2024 Gaming Predictions - Controller Club (Ep. 87) Controller Club podcast

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Join us on this week's show as we discuss our reaction to the first Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and get you ready for The Last of Us Season 2 with an everything you need to know primer. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:29 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct 47:31 - The Last of Us Season 2 Primer 01:41:57 - What We Have Been Playing (Balatro, Split-Fiction, Gang Beasts, Metroid Prime Remaster, and Ocarina of Time) 01:46:04 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening, and leave us a rating and review.…

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A Surprise Nintendo Direct + Reviewing Our 2024 Hindsight Games - Controller Club (Ep. 147) 1:54:26

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On today's show, we discuss the surprise final Switch 1 Nintendo Direct, Hogwarts Legacy DLC getting cancelled, and the 2024 games we missed but have now played (Balatro, Prince of Persia, and Metaphor ReFantazio). - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:06 - A Surprise Nintendo Direct 23:35 - Hogwarts Legacy DLC Plans Scrapped 34:06 - Reviewing Our 2024 Hindsight Games 01:40:07 - What We Have Been Playing (Wii Fit, Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure) 01:51:49 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions + A PS4/PS5 Exclusive Blind Ranking - Controller Club (Ep. 146) 1:03:38

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On today's show, join Klein and Lauren as they break down their early thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows, do a PS4/PS5 exclusive blind ranking and react to some of the latest gaming news. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:06 - Is Steam Coming to Xbox? 14:11 - A Hollow Knight: Silksong Update 21:29 - The PS4/PS5 Blind Ranking 38:03 - What We Have Been Playing (Assassin's Creed Shadows and Split Fiction) 58:53 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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Reviewing the Assassin's Creed Movie in 2025 - Controller Club (Ep. 145) 1:21:35

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On this week's show we are taking a look back at the critically maligned 2016 Assassin's Creed movie in honor of Assassin's Creed Shadows coming out this week. Also, we dive into the biggest game headlines from the last seven days, including Xbox's leaked hardware plans and the confusion surrounding The Last of Us Part 3. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:50 - Invincible Game Gets an Update 12:29 - Xbox's Hardware Plans Leak 24:45 - Is The Last of Us 3 Happening? 34:41 - Reviewing The Assassin's Creed Movie in 2025 01:11:06 - What We Have Been Playing (Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Balatro, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3) 01:15:02 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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The 2025 Gaming Hype Draft (w/ Brad Shankar) - Controller Club (Ep. 144) 1:39:00

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On today's show, we are joined by MobileSyrup's Gaming Editor, Brad Shankar, for a 2025 hype draft. Join us as we gush about what we are most excited about in the world of video games for 2025 . - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 05:29 - The 2025 Gaming Hype Draft 01:23:34 - What We Have Been Playing (Final Fantasy X, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Split Fiction, Street Fighter 6, and Picross) 01:32:26 - Outro - Follow Brad on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bradshankar.bsky.social Follow Brad on Twitter: https://x.com/bradshankar - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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Warner Bros Games Closes Studios, Pokemon Day Reactions, and Fable Is Delayed - Controller Club (Ep. 143) 55:04

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This week, it is an all headlines show. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they break down Warner Bros. closing three of its game studios, Pokemon holding its annual Pokemon Day announcements stream, and Fable getting pushed out of 2026. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:50 - Warner Bros. Games Closes Three Studios 19:42 - Pokemon Day 2025 Reactions 35:16 - Fable Gets Delayed 41:45 - What We Have Been Playing (Marvel Rivals, Street Fighter 6, Tony Hawk Pro-Skater 1+2, Call of Duty) 48:29 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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Okami Book Club Review - Controller Club (Ep. 142) 1:32:41

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On this week's show, it is finally time to dive into our first book club game of 2025, Okami. Join us as we review the 2006 classic as well as recap Klein and Lauren's FanExpo adventures, break down the latest Tony Hawk news, and react to Tom's ever-growing Pokemon card obsession. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:54 - Pokemon Day Predictions 11:52 - FanExpo Vancouver Stories 26:03 - Tony Hawk is BACK (maybe) 30:59 - Okami Book Club Review 01:24:01 - What We Have Been Playing 01:26:55 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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State of Play Reactions + Building the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2 Roster - Controller Club (Ep. 141) 1:15:51

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This week's show is backed with PlayStation. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they react to the latest State of Play from Sony as well as build a roster of fighters for a potential PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:14 - PlayStation State of Play Reactions 24:25 - Building the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2 Roster 01:10:26 - What We've Been Playing 01:11:02 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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The Nintendo Switch Hall of Fame - Controller Club (Ep. 140) 1:31:20

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On this week's show, we honor the end of the Switch's lifecycle by picking the ten best games that defined the Nintendo console. Also, we break down the latest news including Warner Bros.' gaming mess and GTA's 2025 release date. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:52 - The News We Choose - WB's Gaming Mess 28:00 - The News We CHoose - A GTA 6 Release Update 32:31 - The Nintendo Switch Hall of Fame 01:23:24 - What We've Been Playing (Metaphor ReFantazio and Okami) 01:25:11 - Outro -Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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What Does the Future of Xbox Look Like? - Controller Club (Ep. 139) 58:53

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Xbox is making MAJOR changes to how it does things and we have some thoughts. Join us as we break down the latest news about Xbox's changing business plans, what it means for Xbox exclusives going forward, and if it is the right mode for the video gaming giant. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:35 - Xbox's Changing Business Plans 31:45 - The News We Choose: A Silent Hill EXCLUSIVE 41:50 - The News We Choose: Is Bioware in Trouble? 48:00 - The News We Choose: God of War Possibly Heading to Egypt 53:49 - What We've Been Playing (Metaphor ReFantazio, Okami, and Marvel Rivals) 56:16 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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Our 2025 Fantasy Critic League Draft - Controller Club (Ep. 138) 1:06:33

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This week, it is time for our annual Fantasy Critics League draft. Join us as we decide what 2025 games will and will not review the best when everything is said and done. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:23 - The Fantasy Critics Draft 57:23 - What We've Been Playing (Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Sly Cooper 2, and metaphor ReFantazio) 01:03:23 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Real (w/ All Things Nintendo's Brian Shea) - Controller Club (Ep. 137) 1:24:35

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On this week's show All Things Nintendo's Brian Shea joins us to discuss the official Nintendo Switch 2 announcement as well as some other major headlines from across the gaming world. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 10:31 - The News We Choose: The Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement 49:19 - The News We Choose: Until Dawn Movie Trailer Reactions 58:01 - The News We Choose: PlayStation Cancels Two More Games 01:10:06 - What We've Been Playing (Metaphor ReFantazio, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Sly Cooper 2) 01:19:11 - Outro - Follow Brian on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianpshea.bsky.social Follow Brian on Twitter: https://x.com/BrianPShea Subscribe to All Things Nintendo: https://www.patreon.com/c/BrianSheaPodcasts/posts - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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PlayStation Productions Update, Sonic 3 Movie Review, and 2024's Best Video Game Adaptations - Controller Club (Ep. 136) 1:16:29

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On today's show, PlayStation unveiled some new movie and TV news, we review the Sonic 3 movie, and we rank the best video game adaptations of last year. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:41 - PlayStation Productions CES Announcements 16:30 - New Last of Us Season 2 Trailer 28:11 - Sonic 3 Movie Review 52:14 - 2024 Video Game Adaptation Rankings 1:07:41 - What We Have Been Playing (Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond, Sly Cooper 2, and AGDQ 2025) 1:13:23 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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2025 Gaming Predictions - Controller Club (Ep. 135) 1:18:53

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It's a new year, and that means more gaming predictions. Join Tom, Lauren, and Klein as they make some bold predictions about what they think will and won't happen in the world of gaming in 2025. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:20 - Our 2025 Gaming Predictions 1:08:24 - What Have We Been Playing (Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Hoa, Astro Bot, Sly 2, and Metaphor Refantazio) 1:14:53 - Outro - Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Club Subscribe wherever you're listening and leave us a rating and review.…

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Game of the Year 2024 - Controller Club (Ep. 134) 1:53:49

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