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The Gift of Gaming Podcast

The Gift of Gaming Podcast

by Darren Wade & friends

Hobbies Video Games

Season 4

EP145 - August News

Darren is joined by Chris to take a look back at the news from August. Playstation doubles down on discless, Kingdom Hearts fans are eating well and Compulsion studios has saved itself from Microsoft! Looking for more? Check out our Patreon for post show content where this week, Darren spills the online tea for Chris over Saber Interactive's CEO. Want to get in touch? Send us an email over at thegiftofgamingpodcast@gmail.com Playstation Discless Saga: https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-reasonable-consumers-know-dont-own-digital-games https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-state-of-play-no-disc-no-buy-destiny-3 https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-ending-playstation-discs-physical-media-january-2028 Marvel Tōkon's Bad on PC: https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-tokon-devs-confess-regaining-trust-after-fumbled-pc-launch-will-be-extremely-challenging Tekken 8 Game Director Leaves: https://www.ign.com/articles/hot-on-the-heels-of-katsuhiro-haradas-exit-from-bandai-namco-the-director-of-tekken-7-and-8-has-left-too Kingdom Hearts 4 Update: https://www.polygon.com/kingdom-hearts-4-square-enix-tokyo-game-show-news-teased/ Compulsion Studio Saves itself: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/compulsion-games-officially-separates-from-xbox-the-team-told-me-we-would-rather-eat-rocks-and-drink-gasoline-than-be-split-up

EP144 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Darren and Craig, long time Fire Emblem fans, spend the episode breaking down the Fortune's Weave Nintendo direct and discuss whether or not its something to look forward to. Check out today's post show on patreon.com/thegiftofgaming where Craig and Darren talk about video games they would love to see based on recent experiences. Want to get in touch? Please do! Email us at thegiftofgamingpodcast@gmail.com

EP143 - A Catch Up On Gaming News

Darren and Chris look back on the last few weeks of the biggest gaming news. From Playstation moving away from Discs, more layoffs at Xbox and the latest news for Fallout fans, its all here on the Gift of Gaming podcast. Playstation Discless https://www.polygon.com/sony-playstation-physical-discs-ending/ Microsoft layoffs https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/-good-work-is-not-going-to-save-your-job-at-this-company-laid-off-xbox-devs-condemn-microsoft The cost of a Steam Machine https://www.polygon.com/steam-machine-original-price-valve-cost-pc-gaming/ Bethesda's update https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bethesda-reveals-plans-for-fallout-5-the-elder-scrolls-6-and-more Want more? Check out patreon.com/thegiftofgaming for more content. This week's episode is Chris' review of the new Steam Controller

EP142 Lets Talk Revelations

The guys at the Gift of Gaming Podcast have a lot of ground to cover since they took their break. No part of any gaming updates have been deemed more important then the reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Revelations. Join Darren, Craig and Kev (the FF7 experts) as they deep dive into the trailer and all we know about the upcoming final instalment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Want more Final Fantasy discussion? Check out our Patreon over at patreon.com/thegiftofgaming for loads more content, including today's Post Show where Kev and Craig will blind rate some of the bigger games in the Final Fantasy franchise. Want to get in touch? Send us an email over at thegiftofgamingpodcast@gmail.com

EP141 - March's Gaming News

Darren's back after his holiday with all the gaming news from March! Check out the news items covered below: The Krafton Lawsuit Update https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bombshell-judgment-demands-krafton-immediately-reinstate-ousted-ceo-and-return-his-authority-over-subnautica-2 The Nvidia DLSS 5 Problem https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/theyre-completely-wrong-nvidia-ceo-responds-to-widespread-criticism-of-dlss-5/ Fortnite Layoffs https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/mar/25/fortnite-staff-layoffs-redundancies-epic-games Xbox Games Pass Could Get Cheaper https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-xbox-ceo-could-make-game-pass-less-expensive-report-says/1100-6538978/ The Sony Console Price Increases https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-announces-price-rises-for-ps5-ps5-pro-and-playstation-portal-blames-continued-pressures-in-the-global-economic-landscape Check out more news on our Patreon over at patreon.com/thegiftofgaming

EP140 - Pokémon, Minecraft and the Broken Review System

Darren is joined by Colm and Andy for an off the cuff discussion on video games. The guys are all back playing Gen 1 of Pokémon, they look back on memories of Minecraft and discuss how today's review system may not be fit for purpose. Darren is on holidays for the next two weeks so if you're looking for GoG Pod content, check out our patreon over at patreon.com/thegiftofgaming Let us know what you think of the podcast! Email us at thegiftofgamingpodcast@gmail.com Do you listen to your podcast on Youtube? All our episodes are now available there at youtube.com/@thegiftofgaming

EP139 - The Remakes We Wanna Play

Darren is joined by Craig to talk about the remakes they want to play the most. Why not tell us what remakes you want to see? thegiftofgamingpodcast@gmail.com Looking for more? We discuss what games we might get our hands on in 2026 in our post show. Check it out over at patreon.com/thegiftofgaming

EP138 - February's Gaming News

Darren is joined by Chris and Daniel for the first ever time to look back on all the gaming news from February. From Xbox woes and new DLC for very old games, its all covered here on the Gift of Gaming podcast! Xbox Shakeup https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-out-matt-booty-promoted-as-microsoft-ai-exec-asha-sharma-named-new-xbox-boss-exclusive Xbox Console https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c875we893ggo Diablo 2 DLC https://www.polygon.com/diablo-2-reign-of-the-warlock-review/ Bluepoint Closed https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-shuts-down-demons-souls-shadow-of-the-colossus-remake-studio-bluepoint-games Highguard Shutdown https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/highguard-is-permanently-shutting-down-barely-a-month-after-debut Monster Hunter Wilds Expansion https://www.polygon.com/monster-hunter-wilds-expansion-title-update-4/ Check out our Patreon over at patreon.com/thegiftofgaming

EP137 - Games Club: Arc Raiders

Darren sits down with Kev and Andy and with a combined playtime of over 600 hours, these guys are ready to give all of their thoughts just ahead of the games next "Expedition". So sit back relax and enjoy the show. This week's post show is all about Live Service games. Check it out on patreon.com/thegiftofgaming Check out Youtube.com/@thegiftofgaming for all of our podcasts!

EP136 - January's Gaming News

On this week's episode its the news! Darren Luke and Chris check out whats happening with Ubisoft's reset, Valve's lawsuit, the possibility of a Switch 2 price increase and much more! Looking for more news? On this week's post show, GTA goes full digital and Larian are making their stance on AI somewhat clear. Check it out on patreon.com/thegiftofgaming The News: ASUS price increase: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/asus-is-now-implementing-strategic-price-adjustments-and-retailers-are-already-hiking-prices-for-laptops-from-other-brands/ Nintendo price increases: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-faces-a-price-increase-in-2026-research-firm-predicts/ Gamestop closures: https://www.polygon.com/gamestop-retail-store-closures-2026/ Fable NPCs: https://www.ign.com/articles/itll-be-a-bit-of-work-but-you-could-marry-them-all-fable-has-1000-handcrafted-npcs-for-you-to-play-around-with Ubisoft reset: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/ubisoft-hits-major-reset-button-cancels-6-games-including-prince-of-persia-remake-delays-7-more-reportedly-including-assassins-creed-black-flag-remake-and-confirms-4-new-ip/ Vavle lawsuit: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/usd900-million-lawsuit-accusing-steam-of-overcharging-gamers-in-the-uk-and-abusing-a-dominant-market-position-will-proceed-after-valve-loses-appeal-against-it/

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