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Home of unscripted, raw, and one take honest opinions about the world of video games. Just blunt statements, truth, and harsh reality. With Modern Vintage Gamer (MVG). New episodes every week.

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Send us a textWhile there is much that remains unknown when it comes to the Nintendo Switch 2, there is one area that needs significant improvement & that's the Nintendo eShop. We talked with some developers to get their thoughts on the importance of the eShop, the significant drawbacks it has on the Nintendo Switch & how Nintendo can improve upon it for the Nintendo Switch 2. We discuss this & more.Support the show
Send us a textThe Nintendo Switch 2 reveal countdown is well underway with a firm deadline of March 2025 -- but when will Nintendo officially announce and reveal the next-gen successor to Switch? Will it be this year? Or early 2025? Pending on reveal timing, so goes the release window. Will Switch 2 release in early 2025 or could it find its way to the latter half of 2025? Furthermore, has the Nintendo Switch exceeded expectation in 2024 as Nintendo begins to transition to new hardware? We di...
Send us a textWhile the PS5 enjoys strong software and hardware sales, the system has been burdened with first-party software draughts; but a controversial tactic has been used to ease these slow periods. Are we on the precipice on a software eruption from Sony's internal teams? How will Sony address their shortcomings in the Games as a Service/Live Service production? When will the PS5 Pro launch and does the industry/consumer need a mid-gen refresh like the PS5 Pro? We discuss all this &...
Send us a textMuch has happened with Xbox in 2024 & we discuss the high & lows for Microsoft -- so far -- and what the future of Xbox looks like following the June Showcase & how viable is GamePass with the recent price increase. Furthermore, rumblings suggest a major GamePass release is still to come in July... what may it be? We discuss this & much morSupport the show
Send us a textIt's time to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & what's next for this channel.Support the show
Send us a textThe first General Nintendo Direct of 2024 is upon us & there is much excitement around what Nintendo may potentially show us in the presentation. Will we get a first-look at Metroid Prime 4? A new F-Zero game? Could we get a 3DS Remaster of a classic game like Kirby Planet Robobot or Kid Icarus: Uprising? What do you third-party partners have in store? Perhaps a console version of Fantasian from Square Enix? We give our thoughts & predictions.Support the show
Send us a textIt's time for the Xbox Showcase & expectations are high on the upcoming show. Following a controversial Sony State of Play, Microsoft finds itself in an opportune position to deliver a strong showcase that gives consumers confidence in the future of the brand. Will they do it? The potential is there; but will Xbox deliver? We discuss.Support the show
Send us a textThere is much anticipation about the Nintendo Switch 2 & though many details remain unknown, the biggest of them is when will it be announced... We discuss the numerous windows of opportunity Nintendo has ahead of itself in 2024 to announce the Switch 2 and how each of these widows will play a role in the timing of when the Switch 2 will see release. Is 2024 still a possibility? Is early 2025 a certainty? We discuss.Support the show
Send us a textIt's time for you to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & its concerning, uncertain future.Support the show
Send us a textThe Nintendo Switch 2 release is now expected in early 2025 & questions remain -- why was it delayed & how will this move impact Nintendo's 2024? With the delay now all but confirmed, Nintendo's 2024 has been reshaped, as reveal timing for Switch 2 remains a mystery & the Switch shows its age. Support the show
Send us a textNintendo's 2024 has begun and with a new year comes new excitement & possibilities. For Nintendo, 2024's looking to be the new of new beginnings, as the successor to Switch prepares for its arrival. We discuss the Switch's final year & when we think we'll first hear of Switch 2, when it'll launch, whether it has back-compat, a gimmick and much more. We discuss.Support the show
Send us a textAs 2024 begins, so does a new dawn for the Xbox Series X|S. With 2023 behind us & a clearer vision for what is to come from Microsoft & the Xbox Series in the near future, there is much to be excited about when it comes to Xbox & gaming. We discuss what we know & what we expect from the Xbox in 2024 -- including new announcements, releases, & MS exploring bringing their titles to other platforms.Support the show
Send us a textThe Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will Microsoft bring a major game reveal or GamePass announcement? Could Capcom share with us a first-look at a new Monster Hunter? Will Nintendo have any presence? Could Sony date Death Stranding 2 for PS5? We discuss our predictions for the show and more.Support the show
Send us a textMany things about the Nintendo Switch 2 remain unknown; but based on leaks and testing, we have a general idea of what type of performance we can anticipate from the yet-to-be announced hardware. With ray-tracing being a key feature of modern hardware, we explore what type of ray-tracing performance we may see on Nintendo Switch 2 & how it'll compare to the PS5 and Xbox Series X. We discuss.Support the show
Send us a textSony have released the PlayStation Portal: a streaming device that allows users to play their PS5 library wherever, whenever -- well, at least in principle. We have given the PlayStation Portal a battery of tests, played a variety of games & report to you our full thoughts & impressions. Given the portable nature of the device, do we see it replacing our Nintendo Switch in the future or influencing our buying habits in a way that benefits Sony? We discuss.Support the show
Send us a textNintendo recently gave a statement which aimed to dismiss reports of Switch 2 tech demos at Gamescom earlier this year; but the statement's masterful wordsmithing has created some confusion amongst the Nintendo community. Furthermore, Nintendo has modified slides shown to investors, which may have provided clarity on their ambitions concerning the Switch and the shared software between it & its successor. We discuss.Support the show
Send us a textA variety of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors surfaced in recent weeks & they covered a multitude of topics: but did any have a foundation of truth? We discuss the latest round of Switch 2 rumors & sprinkle in a couple of new bits of information we have been able to confirm via our own sources concerning the Switch 2 and its feature set. We discuss.Support the show
Send us a textSuper Mario Bros. Wonder is set for release on Nintendo Switch in just a few more days & with comes the potential of a historic release. With more than a decade since the last 2D Mario release, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has a great deal of hype & anticipation. We analyze the history of 2D Mario releases, their release timing, reviews, and sales to forecast where Super Mario Bros. Wonder may land amongst them. Will it rank among the greatest of the 2D Mario franchise? The ...
Send us a textSince the advent of the digital age, companies have sought a means to shift consumers to a pure digital consumption model & gaming is the next major industry to embrace this change. Is a digital-only model a concern for the gaming industry? Or will we continue to see a hybrid approach of digital-only and physical hardware? We discuss.Support the show
Send us a textWhat may be the final Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Nintendo Switch has aired & with it came some new announcements -- including a Game of the Year nominee; but the real story is how the Direct illustrated a tonal shift, as Nintendo transitions from Switch to the Switch 2. Furthermore, Xbox emails leaked discussion about the next-gen Switch and its potential power range; but what does it all mean? We discuss.Support the show
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