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Whether you're a seasoned gamer, or just curious about Video Games in general - Join Naomi Kyle every week as she breaks down the latest in the world of Video Games, even if you're a total newbie!
Expect the hottest gaming news, chats with industry experts and so much more!
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This week, we’re tossing out the old format to take a special look back at the unforgettable year we had in gaming! Kahlief Adams joins us as we cover everything, from all the incredible game releases like Helldivers 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the shocking layoffs and studio closures that plagued the industry. From the biggest wins to the most talked-about controversies, we discuss it all in this special holiday episode— It’sThis Week in Gaming’s first Year-in-Review!
This Week: The 2024 Game Awards gave us plenty to talk about, from Astro Bot winning Game of the Year to Amir Satvat’s moving Game Changers award speech. We break down the surprise announcements, including Elden Ring: Nightreign, CD Projekt Red’s reveal of The Witcher 4, and Naughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Plus, the head of Larian Studios, makers of Baldur's Gate 3, made headlines with a powerful callout on industry layoffs, and Henry Cavill is officially bringing Warhammer 40k to life in a new Amazon series. Our guest Victor Lucas joins as we dive into the best moments and winners from last week's Game Awards!
This Week: Ubisoft announces the shutdown of XDefiant, while BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a standalone character creator app for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Plus, a new study reveals gamers are spending more time watching games than actually playing them, FromSoftware talks Elden Ring sequel, and PlayStation takes us back in time with a nostalgic update for the PS5. And in bizarre gaming news, KFC introduces a play on the old school Tomagatchis. Our special guest, Trisha Hershberger, joins us to chat The Game Awards’ biggest contenders, expected announcements, and how gaming is evolving as younger players grow older.
This Week: CD Projekt RED is moving forward with the next chapter of The Witcher series, while PlayStation is rumored to be developing their own handheld console. We’ll also share the touching story of a Borderlands fan’s dream come true, unpack the outrage sparked by Tencent’s Light of Motiram, a game that looks strikingly similar to Horizon Zero Dawn, and dive into Hideo Kojima’s bold vision for the Death Stranding movie. Plus, Parris Lilly, host of Gamertag Radio and Kinda Funny, joins us to discuss Sony’s handheld plans, if we think it's a good idea, and our predictions for this year’s Game of the Year winner!
See all of my favourite gaming deals on Amazon here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Nintendo's Black Friday deals are in full swing, offering discounts on popular titles like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8, along with select Nintendo Switch bundles. Roblox has finally introduced new safety features for kids after facing backlash. Meanwhile, Balatro has officially dethroned Minecraft on mobile and could win Game of the Year. Big news for Elden Ring fans, Sony is eyeing a purchase of Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware. Plus, Steam cracks down on Season Pass transparency. Danny Pena joins to discuss parental controls in gaming and Steam’s latest policy updates!
Shop all my Pre-Black Friday gaming deals here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: Xbox is doubling down on cloud and PC gaming—but what does that mean for console players? The Game Awards nominees are here and we have all the details, with titles like Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth battling it out for Game of the Year. Plus, expansions like Shadow of the Erdtree are now GOTY contenders, sparking plenty of debate. Sophie Turner is being eyed for the role of Lara Croft in Amazon’s Tomb Raider series, and big news—we’ve finally landed our first sponsor! Kahlief Adams is back to talk Canadian-made South of Midnight, Xbox’s future, and the Game Awards nominees.
Check out my top picks for early Black Friday gaming deals here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/shopping/deals/best-early-black-friday-gaming-deals.html This Week: The latest on the Switch 2, Nintendo's legal battle with Palworld, and their crackdown on game piracy—including a massive lawsuit against one player for leaking over 50 Nintendo games. Then we cover the Hogwarts Legacy sequel and how it's set to tie into the upcoming HBO show while Mass Effect gets its own TV adaptation. And are there plans for Dragon Age: Veilguard DLC? Join me, and our special guest Lucy James as we chat about Nintendo’s latest battles and our biggest hopes for the Mass Effect TV series.
This Week: Dragon Age: The Veilguard is here and is breaking records on Steam, while Black Ops 6 becomes the biggest Call of Duty release yet! Nintendo drops a new music app, giving fans instant access to iconic game soundtracks, and a clever gamer finds a way to dodge future PlayStation Plus price hikes. In less fun news, Sony closes down two studios, including Firewalk Studios the makers of Concord. Lastly, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes sure players won’t have to harm any canine companions. Join me and our guest, Victor Lucas as we share our thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and whether stacking 24 years of a PS Plus subscription is a good idea.
This Week: Netflix shuts down its AAA gaming studio, and a new survey suggests VR might be losing its edge, even with major tech releases like Apple’s Vision Pro. Plus, Ubisoft announces big changes, shifting Prince of Persia developers to new projects and delaying Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Bethesda’s first-ever Fallout Day brought exciting updates for Fallout 76, and we’ve got all the juicy details. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’s campaign teams up with Fortnite to launch a custom map aimed at connecting with young voters. Join me, along with IGN’s Stella Chung, as we share our favorite spooky video games for Halloween!
This Week: Space Marine 2 gets review-bombed after its latest update, and Spider-Man 2 is coming to PC next year but with a small catch. We recap the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where they revealed a ton of new games like Alan Wake 2 DLC and FBC: Firebreak, set in the Control universe. Plus, Fallout fans can look forward to the first-ever Fallout Day. Special guest Kahlief Adams from Spawn On Me joins to talk review-bombing and our predictions for Fallout Day.
This Week: Nintendo has revealed its latest piece of tech and it's not what you think. Meanwhile, Pokémon developer Game Freak is grappling with a massive hack that leaked a bunch of sensitive data. We'll also dive into Activision’s AI-powered tool to reduce toxicity in Call of Duty and explore Xbox's exciting new Cloud Gaming feature allowing users to stream their own game libraries. Plus, we’ll look ahead to Xbox’s upcoming Partner Preview event and what surprises might be in store. Join me and special guest Victor Lucas from the Electric Playground Network as we dive into it all!
This Week: Halo is back, with 343 Industries officially rebranding and making some major changes to the franchise. Alien fans, get excited—Alien: Isolation is getting a sequel! And Sony’s tackling scalpers head-on with new strategies for the limited-edition PS5 Pro bundles. We’ll also touch on Final Fantasy 14’s pause on house demolitions in light of the recent hurricanes and Palworld is heading to mobile. Join me and our special guest, Riana Manuel-Pena, as we break it all down!
This Week: Blizzard Entertainment, the creators of World of Warcraft, are reportedly back at it with a StarCraft shooter in the works, Ubisoft is pushing back the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, while The Last of Us Season 2 dropped a fresh new trailer. We also talk California’s new law aimed at making digital game stores more transparent about ownership. We then break down the biggest reveals from Sony PlayStation’s State of Play, with special guest Trisha Hershberger hanging out to break it all down.
This Week: The Nintendo Switch 2 console design has been leaked and has everyone talking, while Battlefield’s next game promises a return to modern-day warfare. Plus, Sony is celebrating the PlayStation’s 30th anniversary with some hot new limited-edition consoles, and Space Marine 2 has smashed its way into the top 10 most-played games on Steam! Meanwhile, Nintendo has at long last decided to take legal action against Palworld. Join me and my guest this week, Danny Peña, to talk about our Switch 2 expectations and the heated battle between Nintendo, Pokémon, and Palworld.
This Week: Sony PlayStation has officially revealed the long-awaited PS5 Pro, and we’re breaking down the console's specs, pricing, and fan reactions. Microsoft is also making headlines with news of layoffs impacting hundreds in its gaming division. Plus, we’ve got the scoop on a new "Superman" game and after nearly a decade, Flappy Bird is set to make a comeback! Stick around for an interview with Parris Lilly to discuss the PS5 Pro and the future of gaming consoles.
This Week in Gaming: The first Minecraft movie trailer has arrived, and it’s stirring up some strong opinions. We also talk about the new handheld PC that’s aiming to dominate the market, the rise of PlayStation’s Astro Bot video game after Concord’s fall, and whispers of a Hogwarts Legacy sequel. Plus, we’ve got the scoop on what to expect from Starfield’s first story expansion. Ubisoft's Chastity Vicencio stops by to chat about Astro Bot's Game of the Year (GOTY) potential and what it's like working at a massive game studio.
This week in gaming: Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox delay takes an unexpected twist, Concord goes offline after a rocky launch, and Star Wars Outlaws players are upset over an early access patch. Plus, Alan Wake and Control announce they're making their way to film and TV, and Sony preps for the launc of a new PS5 console? Join me and the Washington Post's Gene Park as we dive into the Concord controversy and the latest rumors surrounding the potential PS5 Pro release!
This Week: Gamescom 2024 just wrapped up, and we're covering all the big announcements from the show, including a new trailer for Borderlands 4, a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 update, and an adorable surprise with King of Meat. We also take a look at the massive success of Black Myth: Wukong, which is breaking records around the globe, and Amazon Games' CEO’s controversial comments on AI and voice acting in gaming. Plus, Valve’s latest game Deadlock is making waves without even being available for purchase. Join me and special guest Michele Morrow as we discuss the ongoing SAG-AFTRA video game actors' strike and all the latest game announcements!
This Week: A look into the latest and strangest world record in gaming and it looks like the long-awaited PC port of Red Dead Redemption might finally be on the horizon. Plus, Overwatch 2's latest season brings a new hero from Mars, two exciting maps, and a crossover with World of Warcraft. We’ll also dive into the rescue of one of Xbox’s top studios, leaked release dates for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as well as all the major reveals expected at Gamescom 2024. Join me and Victor Lucas as we discuss what to expect from Gamescom and explore the impact of gaming on kids' lives.
This Week: We dive into all the big reveals from Disney’s biggest fan event of the year, D23, including new Disney character crossovers with Fortnite. Plus, Borderlands fans can look forward to some new games, and a major leak hits Netflix. We'll also cover the ongoing fan backlash against Helldivers 2, the exciting new Dragon Ball MOBA, and a heartwarming Minecraft project making a real impact in the lives of children. Join me and IGN's Stella Chung as we discuss what surprised us most from Disney’s big announcements!
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