DMG Gaming Podcast
Welcome to "Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers" Gaming Podcast where lifelong best friends Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive deep into the world of video games. Join us as we explore everything from the latest releases to nostalgic retro games, offering insightful reviews, and engaging discussions. With 20 years of friendship fueling our banter, DMG isn't just about games—it's about sharing a passion with a touch of humor and plenty of opinions. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just dipping your toes into the gaming world, there's something here for everyone. Tune in and game on with DMG!
Episodes
Join Grant Roland and Ed Phillips as we talk about the events of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and more.
Join Grant Roland and Ed Phillips in DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 128 for a wishlist of top features we want in Final Fantasy XVII, including turn-based combat revival, epic storytelling, and no live-service elements. We also brainstorm Borderlands 4 upcoming release ideas like better loot systems, co-op improvements, and fresh humor. Dive into gaming news September 2025, covering Nintendo's strict developer policy...
Dive into DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 127 with Grant Roland and Ed Phillips as we unpack 3 hours of Hollow Knight Silksong gameplay in our early review of the long-awaited sequel to one of the most beloved indie games of all time. We break down the hand-drawn visuals, Metroidvania mechanics, and how it stacks up against the original. Spoiler: It’s crushing the charts.
In the news, we tackle the $1.7 billion lottery craz...
Join Grant Roland and Ed Phillips in DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 126 for an in-depth Path of Exile 2 Rise of the Abyssal review, covering gameplay, mechanics, and why Grinding Gear Games delivers top-tier ARPG content. We dive into gaming news September 2025, including the Polish CEO hat-stealing controversy that cost million-dollar investors, Mortal Kombat clone games like Time Killers, and our new Discord gaming comm...
Join Grant Roland and Ed Phillips in DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 125 for a deep dive into Blade Runner 2099 casting drama, including Michelle Yeoh's controversial role and why fans are divided. We cover the latest gaming news August 2025, like Gears Reloaded's low player count flop, Halo on PlayStation rumors, Elden Ring movie script by superfan Alex Garland, Dragon Age writer joining Bethesda sparking Elder ...
Tune into DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 124 with Grant Roland and Ed Phillips for a full Gamescom 2025 breakdown and discussion! We cover the latest gaming news August 2025, including Ninja Gaiden 4 release date (October 21st), Street Fighter 6's record player surge thanks to Chun-Li's swimsuit costume, China's pregnancy robots breakthrough for artificial wombs, Lords of the Fallen 2 coming in 2026, and Se...
DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 123 delivers a fiery breakdown of gaming and pop culture chaos. Hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips lead with a hard-hitting exposé on Roblox’s growing pedophile problem, questioning the CEO’s lack of accountability amid increasing reports of grooming and child exploitation on the platform. This isn’t just clickbait—it’s real concern over digital safety in 2025.
They also dive into World of Wa...
Dive into the ultimate gaming podcast experience with DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 122! Hosted by Grant Roland and Ed Phillips, this episode delivers raw Battlefield 6 beta impressions, exposing rampant cheaters in Battlefield games and how they're ruining multiplayer fun. We break down the latest gaming news 2025, including the GTA 6 delay to May 2026, Johnny Depp's potential return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates...
🔥 Buckle up for a chaotic, unfiltered ride on the DMG Gaming Podcast! In this episode, Grant and Ed go off on Lil Tay’s controversial $1M OnlyFans debut—calling out the grown men who subscribed the minute she turned 18. Simps, beware.
🎮 The duo also ranks the Top 6 Worst Video Game Character Depictions of all time—from blocky PS1-era Lara Croft and a cringey Sonic ’06 to hilariously bad portrayals of Cleopatra, Hitle...
🎙️ Episode 120 – DMG Gaming Podcast (August 5, 2025) features fiery takes and fan-fueled debate as Grant and Ed unload on the absurd backlash against Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad. Critics calling it “eugenics propaganda” get roasted, especially Mark Lamont Hill’s claims that her blonde, blue-eyed image promotes white supremacy. The hosts defend Sweeney’s charm and smart branding, branding the outrage as perform...
🎙️ DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 119: Tales of the Shire Roast, Sydney Sweeney Rant & Hero-Villain Rankings
🔥 In this chaotic and hilarious episode, Grant and Ed take no prisoners:
🧙 Tales of the Shire Roast: We dismantle Weta Workshop and Sweet Baby Inc’s latest Hobbit sim disaster. Farming? Fishing? More like flopping. Low Steam players, 60 Metacritic score, and cozy cringe galore. Is this the worst SBI project ye...
🎙 Episode 118 of the DMG Gaming Podcast (July 25, 2025) opens with raw frustration as hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips vent about the YouTube algorithm sabotaging one of their most promising uploads. But things quickly heat up.
📰 Gaming News:
- 🔍 Kotaku slammed for publishing a narcissistic piece about its own Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit instead of celebrating his wrestling legacy
- 🍑 Nintendo confirms Mario and Pe...
DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 117 is packed with raw emotion, sharp opinions, and major gaming updates. Hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips begin with a powerful tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on his wild legacy, iconic tracks like “War Pigs,” and his influence across music and gaming culture.
Next, we dive deep into the latest gaming news and controversy:
- Splitgate 2's “Make FPS Great Again” backlas...
In Episode 116 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, we tackle the heated backlash from feminist circles over Grok AI’s new ANI companion feature and how it’s shaking up the internet. We also break down the latest controversy surrounding the upcoming Zelda Live Action Movie, dive into our list of top adult-themed cartoons, and rant about this week’s hottest gaming news.
From Family Guy and Beavis & Butthead to industry update...
In Episode 115 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, we dive into one of the wildest weeks in gaming and AI culture. Elon Musk’s GROK AI enters GOONER MODE, and yes—it’s as unhinged as it sounds. Meanwhile, Kotaku slams turn-based combat in Final Fantasy, and we’re here to break down the absurdity and defend one of RPG’s most iconic features.
We also take a closer look at the ongoing Final Fantasy 2025 debate: is the future of th...
Krafton is under fire after reports claim the publisher is withholding $250 million in developer payments. At the same time, Ubisoft has announced yet another round of layoffs in 2025, raising serious questions about the stability of AAA game studios.
In Episode 114 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, Grant and Ed go deep into both of these breaking stories — with their usual blend of unfiltered analysis, gamer perspective, and...
🎮 Xbox in Crisis:
Grant Roland and Ed Phillips kick off Episode 113 of the DMG Gaming Podcast with a fiery discussion about the decline of Xbox in 2025. Between layoffs, canceled games, and Game Pass fatigue, Microsoft is under fire — and the hosts don’t hold back.
📰 Gaming News Rundown:
They dissect IGN Japan’s eyebrow-raising 7/10 score for Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 and 6/10 for Death Stranding 2, comp...
It’s the ultimate face-off: Death Stranding 2 vs Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In this epic Game of the Year showdown, Grant and Ed debate which title truly deserves the crown in 2025.
🎮 Inside This Episode:
- Kojima’s Death Stranding 2 – cinematic genius or gameplay drag?
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – sleeper hit or overrated hype?
- Artistic vision, gameplay innovation, and fan reception—who comes out on top?
- The DMG ver...
In this wild episode of the DMG Gaming Podcast, Grant and Ed react to GameSpot’s latest controversial take that has gamers scratching their heads. We break down what they said, why it triggered so many fans, and what it means for gaming journalism. Plus, the highly anticipated release date for Death Stranding 2 has finally dropped—and it’s stirring major hype. We round it out with all the biggest gaming news headlines...
🎙️ In Episode 110 of the DMG Gaming Podcast (August 4, 2025), Grant and Ed go deep on the phenomenon that is Stellar Blade. With over 1 million PC units sold in 72 hours, the hosts credit its success to Eve’s seductive design, tight gameplay, and Eastern market domination. They slam critics like Paul Tassi and PC Gamer for downplaying its merit as “just for Gooners.”
⚔️ Next up: the Top 10 Video Game Rivalries of all ...
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