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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · August 2026
A conversational gaming news and analysis show that turns previews, reviews, shutdowns, and platform strategy into lively Leisure listening.
Inside Games News and Podcasts belongs in Leisure for listeners who follow games as a pastime and as a business. The sampled episodes move through daily news, reviews, and previews, with sharp turns into Xbox leadership, Game Pass strategy, Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert,…
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An early Saros look that stays focused on feel, tension, and replay value.
Inside Games offers an early Saros read that stays on feel instead of hype. It gives clear attention to controller response, boss pressure, replay value, and the smart rifle that briefly makes the player feel untouchable.
A sales check that turns into a blunt, mixed verdict on Marathon.
The discussion starts with the 1.2 million copy estimate across Steam, Xbox, and PS5, then uses that number to make a plain-spoken case for where Marathon stands. It calls the sales disappointing without turning the game into a total loss story.
A messy industry story that works best when it becomes a larger argument about disclosure, habits, and design.
The episode treats Crimson Desert less like a scandal headline and more like a useful example of how a big game can invite trouble of its own making.
A sharp look at why a content-heavy game can still divide people.
Inside Games Daily treats Crimson Desert as a familiar kind of flashpoint: a heavily hyped release that landed with decent reviews and a fair share of criticism, especially around narrative and gameplay depth.
A brisk take on AI-styled faces, visual hype, and why DLSS5 set people off.
Inside Games Daily spends this segment on NVIDIA's DLSS5 backlash, with Jensen Wong's GTC 2026 remarks setting it off. The discussion is strongest when it zeroes in on why the reveal video felt so glossy, so uniform, and so out of step with the lighting in the scenes.
A lively look at Xbox's next console and the business around it.
Inside Games Daily spends most of the episode on the shape of Xbox's next hardware story, and that gives the discussion a clear center. It starts with the Project Helix tease, then moves into Jason Ronald's GDC remarks, where the useful details arrive: the next console is…
A lively, detail minded review that likes the game while keeping a small eye on the score.
Inside Games spends this review on a Resident Evil game that knows what it is: loud, goofy, and polished enough to keep the conversation moving.
A sharp look at how a game can draw attention and still fail to hold players.
Inside Games Daily uses High Guard's shutdown to make a clear point about how modern launches can go wrong. It stays with the facts the conversation supports: the Game Awards boost, the first-day Steam spike, the pull of a familiar hero-shooter frame, and the harder question of…
Nilay Patel presses tech and media CEOs on how they actually run their companies.
Physician Shoshana Ungerleider pairs TED talks with interviews on aging, drug prices, and menopause.
Food52 hosts break down recipes and food-business origin stories, from sourdough to Salty Pimp cones.
Dan Pashman revisits food science with Kenji López-Alt and rotating live comedy guests.
Inside Games opens with Matthew Ball warning that games are under attack.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 reveal gets dragged pretty hard.
The hosts discuss a recent hack on Rockstar Games where a group called Shiny Hunters leaked private data after the company refused to pay a ransom.
A daily gaming news podcast discussing Microsoft's Game Pass price issues and industry changes.
Bruce and Lawrence discuss Bethesda's underwhelming Starfield updates and DLC, comparing it to other games.
Bruce and Lawrence discuss recent gaming news including Marathon's budget, a new Pokemon game, and other industry updates.
The hosts discuss the successful early access launch of indie survival sim Road to Vostok on Steam, highlighting its sales performance and the developer's story.
A gaming news show reports on former Halo art director Glenn Israel's accusations of fraud and harassment against Halo Studios leadership.
Bruce and Lawrence review Crimson Desert, discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and broader implications for video game design.
Bruce and Lawrence preview Saros, Housemarque's upcoming PS5 exclusive, discussing its roguelite mechanics, bullet ballet combat, and comparisons to Returnal.
Bruce and Lawrence analyze Bungie's Marathon, discussing its modest sales of 1.2 million copies, challenging onboarding, and intense PvP.
The hosts of Inside Games Daily react to and analyze Epic Games' announcement of laying off over 1,000 employees, questioning the company's financial management despite recent price hikes and past massive revenues.
The hosts discuss the controversy around Crimson Desert using AI-generated assets without disclosure, Pearl Abyss's apology and patch updates, technical issues with Intel Arc cards, and anonymous developer reports of toxic positivity during development.
Crimson Desert reviews split between perfect scores and harsh complaints, with the episode citing Vice’s 5/5, Forbes’ 9.5/10, DualShockers’ 9.5/10, and Windows Central’s 4.5/5 praise alongside Eurogamer’s 3/5 and Shacknews’ 5/10 criticism.
The hosts of Inside Games Daily analyze the controversial reveal of NVIDIA's DLSS5 AI technology, which uses neural rendering to beautify video game characters.
The hosts break down a major legal victory for Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds, where a judge ordered Krafton to reinstate the studio's CEO and honor a $250 million bonus agreement.
The host dives deep into Xbox's newly announced Project Helix, a next-generation console/PC hybrid, analyzing its technical specs revealed at GDC, the business implications of merging console and PC ecosystems, and the real-world supply chain challenges that could affect its 2027 launch and price.
Inside Games says it played Resident Evil Requiem all the way through and spends the discussion on how the game sounds.
This episode of Inside Games Roundup covers major gaming news stories, including Bungie's controversial launch of Marathon with its monetization and review delays, Microsoft's high-stakes reveal of the Project Helix console, a shocking claim about a cancelled Call of Duty concept, and a brutal retro gaming challenge where only 2 out of 831 players succeeded.
The hosts analyze PlayStation's expansion of dynamic pricing testing, revealing that while presented as discounts, these prices often don't actually save money compared to physical copies.
This episode of Inside Games Daily reports on Build a Rocket Boy's latest layoffs and the studio CEO's escalating claims that a vast corporate conspiracy involving paid saboteurs caused the failure of their game Mind's Eye.
Inside Games says it played Crimson Desert about a month before release and got roughly four hours in a preview build, with a first-three-hours tutorial that repeatedly confused the player.
Inside Games Daily covers High Guard's shutdown after Wild Light Entertainment said it could not build a sustainable player base, following a launch near 100,000 concurrent Steam players and a collapse to 460 peak concurrents.
The hosts analyze a social media tease from Iron Galaxy that appears to show a Fallout: New Vegas remaster, questioning its legitimacy, Iron Galaxy's track record, and why Bethesda would break its preferred shadow-drop marketing strategy.
The hosts dissect a report claiming Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake to stay afloat, but FromSoftware vetoed the project, leading to Bluepoint's closure.
This episode of Inside Games Roundup covers major video game industry news, including mixed player reactions to Bungie's Marathon server slam test, the controversy of AI-generated game reviews on Metacritic, speculation about Sony pulling back from PC ports for major titles like Marvel's Wolverine, and a first look at Amazon's live-action God of War series.
Hosts Bruce and Lawrence analyze the sudden replacement of Phil Spencer as Xbox CEO by former AI executive Asha Sharma, discussing the implications for Game Pass, Xbox studios, and the future of gaming amid AI integration and economic pressures.
This episode covers major gaming industry news including Sony's closure of Bluepoint Games despite strong profits, Ubisoft's $200 million cost-cutting restructuring plan, and the record-breaking success of indie game Mugenics on Steam.
The hosts of Inside Games Daily analyze a recent interview where Bethesda's Todd Howard discussed The Elder Scrolls VI, revealing it will use a new 'Creation Engine 3' and return to the studio's classic design style.
The hosts analyze Sony CFO Lin Tao's comments about offsetting PlayStation manufacturing costs by 'monetizing the installed base,' connecting this to the AI-driven RAM shortage that's inflating hardware prices and potentially delaying the PlayStation 6.
The hosts discuss the controversy around God of War: Sons of Sparta, accused of false advertising for implying co-op play, and Sony's refusal to issue refunds.
The episode reports on HighGuard's rapid layoffs of most development staff just weeks after launch, comparing it to other industry instability like 2XKO, while also featuring ads for a Malcolm in the Middle reunion and Golden Nugget Online Casino.
Bruce and Lawrence discuss Discord's new global age verification policy, criticizing its data privacy implications and restrictive measures for teen accounts.
The hosts of Inside Games Daily analyze Riot Games' surprising decision to lay off 80 developers from the fighting game 2XKO just three weeks after its official launch.
Bruce and Lawrence discuss Bethesda's disappointing countdown timer and rumors of a Fallout 3 remaster.
Bruce and Lawrence discuss the latest gaming news, including Ubisoft's struggles, Payday 3 developer layoffs, and updates on Mass Effect 5 and the Mario movie sequel.
The episode covers Valve's surprise announcement of new Steam hardware including a VR headset, a mini PC, and a revamped controller, with discussion on release dates and pricing.