This week on The Gaming Duo, Halo finally breaks free from Xbox coming to PlayStation 5. We’re joined once again by Tony, aka Samurai Kibiji, to navigate what this massive move means for both Xbox and PlayStation’s futures.
We also dive into the rumored Battlefield 6 battle royale mode that could launch this week and discuss Xbox President Sarah Bond’s bold statement that exclusives are officially outdated.
Strap in Episode 258 of The Gaming Duo starts now!
🎮 Topics this week:
Halo Campaign Evolved heads to PS5 the Unreal Engine 5 remake we never thought we’d see
Battlefield 6’s rumored Battle Royale mode arriving soon
Xbox says “the idea of exclusives is antiquated” what does that mean for gaming’s future?
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This week on The Gaming Duo, we’re asking the big question — are we witnessing the end of traditional gaming consoles? With Xbox blurring the line between console and PC, Sony embracing PC ports, and Nintendo standing firm in the hardware space, could this be the start of a major industry shift?
We also dive into the first reviews for the Xbox ROG Ally, explore the lasting legacy of Tomonobu Itagaki, the legendary creator behind Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, and touch on new updates around Battlefield 6’s naval warfare content and concerns about the future of Call of Duty under Xbox.
Strap in — Episode 257 of The Gaming Duo starts now!
🎮 Topics this week:
Will consoles disappear in favor of PC gaming?
Xbox ROG Ally review roundup
Remembering Itagaki-san and his impact on Team Ninja
Battlefield 6’s upcoming naval warfare content
Concerns from a former Call of Duty director about Xbox’s leadership
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This week on The Gaming Duo, we’re joined by the gentlemen from Play Along Pod! Together, we dive into one of the biggest questions in gaming right now — should PlayStation’s next console be more like a PC? With Mark Cerny hinting at AMD tech powering the future of PlayStation, we discuss what a PS6 could look like and what it means for console gaming as a whole.
Plus, we break down the explosive launch of Battlefield 6, talk major updates coming to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the departure of a long-time Halo art director, and the official confirmation of Mortal Kombat 3.
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🎮 Hosts: Kelvin Rolon (@Foxphotons) & Rob Garcia (@Ridicrob)
This week on The Gaming Duo, Rob and Kelvin share their most controversial gaming takes — from overrated classics to industry opinions that might stir the pot.
We also break down the biggest news in gaming, including:
Xbox raising Game Pass prices yet again, with new tiers and features.
EA revealing the Battlefield 6 Season 1 roadmap packed with new maps, modes, and weapons.
Halo Studios preparing a deep dive into the future of the Halo franchise later this month.
Plus, updates on Hades 2, Rob’s progress on Silksong, and more from around the industry.
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This week on The Gaming Duo, it’s all about Xbox! We’re joined by returning guests Nick (Friday Night Game Cast) and Tony (Samurai Kibiji) to break down Xbox’s big Tokyo Game Show showcase, the long-awaited ROG Xbox Ally pricing, and what this means for the future of Xbox consoles and handhelds. Plus, we share our thoughts on the latest PlayStation State of Play and other major gaming news you won’t want to miss.
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This week on The Gaming Duo we’re doing something special: our very first in-person episode! Rob and Kelvin sit down face-to-face to talk games, industry news, and the stuff that matters to you, the gamers.
Kelvin beat Sword of the Sea and Hades, while Rob is deep into Hollow Knight: Silksong. With Team Cherry’s recent patch addressing balance and economy issues, we debate whether Silksong hits the right balance between challenge and accessibility, why the devs made it tougher (Hornet’s speed and toolkit), and whether dialing difficulty down changes the team’s creative vision.
We also spotlight overlooked 2025 releases that came and went, and break down the big news: Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices in the U.S. again.
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This week on The Gaming Duo, we’re breaking down everything from the latest Nintendo Direct—from the Super Mario Galaxy movie announcement to new games like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Mario Tennis Fever, and the long-awaited release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Kelvin also shares his hands-on impressions of the Killswitch case for Switch 2, while Rob can’t stop diving deeper into Hollow Knight: Silksong. Plus, we chat about big news like Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy heading to Switch 2 and Xbox, Pokémon’s next steps, and even some fresh DLC surprises.
Whether you’re hyped about Mario, Metroid, or just want the inside scoop on what’s next for Nintendo, this episode’s packed with all the reactions and insights you need.
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This week on The Gaming Duo, Rob (@Ridicrob) and Kelvin (@foxphotons) are back with another packed episode! Kelvin finally beats Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater and we dive deep into what’s next for the franchise—should Konami keep remaking classics like MGS1 and MGS4, or is it time for a brand-new entry in the series?
Meanwhile, Rob jumps into Hollow Knight: Silksong, which hit stores with such force that it crashed storefronts on launch day. We’ll also cover the latest gaming headlines, including Tetsuya Nomura’s big updates on Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4, plus news of the PS5 Digital Edition getting a quiet storage downgrade.
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This week on The Gaming Duo, we’re breaking down the latest reports about the PlayStation 6 and the possibility of Sony returning to handheld gaming with a Switch-style device. We also share our impressions of Lost Soul Aside after spending time with the demo, and dig into what Xbox’s move to bring Cloud Gaming to lower Game Pass tiers could mean for the future.
On top of that, we talk about the slow rollout of Switch 2 dev kits, the buzz around Skate’s early access, and clear up the rumors about Capcom’s Pragmata.
Hosts Kelvin (@foxphotons) and Rob (@ridicrob) bring you the news, opinions, and speculations that matter most to gamers.
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Rob is back from his honeymoon and ready to dive into the biggest gaming news! This week, The Gaming Duo breaks down our favorite announcements from Gamescom 2025, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Resident Evil Requiem, Xbox’s handheld reveal, and much more. Plus, Rob shares what he’s been playing and we cover some exciting collabs like Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST. Tune in for all the major reveals, gaming discussions, and community fun you don’t want to miss!
This week on The Gaming Duo is all about Hopes and Dreams!
Kelvin @Foxphotons brings in Tony @SamuraiKibiji to help host this week's episode!
A possible Halo crossover in Helldivers 2.
News about David Hayter forgiving Hideo Kojima regarding Metal Gear Solid 5 voice actor replacement.
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In this episode of The Gaming Duo, Rob (@ridicrob) and Kelvin (@foxphotons) look back at the biggest wins and most disappointing letdowns of 2025 so far. From surprising GOTY contenders to major IP cancellations, massive layoffs, art plagiarism scandals, and new hardware announcements, we cover the good, the bad, and the downright ugly shaping the gaming year.
We also dive into the latest on Battlefield 6, including the controversial addition of bots to multiplayer, the return of fan-favorite maps, and DICE’s update roadmap. Plus, we break down the news of Microsoft halting development on Avalanche Studios’ Contraband, Metal Gear Solid Delta’s upcoming “Fox Hunt” multiplayer mode, and the Hell is Us demo release date.
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In this episode of The Gaming Duo, Rob (@ridicrob) and Kelvin (@foxphotons) tackle the ever-growing problem every gamer faces: the backlog. Why do we keep adding games we never finish? Is it our fault, or is modern gaming to blame? We break it all down and share our own plans to finally take control of our game libraries.
We also dive into the major reveal of Battlefield 6. After years of ups and downs, is this the return to form fans have been waiting for? We give our full thoughts on the multiplayer gameplay trailer and what it means for the series.
Plus, we react to the official Darksiders 4 announcement and what excites us about seeing all four Horsemen together at last.
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On this episode of The Gaming Duo, Rob (@ridicrob) and Kelvin (@foxphotons) talk about the game that’s got everyone putting down Mario Kart—Donkey Kong Bananza. The new Switch platformer dropped last week and has taken over social media and review sites with glowing praise. We dig into what makes it so fun, why fans are calling it a return to form for DK, and whether it’s actually better than Super Mario Odyssey.
We also unpack a new report revealing that FromSoftware is deep into development on a secret project codenamed “FMC.” Could it be a Dark Souls III remake, an Armored Core VI expansion, or something totally new? We look at the evidence and what it could mean for the future of the studio behind Elden Ring and The Duskbloods.
Also in the mix:
New Ghost Recon leaked by Ubisoft’s CEO
Pokémon Presents goes live tomorrow—with DJ Pikachu??
Rob’s getting married, so no episode next week!
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This week on The Gaming Duo, Rob and Kelvin break down the growing crisis of time scarcity in gaming. As platforms like Fortnite, Roblox, and GTA Online dominate player attention, what does that mean for the industry and where it is leading?
We discuss insights from former Square Enix exec Jacob Navok, Alana Pierce’s video on the gaming industry’s collapse, and the role of investor overreach and AI in reshaping the future.
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🎙️ Welcome back to The Gaming Duo — the podcast where friendships are built through gaming! Hosted by Rob (@ridicrob) and Kelvin (@Foxphotons), we dive into the biggest stories in the gaming world each week.
🔥 In this special episode, we assemble a panel to react to the major layoffs at Xbox and Microsoft. With over 9,000 jobs cut across the company, including several prominent game studios, we break down what this means for the future of Xbox, Game Pass, and the gaming industry as a whole.
🎮 Featuring returning guests:
Tony – Samurai Kibiji
Onix – The Gaming Resume
We discuss:
Xbox studio closures including The Initiative and canceled projects like Perfect Dark and Everwild
The impact of the Activision Blizzard acquisition
Developer backlash to Game Pass
Is Xbox losing its creative vision? What does the next generation of Xbox look like?
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Your hosts Kelvin aka Foxphotons and Rob aka Ridicrob are back this week—Kelvin fresh off his Puerto Rico vacation (¡Bienvenido, Kelvin! 🇵🇷) and ready to talk games.
In this episode, we kick things off with what we've been playing lately, then dive headfirst into a spicy community question:
What’s a game that everyone seems to love… but you just couldn’t get into?
We share our picks, and talk about why sometimes even the most beloved games just don’t click.
📰 Gaming News Roundup:
Mario Kart World update sparks online backlash 🚗💨
Nintendo’s latest patch mixes up the VS Race mode, and fans aren’t thrilled. We break down what’s changed and why some players feel the $80 price tag isn’t justified.
Capcom drops details on Pragmata
Play as both a space soldier and an android in this unique puzzle-shooter set on a lunar base. We go over new gameplay mechanics, story beats, and what has us hyped for 2026.
First look at Resident Evil Requiem 🧟
RE9 is officially titled Requiem, and it’s shaping up to be something special. With first- and third-person modes, a new protagonist, and a return to Raccoon City, this one's a must-watch.
🎮 Gaming Segment:
We wrap up with a few fun takes and shoutouts to our community. Don't forget to share your "overrated" picks with us in Discord!
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Welcome back to The Gaming Duo, where friendships are built through gaming! Rob is joined by special guest cohost Nate from the Elder Trolls Podcast while Kelvin vacations in Puerto Rico (Happy Birthday, Kelvin! 🎉).
In this episode, we dive deep into the struggles third-party games face on the Nintendo Switch 2, despite its record-breaking 3.5 million units sold in just 4 days. Is Nintendo’s overwhelming first-party dominance hurting third-party success? Would stronger launch titles from outside publishers have made a difference? We break it all down with sales numbers, top-performing titles, and expert analysis.
📰 Gaming News Roundup:
Final Fantasy XVI possibly heading to Switch 2? 👀
First look at Battlefield 6 campaign footage leaks
Blood of the Dawnwalker reveals brutal new gameplay from ex-Witcher 3 devs
🎮 Plus: Our Ranking Segment returns with a fun, off-the-cuff ranking challenge with Nate!
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Welcome back to The Gaming Duo, where friendships are built through gaming! Hosted by Kelvin Rolon and Rob aka Ridiculous Rob, this week we’re diving into the biggest stories shaking up the gaming world.
🚨 Main Topic
The Nintendo Switch 2 is off to an explosive start — smashing launch sales records across the globe! With 3.5 million units sold in just four days, it’s officially Nintendo’s fastest-selling console ever. We break down the numbers and what this means for Nintendo’s future.
🕹️ Other Stories We're Covering:
ROG Ally Xbox Edition Leaks: Full specs, pricing, and what makes this handheld a serious Steam Deck contender.
Sony Speaks on the PS6: Cloud gaming isn’t replacing consoles yet — hear what Sony's CEO had to say about the next-gen PlayStation.
🎯 Ranking Segment: We ask each other fun gaming questions in our fan-favorite segment.
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In this special episode of The Gaming Duo, we’re diving deep into one of the most unique and emotionally charged RPGs of the year — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. With us for this journey are two incredible guests: Samurai Kibiji YouTube, known for his deep-dive game analyses, and Nick from Friday Night GameCast Podcast, bringing his signature insight and energy to the show.
We go full spoilers on this one — discussing everything from the haunting premise (people being erased when the Paintress paints their age on a monolith) to the layered story arcs, twist-filled character moments, and that mind-bending ending.
Expect breakdowns of:
🎮 Gameplay & combat mechanics
⚙️ Performance on different platforms
📖 Story arcs (Acts I–III + Epilogue)
❤️ Our favorite (and most tragic) characters
🖌️ The deeper lore behind the Canvas, the Painters, and the Gommage
Whether you’ve finished the game or just want to hear passionate gamers geek out about one of 2025’s most stylish RPGs, this episode is for you.
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