Episode 192
2024 has been a year of killer releases, big and small. Today, we pit Gametalk's 16 favorite games of 2024 against each other in a tournament face-off to determine our Game of the Year 2024. If you want to follow along, check out the bracket here: https://imgur.com/a/jkXqwUg. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Warframe: 1999, Cyberpunk 2077, Helldivers 2, Project Wingman: Frontline 59, Marvel Rivals). This episode was recorded in December 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps: 
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:07 - Top 16
25:57 - Quarterfinals
39:10 - Semifinals
50:14 - Finals and Gametalk's Game of the Year 2024
1:00:31 - Warframe: 1999
1:05:36 - Cyberpunk 2077
1:15:05 - Helldivers 2
1:19:08 - Project Wingman: Frontline 59
1:24:11 - Marvel Rivals

Game Of The Year 2024

Episode 201
One of our most anticipated games of the year, Monster Hunter Wilds, is finally out! This week, we all give our impressions after having poured many hours into the game. We cover everything from our favorite weapons, to the new monsters, to the various performance issues at launch, and much more! This episode was recorded in March 2025. Intro and outro music is owned by Capcom Co. and composed by Miwako Chinone.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:45 - Commenting on Performance
10:16 - Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions


Monster Hunter Wilds - Capcom's Colossal Classic

Episode 202
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 are out, and they have more than delivered! With an extremely impressive showing for FSR 4 and confirmation of console integration with PS5 Pro next year, RDNA4 is presenting itself as a strong mid-range alternative to NVIDIA. Today, we give our latest thoughts on AMD's GPU offerings and how they compared to NVIDIA. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction, Avowed). This episode was recorded in March 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
3:30 - AMD RX 9070 XT and FSR 4
16:06 - FSR 4 Coming To PS5 Pro
24:34 - AMD vs NVIDIA
35:49 - Monster Hunter Wilds
55:36 - Split Fiction
1:07:14 - Avowed

AMD Advancing

Episode 203
Operating Systems are a significant part of your gaming experience, whether you're on console or PC. Today, we break down our favorite and least favorite OSes, and talk about little touches that fuel our nostalgia for older systems. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Wilds, Urban Dead). This episode was recorded in March 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
6:13 - Discussing Our Favorite Console / PC OSes
28:47 - Console Startup Sounds and Favorite OS Features
46:01 - Monster Hunter Wilds
1:06:50 - Urban Dead

OS Observations, Monster Hunter Mania, and the Death of Urban Dead

Episode 204
With the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 showcase just around the corner, we decided to dedicate today's episode to the Nintendo Switch. We go through our favorite Switch games and gaze back fondly at our memories of the console, as we excitedly look towards the next iteration. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Assassin's Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, Diablo IV, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Elden Ring). This episode was recorded in March 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
2:55 - Remembering the Nintendo Switch Launch
15:15 - Reflecting on Nintendo Switch Exclusives 2017-2025
49:51 - Nintendo Retro Emulation and Other Games on Switch
56:02 - Assassin's Creed Shadows
1:06:24 - Monster Hunter Wilds 
1:12:12 - Diablo IV
1:17:34 - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
1:24:17 - Elden Ring

Sayonara, Nintendo Switch

Episode 205
The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 blowout is here! Join us as we go through all the major reveals in the Direct. Did it live up to the hype? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Wilds). This episode was recorded in April 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
2:29 - Connor and Mike's Switch 2 Direct Impressions
39:15 - Ahmed's Switch 2 Direct Impressions
56:28 - Monster Hunter Wilds

Hello, Nintendo Switch 2

Episode 206
A slew of questionable pricing decisions after the initial reveal of the Switch 2 launch has left us and many others questioning Nintendo's strategy. What do we think about a $450 Nintendo console? What about $80 Switch 2 games? Will the present tariff situation further escalate Switch 2 pricing? Today, we do a post-mortem of the Switch 2 blowout and discuss these questions, and more! Also, we talk at length about our time with Blue Prince, in both spoiler-free and spoilery contexts. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Blue Prince, Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter World). This episode was recorded in April 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
7:28 - Switch 2 Console and Games Pricing
47:41 - Blue Prince (No Spoilers)
1:01:40 - Blue Prince (Spoilers)
1:28:14 - Monster Hunter Wilds
1:33:12 - Monster Hunter World

Switch 2 Setbacks and the Brilliant Blue Prince

Episode 207
Surprise! A remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was announced and dropped out of the blue! We all purchased the game and were immediately transported to a nostalgic, happier time. In today's episode, we discuss how Virtuos completely nailed remaking Oblivion, and share both past and current anecdotes with this timeless game. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Blue Prince, Monster Hunter World). This episode was recorded in April 2025. Intro and outro music composed by Jeremy Soule and owned by Bethesda Softworks.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:15 - Discussing the Oblivion Remake
52:42 - Blue Prince
1:12:21 - Monster Hunter World

Oblivion's Outstanding Remake - Our Return to Cyrodiil

Episode 208
Growing up gaming over the years, we have been through many memorable console and game launches. Today, we look back at some of the standout launches over the years and swap stories of how we obtained our precious toys. We also talk about how we successfully procured a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order, and the stresses associated with that process. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33). This episode was recorded in April 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
4:24 - How We Pre-Ordered Switch 2
17:17 - Our Console Launch Stories
37:34 - Memorable Game Launches
50:04 - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
53:34 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Hardware Launch War Stories

Episode 209
Emulation has become a well-used tool for seasoned video game players to enjoy older games - what are our thoughts on emulation, and how has it changed over the years? Today, we discuss our relationship with emulation and emulated games. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter Wilds, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33). This episode was recorded in May 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
2:16 - Our Thoughts On Emulation
34:26 - Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Wilds
45:56 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Emulation Era

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