Episodes

  • The Console Wars Aren’t Dead—They Evolved

    The Console Wars Aren’t Dead—They Evolved
    Feb 26 2026
    This week on Thanks For Playing, Matt and Hot Mickey run an abridged history of the console wars—from Atari’s boom-and-bust (yes, E.T.), to Nintendo’s NES “seal of quality,” Sega’s edgy Genesis era, Sony’s PlayStation pivot that changed everything, and Microsoft entering the chat with Xbox Live, LAN parties, and Halo nights. They also debate what console wars even look like now: fewer exclusives, crossplay everywhere, Steam remote play, and a future that might be more “subscription/cloud wars” than plastic boxes under your TV. Plus: first consoles, legendary gamertags, and one extremely dangerous Wii Tennis household memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    51 mins
  • The Character Creator Draft

    The Character Creator Draft
    Feb 19 2026
    Join Lucas, Matt, Chambers, and Hot Mickey as they try to create the BEST video game character they can by drafting traits! Who will win and who will die? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Overwatch Is Back. 2XKO Is Not + We gotta upload a government ID now?

    Overwatch Is Back. 2XKO Is Not + We gotta upload a government ID now?
    Feb 12 2026
    Join Lucas and Chambers as they dive into the latest and greatest about 2XKO, this whole Discord thing, and Overwatch 2 dropping that 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
  • The OFFICIAL Fallout: New Vegas Review

    The OFFICIAL Fallout: New Vegas Review
    Feb 5 2026
    War... War Never Changes... Join Matt, Lucas, and Chambers as they dive into the Mojave Wasteland! What will they find out there in the wild wild west?? And how will they rate this game? Has it aged well? Is it clunky and ugly? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Why Nintendo Doesn't Need To Change

    Why Nintendo Doesn't Need To Change
    Jan 29 2026
    Join Matt, Mickey, and Timurhan as they talk NFL playoffs, Red Dead Redemption 2, and why is it Nintendo is still so successful, despite being the least tech forward of all the major developers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Official TFP Arc Raiders Review

    The Official TFP Arc Raiders Review
    Jan 22 2026
    Join Chambers, Hyalet, Lucas, and Matt as they dive into the latest multiplayer extraction shooter ARC RAIDERS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 2025 Movies, UNCSLOP, and even some German Video Game Subsidies?

    2025 Movies, UNCSLOP, and even some German Video Game Subsidies?
    Jan 15 2026
    Join Matt, Chambers, and Lucas as they cover some of the latest and greatest news coming around Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Things We're Looking Forward To In 2026 Draft!

    The Things We're Looking Forward To In 2026 Draft!
    Jan 8 2026
    Join Matt, Lucas, Chambers, and Hyalet as they dive into everything they're excited about in 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 8 mins