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This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our usual “weeks in review,” catching up on what we’ve been playing and what’s been going on behind the scenes. From there… things may or may not spiral into way too much discussion about Crimson Desert (seriously, we couldn’t help ourselves). We also dive into some of the biggest stories in gaming right now, including recent layoffs at Epic Games and the surprising news of PS5 price increases. It’s a mix of industry insight, hot takes, and the kind of tangents you’ve come to expect from us. If you’re into gaming news, passionate debates, and a little bit of chaos—this one’s for you.

This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our usual Week in Review, breaking down what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately. From gaming sessions to random life moments, it’s the same mix of chaos and commentary you know and love. Then we jump into the latest gaming and entertainment news, covering what’s been making waves and what actually matters (and what definitely doesn’t). Finally, we go deep on the highly anticipated release of Crimson Desert. We talk first impressions, gameplay mechanics, visuals, combat, and whether it lives up to the hype. Is this the next big open-world hit or just another pretty face? We break it all down. If you’re into honest takes, gaming talk, and a little bit of everything in between—this one’s for you.

This week on the podcast, we kick things off with a laid-back “week in review,” covering what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately. From gaming sessions to random life moments, it’s a little bit of everything. Then we shift into the latest in gaming and entertainment news, sharing our thoughts, reactions, and a few hot takes along the way. As always, it’s a mix of casual conversation, opinions, and plenty of side tangents—so whether you’re here for the news or just the vibes, we’ve got you covered.

This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our Weeks in Review — what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately. From late-night gaming sessions to cardboard crack decisions, we break it all down. Then we jump into the latest gaming and entertainment news, share our thoughts, and probably argue about something along the way. Chill vibes, real opinions, and a little chaos — just how we like it.

In this SideQuest episode of the podcast, we’re joined by our good friend Chito from Legendary Cardboard! We dive into life at the shop, what it’s really like working in a local game store, the community behind tabletop gaming, and the day-to-day chaos of cardboard life. From Magic nights to behind-the-counter stories, this one is for the TCG grinders, collectors, and anyone who loves hanging out at their LGS. Side quests hit different — and this one’s legendary. 🎴🔥

This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our Weeks in Review — what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately — before diving headfirst into the latest gaming news and updates from around the industry. From new releases to surprise announcements and everything in between, we break it all down with our usual mix of insight, opinions, and a little chaos along the way. If you’re into video games, nerd culture, and unfiltered conversation, this episode’s for you.

This week on the podcast, we kick things off with our weeks in review before diving headfirst into the latest gaming news — including Diablo updates across Diablo II, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo IV (and yes… we talk about that Warlock class). After that, we wrap things up with a full deep dive into everything shown at this past Thursday’s PlayStation State of Play.

This week’s episode is a special one — we’re joined by guest Chad Swisher, the owner of Legendary Cardboard! We dive into the story behind how Chad started the shop, what it really takes to open and run a successful game store, and all the behind-the-scenes decisions that keep the doors open and the community growing. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making a local game store work, this one’s for you.

This week we’re back with our Weeks in Review, breaking down what we’ve been up to lately — from playing Magic: The Gathering and diving into video games, to catching up on TV shows and movies. After that, we jump into the latest gaming and entertainment news and share our thoughts on what’s happening right now across both worlds.

We’re back! After missing last week due to some pretty rough weather, we’re jumping back on the mics to catch up. Thanks for sticking with us—we appreciate the patience and support as we get back into the groove.

This week on the Option Select Podcast, we kick things off with our usual weeks in review, breaking down what we’ve been playing, watching, and spending way too much time on. From there, we dive into the new Magic: The Gathering set and share our thoughts on what’s new, what stands out, and what has us cautiously optimistic. We wrap things up by running through the latest gaming news, hitting the biggest stories and updates from around the industry. As always, it’s a mix of games, cards, and whatever else caught our attention this week.

This week on the Option Select Podcast, we kick things off with our usual weeks in review, breaking down what we’ve been playing, watching, and spending way too much time on. From there, we dive into the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set and share our thoughts on what’s new, what stands out, and what has us cautiously optimistic. We wrap things up by running through the latest gaming news, hitting the biggest stories and updates from around the industry. As always, it’s a mix of games, cards, and whatever else caught our attention this week.

Ruben is back from Las Vegas! This week we recap our weeks in gaming and jump into the latest news from across the industry.

This week on the Option Select Podcast, Stephen and I kick things off with our weeks in review — what we’ve been playing, watching, and spending way too much time thinking about. From there, we dig into the latest gaming and entertainment news, breaking down what actually matters, what doesn’t, and what somehow still made headlines anyway. As always, expect honest takes, side tangents, and the kind of conversations that happen when two gamers sit down with microphones and no filter. Whether it’s new releases, ongoing games, or industry news worth reacting to, we’ve got it covered — Option Select style.

This week on the Option Select Podcast, Stephen and I kick things off with our weeks in review, breaking down what we’ve been playing and watching lately. From there, we dive headfirst into everything that went down at the 2025 Game Awards, reacting to all the world premieres, surprises, and moments that had the gaming world talking. What lived up to the hype, what caught us off guard, and what has us most excited going forward? Let’s get into it.

Sorry for the gap last week — Stephen got hit with the debuff known as “real-life sickness,” so we had to skip an episode. But we’re back! This week we jump into our usual weeks-in-review: what we played, what we watched, and what kept us entertained. We also break down the wild news of Netflix buying HBO/Warner Bros. (yeah… didn’t see that one coming), and we wrap things up with our expectations and hype levels for this week’s Game Awards show.

This week on the Option Select Podcast, we kick things off with our weeks in review — what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into. After that, we dive into the Xbox Showcase, which… let’s be honest, was kind of a bust. We also break down The Game Awards nominations, talking surprises, snubs, and why the internet’s already arguing. A fun episode full of honest takes and plenty of laughs.

Welcome back to the Option Select Podcast! We kick things off with our weeks in review, catching up on what we’ve been playing, watching, and getting into lately. From there, we dive into all kinds of topics from across gaming and entertainment — including new hardware coming out of Steam, Chadwick Boseman being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the surprising announcement of Fallout getting a Season 3 before Season 2 even drops, and the rough reception surrounding Black Ops 7’s campaign. As always, it’s a laid-back conversation filled with honest takes, plenty of laughs, and the usual Option Select energy. If you enjoy hanging out with us each week, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for supporting the show!

This week, Stephen and Ruben catch up on their weeks in gaming and entertainment before diving into the biggest stories shaking up the industry. We talk about the rumored GTA 6 delay and the unfortunate wave of studio shutdowns coming from NetEase. Of course, we sprinkle in our usual mix of humor, hot takes, and honest opinions along the way. Oh, and good news — we’ve finally got video this time! The quality’s not perfect yet, but we’re working on it.

This week, Ruben and Stephen kick things off with their weeks in review before diving into all the latest gaming news and headlines. From industry updates to the games we’ve been playing, we cover it all with our usual mix of insight and laughs. Unfortunately, our camera setup decided to betray us again, so we apologize for the missing video this week — the audio’s solid though, and we appreciate everyone sticking with us while we get it sorted out!