switch 2 cost? Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Ubisoft is struggling 02:50 - Is Ubisoft dying? (poll) 06:54 - Internet noise vs actual sales 12:01 - Ubisoft needs to learn a lesson? 15:42 - The only thing they've done well 23:54 - Ghost of Yotei announced 30:32 - Do you plan on playing Ghost of Yotei? (poll) 33:14 - Will they utilize the Dual Sense controller? 35:46 - Is just "Ghost" now 40:24 - Jimmy S. returns 43:50 - Switch 2 price introduction 46:14 - How much will Switch 2 cost? (poll) 52:44 - One Thousand Dollars! 55:53 - Nintendo: the budget brand 01:06:12 - It may have to be priced higher than they want 01:08:39 - Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (bonus video) #ubisoft #assassinscreed #assassinscreedshadows #ghostoftsushima #ghostofyotei #sony #playstation #ps5 #playstation5 #nintendo #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #gaming #videogames #podcast #gamingpodcast #youtubegaming

Gaming news this week has been dominated by one company: Nintendo. Nintendo Switch 2 has leaked! Images and renders of Nintendo's upcoming console are now available for anyone to look at online, and the general consensus is that these leaks are real. Additionally, Nintendo has announced that they are suing Pocketpair, the company behind the hit Pokémon-like game, Palworld. Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Switch 2 Leaks 02:59 - Image of Switch 2 06:09 - Looking at the full system 12:33 - The new Joy-Con 17:02 - The larger size 21:53 - Will it be ergonomic? 27:35 - Switch 2 announcement when? (poll) 30:18 - It could be very soon 35:34 - Leaks wont force Nintendo to reveal 38:46 - It makes more sense to wait 42:01 - What would be best for Nintendo? 47:16 - Possible Switch 2 games 50:00 - Nintendo sues Palworld 55:57 - Lawsuit reactions (poll) 01:00:07 - About patenting gameplay 01:03:03 - We need more details 01:05:16 - Palworld deserves to be sued? 01:10:32 - Thank you, Members!!! #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #gamingnews #nintendo #nintendoswitch #palworld #gamingleaks #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #youtubegaming

This week's gaming news was dominated by one event -- Sony revealing the PS5 Pro and the PS5 Pro Price. It may be the most powerful console available, but it isn't a staggering upgrade, and the price of the console ($700) has shocked many gamers. The PS5 Pro is the first and main topic of today's podcast; but also discussed is Steam's new "Steam Families" system and Ubisoft, who have not had such a stellar year -- and it's inspired us to ask the question, "What is the best game Ubisoft has put out this year?" Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - PS5 Pro Reveal 03:42 - PS5 Pro Interest (Poll) 08:37 - PC instead of PS5 Pro 11:42 - PS5 Pro vs PS5 17:48 - About Sony's lack of games 26:40 - New Steam Families system 29:03 - Steam Families (Poll) 30:01 - No one knows you can share Steam games 32:18 - Treating digital libraries like physical libraries 34:28 - Sharing games with friends vs family 40:42 - Ubisoft's had a rough year 42:32 - Ubisoft's best game this year (Poll) 45:39 - Lost all trust in Ubisoft 52:14 - Ubisoft needs fresh ideas 57:29 - Ubisoft is snubbing Steam on PC 01:04:06 - Thank you, members!!! #ps5pro #playstation5pro #ps5 #playstation5 #playstation #sony #steam #valve #ubisoft #starwarsoutlaws #xdefiantgame #skullandbones #princeofpersiathelostcrown #gaming #gamingpodcast #videogames #youtubegaming

Sony has dominated the gaming news recently. In this episode of the Game & Gig podcast, Randy and Daniel discuss how the success of Astro Bot -- and failure of Concord -- serves as the perfect example of the fact that gamers just want games that are created to be fun. Additionally, a poll is looked at that pits Astro Bot against The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom -- the highly anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch game. Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Astro Bot delivers what gamers want 07:31 - Could Astro Bot win Game of the Year? (poll) 15:38 - Astro's genre could hurt it's chances 19:26 - Games should just be fun 21:21 - Dust off the PS5 23:55 - Astro Bot vs Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (poll) 25:24 - It's head to head?! 27:50 - Zelda EOW looks like a mobile game? 33:34 - Backlog Season is over 36:19 - Will Sony ever relaunch Concord? (poll) 40:02 - Will Concord go free-to-play? 43:20 - About rebuilding Concord 47:11 - Sony shouldn't waste their money 56:55 - Thank you, channel members!! #astrobot #gamingnews #sony #playstation #ps5 #concord #gamingpodcast #videogames #gaming #zelda #nintendo #nintendoswitch #youtubegaming

Randy and Daniel break down the recent dual showcases from Nintendo (Indie World & Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase), they discuss the epic failure of Concord, and finally, they talk about the PS5 Pro design leak. Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com #nintendo #nintendoswitch #switch2 #indieworld #nintendodirect #concord #playstation #ps5 #sony #ps5pro #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #youtubegaming 00:00 - Nintendo Indie World Recap 32:27 - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Recap 01:01:21 - Concord Flops 01:17:28 - PS5 Pro Design Leaks 01:40:36 - Thank You, Members!

Randy and Daniel discuss Indiana Jones and the Great Circle getting a PS5 port, Black Myth Wukong becoming the 2nd most popular game of all time on Steam (by concurrent player counts), and Sea of Thieves passing 1 million sales on PS5. Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com #xbox #microsoft #indianajones #indianajonesandthegreatcircle #ps5 #blackmythwukong #steam #seaofthieves #sot #rare #podcast #gamingpodcast #youtubegaming #gaming #gamer #videogames 00:00 - Black Myth Wukong is Massive Hit 18:15 - Indiana Jones Heading to PS5 41:01 - Sea of Thieves Tops 1mil on PS5 01:02:07 - Thank You, Members!

Randy and Daniel discuss the following topics: - Tango Gameworks has been acquired by Korean game publisher, Krafton. The acquisition includes the rights to popular IP, Hi-Fi Rush. - Developers have been told not to expect the Nintendo "Switch 2" before the end of this fiscal year (ends March 31st, 2025). - Valve's unannounced hero-shooter/MOBA, Deadlock, is already being played by thousands of people, despite no acknowledgement from Valve that the game exists. Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Hi-Fi Rush Studio Saved 20:04 - Switch 2 Likely Delayed 45:16 - Deadlock 01:00:04 - 3 for Dale Club #hifirush #tangogameworks #krafton #xbox #nintendo #nintendoswitch #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #valve #deadlock #moba #gamingpodcast #podcast #gaming #gamer #videogames #youtubegaming

Randy and Daniel discuss the following topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - New IP from Santa Monica vs Naughty Dog 17:10 - 3 New Games From Remedy Entertainment 34:33 - Silent Hill 2 Remake Devs Ask For "a Chance" Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com #gamingpodcast #podcast #gaming #videogames #gamer #silenthill2 #silenthill #godofwar #thelastofus #control #santamonicastudio #remedyentertainment #sony #playstation #ps5 #youtubegaming

Randy and Daniel discuss the following topics: 00:00 - Game Informer's Closure 14:48 - Visual novel creator plans legal action against streamer 29:55 - Can "Switch 2" Compete Against Handheld PCs? 54:06 - 3 for Dale Club Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com #podcast #gamingpodcast #gaming #videogames #nintendo #nintendoswitch #switch2 #gameinformer #gamestop #gamingnews #youtubegaming

In this episode of the Game & Gig podcast, Randy and Daniel discuss the following topics: - Capcom commits to continue making physical video games, despite over 90% of sales being digital - Video game actors go on strike over dispute regarding artificial intelligence - Can Grand Theft Auto VI possibly live up to all the hype? Main channel: https://youtube.com/gameandgig Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gameandgigpodcast Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gameandgig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gameandgig Join the Game & Gig Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K9fAcFKFMp Contact Us: gameandgig91@gmail.com 00:00 - Capcom commits to physical games 28:08 - Video Game Actor Strike 39:08 - Will GTA 6 Disappoint? 56:27 - 3 for Dale Club #gamingpodcast #podcast #gta #gta6 #gtavi #grandtheftauto #grandtheftauto6 #grandtheftautovi #videogames #gaming #youtubegaming #gamer #whattoplay #capcom #rockstargames #rockstar