The Scroll

This week on The Scroll, Frank and LilacBoots break down a wildly chaotic week in gaming! We start with the massive PlayStation Network global outage, AWS backend meltdowns, and why "Cannot Verify License" screens sparked a fresh debate on digital game ownership. Then, we dive into the viral Palworld Kaiju clip, update everyone on Nintendo's patent lawsuit against Pocketpair taking major hits, and highlight Dinoblade—explaini...

In this episode:

• The Physical Disc Fallout: Indie developers are getting caught in the crossfire of Sony’s disc controversy. We break down why spamming small studios with "No Disc, No Buy" is completely missing the point.

• Ubisoft’s DRM Disaster: Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced hit 3 million copies sold, but a minor Ubisoft Connect outage locked PC players out of single-player—proving "offline mode" d...

The Scroll is back from summer break, and the gaming industry absolutely set itself on fire while we were away! In this episode, we dive deep into the controversial death of physical media, breaking down Rockstar's disc-less GTA 6 pre-order boxes, Sony’s sudden mandate to discontinue physical disc production by 2028, and the ongoing erosion of digital ownership. Plus, we break down Xbox’s massive corporate restructuring...

Get your calendars ready, Scroll listeners, because we are breaking down the ultimate pre-summer gaming showcase super guide! The jam-packed summer schedule is officially kicking off, and we have all the dates and times for every event over the next two weeks—from the Thinky Direct puzzle showcase and indie JRPG streams to the massive main events like PlayStation's State of Play and the Xbox Games Showcase. Plus, Frank and Bo...

This week on The Scroll, Frank Grouch and Lilac Boots set sail with a review of Kraken Express’s breakout pirate survival hit, Wind Rose. The duo also dives deep into the storytelling and DLC feel of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, clears up the confusion surrounding Sony’s 30-day DRM firmware update, and breaks down the newly confirmed Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Re-synced remake. Plus, get a quick look at upcoming t...

The Scroll is evolving! We’ve officially launched our new blog section at getthescroll.com to provide a deeper, technical look at the stories that matter. In this episode, Lilac Boots and Frank discuss:

• The Industry Pulse: A critical look at the Roblox-Schlep controversy and the technical negligence behind the headlines.

• Safety Protocols: Decoding 2K’s new "Teen Accounts" and the looming COPPA 2.0 deadline.

• High Seas &...

After a much-needed break to honor a dear mentor, The Scroll returns to tackle the "Live Service" infection taking over modern gaming. Join Boots and Frank as they break down the "Warzone-ification" of the Modern Warfare III campaign, the frustration of Black Ops 7’s forced co-op, and a heated "Boots to the Face" for EA’s predatory Sims 4 Marketplace split. From the ghost of multiplayer-past in Dragon Age: Veilguard to ...

A tribute to a mentor and a dive into the industry’s wildest week.

After a two-week break, Lilac Boots returns to cover the "Xbox Earthquake" as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond depart, leaving Microsoft's gaming future in the hands of new AI-focused leadership. We also dive into the technical chaos of the recent Cloudflare-driven Steam outage, and the heated discourse surrounding David Jaffe’s critique of God of War: Sons of...

In this episode of The Scroll, Boots and Frank discuss GOG's recent AI art controversy and Ubisoft's massive restructuring into five "Creative Houses". They also recount the wild story of the 18-year-old who leaked GTA VI footage using an Amazon Fire Stick and explore the new "honest living" Odd Jobs in GTA Online. Plus, they weigh in on the bizarre news of Tim Sweeney praising the Google Genie 3 AI engine—calling it a "great...

In this episode of The Scroll, Boots and Frank brave the East Coast snow to break down the week's most chaotic headlines, from the Tim Sweeney vs. PC Gamer social media standoff to the latest Xbox Developer Direct reveals. We dive into the stunning Japan setting for Forza Horizon 6, the unique character-building in Fable, and the quirky indie energy of the pottery-brawler Kiln. Plus, we wrap up with a look at the NY Video Game Awar...

This week on The Scroll, we dive into the massive FaZe Clan "Exodus" following the departure of their entire active roster, including 14-year veteran Adapt. We also break down the technical controversy surrounding Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5, which is reportedly causing a 20-24% performance drop for RTX 20 and 30 series users. Plus, we discuss the recent Steam Machine price leak indicating a $950-$1,070 price tag, Larian Studios' commi...

We’re closing out 2025 with a look at the data that defined the year. In this episode, we dive into the $197B industry numbers and the news that shaped the gaming landscape—including a brief, personal tribute to the legendary Vince Zampella, whose games were the reason I met many of my closest friends.

Plus, it's a reality check on the year's top titles. Frank shares what he’s been playing this week, while I bring ...

From the neon-soaked streets of Dogtown to the heart of the Big Apple—we’re back! This week, I’m finally sharing my 10/10 verdict on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and explaining why taking a "slow burn" approach changed everything.

Plus, Frank and I break down the 2026 NYVGA Nominees and dive into the heated controversy surrounding the disqualification of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Where exactly is the line for...

We sat down to cover The Game Awards 2025, and it turned into the Clair Obscur show.

This week on The Scroll, I’m joined by Frank and special guest Brad ("Brad's Burgers") to break down the winners, the world premieres, and the absolute chaos of Thursday night. We cover the historic sweep by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and debate if it was a deserved domination or if Kingdom Come: Deliverance II got robbed.

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This week, LilacBoots and Frank dive deep into an accidental theme: Urban Fantasy & Supernatural Horror. From 80s demons invading Arizona to a hotel run by serial killers, the universe clearly wants us to fight monsters this week. We also discuss the fallout of the GTA VI delay, why stock prices are ruining 2025, and Boots delivers a fiery #BootsToTheFace to the media coverage of Dragon Age Day.

(Plus: A live fact-check on Fortn...

• Free Games & DLC: Check out The Loot Drop for the new PlayStation Plus Essentials, including LEGO Horizon Adventures and Neon White, plus Marvel Cosmic Invasion hitting Xbox Game Pass.

• The Saudi Slump: We follow up on the massive EA acquisition deal, discussing the new reports that the Saudi-led consortium is "cash poor" and what that means for potential massive layoffs at EA.

• The Snitch: Rockstar Games is under fire after fi...

In this awards season special, Frank and Lilac Boots dive into gaming's top honors!

• Joystick Winners: We celebrate the Golden Joystick Awards, where Clair Obscure and Ghost of Tsushima earned top prizes. The hosts praise the ceremony's focus on actual gaming achievement.

• The Snub: Frank argues that the Twisted Metal adaptation was unfairly ignored by both the Golden Joystick and The Game Awards (TGA) in the Best Adaptation catego...