This Week in Gaming

This Week in Gaming

Whether you're a seasoned gamer, or just curious about Video Games in general - Join Naomi Kyle every week as she breaks down the latest in the world of Video Games, even if you're a total newbie! Expect the hottest gaming news, chats with industry experts and so much more!

Episodes

July 23, 2024 21 mins

This Week: We’re catching up on the continuing backlash against Game Pass and the beta dates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. We’ve got a potential Bioshock 4 leak, the return of College Football gaming, and a wild new Xbox controller inspired by Deadpool's booty. Also, Paramount+ has canceled the Halo TV series after just two seasons, and the Fallout TV show racks up 16 Emmy nominations. My guest, Kahlief Adams, joins me to discuss ...

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This Week: We're breaking down all the changes coming to Xbox Game Pass and how they will affect Day One access for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Disney announces the release date for their new RPG, Disney Pixel RPG, and a Twitch streamer beats Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree using a dance pad. Overwatch 2 starts an exciting crossover event with the Transformers, and we have a new update on the A Quiet Place game. Join me and Andre...

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This Week: The Watch Dogs movie finally begins filming and Elden Ring’s latest DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, gets a new update. Meanwhile, a Nintendo executive sheds light on why games are taking longer to develop, BioShock’s development team ramps up recruitment, and a man in England is arrested for carrying a Zelda Master Sword. Plus, the reason behind why a GTA 5 story expansion was canceled. Jesse Cox joins me this episode with a...

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This Week: The future of Ubisoft takes shape with some popular game remakes on the horizon, while Elden Ring’s latest DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is a success story that may be too difficult to play. Capcom drops news on their upcoming lineup of games at their Capcom Next event, and a recent study shows the staggering number of video games that remain unplayed in people's game libraries. Plus, Will Smith joins me to discuss the new...

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This Week: Fortnite’s new mode smashes records, Forza Horizon 5 adds history's most iconic cars and the A Quiet Place game finally gets a new trailer. Palworld may be coming to PlayStation, and I’ve got all the biggest highlights from the latest Nintendo Direct. Plus, Danny Pena returns to discuss the new Nintendo titles we're most excited for and how we feel about the industry now that we're halfway through the year. 

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This Week in Gaming, we're diving into the latest review bombing and the exciting potential release window for Gears of War: E-Day. We've got news on a classic horror franchise coming to Apple phones, a fresh update for PlayStation's Spider-Man 2, and the cast reveal for Sony's Until Dawn movie. Plus, PS5 finally gets a much-needed update. Join me and Victor Lucas as we share our biggest predictions for the upcoming Nintendo Direct...

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This week, we're diving into the jam-packed reveals from Summer Game Fest, Ubisoft Forward, and the Xbox Summer Showcase. From the announcement of Lego Horizon to Harry Potter Quidditch Champions. From Xbox, we saw Doom: The Dark Ages, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, and a new Gears of War and Fable game; and that's just scratching the surface! Plus, stick around for my chat with Kahlief Adams discussing our t...

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A truly action-packed episode! We cover everything from Sony's State of Play to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 hitting Xbox Game Pass. Google gives gaming another go with YouTube Playables, and The Boys’ Homelander joins Mortal Kombat. We also dive into the Neil Druckmann controversy and the issue of what happens to your digital game libraries when you die. And stick around for my chat with Andrea Rene about our most anticipated Summer ...

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This Week: Everything we know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, a new study shows gamers are moving away from a specific gaming genre, and The Last of Us creator clarifies a misquote about his latest project. Plus, a surprise update on the upcoming Street Fighter movie, a potential new Astro Bot game is in the works, and another delay hits Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 physical editions. Join me and iHeartRadio's Leah Jewer as we discuss the ...

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This Week in Gaming: Ubisoft announces Assassin’s Creed: Shadows but cancels another one of their games. A new game is reportedly in the works from the creators of the Portal games, and now’s your chance to grab classic Xbox 360 games for a steep discount. Plus, GTA 6 gets a confirmed release window and Fallout is coming to Fortnite. Join Parris Lilly and me as we chat about our hopes for Summer Game Fest and our thoughts on Assass...

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This Week in Gaming: Nintendo confirms speculations about the Nintendo Switch 2 and drops hints about the next Nintendo Direct presentation. EA raises eyebrows by suggesting in-game ads for video games, while Microsoft sends shockwaves through the industry with more layoffs and game studio shutdowns. Plus, get the latest update on the Helldivers 2/Sony controversy. Then grab your coffee, kick back, and relax as Britt Brombacher joi...

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This week: Helldivers 2 sparks controversy with Sony and gets review bombed into oblivion, the Fallout TV show becomes Amazon’s 2nd most-watched show, Star Wars: Hunters gets a release date, and a continuation of the Batman: Arkham franchise gets announced. Square Enix announced project cancellations, plus the latest on the Elden Ring and Starfield expansions. Fellow Canadian, Victor Lucas, joins me to unpack exactly what happened ...

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This week: Embracer Group divides into three, Gears 6 gets teased, and the best mashups ever, from Baldur's Gate/Stardew Valley to Lord of the Rings/Animal Crossing? But wait, there's more! Fans struggle with the new Fallout 4 next-gen update, everything from this week's Xbox Digital Showcase, and BlizzCon 2024 is officially canceled. Join me and Maude Garrett as we break it all down and more on This Week in Gaming!

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This week: Cyberpunk 2077 developers talk experimenting with AI, former Blizzard president suggests tipping game developers and Skybound Entertainment crowdfunds a AAA Invincible game. Plus, a new Nintendo emulator called Delta makes waves and Keanu Reeves joins the Sonic movie franchise. Kahlief Adams is back to break it all down and more on This Week in Gaming!

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This week in gaming, Fallout 4 gears up for a major update following the success of the Fallout TV series, Baldur’s Gate 3 hits a new milestone, and Star Wars Outlaws teases fans with a new trailer. Meanwhile, Ubisoft draws criticism for its handling of The Crew's server shutdown and the cost of games continues to be a hot-button issue. Plus, we have new guest Riana Manuel-Pena on to discuss the rise of successful video game adapta...

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This week: Larian Studios speaks out on industry layoffs, Xbox unveils their next-gen plans, and we dive into the latest buzz surrounding the major game announcements slated for this summer. In other news, Nintendo shuts down 3DS and WiiU servers, the KOTOR Remake is safe and sound, and the Among Us TV series drops its final cast reveal. Plus, my chat with Parris Lilly in which we discuss the importance of game preservation and our...

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This week: GameStop announces job cuts adding to an already grim future, Take-Two Interactive acquires Gearbox Entertainment, and indie devs raise concerns about game subscription models. Marvel introduces Marvel Rivals, the Sonic 3 movie wraps production, and the Among Us TV series expands its star-studded lineup. Kahlief Adams joins us to talk about the digital age takeover and more!

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This week in gaming was quite the rollercoaster: Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios shocked fans by parting ways with D&D, leaving behind their planned DLC. GTA 6 rumors hint at a possible delay. Stardew Valley's latest update has everyone hooked again and The Sims franchise announces it's headed to Hollywood! Join us as Danny Pena and I unpack Larian's surprising move and more on This Week in Gaming.

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This week in gaming was quite the rollercoaster: Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection is off to a very rocky start, while we get an update on the Knights of the Old Republic remake. And while rumors about the unannounced PS5 Pro were everywhere, Activision's workforce made headlines with a groundbreaking union and the Elden Ring DLC got a surprise discount way ahead of its release. And our guest Kalief Adams had quite a lot to ...

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In this episode: Warner Bros is shifting focus to live-service games, Prime Video drops their first trailer for the Fallout TV series, and Mario Day festivities kick off with Nintendo delivering some exciting announcements. Meanwhile, the closure of Rooster Teeth after two decades, Dragon's Dogma 2's character creator, and the passing of Akira Toriyama all shake up the gaming world. Then, Parris Lilly joins us to discuss the future...

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