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The honeymoon is over as Xbox prepares to close multiple studios | Friends Per Second #97
21 juni 2026 · 2 uur 14 min
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00:00 Intro
03:05 What's Going On with XBOX
37:36 Control Resonant Interview with Mikael Kasurinen and Sean Durrie
53:26 Control Resonant Impressions
1:04:11 Summer Game Fest Impressions
2:04:57 Show and Tell
2:12:31 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Xbox is abandoning some of its most talented studios (again) | This Week in Videogames
19 juni 2026 · 32 min
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The honeymoon is officially over.
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All the biggest news and reveals from Summer Games, Xbox & Nintendo | This Week in Videogames
12 juni 2026 · 39 min
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We asked the God of War Laufey Game Director about that cube.... | Friends Per Second #96
10 juni 2026 · 2 uur 30 min
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro / Housekeeping
07:50 Sony State of Play
34:14 Raycon (ad)
35:50 Interview with God of War: Laufey Director Ariel Lawrence
1:04:41 Summer Game Fest Showcase
1:37:17 Interview with That's No Moon, CCO Taylor Kurosaki and Game Director Jacob Minkoff
2:13:04 Xbox Showcase
2:29:05 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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All the biggest news and reveals from the 2026 Sony State of Play | This Week in Videogames
4 juni 2026 · 31 min
Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --'Your mother is at peace now, Atreus'. --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed features, expert columns, a bonus newsletter and an ad-free version of this very show. --#thisweekinvideogames #StateofPlay #GodofWarLaufey If you want to check out Beastro or any of our other radar shout outs, you can find them on our Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128/--If you want to check out the Friends Per Second Podcast, you can find all the links to it here: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond--Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is by becoming a supporter on our website: https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. --Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en Lees meer
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Austin strongly recommends: Lego Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight (Review)
2 juni 2026 · 20 min
Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --Lego Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight is basically all the batman movies, TV shows and comics rolled up into a package that's basically Rocksteady's Arkham games but for kids (and big kids). What's not to love?#Review #LegoBatman #Lego--Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters and an ad-free version of the weekly news show. Thanks for supporting the work we do. --You can find all the Skill Up content (reviews, previews, This Week in Videogames & The Friends Per Second Podcast over on Spotify, where you can listen ad-free if you're a Spotify premium subscriber: https://open.spotify.com/show/2w3Injyqj2VoxOxQg6ESbl?si=b651261f52c24e58--BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en--Check out my curator page on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128-Skill-Up-Curates.../--Recent vids:007 First Light review:https://youtu.be/v_jXOcIwZAYForza Horizon 6 review: https://youtu.be/QSKy5VqhBK8Pragmata review:https://youtu.be/6n84HC57zEUCrimson Desert review: https://youtu.be/SHyO4W76b6EResident Evil Requiem review: https://youtu.be/klmkwsoC46I?si=AE532L0G_N4aXneG Highguard impressions: https://youtu.be/s6pzJzJUEbgArc Raiders review: https://youtu.be/wXB9flDrIXsDispatch review: https://youtu.be/TyWU33qspwEThe Outer Worlds 2 review: https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0Hades II review:https://youtu.be/L2BGd3x5gP4 Silent Hill f review: https://youtu.be/PBW3NH7OaXMDonkey Kong Bananza Review: https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5QDeath Stranding 2 review: https://youtu.be/UxMJ5WAp1gYClair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiecehttps://youtu.be/mX… Lees meer
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Sony, you're making a huge mistake | This Week in Videogames
30 mei 2026 · 40 min
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Guardians make their own fate.
00:00 D2 Crash Out
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Even more ambitious than we thought - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (Hands-On Impressions)
25 mei 2026 · 36 min
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious videogame remakes ever.
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Resident Evil Requiem review:
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Arc Raiders review:
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Sony is back in the exclusives business - will Xbox follow next? | Friends Per Second #95
24 mei 2026 · 1 uur 40 min
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NOTE: We recorded this before the Bungie/Destiny 2 news broke.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:21 PlayStation
10:16 Ralph's played a preview of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
28:45 Factor (ad)
31:34 Lucy's been playing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
42:40 Jake's been playing Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
55:56 Ralph and Jake have been playing Forza Horizon 6
01:08:29 Ralph's been playing Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
01:12:10 User Question
01:24:08 Show and Tell
01:38:42 Wrap Up
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- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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The end of Destiny 2 + Warhorse announces Lord of the Rings RPG | This Week in Videogames
22 mei 2026 · 37 min
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Sigh.
00:00 Displate (Ad)
01:07 TWIV
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I recommend: Forza Horizon 6 (Review)
20 mei 2026 · 24 min
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Forza Horizon 6 is a new benchmark for the open world racing-sub genre, even if some elements of the formula are in need of some refreshing.
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Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
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Death Stranding 2 review:
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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiece
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Massive Bungie write-down, Switch 2 price hike + Subnautica 2 is here | This Week in Videogames
15 mei 2026 · 31 min
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We asked the Mixtape devs how they made 2026's highest rated game | Friends Per Second #94
10 mei 2026 · 2 uur 3 min
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00:00 Intro
02:25 Starfox 2026 Discussion
14:25 Steam Controller Discussion
27:33 Square (ad)
30:12 Warby Parker (ad)
33:34 Mixtape Interview with Johnny Galvatron and Woody Woodward
49:54 Mixtape Discussion
01:03:40 User Question
01:09:10 Raycon (ad)
01:11:23 Hello Fresh (ad)
01:13:55 Jake's Thoughts on 007 First Light
01:27:15 Ralph's Been Playing POE 2, Diablo IV, and AC Black Flag (original)
01:42:41 Lucy's Been Playing Dead as Disco
01:44:54 Show and Tell
02:02:11 Wrap Up
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- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got …
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I recommend: Mixtape (Review)
9 mei 2026 · 13 min
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Mixtape is dreamy, nostalgia-laced homage to coming of age cinema. Centered on joy rather than the painful angst that typically define these stories, Mixtape lacks a strong, emotional baseline, but its cheerful top notes and stunning visual imagination will almost certainly leave their mark on you.
#Mixtape #Review #Gamepass
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Arc Raiders review:
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The Outer Worlds 2 review:
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Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
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Death Stranding 2 review:
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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - …
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New (weird looking) Star Fox remake revealed + Xbox kills Gaming Copilot | This Week in Videogames
8 mei 2026 · 35 min
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Xbox hardware sales drop 33% (again) + Steam Controller reviews are in | This Week in Videogames
1 mei 2026 · 31 min
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Steam Controller review: https://youtu.be/s3wx401x_ek
Diablo IV Lord of Hatred review: https://youtu.be/RZlG8d2t9CI
Saros review: https://youtu.be/o1umIJJgKuk
Second Wind Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8b5hTeaE4o
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I recommend: The Steam Controller (2026) - Review
28 april 2026 · 18 min
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The Steam Controller is by no means an essential purchase, but its thoughtful, innovate design makes it worth considering, and it makes a strong case for being the best controller option for PC gaming.
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Dispatch review:
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The Outer Worlds 2 review:
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Hades II review:
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So far, the new Xbox boss is saying (and doing ) the right things | Friends Per Second #93
26 april 2026 · 2 uur 12 min
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Xbox considering return to exclusives + AC Black Flag Resynced revealed | This Week in Videogames
25 april 2026 · 39 min
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Pragmata review: https://youtu.be/6n84HC57zEU?si=rCxN_EHYFGRxeEcI
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I strongly recommend: Saros (Review)
25 april 2026 · 22 min
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I don't know how you top Returnal, but somehow Housemarque did it.
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I recommend: Diablo IV - Lord of Hatred (Review)
23 april 2026 · 34 min
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Diablo IV's Lord of Hatred expansion boasts a beautifully presented 10 hour campaign, a new zone, two new classes, new end-game systems and plenty more. It's a beefy offering that is a clear response to criticisms of the previous expansion, and it puts Diablo 4 in the best spot it's ever been - a perfect moment for new or lapsed players to jump in and enjoy Diablo's relaxed, welcoming, low-stakes spin on the ARPG formula.
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Highguard impressions:
https://youtu.be/s6pzJzJUEbg
Arc Raiders review:
https://youtu.be/wXB9flDrIXs
Dispatch review:
https://youtu.be/TyWU33qspwE
The Outer Worlds 2 review:
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Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Report: Xbox boss says Gamepass too expensive + Starfield crashing PS5s | This Week in Videogames
23 april 2026 · 34 min
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I recommend: Pragmata (Review)
14 april 2026 · 17 min
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Pragmata is a tight, focused, clever, novel videogame that is defined by how videogamey it feels - in a good way. It's yet another W notched for Capcom, albeit one that is unlikely to have the same commercial or cultural impact that other games in their portfolio have achieved.
#Pragmata #Review #RTXOn
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Highguard impressions:
https://youtu.be/s6pzJzJUEbg
Arc Raiders review:
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Dispatch review:
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The Outer Worlds 2 review:
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Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Borderlands 4 review:
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Cronos: The New Dawn review
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Hell is Us review
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Mafia: The Old Country review
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These PS5 price hikes are a serious problem | Friends Per Second #92
12 april 2026 · 2 uur 6 min
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00:16:34 Mario Galaxy Movie Review
00:33:44 PS5 Price Hikes
00:55:25 Raycon (Ad)
00:57:48 Factor (Ad)
01:00:32 User Question
01:08:27 Samson Review
01:19:09 I Am Just Christ Review
01:26:35 Forza Horizon 6 Impressions
01:35:09 Raccoin Impressions
01:37:28 Fishbowl Impressions
01:39:48 Fix Force Impressions
01:42:06 Neverway Impressions
01:45:50 Lenovo Legion Go S Impressions
01:53:41 Show & Tell
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- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Starfield's latest expansion underwhelms + Pokemon Champions | This Week in Videogames
10 april 2026 · 35 min
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Forza Horizon 6's Japan is absolutely stunning (Hands-On Impressions)
8 april 2026 · 14 min
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Even with all the restrictions imposed on the preview build, it was difficult not to be immediately hooked by Playground's breathtaking rendition of Japan.
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Highguard impressions:
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Arc Raiders review:
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Dispatch review:
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The Outer Worlds 2 review:
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Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Borderlands 4 review:
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Cronos: The New Dawn review
https://youtu.be/3hIGaJfEk4E
Hell is Us review
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Mafia: The Old Country review
https://youtu.be/GTPe44ictv0
Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
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Death Stranding 2 review:
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I strongly recommend: Crimson Desert (Review)
4 april 2026 · 40 min
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Crimson Desert is the closest thing to Skyrim since Skyrim - not in its setting or mechanics, but in the freedom it provides and the wonder it evokes. This is one of those rare RPG experiences that doesn't come along very often.
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Highguard impressions:
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Arc Raiders review:
https://youtu.be/wXB9flDrIXs
Dispatch review:
https://youtu.be/TyWU33qspwE
The Outer Worlds 2 review:
https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0
Hades II review:
https://youtu.be/L2BGd3x5gP4
Silent Hill f review:
https://youtu.be/PBW3NH7OaXM
Borderlands 4 review:
https://youtu.be/vRvKRcSCXU0
Cronos: The New Dawn review
https://youtu.be/3hIGaJfEk4E
Hell is Us review
https://youtu.be/cQDG_f_REPU
Mafia: The Old Country review
https://youtu.be/GTPe44ictv0
Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5Q
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The Crimson Desert Comeback is Insane + Massive PS5 Price Hike | This Week in Videogames
3 april 2026 · 33 min
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Exclusive: Crimson Desert voice actors react to the game's reviews and INSANE reception | FPS #91
29 maart 2026 · 2 uur 16 min
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Timestamps:
00:00 Update Day / Movie Talk
07:44 Ralph's New Setup and Kojima Beef
12:23 Crimson Desert Discussion
49:02 Raycon (ad)
51:51 Interview With Kliff (Alec Newman) and Duane (Alex Jordan) From Crimson Desert
01:20:01 Hello Fresh (ad)
01:22:18 User Question 1
01:27:59 User Question 2
01:36:43 Lucy's Been Playing Pokemon Pokopia
01:42:57 Jake's Been Playing Screamer
01:48:04 Lucy's Been Playing Oh My AI and The Sims
01:59:14 What's Coming Out Soon
02:06:09 Show and Tell
02:15:15 Wrap Up
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- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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SAROS: more approachable, still brilliant (Austin's hands-on impressions)
28 maart 2026 · 17 min
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Dispatch review:
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The Outer Worlds 2 review:
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Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Borderlands 4 review:
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Cronos: The New Dawn review
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Hell is Us review
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Mafia: The Old Country review
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Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5Q
Death Stranding 2 review:
https://youtu.be/UxMJ5WAp1gY
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiece
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Doom: The Dark Ages review:
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Marathon preview:
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Assassin's Creed Shadows review:
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New Xbox boss wants to make Gamepass cheaper + Marathon reviews are in | This Week in Videogames
27 maart 2026 · 34 min
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00:00 Intro
01:25 Epic lay-offs
04:56 Marathon's sales
08:50 Sony studio closure
09:49 This Ain't an Xbox
12:48 Eureka Ergonomic (Ad)
14:19 Switch 2 production
16:03 Nacon studios shutdown
16:47 Square Enix AI BS
18:37 Lightning round
22:00 Announced & Delayed
25:08 Review round-up
26:18 Out this week
30:02 Put This On Your Radar
31:14 Feel Good & Outro
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Crimson Desert reviews are in + Nvidia DLSS 5 creates a new meme template | This Week in Videogames
20 maart 2026 · 39 min
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My Pokemon Pokopia preview: https://youtu.be/-23YgioUusI?si=CmSxLeuVUDfoECnQ
My Crimson Desert preview: https://youtu.be/23HmgyUGDik?si=8fIb9j36-IGz1cn8
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Crimson Desert is the most hyped game since Elden Ring - can it deliver? | FPS #90
15 maart 2026 · 1 uur 56 min
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro / GDC Discussion
11:11 Lucy Played Zero Parades
19:37 Ralph Played Screenbound
22:42 Lucy Played At Fate's End
28:59 Lucy Played My Arms Are Longer Now
32:19 Mixtape Discussion
34:26 Xbox Next Gen Discussion
43:36 Pokemon Pokopia Discussion
54:17 The Pet's Table (ad)
57:08 Resident Evil Requiem Discussion With Grace (Angela Sant'Albano) and Leon (Nick Apostolides)
01:13:54 Hello Fresh (ad)
01:16:54 Crimson Desert Discussion
01:25:00 Lucy's Been Playing Minos
01:25:54 Lucy's Been Playing Canvas City
01:28:16 Jake and Ralph Have Been Playing Marathon
01:40:17 Show and Tell
01:54:17 Wrap Up
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- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says h…
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Xbox reveals next gen console details + Pokemon Pokopia takes over | This Week in Videogames
14 maart 2026 · 30 min
To learn more about SanDisk's Optimus range, follow this link: https://creatorlink.shop/4cy3G8i. A big thanks to SanDisk for sponsoring the video #SandiskOptimus--My Pokemon Pokopia preview: https://youtu.be/-23YgioUusI?si=CmSxLeuVUDfoECnQMy Crimson Desert preview: https://youtu.be/23HmgyUGDik?si=8fIb9j36-IGz1cn8 The videogame magazine kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/continuemagazine/continue-a-defiant-new-videogames-magazine --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed features, expert columns, a bonus newsletter and an ad-free version of this very show. --#thisweekinvideogames #ProjectHelix #pokémonpokopia If you want to check out Big Walk or any of our other radar shout outs, you can find them on our Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128/--If you want to check out the Friends Per Second Podcast, you can find all the links to it here: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond--Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is by becoming a supporter on our website: https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. --Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en Lees meer
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Austin strongly recommends: Monster Hunter Stories 3 (Review)
14 maart 2026 · 23 min
Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup--Monster Hunter Stories 3 is almost too good to be labelled a spin off. It's so ambitious and so well made that it deserves to stand alongside some of the best games in the mainline series. --Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expert columns, newsletters and an ad-free version of the weekly news show. Thanks for supporting the work we do. --You can find all the Skill Up content (reviews, previews, This Week in Videogames & The Friends Per Second Podcast over on Spotify, where you can listen ad-free if you're a Spotify premium subscriber: https://open.spotify.com/show/2w3Injyqj2VoxOxQg6ESbl?si=b651261f52c24e58--BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en--Check out my curator page on steam: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128-Skill-Up-Curates.../--Recent vids:Highguard impressions: https://youtu.be/s6pzJzJUEbgArc Raiders review: https://youtu.be/wXB9flDrIXsDispatch review: https://youtu.be/TyWU33qspwEThe Outer Worlds 2 review: https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0Hades II review:https://youtu.be/L2BGd3x5gP4 Silent Hill f review: https://youtu.be/PBW3NH7OaXMBorderlands 4 review:https://youtu.be/vRvKRcSCXU0Cronos: The New Dawn reviewhttps://youtu.be/3hIGaJfEk4EHell is Us reviewhttps://youtu.be/cQDG_f_REPUMafia: The Old Country reviewhttps://youtu.be/GTPe44ictv0Donkey Kong Bananza Review: https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5QDeath Stranding 2 review: https://youtu.be/UxMJ5WAp1gYClair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiecehttps://youtu.be/mXLOLgC2V2QDoom: The Dark Ages review: https://youtu.be/6CNivLBwLkMMarathon preview: https://youtu.be/bZVwBavB0MgAssassin's Creed Shadows review: https://youtu.be/gdWyGurnSb… Lees meer
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Highguard shuts down + Xbox reveals next gen console codename and details | This Week in Videogames
6 maart 2026 · 35 min
Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup--My Resident Evil Requiem review: https://youtu.be/klmkwsoC46I?si=Jd7SQ6b74iwUl9oA My Pokemon Pokopia preview: https://youtu.be/-23YgioUusI?si=CmSxLeuVUDfoECnQ--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to our op-ed features, expert columns, a bonus newsletter and an ad-free version of this very show. --#thisweekinvideogames #highguard #ProjectHelixIf you want to check out Esoterick Ebb or any of our other radar shout outs, you can find them on our Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28625128/--If you want to check out the Friends Per Second Podcast, you can find all the links to it here: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond--Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. If you'd like to support the channel even more, the best way is by becoming a supporter on our website: https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. --Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skillup.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillupyt/?hl=en Lees meer
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Crimson Desert remains extremely promising, but its opening hours are a little rough (Impressions)
5 maart 2026 · 27 min
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Worry not - Crimson Desert is a real videogame! And it's a hell of a lot of videogame, to boot. I got to play about 6 hours and while I'm ultimately very optimistic about where this ends up, its opening hours are a slow burn as you get to grips with a challenging control scheme and some confusing puzzles.
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Highguard impressions:
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Arc Raiders review:
https://youtu.be/wXB9flDrIXs
Dispatch review:
https://youtu.be/TyWU33qspwE
The Outer Worlds 2 review:
https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0
Hades II review:
https://youtu.be/L2BGd3x5gP4
Silent Hill f review:
https://youtu.be/PBW3NH7OaXM
Borderlands 4 review:
https://youtu.be/vRvKRcSCXU0
Cronos: The New Dawn review
https://youtu.be/3hIGaJfEk4E
Hell is Us review
https://youtu.be/cQDG_f_REPU
Mafia: The Old Country review
https://youtu.be/GTPe44ictv0
Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
https://youtu.be/0E2T-N…
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Marathon: so far, I'm just not feeling it (Server Slam Impressions)
3 maart 2026 · 16 min
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I hoping the full releases delivers some other stuff that really expands on the core Marathon offering, because right now I'm just feeling it.
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Highguard impressions:
https://youtu.be/s6pzJzJUEbg
Arc Raiders review:
https://youtu.be/wXB9flDrIXs
Dispatch review:
https://youtu.be/TyWU33qspwE
The Outer Worlds 2 review:
https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0
Hades II review:
https://youtu.be/L2BGd3x5gP4
Silent Hill f review:
https://youtu.be/PBW3NH7OaXM
Borderlands 4 review:
https://youtu.be/vRvKRcSCXU0
Cronos: The New Dawn review
https://youtu.be/3hIGaJfEk4E
Hell is Us review
https://youtu.be/cQDG_f_REPU
Mafia: The Old Country review
https://youtu.be/GTPe44ictv0
Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5Q
Death Stranding 2 review:
https://youtu.be/UxMJ5WAp1gY
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiece
https://youtu.be/mXLOLgC2V2Q
Doom: The Dark Ages review:
https://youtu.be/6CNivLBwLkM
Assassin's Creed Shadows review:
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Why Resident Evil Requiem is absolutely peak ft. TheSphereHunter (FPS #89)
1 maart 2026 · 2 uur 11 min
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- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Right now, Austin cannot recommend: High on Life 2 (Review)
28 februari 2026 · 17 min
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High on Life 2 is better than the original in almost every way (a lot better, in fact). But crippling performance issues and game breaking bugs make it impossible to recommend in its current form.
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Recent vids:
Highguard impressions:
https://youtu.be/s6pzJzJUEbg
Arc Raiders review:
https://youtu.be/wXB9flDrIXs
Dispatch review:
https://youtu.be/TyWU33qspwE
The Outer Worlds 2 review:
https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0
Hades II review:
https://youtu.be/L2BGd3x5gP4
Silent Hill f review:
https://youtu.be/PBW3NH7OaXM
Borderlands 4 review:
https://youtu.be/vRvKRcSCXU0
Cronos: The New Dawn review
https://youtu.be/3hIGaJfEk4E
Hell is Us review
https://youtu.be/cQDG_f_REPU
Mafia: The Old Country review
https://youtu.be/GTPe44ictv0
Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5Q
Death Stranding 2 review:
https://youtu.be/UxMJ5WAp1gY
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiece
https://youtu.be/mXLOLgC2V2Q
Doom: The Dark Ages review:
https://youtu.be/6CNivLBwLkM
Marathon preview:
https://youtu.be/bZVwBavB0Mg
Assass…
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New Xbox boss promises 'return to Xbox' centred on console & hardware | This Week in Videogames
27 februari 2026 · 38 min
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My Resident Evil Requiem review: https://youtu.be/klmkwsoC46I?si=Jd7SQ6b74iwUl9oA
My Pokemon Pokopia preview: https://youtu.be/-23YgioUusI?si=CmSxLeuVUDfoECnQ
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Timestamps
00:00 Boot.dev (ad)
01:28 Xbox
18:02 News-in-Brief
24:03 Announced & Delayed
27:19 Review Round-Up
34:27 Put This On Your Radar
35:47 Feel Good & Outro
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I strongly recommend: Resident Evil Requiem (Review)
26 februari 2026 · 14 min
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Resident Evil Requiem is a glorious celebration of the franchises rich, 30 year history. Some may be disappointed by how often it looks back rather than charting a course forward, but it's undeniably a brilliant survival horror/action adventure that feels like a well earned victory lap for both Capcom and fans.
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Highguard impressions:
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Arc Raiders review:
https://youtu.be/wXB9flDrIXs
Dispatch review:
https://youtu.be/TyWU33qspwE
The Outer Worlds 2 review:
https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0
Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Borderlands 4 review:
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Cronos: The New Dawn review
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Hell is Us review
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Mafia: The Old Country review
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Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5Q
Death Stranding 2 review:
https://youtu.be/UxMJ5WAp1gY
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiece
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Sony shutters legendary Bluepoint Games without any explanation | This Week in Videogames
20 februari 2026 · 32 min
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I strongly recommend: Cairn (Review)
20 februari 2026 · 21 min
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You've never played a game quite like Cairn, but you definitely should.
00:00 Intro
2:10 Gameplay
10:24 Story (Spoilers)
17:13 Conclusion
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Cronos: The New Dawn review
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Mafia: The Old Country review
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Death Stranding 2 review:
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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiece
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Mewgenics creator Edmund McMillen stops by to chat life, review scores & more | FPS #88
14 februari 2026 · 2 uur 33 min
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01:03:52 Everyone's Been Playing Cairn
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01:48:52 Reanimal Interview with Tarsier Studios CEO Oliver Merlöv
02:11:04 Show and Tell
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RIP Highguard (Jan 2026 - Feb 2026) + Sony State of Play Highlights | This Week in Videogames
13 februari 2026 · 42 min
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Austin isn't quite sure what to make of: Romeo is a Dead Man (Review)
12 februari 2026 · 15 min
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'Romeo is a Dead Man' is...a lot.
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The Outer Worlds 2 review:
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Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Borderlands 4 review:
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Cronos: The New Dawn review
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Hell is Us review
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Mafia: The Old Country review
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Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
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Death Stranding 2 review:
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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiece
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Doom: The Dark Ages review:
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Marathon preview:
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Assassin's Creed Shadows review:
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Split Fiction review:
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I can't believe I actually like Pokemon Pokopia
11 februari 2026 · 16 min
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Despite not liking modern Pokemon or the cozy/life-sim genre, I found myself oddly drawn in by Pokemon Pokopia...
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Arc Raiders review:
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Dispatch review:
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The Outer Worlds 2 review:
https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0
Hades II review:
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Silent Hill f review:
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Borderlands 4 review:
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Cronos: The New Dawn review
https://youtu.be/3hIGaJfEk4E
Hell is Us review
https://youtu.be/cQDG_f_REPU
Mafia: The Old Country review
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Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5Q
Death Stranding 2 review:
https://youtu.be/UxMJ5WAp1gY
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 - The Making of a Masterpiece
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Horizon Hunters Gathering revealed + Ashes of Creation studio collapses | This Week in Videogames
6 februari 2026 · 39 min
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I played some Switch 2 games early: Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Mario Tennis Fever, Virtual Boy
5 februari 2026 · 17 min
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I got invited to Nintendo HQ in Melbourne to go hands on with some upcoming Switch 2 titles including Mario Tennis Fever, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata and the Virtual Boy. The Capcom stuff ran...surprisingly well on the Switch 2. Like...very surprisingly well, in fact.
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Arc Raiders review:
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Dispatch review:
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The Outer Worlds 2 review:
https://youtu.be/PzcPyEYlyA0
Hades II review:
https://youtu.be/L2BGd3x5gP4
Silent Hill f review:
https://youtu.be/PBW3NH7OaXM
Borderlands 4 review:
https://youtu.be/vRvKRcSCXU0
Cronos: The New Dawn review
https://youtu.be/3hIGaJfEk4E
Hell is Us review
https://youtu.be/cQDG_f_REPU
Mafia: The Old Country review
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Donkey Kong Bananza Review:
https://youtu.be/0E2T-Ne9N5Q
Death Stranding 2 review:
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