2025 Gaming Hype: The Future Is Bright, but Is It Certain?
This week on Good Playing With You, we gazed into the near future to explore everything gaming in 2025. Anticipation is high, but so are the questions. Will this be the year of blockbusters and reinventions, or are we looking at delays, missteps, and maybe even some creative burnout? Let’s dig into what’s got us excited, skeptical, and downright prophetic.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is an exceptional experience that strikes a solid balance between nostalgia and fresh visuals.
New Xbox Developer Direct, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and GTA 6 Rumors!
Welcome back to the Good Playing With You blog! In this week’s episode the pod, we hashed it out over some exciting topics, including the highlights of Xbox’s Developer Direct, fresh Assassin’s Creed details, and a juicy new theory about the next GTA 6 trailer. Here’s the recap!
Surprises, Disappointments, and the Games That Defined the Year
As 2024 draws to a close, the team at Good Playing With You gathered for a lively year-end podcast to reflect on the year’s most surprising moments, gaming disappointments, and standout titles. To commemorate a spectacular year, we present the Good Playing With You 2024 Video Game Awards!
Indiana Jones Review, Call of Duty Sales Records, and Borderlands 4 Insights
From impressive Call of Duty sales to intriguing updates on The Witcher 4 and Borderlands 4, this week's episode of Good Playing With You is packed with gaming headlines, hot takes, and even a fun holiday trivia game. Here’s a breakdown of what we covered.
Reacting to The Game Awards: From Borderlands 4 to Mafia The Old Country
The Game Awards 2024 delivered a jam-packed night of announcements, cinematic trailers, and unforgettable moments. From new entries in beloved franchises like Borderlands 4 and The Witcher 4 to surprise reveals like Turok Origins and Mafia: The Old Country, it was a show filled with plenty to discuss. Here’s our breakdown of the biggest announcements, trailers, and our thoughts on the event as a whole.
Ubisoft's XDefiant Shutdown, Indiana Jones Review Roundup, and Switch 2 Leaks
Dive into this week’s hottest gaming news on Good Playing With You! We discuss Ubisoft’s shocking shutdown of XDefiant, the latest Switch 2 leaks, and a review roundup for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Plus, we explore the controversy surrounding a Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Prestige Master exploit, the rise of gamers watching more content than playing, and why AAA studios are playing it too safe. Don’t miss listener debates about the best video game protagonists to swap lives with and games as addictive as "crack." Tune in for all the updates, opinions, and predictions ahead of the Game Awards 2024!
Trump’s Tariffs, Switch 2 Concerns, and Gaming Gratitude!
This week on Good Playing With You, Dan Whitehill, Matt Lord, and Matthew Maulding served up a packed episode full of holiday gaming news. From Trump’s proposed tariffs that could skyrocket gaming prices to a heartwarming story about Borderlands 4, here’s everything you need to catch up on this Thanksgiving week.
Sony vs. Xbox, Game Awards Drama, and GTA 6 Rumors!
This week on Good Playing With You, hosts Dan Whitehill, Matt Lord, and Matt Maulding delved into some of the biggest stories shaking up the gaming industry. From debates over streaming services to heated Game of the Year discussions and a moonlit conspiracy theory about GTA 6, here’s everything you need to know.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Does it Really Suck?
After about eight hours with the new Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I’ve got some thoughts. And yeah, I’m going to say it, some of these complaints were right!
Top 5 Halloween In-Game Events You Can’t Miss!
As spooky season approaches, what better way to celebrate than by diving into some of the best in-game Halloween events? Whether you're looking for a scare or some seasonal fun, these games deliver an unforgettable experience that will get you into the Halloween spirit. Here’s a look at some of the best Halloween-themed game events that should be on your radar.
One Man’s Trash: The Best and Worst Video Game Movies
When it comes to adapting video games into movies, it's safe to say Hollywood has had a rocky history. Some films successfully capture the magic of their source material, delivering a great movie experience, while others miss the mark by miles. The boys of Good Playing With You recently discussed our choices for the best and worst video game movie adaptations, because we’ve seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.
Best Halloween-Themed “Super Mario Maker 2” Levels (2024)
It's Halloween! That means it's time for horror movies, tons of candy and--Super Mario Maker 2?!?!
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review
In this latest installment of the beloved The Legend of Zelda franchise, rifts have formed all over Hyrule, trapping citizens and small chunks of land into an area called the Still World. Zelda, along with her new companion Tri, must enter the rifts and set things right with newfound abilities. These rifts act as mini dungeons, tasking you to figure your way through to locate Tri's buddies and close the rift off, releasing what it’s taken.
Our Grand Theft Auto VI Wishlist
As the rumor mill for Grand Theft Auto VI keeps on spinning, fans of the franchise can’t help but dream about what the next installment will bring. With speculation running wild and leaks hinting at some exciting new features, we gathered our wildest hopes and most cautious fears for the next big thing in the GTA universe.
Our Six Halloween Game Picks for Spooky Season
It’s that time of year again—spooky season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by scaring ourselves silly with some Halloween-themed games? Whether you're into creepy, atmospheric survival horror or quirky, costume-filled adventures, we’ve got your back. Our team got together, dusted off our old game collections, and threw in some new finds to give you the ultimate spooky gaming list.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review: Worth Buying?
I’ll never forget seeing Dead Rising for the first time, the amazing graphics, the amount of zombies on the screen and of course all the beautiful, bloody zombie carnage...
Switch 2 Rumor Tornado: Leaks, Dreams, and Crazy Predictions
The internet is buzzing yet again, and this time it's all about Nintendo’s Switch 2 rumors. From leaked CAD designs to wild speculation, it’s safe to say we’re deep into the rabbit hole. But instead of sitting here waiting for Nintendo to drop official news, we decided to have a little fun with it.
Our Six Favorite Video Game Mechanics
We all have those moments in gaming where a certain mechanic just clicks—whether it’s gliding off a cliff, pulling off a slow-motion headshot, or finally owning that in-game mansion (since real life isn’t quite there yet). Recently, we nerded out on the best game mechanics and came to a few conclusions. From monster-slaying loops to stealth walking, here’s a look at the gaming mechanics we can't stop obsessing over.
Our Six Cherished Blockbuster Game Rental Memories
Blockbuster (or your local video rental store) may be gone, but the memories of these games—and the countless others we rented—live on. Whether it was Street Fighter 2 on a rented Super Nintendo or the unexpected joy of Earthbound, those experiences shaped us into the gamers we are today.