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Austin recommends: 'Castlevania: Belmont's Curse' (Review) Oct 15, 2026 00:17:32 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup--Castlevania's Belmont's Curse revives the legendary 2D series with striking visuals, a distinctive soundtrack, solid combat and excellent exploration. It's not as break-through as some other recent M

It's so good (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Hands-On Impressions) Oct 14, 2026 00:13:41 Get up to $40 off Dbrand's legendary Killswitch case for the Switch 2 by visiting https://www.dbrand.com/skillup. Thanks to Dbrand for sponsoring the video. --The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is a stunning technical showcase from Nintendo, delivering a jaw-dropping Hyrule that is not only incredibly detailed, but thoughtfully lit to maximise both immersion and storytelling. Changes

We asked Blizzard the big questions about World of Warcraft: Forever | Friends Per Second #106 Oct 11, 2026 02:11:06 Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast item per box for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!--Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!--Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:20 Gears of War E-Day Discussion20:58 User Question 132:20 R

I strongly recommend: 'Star Wars: Galactic Racer' (Review) Oct 10, 2026 00:26:15 Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark!--Star Wars Galactic Racer is a generational arcade racing experience, shoving the genre forward after years of spinning its wheels. #Review #StarWars #GalacticRacerVisit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or bec

Xbox talks next gen consoles, GTA 6 streaming and the fate of Ninja Theory | This Week in Videogames Oct 9, 2026 00:34:38 Upgrade your setup with the Norwood Standing Desk from Eureka Ergonomic: http://eurekaergonomic.com/skillup. Use code SKILLUP at checkout for 12% off. Thanks to Eureka Ergonomic for sponsoring the video. --Xbox is getting into the movie (and merch) business. My Ace Combat 8 video: https://youtu.be/h4nbrRTCNdgMy Star Wars Zero Company review: https://youtu.be/Zgh3clLpBUkAustin's Dragon's Do

Austin strongly recommends: 'Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen' (Review) Oct 8, 2026 00:20:02 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup.--Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is, much like the first Dark Arisen overhaul, a better, more complete vision for the game; one that fully showcases the potential of this unique action RPG. #Review #DragonsDog

I recommend: 'Gears of War: E-Day' (Review) Oct 3, 2026 00:25:03 Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. Learn more about Nvidia's cutting edge tech including DLSS 4.5, Nvidia Reflex and more here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/gears-of-war-e-day-dlss-4-5-ray-tracing-rtx-mega-geometry/--Gears of War E-Day is The Coalition betting on the enduring appeal of good, old-fashioned Gears of War gameplay and top tier presentation, and its a bet that

Naughty Dog's new Last of Us projects + Gears of War E-Day reviews | This Week in VIdeogames Oct 2, 2026 00:31:40 Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupCLIP to get 25% off! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!--Naughty Dog ain't done with...Uncharted? My Ace Combat 8 video: https://youtu.be/h4nbrRTCNdg#thisweekinvideogames #Gearsofwareday #TheLastofUs--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our

'World of Warcraft: Forever' is extremely dangerous (complimentary) Sep 28, 2026 00:25:17 Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark!--Unfortunately, I'm thinkin' I'm back. My Forsaken Kingdom vid: https://youtu.be/ZZFSWM0Uqjs#Impression #WoWForever #BlizzardVisit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access

Can Activision save Halo? + Control Resonant & Ace Combat 8 review discussions | FPS #105 Sep 26, 2026 02:25:57 Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!--Timestamps:00:00 Intro5:06 Xbox Reset Discussion27:47 Ralph Talks Us Through the Latest Bungie Update42:19 Raycon (ad)44:39 Everyone's Been Playing Control Resonant01:14:17 User Question 101:23:49 Lucy and Ralph Have Been Playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave01

Somehow....Destiny 2 returned + the end of of Halo Studios | This Week in Videogames Sep 26, 2026 00:34:05 Thanks to MANSCAPED® for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® Ultra Gen 6 with code “CODE HERE” at https://www.Manscaped.com!--We made our own fate. My Ace Combat 8 video: https://youtu.be/h4nbrRTCNdg#thisweekinvideogames #Halo #Destiny2--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can s

I'm begging you to play: Ace Combat 8 - Wings of Theve Sep 25, 2026 00:22:46 They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup--You think Ace Combat isn't for you, but you're wrong. Very, very wrong. #Review #AceCombat8 #WingsofTheveVisit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a

I strongly recommend: Control Resonant (Review) Sep 20, 2026 00:25:38 Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. To learn more about how Nvidia tech delivers the best possible fidelity and performance in games like Control Resonant, click the link: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/news/control-resonant-geforce-rtx-50-series-bundle/--Control Resonant adopts the structure and aesthetic of a Ubisoft style open world game full of map markers and regional bosses, but

Diablo V, WoW Forever & StarCraft returns + Sony/Kojima break up details | This Week in Videogames Sep 19, 2026 00:32:13 Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev.--I've made a terrible mistake (I re-installed WoW)My Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom impressions: https://youtu.be/ZZFSWM0Uqjs?si=hgpH05KFdW8xR4a4My Wolverine review: https://youtu.be/YhUiptupV7AMy Fire Emblem preview: https://youtu.be/aSVvPliMJwgOur full Diablo V interview: ht

Warcraft III Forsaken Kingdom isn't what you probably think it is (Impressions) Sep 14, 2026 00:16:34 Try MacroFactor for yourself at https://app.macrofactor.com/mfskillup and use code SKILLUP for an extended 14-day free trial. Thanks to MacroFactor for sponsoring the video. --I was expecting an RTS campaign and what I got was....an RPG?Our Brad Chan interview write up: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/forsaken-kingdom-and-reviving-the-world-of-warcraft-iii/ #Impressions #WarcraftIII #Fors

The Wolverine review debrief feat. Gene Park (Washington Post) and Mitch Saltzman (IGN) | FPS #104 Sep 13, 2026 02:44:25 One thing to pack, five ways to power! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code FRIENDS at https://www.Ridge.com/FRIENDS #ridgepod --Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast item per box for 1 year while supplies last. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!--Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio prod

Wolverine reviews, Ocarina remake revealed + Sony & Kojima break up! | This Week in Videogames Sep 11, 2026 00:38:41 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup.--Big (bad) week for Sony. My Wolverine review: https://youtu.be/YhUiptupV7AMy Onimusha review: https://youtu.be/VK4FwpKMBhoMy Fire Emblem preview: https://youtu.be/aSVvPliMJwg#thisweekinvideogames #wolverine #ko

I do not recommend: Marvel's Wolverine (Review) Sep 10, 2026 00:24:21 Thanks to MANSCAPED® for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® Ultra Gen 6 with code “SKILLUP" at https://www.manscaped.com/skillup--Marvel's Wolverine's uneven story and sub-par combat are not enough to carry the game's 20-ish hour run-time, but it's the obnoxious, hand-holding game design that makes Marvel's Wolverine so objectionable;

Austin recommends: Orbitals (Review) Sep 9, 2026 00:10:42 Doom dev blasts Xbox: 'They don't understand games' + GTA VI pre-orders | This Week in Videogames--Orbitals captures the spirt of Hazelight's coop classic, wrapped up in a beautiful, 80's anime-inspired aesthetic. #Review #Orbitals #Switch2Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a su

So...about that Sony State of Play + Xbox's absurd Xcloud changes | This Week in Videogames Sep 4, 2026 00:34:56 Save money on mobile data for your next overseas trip thanks to this video's sponsor, Ubigi. Use offer code SKILLUP at checkout for 10% off: https://cellulardata.ubigi.com/ --They're calling it the worst State of Play of all time, and they may be right. 00:00 Ubigi (Ad)00:51 TWIV#thisweekinvideogames #stateofplay #Xcloud--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.this

I recommend: Onimusha Way of the Sword (Review) Aug 31, 2026 00:23:01 Grab the all new 8bitDo Ultimate E3 Controller for Xbox and PC here in the United States & Canada: https://scrl.ink/2k9k1d, and here in other regions: https://scrl.ink/F2hnTi--Despite some missteps largely owing to a padded-out run-time and a lack of progression, Onimusha: Way of the Sword is yet another classic Capcom franchise reborn into greatness. #Review #onimushawayofthesword #CapcomVisi

Let's talk about GTA 6 (and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past) | Friends Per Second #103 Aug 30, 2026 01:55:44 Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!--Timestamps:00:00 Intro9:10 GTA 6 Extended Look Discussion26:14 Factor (ad)28:35 Lucy's seen The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past40:27 Ralph's played Marvel's Wolverine48:06 Jake's been playing Metal Gear Solid Master C

GTA 6 looks extraordinary + Gamescom 2026 highlights & Witcher 3 Remaster | This Week in Videogames Aug 28, 2026 00:34:53 Thanks to video sponsor Gigabyte AORUS, who teamed up with Nvidia and @SIMPLEMODZ to deliver this custom built 007 First Light themed PC, just so they could give it away to one lucky person in Australia or New Zealand. Click the link to enter: https://gleam.io/s4GK8/gigabyte-aorus-skill-up-custom-pc-giveawayCheck out @SIMPLEMODZ 's build video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgbN0hbSBKk

Austin recommends: Resonance - A Plague Tale Legacy (Review) Aug 27, 2026 00:20:01 Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev.--Resonance - A Plague Tale Legacy is a big swing for studio Asobo, and while it doesn't have quite the same 'lightning in a bottle' quality that defined the original games, this prequel still stands on its own as a worthwhile action adventure. #Review #Resonance #APla

Marvel's Wolverine - Preview Aug 22, 2026 00:16:35 Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark!--Marvel's Wolverine clearly has the storytelling chops, but the gameplay side of the equation is still a bit of a question mark. I'm hoping the full experience delivers more depth than I was able to experience during my brief hands-on time with the game. #Preview #Wolverine #ps5 Visit ou

GTA 6 leaks, Horizon Hunters Gathering Rebooted + Kingdom Hearts IV | This Week in Videogames Aug 21, 2026 00:33:19 They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup--The GTA6 leaks situation is well and truly out of hand. IWGB fundraising link: https://gameworkers.square.site/s/order?cs=true&cst=custom&item=66WZHVFB242USGVZPSOPSAAB#most-popularBarbie is the only thing that can stand up to GTA6 in November:

Austin recommends: Mortal Shell 2 (Review) Aug 18, 2026 00:23:41 Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupCLIP to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!--Mortal Shell 2 is a serious step-up over its predecessor, delivering better combat, customisation, visuals and style. Boss encounters are still a weak point but the overall package is still worth checking out for any soulslike fan. #Review #MortalShell2 #Soulslike--Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvide

The biggest games of the year are about to release (and we played a bunch of them) | FPS Ep #102 Aug 16, 2026 02:23:15 🔒 Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/friends and use code FRIENDS to protect your privacy! 🙌--Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!--Timestamps:00:00 Intro with Guest Host Ben Hanson07:21 Beast of Reincarnation Discussion18:51 Ben's been play

Doom dev blasts Xbox: 'They don't understand games' + GTA VI pre-orders | This Week in Videogames Aug 14, 2026 00:36:39 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup.--id Software devs are saying it out loud now. #thisweekinvideogames #xbox #GTA6--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign u

I just couldn't stop playing Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Hands-On Impressions) Aug 13, 2026 00:23:30 Get up to $40 off Dbrand's legendary Killswitch case for the Switch 2 by visiting https://www.dbrand.com/skillup. Thanks to Dbrand for sponsoring the video. --Fire Emblem Fortune's weave has about it a crackling energy that sparks and flashes with every new character met, every new song played and every battle won. Massive and yet still intricate, Fortune's Weave is shaping up to be an

Star Wars Zero Company is full of (excellent) surprises - Hands-On Impressions Aug 11, 2026 00:18:07 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup.--Zero Company feels like spiritual successor to XCOM in a Star Wars wrapper; something that delivers rock solid XCOM style gameplay fundamentals, with levels of storytelling and presentation that are a first for

Xbox jacks console prices by up to 50% + GTA 6's Netflix Reveal | This Week in Videogames Aug 7, 2026 00:32:16 Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev.--It finally happened: they're pay-walling trailers, now. #thisweekinvideogames #xbox #GTA6My Beast of Reincarnation review: https://youtu.be/WL6L0UcvXC8?si=N-OnQ4CL61Os1fRc --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 10

I do not recommend: Beast of Reincarnation (Review) Aug 6, 2026 00:23:11 Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get The Beard Hedger® Plus for 15% OFF + Free Shipping with code “SKILLUP” at https://manscaped.com/skillup--Beast of Reincarnation stretches 10 hours of content out over 20+ hours of runtime, and the result is something half-baked, repetitive, unpolished and boring. #Review #BeastofReincarnation #GameFreak--Visit our website https://www.thisweekin

After Halo Campaign Evolved, do we want/need a Halo 2 Remaster? | FPS Ep #101 Aug 2, 2026 01:48:06 Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!--Timestamps:00:00 Intro07:22 Ralph and Jake have been playing Halo Campaign Evolved45:17 Raycon (ad)48:38 Lucy's been playing Silent Hill: Townfall01:04:26 Ralph's been playing Splatoon Raiders01:14:57 Jake's been playing Rhythm Heaven Groove01:16:58 User Question0

Xbox hardware sales drop 30% + Halo Remake reviews are in | This Week in Videogames Jul 31, 2026 00:33:19 Try Rocket Money for FREE or unlock more features with premium at: https://rocketmoney.com/SkillUp--Xbox content and hardware revenue drops precipitously (again).#thisweekinvideogames #xbox #halo Our Dinoblade interview: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/dinoblade-jean-nguyen-interview-sucker-punch-senior-animator/--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinv

Halo: Campaign Evolved - Review Jul 29, 2026 00:36:12 They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup--Halo Campaign Evolved is still (mostly) Halo, and that's enough to make it enjoyable to play through. But it could have been so much more than that, and with a raft of changes that water down the original experience, Halo Campaign Evolved misses t

Bethesda announce Fallout 5, New Vegas remaster + our website turns one! | This Week in Videogames Jul 24, 2026 00:38:17 Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark!--Xbox are finally making the games people want them to make. Plus, https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com celebrates its one year anniversary, and it's been a big year. Get TWIV shorts on your platform of choice: https://www.youtube.com/@twiv.shorts https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinvideogames

I recommend: Splatoon Raiders (Review) Jul 22, 2026 00:18:22 Get up to $40 off Dbrand's legendary Killswitch case for the Switch 2 by visiting www.dbrand.com/skillup. Thanks to Dbrand for sponsoring the video. --Take it from someone who doesn't actually like Splatoon: this is pretty damn good. #Review #SplatoonRaiders #Switch2--Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for fre

Is modern gaming cooked? | Friends Per Second #99 Jul 19, 2026 02:28:10 Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/friends and usecode FRIENDS to protect your privacy! --Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!--Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Rayc

Xbox workers fight back against layoffs as 1600 jobs still to be axed | This Week in Videogames Jul 17, 2026 00:31:24 Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupOPEN to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!--Xbox workers aren't taking this laying down. --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access to o

Microsoft guts id Software, sacks 3200 people & drops 5 studios in 'Reset' | This Week in Videogames Jul 10, 2026 00:35:57 Thanks to Displate for sponsoring this video! Use code: SKILLUP or click this link https://displate.com/l/skillup for up to 33% of your Displate (conditions apply - not available on Limited Edition items)--Asha Sharma's first big move as Xbox boss is to take an axe to some of their most successful studios, including the legendary id Software. What an inspiring vision for the future of Xbox. Ti

Austin strongly recommends: Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced (Review) Jul 8, 2026 00:28:12 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup.--13 years later, Edward Kenway's saga is still the peak of the Assassin's Creed series, made all the better with a stunning visual uplift and improved combat. #Review #BlackFlag #assassinscreed --Visit o

The Blood of Dawnwalker is much more than its Witcher 3 inspirations (Hands-On Impressions) Jul 8, 2026 00:22:30 Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev.--The sauce may look, smell and taste like 'The Witcher 3: Reheated', but stir the pot just a little and you'll find a very different (and very ambitious) open world RPG experience under there. #Preview #BloodoftheDawnwalker #RebelWolves--Visit our website https://www.

Sony ditches physical media, but will gamers ditch Sony in response? | FPS Podcast #98 Jul 5, 2026 01:40:48 Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!--A huge thanks to Kyle Bosman for joining us. Pleas do check out his stuff over at https://www.youtube.com/@UCSJL4mrS3z_nnvsJ-gkOQ5A --If you wanna check out our newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on y

Sony abandoning discs is a new low for them, and a dark day for videogames | This Week in Videogames Jul 3, 2026 00:34:41 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --A sad end to an important era (the one where we actually owned our games)--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up fo

I absolutely loved playing Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (Hands-on Impressions) Jun 30, 2026 00:15:51 Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® 5.0 Ultra in colorway Desert Sand with code “SKILLUP” at https://www.manscaped.com--Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was the best thing I played at Summer Games Fest this year, and it wasn't close. #Preview #AceCombat8 #WingsofTheve--Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, a

Resonance is a very different Plague Tale experience (Hands-On Impressions) Jun 29, 2026 00:14:49 Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!--'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' is an entirely new spin on the Plague Tale formula, and while I'm not immediately sold on some of its biggest changes, other elements (and my faith in Asobo) leave me more than optimistic. #Preview #Resonance #aplaguetale --Visit our website htt

Sony brings down the axe on Bungie + GTA VI pricing and Xbox price hikes | This Week in Videogames Jun 26, 2026 00:33:56 Save big during Green Man Gaming's summer sale, with up to 30% of recent releases like Resident Evil Requiem, and up to 75% off a huge range of games: https://tr.ee/u3bRaf. Thanks to GMG for sponsoring the video. --Goodbye Destiny. It's been real. --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free t

I recommend: 007 First Light (Review) Jun 22, 2026 00:28:59 Nvidia 50-series GPUs deliver cutting edge performance as well as advanced features like DLSS 4.5, Path Tracing and more. Learn how 007 First Light benefits from Nvidia tech here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/campaigns/007-first-light-geforce-rtx-50-series-bundle/. Thanks Nvidia for sponsoring the video #rRTXOn--'007 First Light' isn't as elegantly put together as its leading m

The honeymoon is over as Xbox prepares to close multiple studios | Friends Per Second #97 Jun 21, 2026 02:13:48 Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:05 What's Going On with XBOX37:36 Control Resonant Interview with Mikael Kasurinen and Sean Durrie53:26 Control Resonant Impressions1:04:11 Summer Game Fest Impressions2:04:57 Show and Tell2:12:31 Wrap Up--If you wanna check out our newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast p

Xbox is abandoning some of its most talented studios (again) | This Week in Videogames Jun 19, 2026 00:32:28 They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup--The honeymoon is officially over. --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsl

All the biggest news and reveals from Summer Games, Xbox & Nintendo | This Week in Videogames Jun 12, 2026 00:39:25 Thanks to Nvidia and Gigabyte Aorus for sponsoring the video. Learn more about how Nvidia hardware can take games like '007 First Light' to the next level here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/campaigns/007-first-light-geforce-rtx-50-series-bundle/ --Nice job, Geoff. --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and y

We asked the God of War Laufey Game Director about that cube.... | Friends Per Second #96 Jun 10, 2026 02:30:24 Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 15% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!--Timestamps:00:00 Intro / Housekeeping07:50 Sony State of Play34:14 Raycon (ad)35:50 Interview with God of War: Laufey Director Ariel Lawrence1:04:41 Summer Game Fest Showcase1:37:17 Interview with That's No Moon, CCO Taylor Kurosaki and Game Director J

All the biggest news and reveals from the 2026 Sony State of Play | This Week in Videogames Jun 4, 2026 00:30:54 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --'Your mother is at peace now, Atreus'. --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to ou

Austin strongly recommends: Lego Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight (Review) Jun 2, 2026 00:20:00 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --Lego Batman - Legacy of the Dark Knight is basically all the batman movies, TV shows and comics rolled up into a package that's basically Rocksteady's Arkham games but for kids (and big kids). What&#39

Sony, you're making a huge mistake | This Week in Videogames May 30, 2026 00:40:12 They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup--Guardians make their own fate. 00:00 D2 Crash Out15:05 TWIV--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews,

Even more ambitious than we thought - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (Hands-On Impressions) May 25, 2026 00:36:18 Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower® 5.0 Ultra in colorway Desert Sand with code “SKILLUP” at https://www.manscaped.com--Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious videogame remakes ever. Note: Ubisoft offered to pay for my flights and accommodation for this trip to Singapore but I declined, cho

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I recommend: Forza Horizon 6 (Review) May 19, 2026 00:24:22 Click this link https://boot.dev/?promo=SKILLUP and use my code SKILLUP to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev.--Forza Horizon 6 is a new benchmark for the open world racing-sub genre, even if some elements of the formula are in need of some refreshing. #ForzaHorizon6 #Xbox #Review--Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage.

Massive Bungie write-down, Switch 2 price hike + Subnautica 2 is here | This Week in Videogames May 15, 2026 00:31:19 Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!--Steam Controller review: https://youtu.be/s3wx401x_ek--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Suppo

We asked the Mixtape devs how they made 2026's highest rated game | Friends Per Second #94 May 10, 2026 02:03:10 Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at http://WarbyParker.com/FRIENDS — and using our link helps support the show.--Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/FRIENDS --Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 15% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!--Try HelloFres

I recommend: Mixtape (Review) May 9, 2026 00:12:51 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --Mixtape is dreamy, nostalgia-laced homage to coming of age cinema. Centered on joy rather than the painful angst that typically define these stories, Mixtape lacks a strong, emotional baseline, but its cheerfu

New (weird looking) Star Fox remake revealed + Xbox kills Gaming Copilot | This Week in Videogames May 8, 2026 00:34:48 Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupOPEN to get 15% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!--Steam Controller review: https://youtu.be/s3wx401x_ek--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to get access

Xbox hardware sales drop 33% (again) + Steam Controller reviews are in | This Week in Videogames May 1, 2026 00:31:01 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --Steam Controller review: https://youtu.be/s3wx401x_ekDiablo IV Lord of Hatred review: https://youtu.be/RZlG8d2t9CISaros review: https://youtu.be/o1umIJJgKuk Second Wind Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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So far, the new Xbox boss is saying (and doing ) the right things | Friends Per Second #93 Apr 26, 2026 02:11:55 Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Nutribullet Ultra +2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System on your 3rd box. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS.--Timestamps:00:00 Intro05:49 Xbox News26:48 Hello Fresh (ad)29:14 Interview with Saros Creative Director Gregory Louden50:16 Jake and Ralph Have Been Playing Saros01:05:23 Ralph's Been Pla

Xbox considering return to exclusives + AC Black Flag Resynced revealed | This Week in Videogames Apr 25, 2026 00:38:42 They can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code SKILLUP at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/skillup--Pragmata review: https://youtu.be/6n84HC57zEU?si=rCxN_EHYFGRxeEcIDiablo IV Lord of Hatred review: https://youtu.be/RZlG8d2t9CISaros review: https://youtu.be/o1umIJJgKuk --Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideog

I strongly recommend: Saros (Review) Apr 25, 2026 00:22:29 Go to https://surfshark.com/skillup or use code SKILLUP at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!--I don't know how you top Returnal, but somehow Housemarque did it. #Saros #PS5 #Review--Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-free games coverage. Sign up for free, or become a supporter for access to exclusive content like features, expe

I recommend: Diablo IV - Lord of Hatred (Review) Apr 23, 2026 00:34:24 Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the video. If you want to set up your own website (and get a discount while doing it), hit this link for more info: http://www.squarespace.com/skillup. --Diablo IV's Lord of Hatred expansion boasts a beautifully presented 10 hour campaign, a new zone, two new classes, new end-game systems and plenty more. It's a beefy offering that is a clear response t

Report: Xbox boss says Gamepass too expensive + Starfield crashing PS5s | This Week in Videogames Apr 23, 2026 00:33:49 Go to https://buyraycon.com/skillupOPEN to get 15% off! Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!--Pragmata review: https://youtu.be/6n84HC57zEU?si=rCxN_EHYFGRxeEcI--Support independent games coverage by signing up to https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's 100% ad-free and you can sign up for free to get access to our news, reviews and previews, as well as a weekly newsletter. Become a Supporter to

I recommend: Pragmata (Review) Apr 14, 2026 00:16:55 Learn more about Nvidia DLSS 4, Path Tracing and Nvidia Reflex here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/. Thanks to Nvidia for sponsoring the video. --Pragmata is a tight, focused, clever, novel videogame that is defined by how videogamey it feels - in a good way. It's yet another W notched for Capcom, albeit one that is unlikely to have the same commercial or cultur

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Forza Horizon 6's Japan is absolutely stunning (Hands-On Impressions) Apr 8, 2026 00:14:21 Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today’s video! Get 15% OFF + Free Shipping on The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra in colorway Desert Sand with code CODE HERE at Manscaped.com!--Even with all the restrictions imposed on the preview build, it was difficult not to be immediately hooked by Playground's breathtaking rendition of Japan. --Visit our website https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com for ad-free, a

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SAROS: more approachable, still brilliant (Austin's hands-on impressions) Mar 28, 2026 00:16:43 #Saros #PS5 #impressions --Note: Sony offered to pay our flights and accommodation for this preview event but we declined, choosing instead to pay our own costs so we can guarantee you truly independent coverage. if that sort of independence appeals to you, consider supporting our work by signing up over on our website: https://www.thisweekinvideogames.com. It's ad-free, ai-free, clickbait-fre

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