Episodes

Support The Gaming Duo on Patreon for audio game reviews graded on the Kelvin Scale, plus free blog content:https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheGamingDuo Disney just confirmed a full hour-long "Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts" panel at D23 on August 15th and we don't think that's just a nostalgia reel. This week on The Gaming Duo, Kelvin and Rob dig deep into the speculation. Is a full hour too long for just a 25th-anniversary retrospective, or does that runtime all but guarantee new Kingdom Hearts 4 f...

https://www.patreon.com/c/TheGamingDuo Sony has confirmed physical disc production ends in January 2028, and this episode digs into why that's happening, who actually benefits from it financially, and what it costs the rest of us as gamers. Where Friendships Are Built Through Gaming.

Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheGamingDuo The price of being a gamer just went up again. This week on The Gaming Duo, Rockstar officially confirmed GTA 6 will cost $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition and the physical box won't have a disc in it. We break down what you're actually getting at each price tier, why locking five in-game shops and a side mission behind a $20 paywall has players heated, and whether Rockstar gets a pass that no...

🎮 Support The Gaming Duo on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/GamingDuoPod Fall 2026 might be the most stacked gaming season we've ever seen, and this week Kelvin and Rob are breaking down the entire lineup. This week on The Gaming Duo, we go month by month through every major release from September through December—from The Blood of Dawnwalker and Marvel's Wolverine to Control Resonant, Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and the massive November 19 arrival of Grand Theft Au...

🎮 Support The Gaming Duo on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/GamingDuoPod Summer Showcase Season is officially here, and we're putting the biggest gaming events of the year head-to-head. This week on The Gaming Duo, Kelvin and Rob rank the PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest 2026, and the Xbox Games Showcase to determine which presentation delivered the most hype, surprises, and must-play games. From God of War: Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, and Tomb Raider on PlayStation, to Resident...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we are not doing another predictions list. We are making cases. Tony Joins Kelvin and discusses what we may or may not see at Playstation State of Play. Instead of telling you what we think shows up, we are telling you what it MEANS if it does. From a potential Lies of P 2 world premiere to the end of PlayStation PC ports hiding inside a Wolverine reveal, we break down every pick with the angle nobody else is taking.Plus, Summer Game Fest week is bigger than just Geo...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we ask if Gears of War E-Day will actually launch with both a full single player campaign AND a full multiplayer suite day one, or if even Gears is about to give up on the complete AAA package. With the E-Day Direct just two weeks away, can The Coalition pull off what the rest of the industry has basically stopped trying to do? Plus, Bungie is reportedly planning another round of layoffs, ending Destiny 2 updates, and going all in on Marathon with no Destiny 3 green...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we ask why Xbox still can’t win Game of the Year — even with Forza Horizon 6 landing a 92 on Metacritic. Is the industry biased against Xbox, or do racing games simply never get the same respect as cinematic AAA titles? Plus, Xbox officially becomes “XBOX,” two new controllers leak, and we discuss what all of this means for the future of the brand. All that and more, where friendships are built through gaming. 🎮 Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/G...

What if GTA VI changes the price of gaming forever? On Episode 284, Kelvin and Rob dive into the biggest debate in the industry right now: will Rockstar actually charge $80 for GTA VI and what happens if they do? With Take-Two, Wall Street analysts, and even Nintendo helping push gaming toward a new pricing era, we break down whether gamers will accept it, who gets hurt most if $80 becomes the standard, and if Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus become even more important because of it. Plus: Nintendo s...

What if Game Pass never existed? On Episode 283, Kelvin and Rob go down a rabbit hole into one of the great "what ifs" in modern gaming. Picture an alternate 2017 where Phil Spencer never launches Game Pass, Xbox doubles down on exclusives, and Halo, Starfield, Indiana Jones, and post-acquisition Call of Duty all stay locked to the green box. Does Xbox close the gap on PlayStation? Does Sony have to answer the bell? Or was multiplatform always the only real path forward? We debate both sides — a...

This week on The Gaming Duo, Xbox is making some of its biggest changes in years — and we’re breaking it all down with special guest Samurai Kibiji. New gaming CEO Asha Sharma lays out a bold mission for Xbox, focused on daily active players, affordability, and a more connected ecosystem across console, PC, and cloud. But with that comes some big questions… including whether Xbox is finally reconsidering its stance on exclusives. On top of that, Game Pass gets a major price cut — but not witho...

Check out Onix from The Gaming Resume: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegamingresume This week on The Gaming Duo, Kelvin is out on vacation, so Rob is joined by special guest Onix from The Gaming Resume for a deep dive into one of gaming’s biggest questions right now — do we actually own our games anymore? From the decline of physical media to the rise of digital libraries and cloud gaming, we break down what “ownership” really means in 2025. Are discs becoming collector’s items? Is convenience kill...

🎙️ The Side Project Podcast https://linktr.ee/sideprojektpodcast This week on The Gaming Duo, we’re joined by a very special guest — Chazzy from The Side Project Podcast — for a full spoiler cast on the Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie. Did Nintendo deliver something truly special, or did they play it a little too safe? We break down everything: our expectations going in, the full plot, standout characters and cameos, and whether this movie works as just a fun family film or something more. We a...

This week on The Gaming Duo, Nintendo might be building something big. With Fox McCloud showing up in the Super Mario Galaxy movie, the idea of a Nintendo Cinematic Universe suddenly feels real. On top of that, a trusted insider drops major leaks—Star Fox returning, a full Ocarina of Time remake, and no new 3D Mario until 2027. Meanwhile, Sony shocks everyone (again) by raising PS5 prices, with the PS5 Pro nearing $900… yeah, it’s getting wild. But in a surprising twist, Nintendo lowers digit...

Episode 278 of The Gaming Duo features special guest The Googinator, diving into his cosplay journey and how gaming shapes his creations. We also break down the massive Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, discuss the debate around NVIDIA DLSS 5, and ask whether Crimson Desert is a hit or a miss. All that plus what we’ve been playing. The Gaming Duo — where friendships are built through gaming. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GamingDuoPod The Googinator: https://www.instagram.com/the_googinator/

This week on The Gaming Duo, Kelvin and Rob dive into their full review of Resident Evil Requiem. From the story and new protagonist to the gameplay, combat, and atmosphere, we break down what Capcom got right — and the one area where the game may overstay its welcome. We discuss our first impressions jumping into the game, whether the narrative delivers, and how East Raccoon City impacts the overall pacing. Plus, does the RE Engine continue to impress on PS5, and where does Requiem rank among ...

This week on The Gaming Duo, Bungie’s long-awaited extraction shooter Marathon has officially launched — and the internet already has strong opinions. We break down our first impressions of the gameplay, the day-one player numbers, and the microtransaction controversy that had the community up in arms. More importantly, Bungie responded within days with changes and fixes. Is that a good sign for the game’s future, or is Marathon already fighting an uphill battle in a post-Concord world? Then we...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we share our initial impressions of Resident Evil 9: Requiem, breaking down the gameplay, story, tone, and where it ranks among past entries in the series. We also discuss the official reveal of Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Wave and what Gen 10 could mean for the future of the franchise following Scarlet and Violet. Plus, we react to the first look at Amazon’s God of War series and talk about whether the adaptation can capture what made the 2018 game so impactful. Epi...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we break down major changes across the gaming industry. Phil Spencer retires after 38 years at Microsoft, and Sarah Bond exits Xbox. Microsoft names Asha Sharma, formerly an AI and platform executive, as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, with Matt Booty stepping into the role of Chief Content Officer. We discuss what this transition means for Xbox’s future, the direction of console and Game Pass, and how realistic Sharma’s early commitments are. We also cover Sony’s...

Episode 273 of The Gaming Duo is here—and we’re breaking down the aftermath of the February 2026 PlayStation State of Play with special guest The Friday Night Game Cast’s Nik. From hype reveals to absolutely unhinged hot takes, we give our full, unfiltered reactions to everything Sony showed and what it means for PlayStation’s future. We dive deep into the biggest announcements, including Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the cinematic reveal of an untitled John Wick game from Saber Interactive, and the ...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we’re gearing up for PlayStation’s State of Play on February 12, 2026, and breaking down everything we expect to see—joined by special guest and honorary third member of the show, Samurai Kibiji. We discuss what PlayStation has confirmed so far, including the focus on third-party and indie titles, potential updates from PlayStation Studios, and over an hour of announcements and gameplay. Then we dive into our predictions and wish list, touching on titles like Wolver...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we dive deep into Traveler’s Refrain, the music-driven action RPG from Red Essence Games that blends combat, melody, and melancholy into a surprisingly powerful indie experience. Wielding a magical bouzouki, Traveler’s Refrain asks a bold question: what if music wasn’t just atmosphere but the heart of gameplay, storytelling, and self-discovery? We break down how song-casting works in combat and exploration, whether the music mechanics feel meaningful or gimmicky, an...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we’re joined by Nik Hagialas, Co-Owner and Lead Artist at Red Essence Games, to talk all about their debut hand-painted action RPG, Traveler’s Refrain. With over a decade of experience working on projects for Disney, Dungeons & Dragons, and Fantasy Flight Games, Nik breaks down how Traveler’s Refrain came to life — from its earliest inspirations to years of development between longtime friends. We dive into the game’s standout song-casting mechanic, where music dri...

This week on The Gaming Duo, we break down everything shown at Xbox Developer Direct 2026—and yeah, this one actually hit. From a full gameplay deep dive on Fable to Forza Horizon 6 finally heading to Japan, we go game by game through Xbox’s most focused showcase yet. We talk big surprises like Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak, Double Fine’s wonderfully weird Kiln, and whether Xbox’s gameplay-first approach signals real momentum heading into 2026. Plus, we dig into High Guard—what it is, ...