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Send us a text The year of the Nintendo Switch 2 is upon but one question remains: When will Nintendo reveal it? We discuss when Nintendo may reveal the system, how they will do so & what's next in their marketing plans for the Switch 2 as is inches towards its launch date. Beyond Switch 2, the Nintendo Switch remains a viable platform & will continue to receive games in 2025 & beyond. We discuss all things related to Nintendo & what we think 2025 may bring. The Gaming Blender...

Send us a text As 2025 begins, so does a new dawn for the Xbox Series X|S. With 2024 behind us & a clearer vision for what is to come from Microsoft as the Xbox brand evolves, 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 2025 -- including new announcements, the Dev Direct, new releases, & some of the titles MS will be bringing to PS5 and Switch 2. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch gam...

Send us a text The Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will Sony bring a major game reveal from Naughty Dog? Could Capcom share a first-look at an IP revival? Will Nintendo have any presence? Could we get a fresh look at The Outer Worlds 2? Will Elden Ring get more new content? We discuss our predictions for the show and more. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.L...

Send us a text As 2024 comes to a conclusion, the Switch 2 remains largely a mystery; but much movement has occurred as the day of reveal nears. When in early 2025 had the more favorable odds for a Switch 2 reveal? What does industry chatter suggest for the Switch 2 release window & could we see a significant event take place early year for the new hardware? Plus, will 2025 be the final year of meaningful Switch support? The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question...

Send us a text While 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. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity...

Send us a text The 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 d...

Send us a text While 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 &am...

Send us a text Much 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 mor The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support ...

Send us a text It'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. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

Send us a text The 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. The Gaming BlenderW...

Send us a text It'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. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

Send us a text There 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. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You que...

Send us a text It'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. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

Send us a text The 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. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show