What're Ya Playing?
For 10 years, Alex and Ben have bonded over one simple question: 'What're ya playing?' Now, it's the name of their podcast! Join them weekly as they explore the latest in gaming news, upcoming releases, and Nintendo nostalgia. They also dive into co-op adventures, discuss hot topics in the gaming community, and share their personal gaming experiences. Check out their insights and more at https://linktr.ee/whatruplaying
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In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben get's hyped for the new Kirby Switch 2 DLC by playing Kirby 64 on the NSO!
Time Destination: 2000
Game: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
System: Nintendo 64
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We are back with another weekly! Alex covers the hot topics surrounding the gaming world this week, from the PS5 price increases to a new horror coming out!
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Ghost of Yōtei Legends DLC is coming in 2026
Announcing Age of Empires IV on PlayStation 5 and New Expansion
Indiana Jones coming to Switch 2
It's time to enter the Demon Realm to save Princess Prin Prin. For the first time ever Ben dives into the Ghosts 'n Goblins series. Does he have what it takes to take on the brutal difficulty?
Ghosts 'n Goblins (NES, 1985)
Ghouls 'n Ghosts (Genesis, 1988)
Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts (SNES, 1991)
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Join Alex for another week in the world of gaming news and updates! This week we cover a range of topcis from, a new Gamecube game dropping into the NSO, Metal Gear Fox Hunt updates and Sony closing up shop after 18 years in a country!
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Nintendo Switch Online Is Adding Another GameCube Title
Animated 007: First Light Wallpapers
Delayed Metal Gear Solid Delta Multiplayer Won't Support Crosspl...
In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben get's greedy and takes all the gold for himself, wa-ha-ha-ha!
Time Destination: 2001
Game: Wario Land 4
System: Nintendo Game Boy Advance
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Darksiders 4 | Announcement Teaser
In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben takes on a deadly mission as the spy with a License to Kill to dig up all the secrets about another N64 classic.
Time Destination: 1997
Game: GoldenEye
System: Nintendo 64
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New ‘Friday the 13th’ Film and Video Game Announced at Comic-Con 2025.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag actor threatened with legal action following remake slip-up
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August: Lies of P, Day Z, My Hero One’s Justice 2
In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben talks about his all time favorite 2D Samus Aran adventure. Let's hop in that time machine and see what we can dig up!
Time Destination: 2002
Game: Metroid Fusion
System: Game Boy Advance
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Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival
DualSense® Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition
In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben talks all about the fascinating story behind the development of the best selling Donkey Kong game of all time. Let's hop in that time machine and see what we can dig up!
Time Destination: 1994
Game: Donkey Kong Country
System: Super Nintendo
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In this episode of the What're Ya Playing? podcast co-host Ben talks about the N64 title Pokémon Stadium 1 & 2. He talks about the new ground the games broke for the franchise, the secret origins of the game, and a herculean feat made during development. Let's hop in that time machine and see what we can dig up!
Time Destination: 2000, 2001
Game: Pokémon Stadium, Pokémon Stadium 2
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In this episode of the What Are You Playing podcast, host Ben introduces his new weekly show focused on a single Nintendo game, typically found on the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service. The show is a companion podcast meant to be enjoyed while playing the game. Through extensive research Ben aims to provide historical context to where the game fits into the overall pantheon of Nintendo games. Let's jump into our time machine and...
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Senna’s Saga: Hell blade II Release Date trailer
PlayStation Monthly Games (July)
Red Dead Online - Strange Tales of the West Vol.1
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Silent Hill Remake Announcement
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