"Good Playing With You" - the latest video games news podcast. Today we dive into the Outer Worlds 2 reviews. Critics are divided, and the Steam player count isn’t helping!
We also break down the sudden Counter-Strike 2 market crash and what’s really causing all the chaos behind the scenes.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake has dropped, and we have had our hands on it! Hear our review and get tips & tricks.
A Call of Duty movie is officially in the works from Taylor Sheridan, but will it actually get made?
Reports claim the next Xbox could kill the multiplayer paywall entirely. We react to the potentially bold move.
And finally, could AI make the next GTA? Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick doesn't think so!
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - The Outer Worlds 2 SURPRISING Reviews
08:53 - The Outer Worlds 2 Low Player Count
14:13 - Counter Strike 2 Has $2B Market Crash
20:54 - Dragon Quest 1 & 2 Review
27:08 - Dragon Quest 1 & 2 Tips!
31:44 - Call of Duty Movie Details!
38:28 - Will Next-Gen Xbox Make Online Free?
46:20 - Could AI Make the Next GTA?
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Today we're breaking down PC Gamer's surprising top 10 games in their prestigious top 100 list. It's a blood bath. We're talking Red Dead Redemtpion two, Dwarf Fortress, Caves of Qud, Balatro, Balder's Gate 3, Witcher 3 and more!
From Silent Hill f to Little Nightmares, we chat about the must-play horror games we are diving into over Halloween. They are too good to miss!
Also, Pokémon Legends: Z-A only needs to sell 200,000 units to break even. Is that why this game looks straight-up bad?! We get into it.
What happened this time?! Xbox President Sarah Bond calls console exclusives "antiquated." Just how wrong is her recent statement?
Good Playing With You is your weekly PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gaming podcast — don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes every week!
00:00 - Intro
01:31 - PC Gamers Top 100 PC Games Surprises Us
21:08 - Halloween Games We're Playing
30:33 - Xbox President's Surprising Claims
35:27 - Dan Was WRONG! ROG Ally is Pointless
39:09 - Pokémon Only Needs to Sell 200K Units
Today we're diving into the latest speculation around next-gen consoles PlayStation 6 and the Next Xbox! We're talking PS6 and Xbox next-gen prices and possible release dates!
We take a look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A and it appears that the graphics between Switch 1 and Switch 2 are nearly identical! Why should Switch 2 owners pay more for THIS?!
Borderlands 4 is already on sale despite Gearbox CEO claiming it wouldn't be for years. What's the deal?!
Meanwhile, Battlefield 6 has sold a record-shattering 7 million copies in just three days. Will the new FPS keep its momentum?
Over in the hero shooter world, Marvel Rivals has reportedly lost 85% of its player base in ten months. Is it a dead game at this point?
And finally, U.S. Senators are expressing “profound concern” over EA’s buyout deal.
From news to deep-dive discussions, hit subscribe for more gaming updates every week. We’re not just a podcast — we’re a community of gamers and friends. Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Next Gen Console Prices & Dates Rumors
13:16 - XBOX ROG Ally and ROG Ally X Launch
21:52 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A Graphics Comparison
27:35 - Borderlands 4 ALREADY on Sale?!
35:25 - Battlefield 6 Sells 7Million Copies in 3 Days
41:57 - Marvel Rivals Loses 85% Players in 10 Months
49:56 - US Senators "Profound Concern" Over EA Buyout
Today we're talking about review scores for the new Battlefield 6 game. Is it a return to form?
Plus, we discuss how Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is trying to thwart the launch of Battlefield 6. Is it a smart play or a low blow?
Call of Duty sales are taking a $300 million hit due to its day-one release on Game Pass, but is everyone focusing on the wrong numbers?
We sound off on the future of Xbox, which despite the rumors, is not cancelled after all.
Plus, Elon Musk promises an AI-generated game next year. Do we think it can be actually done with Grok?
Then, it turns out, a majority of gamers only buy 2 games per year. Is that just an outrageously low number?
The long-rumored Red Dead Redemption 2 remaster might exist, but are we even excited?
Finally, we dive into the big Halloween 2025 events lighting up the gaming world this month.
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00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Battlefield 6 Review Roundup
08:30 - Call of Duty Shanks Battlefield 6 on Launch
15:30 - Call of Duty Sales Take Hit Due to Game Pass
21:11 - Microsoft Promises a Next-Gen Xbox... Again
32:04 - Elon Musk Promises AI Made Games
37:44 - Surprising Gamer Shopping Habits
44:13 - Red Dead Redemption 2 Remaster Rumors
49:11 - Halloween Game Events 2025
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Today we're REACTING to the HUGE Xbox Game Pass price increase, could a boycott be brewing?
We also cover the Ghosts of Yotei reviews, so how are critics reacting to the highly anticipated sequel?
Then, Fortnite pulls its Peacemaker emote in a shocking corporate blunder you have to hear about.
The PS5 is officially the most successful PlayStation ever, but the new PS5 model in Europe is already drawing unwanted attention
EA has been sold, raising big questions about the future of the gaming powerhouse.
We also look at the four most requested Xbox franchise revivals that fans are begging Phil Spencer to bring back.
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00:00 - Intro
00:48 - CRAZY Game Pass Price Hike
08:39 - Could Xbox Get an Ad Supported Tier?
16:10 - Ghosts of Yotei Review Round up
23:56 - Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is FUN!
25:09 - Fortnite Peacemaker Emote Pulled Over Nazi Concerns
30:06 - PS5 Most Successful Console Ever?
33:56 - New PS5 Model Cheaps Out
38:25 - EA Sold to Saudi Arabia
45:42 - 4 Most Requested Xbox Franchise Revivals
48:36 - Skyrim Grandma Announces Retirement
The Sony State of Play sucked but we're breaking down the best reveals from Sony’s latest State of Play, including Saros, Halloween, Battlefield 6, and Wolverine. Find out how we rank the showcase!We also dive into the Silent Hill f reviews and what critics are saying about the game. And we break down our own experiences with the spooky Konami title.Borderlands 4 has been delayed indefinitely for the Nintendo Switch 2 and fans are not happy.And Hideo Kojima’s new trailer for OD Knock is creepy cool. Are we hyped for it? Plus, we're breaking down the latest Xbox shocking price hikes (Imagine paying $399 for an Xbox Series S?!). Subscribe now for the best gaming talk every week!00:00 - Intro00:51 - Sony's State of Play Conference01:05 - Saros Gameplay Reveal04:06 - Halloween Gameplay 09:02 - Battlefield 6 Campaign Reveal13:01 - Wolverine Gameplay Reactions17:11 - Sony State of Play September 2025 Graded21:09 - Silent Hill f Review Roundup28:35 - Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Delayed34:10 - New Kojima OD Game Trailer is Wild39:25 - Xbox Price Hikes... Again#WolverinePS5 #SilentHillf #Borderlands4 #Switch2 #Battlefield6 #SonyStateOfPlay #XboxPriceHike #ODGame #GamingPodcast#GoodPlayingWithYou #VideoGameNews
It’s launch day for Silent Hill f — and we’ve got Konami on the show! In this Good Playing With You special episode, Dan Whitehill, Matt Lord, and Matthew Maulding sit down with Konami Brand Manager Donell Tucker to go behind the scenes of the most ambitious Silent Hill video game yet.
We cover everything fans want to know about Silent Hill f:
The bold shift to 1960s Japan and how it redefines the franchise
The new combat system and design choices that change how you play
Replayability: five different endings, New Game Plus, and more
Hidden surprises: secret weapons, unlockable costumes, and nods to classic Silent Hill games
The creative pillars that shaped the game’s terrifyingly beautiful new direction
What launch week looks like inside Konami and what the team is most proud of
Whether you’re here for the lore, the scares, or the secrets, this is the ultimate Silent Hill F launch-day podcast.
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Today we're breaking down our experience with Borderlands 4--what blew us away, and what left us frustrated in Gearbox’s latest FPS.
Next, we dive into Dying Light: The Beast. With so many games hitting right now, how do the reviews stack up and is it worth your time?
Plus, the latest Nintendo Direct delivered big titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. But was the show actually a letdown?
We also react to the Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag leaks--are we hyped or worried about Ubisoft’s pirate revival?
Finally, gamers are celebrating after the Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 controversy takes a wild turn.
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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Borderlands Hands On Impressions
19:00 - Dying Light: The Beast Review Roundup
25:57 - Nintendo Direct Best & Worst
26:17 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
29:14 - Yoshi and The Mysterious Book
31:17 - Pokémon Pokopia
33:18 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
34:51 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
42:09 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Leaks
48:35 - Vampire Masquerade Bloodlines 2
50:54 - Xbox Handheld Price Leaks?
Today we're diving into the Borderlands 4 review bombshells--but is the PC performance killing the hype?
Next, we break down the chaos around Hollow Knight: Silksong--is this game way too hard for its own good?
Plus, Marvel Rivals loot boxes might be coming in Season 4...and we’re not holding back our takes.
Meanwhile, Dying Light: The Beast is almost here, but nobody’s talking about it. Could this game be DOA?
And finally, Nintendo’s wild new patent could threaten the entire monster-taming genre. How did it come to this?!
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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Borderlands Review Round Up
10:20 - Hollow Knight: Silksong's Crazy First Week
20:31 - Marvel Rivals Loot Boxes Could Be Coming
27:29 - Does Dying Light Stand a Chance Next Week?
33:42 - Far Cry 7's Surprising New Focus
41:11 - Nintendo's Patents Threaten Entire Monster Taming Industry
47:40 - Vampire Mascarade Bloodlines 2 Changes
49:37 - Dead Island 3 In Production
50:36 - Destiny 2/Star Wars Crossover Make or Break?
52:43 - Gears of War NOT Selling on PS5
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Hands-On Impressions – is the long-awaited sequel living up to the hype? All 3 of us played it and share our thoughts.
Borderlands 4 Roadmap Explained – we break down the new content plan and debate if it’s enough to bring fans back.
007: First Light Reactions – State of Play gave us a first look at the mechanics… is it shaping up to be a worthy Bond game?
Hell Is Us Review Roundup – how does this mysterious title stack up against a crowded release calendar?
Cronos: The New Dawn Early Reviews – what critics are saying.
Mario Kart 8 vs. Mario Kart World Sales – surprising numbers and what they could mean for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Bungie’s Marathon Update – why players are calling it a “bribe.”
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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Silksong Hands-On Impressions
09:04 - Borderlands 4 Roadmap - We should Discuss
19:14 - 007 First Light Reactions
24:44 - Hell is Us Review Roundup
32:17 - Cronos The New Dawn Review Roundup
37:23 - Mario Kart 8 Outselling Mario Kart World
45:20 - Bungie BRIBING Players to Play Marathon?
This week on Good Playing With You, we’re covering some of the biggest gaming & movie news:
🎮 Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater (MGS Delta Remake) – We react to the first reviews and share our own hands-on impressions. Is Kojima’s legendary stealth classic worth buying all over again?
🔥 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Major cosmetic changes are coming. Will this refresh the franchise or push longtime fans away?
😱 Return to Silent Hill Movie – A brand-new trailer has dropped, and we break down our reactions. Is this the true comeback horror fans have been waiting for?
🩸 Hellraiser: Revival – Clive Barker’s horror reboot just confirmed a hard M rating with shocking visuals and “sexual horror” themes. Is it too much—or exactly what fans expect?
🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 Controversy – Reports suggest Nintendo is discouraging third-party developers from creating for the new hardware. Could this hurt the Switch 2?
✨ Plus: Starfield Updates – Bethesda has confirmed more improvements are on the way. Will this finally be Starfield’s redemption arc?
👉 Timestamps below!
💬 Drop your takes in the comments—what are you most hyped (or worried) about this week?
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00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Review Round Up
05:57 - Metal Gear Solid Delta Hands On
09:40 - Huge Call of Duty Changes
15:49 - Silent Hill 3 Trailer Reactions
23:00 - Hellraiser Sexual Horror Pushing M Rating
29:32 - Nintendo Discouraging Switch 2 Devs?
36:49 - Bethesda Confirms MORE Starfield Updates
On this special episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to all the huge reveals and best trailers at Gamescom 2025 like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, Resident Evil Requiem, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Halloween the Game, Ghost of Yotei - Song of Vengeance, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and many more!
We also sound off on that unexpected PS5 price increase. Just how pissed are we over Sony's latest move?
Plus, get the latest details on the ROG Xbox Ally right here. But are the specs and the lack of official pricing putting us off?
Finally, there's trouble at 2K Games' Cloud Chamber studio. Is the new Bioshock in serious jeopardy? We weigh in.
From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content.
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - 11 Gamescom Trailers You NEED to SEE!
01:02 - Call of Duty BLOPS 7 Campaign
05:23 - Hollow Knight: Silksong
09:46 - Resident Evil Requiem
13:38 - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV
16:18 - Ghost of Yotei - Song of Vengeance
18:59 - Vampire: The Masquerade -- Bloodlines 2
21:10 - Vampire: The Masquerade -- Bloodlines 2 DLC Controversy
23:23 - Halloween Game
29:12 - Active Matter
31:59 - Jump Space
35:29 - Black Myth: Zhong Kui
37:50 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
39:45 - Best Games of the Show
42:02 - PlayStation Raises Console Prices
48:27 - BioShock 4 In Trouble
51:50 - Xbox ROG Ally's Crazy Price?
Battlefield 6 Beta is breaking records — but is EA’s new FPS actually good? We share our raw reactions, early gameplay impressions, and what’s living up to the hype.
Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals is under fire for “skimpy” character skins. Is it the "gooner" game some say it is? The creative director speaks out, but is the explanation convincing — or just PR spin?
Plus: GTA Online’s shocking surge in players, Helldivers 2’s Halo 3: ODST crossover event, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers changes after backlash, and the upcoming Far Cry TV series.
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00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Battlefield 6 Beta Sets Records
11:41 - Marvel Rivals' Director Defends Skimpy Outfits
17:41 - GTA Online's Spike in New Players
24:13 - Helldivers Teases Halo 3: ODST Crossover
31:27 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Changes Following Backlash
39:07 - Far Cry TV Show Reactions
The gaming world is heating up! 🎮 In this episode of Good Playing With You, we dive into the latest rumors about the next-gen Xbox console that could be changing gaming forever. Will the PS6 even stack up?
We also dive deep into Mafia: The Old Country — review scores are in, controversy is raging, and a growing boycott movement is making headlines. Is the newest Mafia game worth your cash or should you skip it?
Plus:
💀 Silent Hill f swaps survival horror for heavy combat — is Konami making a huge mistake?
💰 Nintendo hikes Switch prices AGAIN — cash grab or clever move?
❌ Xbox cancels Contraband after 4 years — what does this mean for Microsoft’s future?
🚀 Metroid Prime 4 impressions and whether AAA games belong on the Switch 2
📌 Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Next Gen Console Leaks
09:56 - Mafia The Old Country Reviews
13:27 - Mafia The Old Country Boycott
23:54 - Silent Hill f's Heavy Combat
31:05 - Nintendo Increases Already High Prices
41:10 - Xbox Cancels Contraband After 4 Years
47:35 - Do AAA Games Belong on Switch 2 Now?
52:51 - What We REALLY Think of Metroid Prime 4
On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to all the games that were shown off at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase like The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Cronos: The New Dawn and more!
We also dive into Battlefield 6! Do we think the upcoming multiplayer beta is worth checking out when it kicks off on August 7?
Plus, Game Pass is racking in money, so is our perception of the Microsoft gaming service glowing even more?
Then, Fortnite goes back to its roots removing SBMM and bots with an exciting update.
Finally, Sony sues Tencent over a Horizon Zero Dawn clown. Is this an easy win for Sony?
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On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we dive into the Battlefield 6 trailer, Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival surprise announcement and new Cronos: The New Dawn gameplay!
We also share out takes on Microsoft's shocking decision to change The Outer World 2's price point from $80 to $70. Did gamers just get a huge win?
Plus, Splitgate 2 gets unlaunched after poor feedback from its player base. Is it the right move for the FPS title?
Finally, Ubisoft makes the weirdest statement on microtransactions you will ever hear. We break it down!
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Battlefield 6
06:00 - Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival
09:26 - Cronos: The New Dawn
14:39 - Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Upgrade
18:48 - Xbox Does U-Turn on $80 Games
25:09 - Splitgate 2 Unlaunches in shocking move
30:06 - Switch 2 Biggest Launch of all Time
38:41 - Ubisoft Clueless About Microtransactions
On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we discuss the incredible reviews for Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza. Do we think the praise should be THAT high?
We also take a look at the absurd predictions swirling around Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6. The game is set to make a ludicrous amount of money soon after its release on May 26, 2026.
Plus, are we excited for the new Mortal Kombat movie starring Karl Urban? Hear our take on the trailers.
Plus, Steam removes some "adult" games from their store under pressure from credit card companies. Could this be a slippery slope?
Finally, Subnautica 2 is going through some serious development drama, let us break it all down for you!
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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - DK Review Round Up
10:35 - DK Bananza director addresses performance issues
14:07 - GTA 6 Predictions
22:45 - 2 Mortal Kombat Trailers
29:45 - Switch 2 Bans User of Copied Games
36:52 - Steam Removes Naughty Games
43:09 - Subnautica Drama Explained
On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we decide whether Ghost of Yōtei is shaping up to be a game on our must-buy list when it drops on October 2.
We also dive into the new Resident Evil Requiem details, is this installment heading in the right direction?
Plus, PS6 rumors are swirling, is there a real possibility this Sony system will drop in 2029?
Finally, Xbox Game Pass is under fire from the founder of Arkane Studios, but is the criticism valid? Here's our take!
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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Ghost of Yōtei Gameplay REACTIONS
11:17 - Resident Evil 9 Gameplay Reactions
18:49 - PS6 Release date?
25:47 - Xbox Game Pass Gets Roasted
33:30 - Battlefield 6's MASSIVE Budget
38:51 - Ubisoft Orders Game Destruction
🎮 On this episode of Good Playing With You, we break down the top upcoming games of 2025 that have us hyped—including Hell Is Us, Borderlands 4, Silent Hill f, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and more. If you're looking for your next must-play title, this is the list to hear.
💥 We also dive into the massive shakeup at Xbox, including shocking Perfect Dark reboot news, game cancellations, and the fallout from Microsoft’s internal studio layoffs.
🪂 Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox—is this the beginning of true cross-platform game sharing between Sony and Microsoft?
🕹️ Finally, we look at the sharp player drop in Splitgate 2 and discuss what went wrong with its launch and ongoing engagement.
From breaking video game news to honest game reviews and commentary, Good Playing With You is your weekly stop for smart, entertaining gaming talk. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit that ⭐ for more!
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Our 6 Most Anticipated Games of 2025
01:06 - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
02:04 - Hell Is Us
04:43 - Lost Soul Aside
06:42 - Silent Hill f
09:47 - Borderlands 4
11:37 - The Beast
14:37 - Microsoft's Devastating Layoffs/Game Cancelations
24:43 - Helldivers 2 on Xbox!
30:40 - I bought the Meta Quest
39:34 - Splitgate 2 Loses Huge Number of Players
43:26 - FBC: Firebreak in TROUBLE
On this episode of "Good Playing With You," we react to the incredible Death Stranding 2: On the Beach reviews and find out our early take on the game as we go hands on!
We also dive into Microsoft and Meta's surprising 3S Xbox Branded VR headset, is it enough for us to want a device?
Then, we break down Nintendo's latest snafu, this time involving a poor soul's Pokémon saves that got tragically wiped.
Finally, Charlie Cox's stellar voice work on Clair Obscur Expedition 33 leaves him utterly shocked and we are too!
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Death Stranding 2 Review Round-Up
05:16 - Death Stranding 2 Hands-On Impressions
09:35 - Xbox Branded Meta Quest VR
15:40 - Expedition 33 Voice Actor Shocked By Response
23:19 - Blood of the Dawnwalker Gameplay
30:45 - Pokémon Fan Loses 20 Year Save File in Switch 2 System Transfer
38:39 - Stalker 2 Mod Kit is 700 Gigs
