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Gamers Week Podcast

Gamers Week Podcast

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Video games are fun. Video game news should be, too. Join Blue, Ryan, and Donnie as we analyze the week's best, worst, and weirdest gaming headlines. New episodes every Friday!

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  • Episode 196 - Grand Theft Auto VI Will NOT Be Game Of The Year (And Other 2026 Predictions)
    Jan 23 2026

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    In this episode...
    --> Even with lots to look forward to, 2026 is steeped in uncertainty. We're discussing predictions for the video game industry in the coming year, including GTA VI, AI use, China, and more.
    --> A new report from Forbes confirms that upcoming shooter Highguard didn't pay for the final reveal spot at the Game Awards despite other developers having to pony up six to seven-figure sums to have their trailers included.
    --> Nintendo allegedly expressed dissatisfaction at Sega during the development of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, after seeing Sonic's foot placed ahead of Mario's.
    --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retrospective

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    Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretro
    Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
    Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 195 - Steam Machine Price Leaked?
    Jan 16 2026

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    In this episode...
    --> Valve’s Steam Machine pricing may have just been leaked by a retailer — and it ain’t cheap.
    --> Pocketpair has made the surprise announcement of an official Palworld Trading Card Game. As you’d expect, the announcement has sparked further comparisons between Palworld and Pokémon, which has a hugely popular trading card game of its own.
    --> GameStop is closing hundreds of stores just days into the new year as CEO Ryan Cohen aims to take home $35 billion in performance-based stock options.
    --> Larian has confirmed Divinity won't have any AI-generated genitals.
    --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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    Hosts: wrytersview, retrogamebrews, NewDadGaming
    Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
    Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
    Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 194 - The Biggest Video Games Coming In 2026
    Jan 9 2026

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    In this episode...
    --> Now that we have all finished welcoming in the new year with fanfare and no small amount of trepidation, it’s the perfect time to take a look ahead at the biggest games currently scheduled to release in 2026, including Resident Evil: Requiem, Pragmata, 007 First Light, and Grand Theft Auto 6.
    --> Sony has patented a "ghost" AI assistance system for when you just can’t be bothered to git gud.
    --> An obscure Star Wars video game just became extremely valuable for a wild reason: it can be used to jailbreak your PlayStation5.
    --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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    Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview
    Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
    Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
    Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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