Episodes

  • GTA 6 Is 30fps, but We Still Have Questions - Next-Gen Console Watch

    GTA 6 Is 30fps, but We Still Have Questions - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Nov 13 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Daemon, Ryan, and Nick take a look at Rockstar's somewhat surprising announcement that GTA 6 will be targeting 30 frames per second on all consoles—including the PS5 Pro. Many gamers, especially those who shelled out the extra bucks for the premium console, were more than a little annoyed that there won't be a 60fps or even 40fps performance mode on the Pro model. Considering the limitations of the Xbox Series X and the PS5 family, is this still acceptable in 2026? Should Rockstar have cut more corners to get 60 frames on the PS5 Pro? Plus we have some choice words from former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada about the Xbox Series S, and is Nintendo back in the graphics race following the success of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake? And of course, we have las week's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. Watch or listen on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJCr4MBUmSxlp4TXuItuh9bZ&si=SlYpu0XZLeqULwD9 Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/JbERjv2dV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • PS5 vs. Xbox vs. Switch 2: Who Had the Best 2026 Exclusives? - Next-Gen Console Watch

    PS5 vs. Xbox vs. Switch 2: Who Had the Best 2026 Exclusives? - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Nov 6 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Ryan, and Nick take a look back at the year's console exclusives. All three major consoles had a steady drip of games you could only play on their respective platforms, but which one had the best lineup? Was it Sony with titles like Phantom Blade Zero, Marvel's Wolverine, and Saros? Xbox with games like Gears of War: E-Day, Forza Horizon 6, and Replaced? Or maybe Nintendo with hits like Pokémon Pokopia, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and The Ocarina of Time remake? Plus we have last episode's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. Listen or watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJCr4MBUmSxlp4TXuItuh9bZ&si=GX_bjevrSNdHv2X6 Hang out with us on Discord https://discord.gg/5gz9kJc7Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Start Saving Now: Next-Gen Starts in 2028 - Next-Gen Console Watch

    Start Saving Now: Next-Gen Starts in 2028 - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Oct 23 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Ryan, and Nick Limon discuss the recent report that Xbox is looking to launch their next-gen Project Helix console in 2028, and for major premium price tag. Current speculation prices Project Helix at anywhere from $1,200 to $1,800, and Microsoft has already teased it will be a very premium piece of hardware. But at that price, could it really compete with gaming PC's that cost around the same? And what does that mean for PlayStation? Internet leaks and rumors also suggest the PS6 will carry a hefty price, with nearly $700 for just the RAM and SSD storage. Plus we have last week's poll and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/5gz9kJc7Y Listen or watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJCr4MBUmSxlp4TXuItuh9bZ&si=75cEq2g8gpJ-jF1z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • GTA 6 on PC: Why Rockstar Might Be Fast-Tracking It - Next-Gen Console Watch

    GTA 6 on PC: Why Rockstar Might Be Fast-Tracking It - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Oct 16 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon is joined by fellow Omega Cop, Nick Limon, and Beyond's Nick Maillet to talk about that rumored GTA 6 on PC release window. Rockstar and Take-Two have officially been keeping quiet on GTA 6's PC release, but according to a new report, anonymous sources have stated a Q1 2027 release window. That's only a few months after the PS5 and Xbox release, when usually Rockstar takes a year or more to port their big titles from console to PC. So why the rush? Would this eat at some of their day one console sales if some gamers prefer to wait until they can play it on PC? And does it have anything to do with the rapid advancements in the PS5 AI recomp scene? Plus we have last week's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. Watch or listen on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJCr4MBUmSxlp4TXuItuh9bZ&si=dF4op_4QLkII9Exd Join our Discord https://discord.gg/5gz9kJc7Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Xbox's Next Gen Future Depends on Strengthening Current Gen - Next-Gen Console Watch

    Xbox's Next Gen Future Depends on Strengthening Current Gen - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Oct 9 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! On this week's episode, Daemon, Max, and Ryan look into Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's recent quotes taken from company town hall meeting. Xbox is trying to turn a corner in this current generation, while also preparing for next-gen and Project Helix. Can it be done? And is a "family of devices" for gen 10 a path of succcess for Xbox? We also have last week's poll results a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. And finally, the Next-Gen Console Watch crew bids farewell to one of their own. Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/5gz9kJc7Y Watch us on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJCr4MBUmSxlp4TXuItuh9bZ&si=eVm1offF2YEgLt13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • 8 Years Isn't Enough: Why This Console Generation Needs to Be Longer - Next-Gen Console Watch

    8 Years Isn't Enough: Why This Console Generation Needs to Be Longer - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Oct 2 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Ryan, and Max take a look at ex-PlayStation Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida's recent comments about this current generation. Yoshida doesn't think gamers are interested in a PlayStation 6 or really any new generation of gaming hardware, and the PS5/Switch 2 generation should go for as long as possible. While our wallets might appreciate, can PlayStation's business model go beyond the usual 5-7 year lifespan of gaming hardware? And what about Microsoft, whose Xbox business has not been performing well in the last two generations? Maybe their mysterious Project Helix could be the thing that gives that brand a much-needed shot in the arm. Plus we have last week's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • No Franchise Is Safe As Phase Two of Xbox’s Reset Begins - Next-Gen Console Watch

    No Franchise Is Safe As Phase Two of Xbox’s Reset Begins - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Sep 23 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Max, and Ryan dive deep into the latest happenings at Microsoft. This week the company announced another round of layoffs and a significant reshuffling of their remaining studios, which has resulted in Activision getting their shot at Halo, Obsidian being folded into Bethesda, and more. Would Activision's Halo be more Call of Duty than Halo? And would that be such a bad thing? What does this mean for Bungie, who has just announced a return of sorts to Destiny 2? And what will become of Rare, who is also moving into Activision's stable of developers? Plus we have last week's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN, Spotify, and Discord. Join us on our Discord server https://discord.gg/uRvkrfAws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Xbox & PlayStation Are Headed in Opposite Directions (Again) - Next-Gen Console Watch

    Xbox & PlayStation Are Headed in Opposite Directions (Again) - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Sep 18 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Max, and Ryan discuss the diverging paths Xbox and PlayStation appear to be taking in this console generation, and it isn't the first time. Ever since the Xbox-PlayStation 2 days, the two competitors have found themselves trading wins every other console generation, with Sony seeing massive success with the PS2, then Microsoft with the Xbox 360 the following generation, and so on. Both have lost massive amounts of gamer good will in this gen, with Sony and Microsoft shuttering studios, cancelling projects, and pushing forward some very not-so-consumer-friendly business decisions. But now it looks like the tide is turning, with Xbox's new leadership, lead by Asha Sharma, trying to earn back fans' trust, and Sony stumbling again by dropping Hideo Kojima's mysterious Physint and the massively unpopular decision to stop producing physical media for first-party titles. Is this a new era for Microsoft? And is it time for Sony to start fresh with a new PlayStation 6 generation? Presented by AMD. Offer available through participating retailers only. 18+ only. Following purchase, product must be installed on system where coupon code will be redeemed. Void where prohibited. Residency and additional limitations apply. Full offer terms at www.amdrewards.com/terms. For more info on the game bundle go here: https://www.amd.com/en/where-to-buy/bundles/onimusha-game-bundle.html https://www.microcenter.com/product/708178/hp-omen-max-45l-gt23-0170-gaming-pc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins