The Players' Take: A Video Game Podcast

The Players' Take: A Video Game Podcast

The Players' Take is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Justin and Montrell discuss video games, video game news and all other topics pertaining to video games!

Episodes

October 24, 2025 45 mins

This week Justin goes solo and discusses his final non-spoiler thoughts on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, rumors of the next Xbox being a premium priced PC hybrid, and EA and the NFL signing 5 more years of exclusivity for Madden!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Justin and Montrell discuss Montrell's early thoughts on Battlefield 6, more rumors of Xbox being abandoned by retailers, and if game purchasing frequency is a window into the future of game!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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October 10, 2025 95 mins

This week Justin and Montrell discuss tons of Xbox news, is the end coming faster than we all thought for the storied brand?

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Justin and Montrell discuss EA getting purchased for $55 billion, Xbox massively increasing the price of Gamepass, and their impressions of Trails in the Sky First Chapter!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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September 26, 2025 197 mins

This week Justin and Montrell discuss Sony's latest State of Play stream, tons of games they've been playing, and the latest Ananta gameplay trailer (which looks dubious)!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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September 19, 2025 73 mins

This week Justin goes solo and discusses his initial thoughts on Borderlands 4, his thoughts on Death Stranding 2 after beating it, and the latest Nintendo Direct!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss the repercussions of increased console pricing, part 2 of Mark Darrahs Anthem video series, and Nintendo patenting ridiculous stuff!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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September 5, 2025 193 mins

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Hermen Hulst's interview with the Financial Times, Perfect Dark almost being saved by Take-Two, and do a full spoilercast on Death Stranding!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss the existence of a Steam console, Bioshock 4 bringing on Rod Fergusson, and manufactured controversy around Hollow Knight: Silksong!

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Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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August 22, 2025 118 mins

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony increasing prices for all PS5 models, Roblox having some trouble legally, and Montrell's thoughts on how Battlefield VI needs to improve before launch!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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August 15, 2025 156 mins

This week Montrell and Justin discuss PS6 power and pricing rumors, will it be affordable when prices are going up? They also talk about Death Stranding, solutions to Monster Hunter's problems, and Starfield coming to PS5!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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August 8, 2025 151 mins

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Nintendo increasing Switch 1 pricing, Mastercard commenting on Steam removing adult games, and the merits and faults of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Battlefield 6 Multiplayer reveal, Sony suing Tencent over Light of Motiram, and Monster Hunter Wilds sales cratering since release!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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July 25, 2025 136 mins

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Battlefield 6 reveal, Microsoft changing their mind on $80 games, and payment processors censoring games on Steam!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss their current issues with League of Legends, the massive lawsuit around Subnautica 2, and rumors that there are problems with Final Fantasy IX Remake!

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Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss their full spoiler thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Is it truly an all timer as it has been positioned?

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Ars Technica deep dive into the development of the next Battlefield, Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, and May Circana numbers!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox's latest huge layoffs, impacting several games and resulting in the big closure of The Initiative and cancellation of Perfect Dark!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony's latest investor presentation, rumors that they also want to buy the game/movie arm of Warner Bros. Discovery, and rumors of another Xbox layoff.

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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June 20, 2025 63 mins

This week Montrell and Justin discuss "next gen" Xbox hardware, Marathon's delay, and Mina The Hollower's release date!

Twitter: @theplayerstake
Montrell: @itrap4thehokage
Justin: @thundernut01

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