469: Do we need a new PlayStation handheld?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 469, we answer questions about a new PlayStation handheld, Suicide Squad review codes, the flagship Xbox game of 2024, AAA game development, Palworld, and more!
1hr 9m Jan 29, 2024
1hr 9m
469: Microsoft lays off 1,900 Xbox employees
On Throwdown Ep. 469, we discuss Microsoft laying off 1,900 Xbox employees, the Palworld controversy, Sony CEO saying PlayStation games are coming to other platforms, and more!
1hr 32m Jan 26, 2024
1hr 32m
468: Will Sony announce more PS5 exclusives soon?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 468, we answer questions about PS5 exclusives, God of War Ragnarok and The Last of Us 2 DLC, Xbox Game Pass, Indiana Jones, NG+ for Infinite Wealth, Hellblade 2: Senua’s Saga, gaming subscriptions, Foamstars, Palworld, and more!
2hr 3m Jan 22, 2024
2hr 3m
468: Xbox Direct impressions
On Throwdown Ep. 468, we discuss the Xbox Developer Direct, rumors about Xbox going third-party, Ubisoft saying gamers need to get comfortable not owning games, GameStop closing down its NFT marketplace, and more!
1hr 17m Jan 19, 2024
1hr 17m
467: Is Xbox going third-party?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 467, we answer questions about AI regulation in the games industry, reviewer access to Xbox games, the Xbox Direct, 2024 for Xbox, the MSI Claw, third-party PlayStation games, the console war, CES 2024, and more!
1hr 20m Jan 15, 2024
1hr 20m
467: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a critical hit
On Throwdown Ep. 467, we discuss Prince of Persia, The Last of Us TV Show, Sony CES, Xbox Developer Direct, and more!
1hr 15m Jan 12, 2024
1hr 15m
466: What is the State of Insomniac Games?
On Throwdown Ep. 466, we answer questions about 2024, Insomniac, Xbox, and more.
1hr 31m Jan 08, 2024
1hr 31m
466: Xbox is toast
On Throwdown Ep. 466, we discuss Bobby Kotick leaving Activision, the Insomniac Games leak, the GTA hacker getting life in a hospital, Nintendo Switch 2, the end of live service games, the rumored Xbox Direct, the Xbox Series S toaster, and more!
1hr 1m Jan 05, 2024
1hr 1m
465: End of the Year AMA Special 2023
This is our big end-of-the-year AMA special. We answer listener-submitted questions about video games, pop culture, and life.
2hr 56m Dec 18, 2023
2hr 56m
465: The Biggest Games and Gaming News of 2023
Welcome to the last episode of Throwdown for 2023! On this show, we discuss everything that happened in gaming this year. This includes the biggest gaming stories and the best and worst games released. We also discuss which games we’re looking forward to in 2024.
2hr 32m Dec 15, 2023
2hr 32m
464: Was Christopher Judge wrong about Call of Duty?
On Throwdown Ep. 464, we answer questions about The Game Awards, Sega classics, GTA 6, Xbox Cloud, and more!
1hr 26m Dec 11, 2023
1hr 26m
464: The Game Awards 2023 Live Reaction Special
On Throwdown Ep. 464, we react live to The Game Awards 2023.
3hr 55m Dec 08, 2023
3hr 55m
463: When will Grand Theft Auto VI release?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 463, we answer questions about Grand Theft Auto VI, piracy in games, game completion rates, Sega at The Game Awards, the Xbox Tax, portable gaming alternatives, and more!
1hr 18m Dec 04, 2023
1hr 18m
463: Xbox doesn’t use console sales to measure success
On Throwdown Ep. 463, we discuss Xbox console sales, Phil Spencer saying PlayStation and Nintendo fans belong to the Xbox community, Bethesda replying to Starfield criticism, The Game Awards, Fallout TV, and more!
1hr 40m Dec 01, 2023
1hr 40m
462: Why are people salty over PlayStation Portal?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 462, we answer questions about the PlayStation Portal, Steam Deck OLED, in-game ads, Call of Duty of Game Pass, Xbox games, Black Friday, and more!
1hr 39m Nov 27, 2023
1hr 39m
462: Xbox Series X and S Sales have collapsed
On Throwdown Ep. 462, we discuss Sony facing a lawsuit, Xbox Series X sales plummeting, Alan Wake 2 having low engagement, the next Call of Duty, the Steam Deck OLED, and more!
1hr 8m Nov 23, 2023
1hr 8m
461: Does The Last of Us II deserve a remaster?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 461, we answer questions about The Last of Us II Remastered, best and worst remakes, gaming presents, the Xbox Tax, video game voice actors, and more!
1hr 19m Nov 20, 2023
1hr 19m
461: Starfield snubbed by The Game Awards
On Throwdown Ep. 461, we discuss Starfield being snubbed by the VGAs, the “Xbox Tax,” Skyrim beating Starfield on Steam, the Willy Wonka Xbox, the PlayStation Portal.
1hr 49m Nov 17, 2023
1hr 49m
460: Should YouTubers do VO for video games?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 460, we answer questions about Yong Yea as Kiryu, Bioware, gaming handhelds, GTA6 Online, Call of Duty, Zelda stories, Sony patents, preferred consoles, and more!
1hr 26m Nov 13, 2023
1hr 26m
460: Rockstar officially announces Grand Theft Auto 6
On Throwdown Ep. 460, we discuss Grand Theft Auto 6, PS5 and Nintendo Switch sales, Sony delays its live service games, the Steam Deck OLED, the Lenovo Legion Go, devs against AI, and more!
1hr 50m Nov 10, 2023
1hr 50m
459: Which games will get snubbed for GotY?
On Throwdown Ep. 459, we answer questions about game of the year considerations, Xbox’s presence outside the West, old PlayStation games, in-game ads, Destiny 2, Wolverine and more.
1hr 20m Nov 06, 2023
1hr 20m
459: Bungie lays off 8% of its workforce
On Throwdown Ep. 459, we discuss Xbox employees not getting Game Pass for free, Bungie laying off employees, Sony acquiring iSize, Konima working on Silent Hill remakes, Silent Hill: Ascension, and more!
1hr 26m Nov 03, 2023
1hr 26m
458: Is Alan Wake 2 the greatest Remedy game?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 458, we answer questions about Xbox management, game ads, timeless classics, Starfield’s ambitions, Alan Wake 2, PlayStation live-service games, and more!
1hr 19m Oct 30, 2023
1hr 19m
458: Ready For Metal Gear Delta
On Throwdown Ep. 458, we discuss Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Xbox Partner Preview, Metal Gear Delta, and more!
1hr 35m Oct 27, 2023
1hr 35m
457: Is Spider-Man 2 the buggiest Insomniac game you've played?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 457, we answer questions about Spider-Man 2, GamePass, Nintendo, The Game Awards, and more!
1hr 32m Oct 23, 2023
1hr 32m
457: Spider-Man 2 is an amazing PS5 game
On Throwdown Ep. 457, we discuss Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Skull Island: Rise of Kong being trash, Pete Hines leaving Bethesda, the Now on Epic program, and more!
1hr 32m Oct 20, 2023
1hr 32m
456: Which games should Activision resurrect?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 456, we answer questions about JRPGs, Nintendo, Baldur’s Gate 3, Activision games, horror games, the PlayStation brand, superhero games, and more!
1hr 30m Oct 16, 2023
1hr 30m
456: The PS5 “slim” is real
On Throwdown Ep. 456, we discuss the PS5 slim, John Ricciteilo leaving Unity, Activision games coming to Game Pass, Gollum game devs use ChatGPT to apologize, Spider-Man 2 embargo breaks, and more!
1hr 27m Oct 13, 2023
1hr 27m
455: What is PlayStation's future?
One Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 455, we answer questions about AA games, the Xbox Series S, Steam Deck’s verified, Diablo 4, canceled games, PlayStation’s future, the state of gaming, and more!
2hr 14m Oct 09, 2023
2hr 14m
455: The Last of Us multiplayer on ice
On Throwdown Ep. 455, we discuss The Last of Us 2 multiplayer, Alan Wake 2 lacking performance mode on Xbox Series S, Nintendo shutting down the Wii U and 3DS shops, Sony Pictures Core, and more!
1hr 33m Oct 06, 2023
1hr 33m
454: What did Jim Ryan do for PlayStation?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 454, we answer questions about Jim Ryan leaving Sony, the PlayStation formula, Starfield’s legacy, Xbox Series X/S vs Xbox One, the Nvidia raid, GTA6, and more!
1hr 41m Oct 02, 2023
1hr 41m
454: Jim Ryan steps down as PlayStation CEO
On Throwdown Ep. 454, we discuss Jim Ryan leaving Sony, the FTC versus Microsoft, Epic Games laying off employees, Hideki Kamiya leaving Platinum Games, Horizon Forbidden West on PC, and more!
1hr 39m Sep 29, 2023
1hr 39m
453: Do the Xbox leaks give competitors an edge?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 453, we answer questions about Starfield, an RPG revival, the Xbox leaks, all-digital games, lesser-known IPs as games, Embracer group, Cyberpunk, and more!
1hr 18m Sep 25, 2023
1hr 18m
453: Xbox suffers massive leaks
On Throwdown Ep. 453, we discuss the Xbox leaks, Tokyo Game Show 2023, Nintendo Switch 2, and more!
2hr 7m Sep 22, 2023
2hr 7m
452: Will Spider-Man 2 eclipse Starfield?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 452, we answer questions about Starfield, Spider-Man 2, PlayStation Showcase, Mortal Kombat 1, Lies of P, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Game Pass, and more!
1hr 26m Sep 18, 2023
1hr 26m
452: PlayStation State of Play impressions
On Throwdown Ep. 452, we discuss the Nintendo Direct, PlayStation State of Play, the drama with Unity, and more!
1hr 14m Sep 15, 2023
1hr 14m
451: Why does Bethesda get away with releasing buggy games?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 451, we answer questions about Starfield, the Outer Worlds 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and more!
1hr 26m Sep 11, 2023
1hr 26m
451: Starfield is a win for Xbox Series X
On Throwdown Ep. 451, we discuss Starfield’s success, Todd Howard’s comments, Baldur’s Gate on PS5, Grand Theft Auto VI costing $150, E3 2024, and more!
1hr 20m Sep 08, 2023
1hr 20m
450: Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 450: AMA Special
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 450, we answer all of your AMA questions.
3hr 39m Sep 04, 2023
3hr 39m
450: Starfield review embargo drama
On Throwdown Ep. 450, we discuss Starfield and the drama surrounding its reviews, PS Plus’ price hike, Volition closing its doors, and more!
2hr 54m Sep 01, 2023
2hr 54m
449: Will Starfield score well on Metacritic?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 449, we discuss Sony’s co-op theater experience, review scores, 2024 video games, The Last of Us season 2, Nintendo’s Denuvo, Armored Core VI, Starfield, Elden Ring vs Baldur’s Gate 3, game prices, and more!
2hr 14m Aug 28, 2023
2hr 14m
449: The PlayStation Portal is a waste of money
On Throwdown Ep. 449, we discuss Gamescom 2023, Microsoft selling cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft, PlayStation Portal, Metal Gear Solid Collection’s resolution, Baldur’s Gate 3 coming to Xbox, Starfield’s start menu controversy, and more!
1hr 58m Aug 25, 2023
1hr 58m
448: Will Microsoft get blamed if Starfield fails?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 448, we answer questions about Starfield, Elden Ring’s success, low-cost consoles, shorter games, Black Myth: Wukong, hybrid consoles, Warhammer: Space Marines, and more!
1hr 25m Aug 21, 2023
1hr 25m
448: Starfield has gone gold
On Throwdown Ep. 448, we discuss Starfield going gold, Baldur’s Gate 3 setting new standards, Xbox’s strike system, FFXVI producer wants one system, Tears of the Kingdom saving Japan, and more!
1hr 22m Aug 18, 2023
1hr 22m
447: Will the Nintendo Switch successor be powerful?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 447, we answer questions about the PS5 Slim, Sony's financials, Eiyuden Chronicle, the Xbox Series S, Forza Motorsport, Baldur's Gate 3, top 10 games, Diablo 4, game collecting, cloud gaming, and more!
2hr Aug 14, 2023
2hr
447: Baldur's Gate 3 could be game of the year
On Throwdown Ep. 447, we discuss Baldur’s Gate 3, Red Dead Redemption on Switch, GTAV selling 185 million copies, Apple vs Epic, and more!
1hr 5m Aug 11, 2023
1hr 5m
"You need us in the room" - Kahlief Adams (Spawn on Me)
On this episode of Throwdown Interviews, we chat with Spawn on Me creator and host Kahlief Adams about a variety of gaming industry topics including its history, the issues marginalized creators face, and the toxicity of modern gaming culture.
1hr 48m Aug 07, 2023
1hr 48m
446: Is Baldur's Gate 3 the best CRPG?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 446, we answer questions about future Nintendo consoles, the Kai Cenat riot, Baldur’s Gate 3, Minecraft’s new rules, important consoles, PS5 Pro, Starfield going gold, Street Fighter 6, EVO, and more!
1hr 45m Aug 07, 2023
1hr 45m
446: Nintendo dominates gaming in 2023
On Throwdown Ep. 446, we discuss Nintendo's financials, June 2023 game sales, Starfield at Gamescom, Jedi Survivor, and more!
1hr 47m Aug 04, 2023
1hr 47m
Saving our video game history - Jordan Minor (VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR)
In this inaugural episode of Throwdown Interview, we talk with PCMag's Jordan Minor about his brand-new book, VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR. We also discuss the state of game preservation and what might be done to save games of the past.
1hr 2m Jul 31, 2023
1hr 2m