Just Because Gaming

Just Because Gaming

Just Because Gaming is a gaming channel. We are just trying to have fun with our audience via podcasts, posting website articles, game review videos, and even streaming. You can support us by watching/listening to our channel, buying merch, supporting on Patreon, and following us on social media.So grab a drink and a controller, and let's have some fun.

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April 16, 2025 13 mins

Nintendo Switch 2 games, and the insane price confusion

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Michael and Ray talk about the new Nintendo Switch 2, Preorder drama, specs and surprises

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Nintendo Switch 2 leak info and Ninja Gaiden 4!!!

Michael and Ray talk about the new Nintendo Switch 2, Ray has giant hands, Mike threatens to quit videogaming over scalpers, Mike and ray talk about the games coming soon, and Ray wants a chainsaw shield.


Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer

Ninja Gaiden 4 - Official Announcement Trailer (4K) | Xbox Developer Direct 2025

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January 14, 2025 26 mins

Michael and Ray talk about new video games that are for free in January, Ray talks about some of his new favorite games that have come out recently, there are some retro editions to Game Pass that everyone is getting excited about, the Video Game Awards showcased some really cool games, and future consoles are going to be held back because of older consoles. 

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November 12, 2024 23 mins

We have a winner for our first giveaway! We also review Black Ops 6, tell you how to cheat for the safehouse (no spoilers) so that you can get a head start/boost to the game early on. Ray makes fun of Mike for having camo skins, Mike wants to be a kid gamer again, Ray likes to slip and slide in Black Ops, and Mike was disappointed with a new Death Note game. Let us know what you think, or what you would like us to cover!

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You can get a PS5 Pro for cheap at only $300?!?! We are officially launching our giveaways, STALKER 2 has a heart wrenching documentary, Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, and so is Xbox and Playstation Portable consoles! Let us know what you think, or what you would like us to cover!

Check out the best looking poker set on earth, and play like a pirate!
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September 27, 2024 34 mins

The PS5 Pro has so many things going on that it is painting itself in a corner. A crazy upgrade with an even crazier pricetag is coming on November 7th, but it has no disc-drive, stand, or payment plan! Is this the end of Playstation? Find out next on DRAGONBALL….err… JUST BECAUSE GAMING!

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Bungie is a sinking ship being saved by Sony, and are now working on a new project, and Mike hates physical games. There is new controllers for Xbox, Xbox is not exiting the console race, but Apple may be entering the console market. Mike has no faith in Apple Gaming, and consoles want to be more expensive. Gamepass is getting more complicated…again. Steaming Xbox on a fire stick is doable…if you have a fiber optic connection. Mike...

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College Football 25 is here!!! Ray likes playing games he can’t pronounce, Ray and Mike are drunken stuffed animals, and there are some sweet deals for Xbox on Amazon.

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Mike is pissed that Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is not coming to Xbox, Ray teaches you how to shoot with AimLabs, there is an interesting Robin Hood game, and what the hell is Xbox: Project Keystone?

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Ray and Mike talk about the Elden Ring hype train, Alan Wake 2 DLC, and the infamous Redfall: Refund Edition. They also talk their favorite glitched games, and Ray gives a sneak peak at Still wakes the deep.

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Mike and Ray talk about Star Wars Outlaws, Microtransactions, and Hellblade 2. Ray and Mike struggle with digital games but physical bonuses, and Mike is still heartbroken over the PS Vita. 

See the IGN Phil Spencer Interview here:
Phil Spencer Talks Xbox Showcase, Studio Closures, Xbox Handheld, and More! | IGN Live 2024

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June 15, 2024 71 mins

Mike and Ray talk about the June Xbox Showcase, and the MANY games they showcased. Ray is happy about all the games shown, while Mike is worried about his character in the new Dragon Age game. Mike thinks South of Midnight is a weird nightmare game. Mike and Ray are tired of zombies. They are also upset that the Xbox Digital Console will have less storage space than the disk-based console, and they argue about what should be in a g...

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Mike and Ray talk about the May State of Play from May 30th and some of the MANY games they showcased. Mike nerds out about some of the HD Remakes, and Ray is afraid of Aliens. Michael loves the AstroBot character! Please make AstroBot the face of Playstation!!!! 


See the full Sony State of Play here:
State of Play | May 30, 2024

For the trailers for the individual games, those are here:

Concord - Gameplay Trailer...

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Mike and Ray talk about potential handheld consoles, a new Nintendo Switch 2, Harrold Halibut, CyberPunk, and Hellblade 2. They also mourn the loss of RoosterTeeth, and cry a little on the inside.

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Mike and Ray discuss the recent Nintendo Direct and some of the MANY games they showcased. They also clear up some confusion about next-gen consoles vs mid-series refresh. And Ray wants a Princess Peach T-Shirt, so get us to 30 Subscribers by the end of March, and we will get him one and make him wear it!

See the full Nintendo briefing here:
Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.21.2024

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Ray and Mike talk about the new PS6 and Xbox selling their games to Playstation and Nintendo, and what is going to happen with Gamepass

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Mike and Ray talk about how Mike got his sensitive feelings hurt by Mr Beast, how awesome Podfest 2024 was, how MowPod helped them grow, how Xbox games may be making their way to PS5, and the complete anarchy and murder that exists in PalWorld.

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Mike and Ray talk about how weird the concept of guns and wands are in Avowed. Mike never played Hellblade to Ray's horror. Even Mike's daughter does not want to play Visions of Mana. Ara History Untold looks pretty and confusing. Indiana Jones looks cautiously amazing. The Xbox Developer Direct was awkwardly presented, and we miss E3. 

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Ray and Mike talk about failed dice rolls and about Baldur's Gate, fighting games that turned into movies, the PS5 pro and if you should upgrade, GTA6 returning to Vice City (for better or worse), and Mike forgot Assassin's Creed exists.

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