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The Game Junction Podcast

The Game Junction Podcast

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The Game Junction Podcast was started and is hosted by Brandon Hurles aka Game Junction. Enjoy us geeking out over our passion for video games, pop culture, tech, movies, TV, anime, toys, music, manga, and comic books.

We're covering the latest news & hot topics, as well as nostalgic retro greatness. We discuss the future & past of gaming, diving deeper than most podcasts do.

This podcast is part of The Junction Network dedicated to all things pop culture. Follow us on all social media and YouTube to stay up to date! Catch us live on YouTube & Twitch every Friday at 8 PM EST.

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Episodes
  • This Week in Gaming: From Pokémon Art Controversy to Xbox Cancellations
    Aug 21 2025

    Ever wondered what happens when a major gaming company accidentally uses plagiarized artwork? The Game Junction Podcast dives into the fascinating story of Pokémon TCG Pocket's art controversy, where players suddenly found themselves pulling rare cards with nothing but "new art coming soon" placeholders. This peculiar situation creates an unexpected twist for collectors who might someday value these glitched cards as unique treasures.

    Nintendo continues its tradition of unexpected innovation with a mysterious crank controller patent that has everyone speculating about its potential applications. Is it for fishing games? An emergency power generator? Something entirely unexpected? This development comes alongside their new "My Mario" product line targeting toddlers with claymation shows and wooden block Amiibo sets that showcase Nintendo's multigenerational approach to building their brand universe.

    The hosts also explore the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X handheld, Battlefield 6's massive server queue issues, Take-Two's carefully worded statements about GTA VI's pricing (amid its staggering $1-2 billion development budget), and a slate of promising indie games coming to Switch. Whether you're a casual player or hardcore enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into where gaming is heading and which upcoming releases deserve your attention.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • From Stellar Blade to AI: The Changing Face of Video Game Development
    Jul 7 2025

    The gaming landscape continues to transform before our eyes. Join us as we examine how established franchises are adapting to changing player expectations and technological advancements that are reshaping development.

    The Stellar Blade director's candid admission about narrative shortcomings signals a promising future for the franchise. Having already mastered combat mechanics, art direction, and musical composition, the team aims to deliver a more compelling story in the sequel. With commercial success on both PlayStation and PC platforms, they'll likely have the expanded budget needed to realize this vision. We discuss what this means for action RPG fans and how proper foundations in initial releases can lead to exceptional follow-up titles.

    Nintendo continues to march to its own drum with controversial decisions around Mario Kart World. Their latest update makes it harder for players to skip "intermission tracks" – effectively forcing their vision of how the game should be played. Meanwhile, they've explained why non-Mario characters haven't appeared in the game, suggesting possible future expansions. We debate whether these choices serve players or simply reinforce Nintendo's notorious stubbornness.

    From the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition announcement to potential layoffs at Microsoft studios, we cover everything you need to know about the business side of gaming. Subscribe now to stay informed about the technology, trends, and transformations shaping the games you love!

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Gaming's Wild Week: Doom, Sea of Thieves, and the Future of Nintendo Switch 2
    Jun 8 2025

    Sony's controversial decision to region-block Stellar Blade across 130 countries has erupted into gaming's latest firestorm. Despite not requiring a PSN account for the PC version, players worldwide find themselves locked out of this highly anticipated title. The developer has acknowledged the issue, promising they're "closely discussing the region lock issue with the publisher" while confirming full mod support and performance optimizations.

    Meanwhile, Fatal Fury: City of Wolves delivers a devastating commercial blow to SNK, with catastrophically low sales in Japan prompting their CEO to step down barely a month after release. Despite extensive marketing and positive critical reception, the fighting game community's enthusiasm hasn't translated into commercial success for this revival of the beloved franchise.

    Nintendo dominates headlines with detailed Switch 2 specifications, revealing the NVIDIA T239 chip powering their next-generation console. The significant performance boost over the original Switch comes alongside news that ten first-party titles—including the notoriously frame-rate challenged Pokémon Scarlet/Violet—will receive free enhancements for the new hardware. Nintendo's production plans indicate they're aiming to manufacture 15 million uni

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    2 hrs and 27 mins
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