Episode 185
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we continue to analyze this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2011 - 2015, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 3. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, X4: Foundations, Monster Hunter Wilds Beta, Life is Strange: Double Exposure). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 2011
12:16 - 2012
20:14 - 2013
32:52 - 2014
45:54 - 2015
56:38 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1:02:47 - X4: Foundations
1:06:32 - Monster Hunter Wilds Beta
1:24:47 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure

The Millennium Mega Hits (Part 2)

Episode 186
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (www.circana.com/intelligence/ente…ling-video-games/). On today's episode, we finish analyzing this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste throughout the years. We chat about the games on the list from 2016 - 2023. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, Age of Wonders 4, Factorio: Space Age). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase (dylan.robert.chase@gmail.com).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 2016
4:55 - 2017
11:39 - 2018
20:31 - 2019
31:00 - 2020
40:22 - 2021
46:19 - 2022
54:54 - 2023
1:05:36 - PS5 Pro Impressions
1:12:39 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House
1:16:50 - Age of Wonders 4
1:23:29 - Factorio: Space Age

The Millennium Mega Hits (Part 3)

Episode 187
We are quickly approaching the end of 2024, and it's that time of year again! The Game Awards have announced their nominees for 2024, and the selections are a tad more controversial this time. Which of their nominees deserve to be considered for Game of the Year? Today, we predict the winners and losers of The Game Awards, and speculate on potential game reveals. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Factorio: Space Age, Overwatch 2). This episode was recorded in November 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
2:27 - Should Shadow of the Erdtree Be Eligible for Game of the Year?
6:40 - Predicting Game of the Year 2024
17:06 - Predicting The Winners for All Categories at the Game Awards 2024
1:07:03 - Prediction Announcements at The Game Awards 2024
1:12:10 - Factoro: Space Age
1:21:02 - Overwatch 2

Predicting The Game Awards 2024

Episode 188
2024 is coming to a close, and our traditional game of the year tourney face-off is fast approaching. Today's episode sees us host a preliminary of sorts - we evaluate all of the standout games released in 2024 that we played this year and select 16 to proceed to our Game of the Year Tournament Bracket. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Metaphor: Refantazio). This episode was recorded in November 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
1:37 - The Top Games We Played in 2024
40:00 - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
44:30 - Metaphor: Refantazio

Gametalk Greatest Hits - 2024 Edition

Episode 189
Kadokawa, an anime and manga giant that owns the world-renowned From Software, is being eyed for acquisition by Sony. Today we dive deep into this potential acquisition and its implications for the fate of future From Software games. We also talk about the new PlayStation handheld in the works and the leaks for the new Steam controllers. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Sonic X Shadow Generations, Factorio: Space Age). This episode was recorded in November 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
4:23 - The PlayStation / From Software Rumors
20:24 - Sony's Potential Kadokawa Acquisition
30:34 - Sony's Next Handheld
40:07 - New Steam Controllers
47:01 - Sonic X Shadow Generations
55:18 - Factorio: Space Age

From Sony, With Love

Episode 190
The rumor mill has kicked into overdrive for potential Valve hardware. Between the whispers of Steam controllers, VR headsets, new consoles, and new games, we discuss all the latest Valve rumors - and that naturally dovetails into a discussion on PC gaming, Steam, Linux, and more! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Elite Dangerous, Helldivers 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, ICBM: Escalation). 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
2:05 - Valve Hardware and Software Rumors
35:48 - Elite Dangerous
40:57 - Helldivers 2
44:26 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
49:20 - ICBM: Escalation

Valve’s Veiled Vision

Episode 191
The Game Awards 2024 show has come and gone, and what a show it was! Packed with heartwarming moments and megaton announcements, this Game Awards was easily the best one in recent memory. Today, we talk about the biggest winners and the craziest announcements! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Super Mario Party Jamboree). 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
3:58 - Winners at TGA 2024
21:10 - Notable Absences
23:57 - NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, One Move Away, Slay The Spire 2
28:24 - Dave the Diver: In the Jungle, Thick As Thieves, Shadow Labyrinth, Pyoro
31:54 - The Witcher IV
35:41 - Elden Ring Nightreign
41:05 - Project Robot, Split Fiction, Borderlands 4
47:38 - Game Changer - Amir Satvat
50:26 - Project Century, Turok: Origins, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Helldivers 2, Okami Sequel
58:56 - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
1:09:15 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
1:19:23 - Super Mario Party Jamboree

The Game Awards 2024

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 193
Happy New Year! 2025 is here, and there is already talk about next-generation gaming hardware. Whether it's NVIDIA's reveal of the upcoming 50-series graphics cards, leaked pictures of Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, or pie-in-the-sky rumors of an early next gen Xbox, there's some next generation news or rumors for just about everyone! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (God of War Ragnarök, Bioshock, Murky Divers). This episode was recorded in January 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
2:53 - Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks
11:42 - AMD's RDNA4 GPU Announcement
15:02 - NVIDIA Reveals The 50-Series Graphics Cards
37:27 - Early Next-Gen Xbox Rumors and TV Discussion
48:32 - Connor Upgrades His Audio Setup
54:01 - God of War Ragnarök
1:10:27 - Bioshock
1:20:31 - Murky Divers

Next-Gen Glimpses

Episode 194
2025 is looking to be a monumental year in gaming! Beyond the obvious topics like the imminent Nintendo Switch 2 and GTA VI, we discuss how the industry is rapidly changing, with exclusive games becoming less financially viable and AI becoming more relevant than ever in game development. AI and cloud technology continues to improve, and we predict how these technologies might shape the industry in 2025 and beyond. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (God of War Ragnarök, Pokémon Yellow, Marvel Rivals, Dead Cells, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle). This episode was recorded in January 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
3:22 - The State of Nintendo in Early 2025
15:08 - The State of PlayStation in Early 2025
20:16 - Cloud Gaming Continues to Improve
27:47 - AI in Gaming in 2025
42:03 - The State of Xbox in Early 2025
50:30 - GTA VI, Ubisoft, and Other Predictions
1:03:35 - God of War Ragnarök
1:17:44 - Pokémon Yellow
1:21:36 - Marvel Rivals
1:30:23 - Dead Cells
1:38:11 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Breaking Boundaries - The State Of Gaming In Early 2025

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