Throwdown Ep. 140 - Xbox One X-Posed
On tonight's show, we discuss the recently released benchmarks for the Xbox One X. We break down exactly what the benchmarks are and what we think this means for the system going forward. Do the benchmarks proves once and for all how powerful the system truly is? We do our best to determine an answer. Other topics we discuss: - Destiny 2 open beta launches in July - Michael Pachter predicts P...
1hr 5m Jul 07, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 139
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions! On this show, we answer all of your Video Game related questions. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: – Should Microsoft give up on Japan when it comes to Xbox? – Can this generation still be considered underwhelming? – What do you make of guys scamming GameStop to get in-store credit? – Is it safe to assume Valve will nev...
1hr 48m Jul 03, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 139 - The Ultimate 6K Console
Now that E3 is over, things have calmed down in the gaming industry. Perhaps too much so. This week, we don't have a main topic since nothing earth-shattering occurred. However, a bunch of smaller news did drop that we wanted to discuss on the show. Expect an off-beat episode from your Throwdown friends this time. Things we discuss on the show: - Titanfall 2 can supposedly run at 6K on Xbox O...
1hr 19m Jun 30, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 138
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions! On this show, we answer all of your Video Game related questions. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - Did Phil Spencer flip-flop on his stance regarding single player games? - What will Microsoft do to Rare if Sea of Thieves flops? - Could the Shadow of the Colossus remake be a sign that a sequel is coming? - What are yo...
1hr 16m Jun 26, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 138 - Compromised Position
For the past year, Microsoft and Xbox fanboys touted the power of the Xbox One X (aka The Artist Formerly Known as Project Scorpio). Now that the system has been officially revealed, it turns out that it isn’t everything it was supposed to be; that it is somewhat… compromised. We compare the rumored specs of the system to the final ones, and put fanboys claiming this was the god of all consoles...
1hr 47m Jun 23, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 137 - The Post - E3 2017 Special
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - What the hell is a "console launch exclusive"? - What are your thoughts about Sony holding back announcements from E3? - Was is it necessary for Sony to remake...
2hr 46m Jun 19, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 137 - E3 2017 Predictions and Speculation
On tonight's Throwdown, we give our predictions and speculate on the upcoming 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo. What will happen at E3? Check out the show to see what we expect to hear from LA next week! Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1utYrZf iTunes: http://...
1hr 49m Jun 09, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 136
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - If Switch shortages continue, will casuals eventually lose interest in the system? - Will you pay $20 for Switch's online service? - Why ...
2hr 20m Jun 06, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 136 - Nintendo's Big Blunder
On tonight's Throwdown, we discuss Nintendo Switch's cumbersome voice chat solution, Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite not having mutants, and the death of the PlayStation 3. Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1utYrZf iTunes: http://bit.ly/1tz9G57 Follow us on: Twitter...
1hr 44m Jun 02, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 135
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - Could the Switch co-exist alongside a next-gen DS? - Where does Breath of the Wild rank among the other Zelda games? - What are your thou...
2hr 33m May 29, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 135 - "On MY PC?"
On tonight's episode, we are joined once again by our friend, Gerard Williams a.k.a., HipHopGamer. He asked to be on this week's show to talk about his new beastly gaming laptop which can run games at 4K/60fps. He's also on the show to discuss how Microsoft's Project Scorpio has no chance of competing with a dedicated gaming PC. Other topics we discuss: - Red Dead Redemption 2 delayed to Spri...
1hr 46m May 26, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 134
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - How can Crackdown 3 be a big seller if the first two weren't? - How would you get a kid who likes competitive games into SP games? - Aest...
1hr 52m May 22, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 134 - Toxic Fanboy Communities
Things got personal with the console war this week as Tony Polanco was savagely attacked on Twitter after his account was deleted. This inspired our main topic: Why has gaming culture become so toxic within the last few years? Can anything be done to return civility? The panel discusses this topic in detail. Other topics we cover this week: - Destiny 2 gameplay reveal - Nintendo wins April NP...
1hr 44m May 19, 2017
1hr 44m
Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 133
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - Are YouTube reviewers more trust-worthy than traditional reviewers? - Do some publishers have unrealistic sales expectations for games? -...
2hr 42m May 15, 2017
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Throwdown Special - The Great Nintendo Switch Debate II
On this special episode of Throwdown, PCMag's Will Greenwald and our own Chris Sealy debate about the Nintendo Switch. Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1utYrZf iTunes: http://bit.ly/1tz9G57 Follow us on: Twitter: http://bit.ly/1w31bRY Facebook: http://on.fb.me...
1hr May 14, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 133 - Prey for Mercy
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown! On this podcast/vidcast we discuss the latest video game news and topics in an uncompromising and honest manner. No developer, publisher, or fanboy is safe from us! Here are tonight's topics: - People are more interested in Switch than PS4 Pro or Scorpio - How well does a PC with Project Scorpio specs run games at 4K/60fps? - Square-Enix looking to sel...
2hr 27m May 12, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 132
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - If Nintendo ever sold their IPs to 3rd party devs, who should get Smash Bros.? - What publisher/developer would you fix or save? - What d...
2hr 32m May 08, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 132 - Tales From the Darkside
Earlier this week, Darksiders 3 was officially announced. Soon afterwards, some gaming journalists posted about how certain fans were upset the lead character was female. Most gamers seemed to be happy to have a new Darksiders game, so where is this supposed backlash coming from? For our main topic, we discuss whether or not the media is manufacturing outrage when it comes to female protagonist...
1hr 42m May 05, 2017
1hr 42m
Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 131
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - What do you make of Phil Spencer saying Horizon and Zelda don't have impact? - Were you impressed by the recently revealed Scorpio 4K scr...
3hr 12m May 01, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 131 - "Back to the Front!"
Another year, another Call of Duty. On tonight's Throwdown, our main topic is about the announcement of Call of Duty: WWII. We discuss the series' return to the second World War and what this means for the franchise. Other topics we discuss: - Polygon hates on Call of Duty: WWII over diversity - Nintendo’s fiscal earnings report - Sony expected to announce 60 million PS4s sold soon - Night Tr...
2hr 41m Apr 28, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 130
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - In Breath of the Wild, should I upgrade my stamina or hearts first? - What do you hope to see from Amy Hennig's Star Wars game? - Should ...
1hr 46m Apr 24, 2017
1hr 46m
Throwdown Ep. 130 - Nintend'oh!
This was a slow news week in the industry. Thankfully, Nintendo managed to cause some mini-controversies. The bulk of this show is centered on Nintendo news, but we also have a couple of other things as well. It’s a Throwdown throwback rapid-fire style podcast tonight, kids! Topics we cover on this episode: – Zelda outsells Horizon Zero Dawn in March NPDs – Nintendo may release an SNES Classi...
1hr 55m Apr 21, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 129
Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 129 Written by Tony Polanco on April 16, 2017 at 7:48 pm Edit This Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: – Nowdays, if a game is Dark Souls-like,...
2hr 39m Apr 17, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 129 - The Great Nintendo Switch Debate
Those who listen to this show on a regular basis know that Chris Sealy and Brett Murdock have opposing points of view regarding the Nintendo Switch. On the heels of their (lively) debate from Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 128, we decided to have our two panelist engage in a more structured "Versus" style discussion about the merits of the Nintendo Switch. They debate, you decide. This is the mai...
1hr 54m Apr 14, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 128
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - Is the games industry hurting the quality and art of gaming with its business practices? - What were the good things about the first Dest...
2hr 12m Apr 10, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 128 - "The Most Powerful Console Ever"
The official specs for Microsoft's Project Scorpio were finally revealed today. From everything that has been shown, it does indeed appear that the mid-gen upgrade console is, as Microsoft boasted: "the most powerful console ever." But does that power ensure its victory in the console war? On this episode, we break down all of the Scorpio's specs. We compare them to the Xbox One and the PlaySt...
2hr 11m Apr 07, 2017
2hr 11m
A Discussion on The State of the Games Industry in 2017
On this special episode, I sit down with journalist Lindsay Berkovitz to discuss the current state of the gaming industry. We have a frank discussion on Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. We break down where each company is succeeding and where they are lacking. We also predict where things will be one year from now. Follow Lindsay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindsberk
1hr 12m Apr 04, 2017
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Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 127
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - If EA sold Dead Space, which studio would you like working on it? - Which game are you enjoying the most this year? - What is the differe...
3hr 2m Apr 03, 2017
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Throwdown Ep. 127 - Destiny 2: The Revenge
Today, Bungie announced that Destiny 2 will be releasing this year. As you would expect, fans of the original game were excited about this news. But will Destiny 2 actually deliver on the promises of the first, or will it be more of the same? On top of that, we also discuss the reaction by Xbox fanboys over finding out Destiny 2's DLC will be exclusive to PS4 for an entire year. (6:36) Other t...
1hr 18m Mar 31, 2017
1hr 18m
Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 126
Welcome to another episode of Throwdown Your Questions. This is the show which is run by you, our loyal followers. We answer any and all Video Game, Pop Culture and Tech related questions on this podcast. Here are all of the questions we answer this week: - How can Chris’ views on Nintendo Switch be trusted if he doesn’t own the system? - If gamers claim not to use it, why do Forza games have...
3hr 14m Mar 27, 2017
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