GameXplain Real Talk Podcast

We're bringing Real Talk to a close, as we prepare to launch a new podcast early next year! In this special episode, we discuss how we cope with change, along with all the hot gaming news of the week, such as The Game Award nominees, Nintendo shutting down a Smash Bros tournament, an overpriced SMB3 copy, and tons more!. We also read EVERY Patron question and comment submitted this week! We look forward to seeing you next year with a new podcast and new ideas!

Real Talk - Episode 210: COVID & Candy by GameXplain

In Episode 209, we welcome Chris to the GameXplain family and discuss all the recent news including more on the PlayStation 5, Michael Pachter's dumb Nintendo Switch opinions, the Fire Emblem translation, and more! Major topics include: 1) A slew of Twitter questions

In Episode 208, we welcome Tris to the GameXplain family and discuss all the recent news including the PlayStation 5's UI and other tidbits, Smash Bros's Steve, & more! Major topics include: 1)Halloween Traditions 2)Best gaming quintology 3)What Nintendo Crossovers We Want to See 4)What was Tris's experience with GX before being hired

In Episode 207, we welcome Joey to the GameXplain family and discuss all the recent news including the PlayStation 5 being (mostly) backwards compatible, Microsoft getting xCloud onto iOS, Super Nintendo World's new opening date, & more! Major topics include: 1) Dealing with different opinions 2)All-Time Favorite Game Series & Character 3) Wii games coming to Switch 4) Is Mario too corporate?

In Episode 206, we have the entire crew here as we wish Jon farewell on his final day at GameXplain. It's been a heck of run so what better way than discuss Sony's PS5 Pre-order issues, Michel Ancel leaving game development, and more! Major topics include: 1) Funny and weird embargo guidelines 2) Our favorite moments with Jon 3) What do we have for breakfast? 4) How does our relationship with Nintendo affect our opinions? Bonus Game! Never Have I Ever!

In Episode 205 we talk about the return of the Scott Pilgrim game, the Prince of Persia remake, No More Heroes 3's delay, the Xbox One X's price and date, and more! Major topics include: 1) Our thoughts on Nintendo's Holiday lineup 2) How do we feel about Nintendo's occasional greed? 3) Our biggest game omissions Bonus Game! Price Is Right: Merch Edition!

In Episode 204 we talk about the new Netflix Resident Evil show, Ratchet & Clank coming to PS5 in its release window, the end of Sega Ages, Nintendo becoming the reach company in Japan, and more! Major topics include: 1) Nintendo's financial success but fan unrest 2) Should Nintendo fans focus on their backlogs? 3) What games took us multiple tries to get into? 4) Our Thoughts on F-Zero

In Episode 203 we talk about the Prince of Persia Remake rumor, Nintendo's return to Brazil, Retro Studios search for a lead producer, the continuing battle between Epic and Apple, and more! Major topics include: 1) Besides gameplay, what's a game's most important quality? 2) Our favorite places that we've traveled 3) What podcasts do we listen to? Bonus Game! Games Described Badly!

In Episode 202 we talk about Epic vs Apple & Google, Halo Infinite getting delayed, Yoshinori Ono leaving Capcom, the slim hope of the Scott Pilgrim game coming back, and more! Major topics include: 1) Memorable video game presentations 2) What skills have we improved while at GameXplain? 3) What non-Nintendo Switch Online app would we want? Bonus Game! Furnace of Fun!

In Episode 201 we talk about Rocksteady's Suicide Squad Game, Spider-Man being exclusive to Avengers on PS4, Animal Crossing's sales success, the surprise addition of Small Battlefield to Smash Ultimate, and more! Major topics include: 1) How do we handle people not liking what we like? 2) Do console fans forget normal fans aren't as involved? 3) Our favorite handheld console Bonus Game! The Price is Right!

For our 200th episode, we brought on all of our members, both big and small, to celebrate the occasion! Join us as we give our thoughts on a variety of topics, reflect, and chat with our live Patron audience! Thanks for supporting us all this time!

In Episode 199 we talk about the English release of the Iwata Asks book, the Sonic Movie sequel's official release date, the reveal of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Nintendo's massive source code leak, and more! Major topics include: 1) Do we prefer consistency or experimentation in sequels 2) How much gameplay should be in a trailer? 3) Hot or Cold Drinks? Bonus Game! Rhyme Time!

In Episode 198 we talk about Nintendo not allowing Paper Mario to modify characters, Microsoft combining Game Pass and xCloud, the LEGO NES, Smash DLC ending after Fighters Pass Vol. 2, and more! Major topics include: 1) How would we feel if Nintendo ported their games to PC? 2) What songs would we want added to Smash Ultimate? Bonus Game! Model Numbers Quiz!

In Episode 197 we talk about Half-Life 3 and Left 4 Dead 3's cancelled development, WayForward's newest game, the reveal of the Playstation 5 case, Pokémon localizers' first idea for Pikachu, and more! Major topics include: 1) Can games be so bad they're good intentionally? 2) Do we expect a Zelda port or new release this year? 3) What mid 90s to 2000s licensed game do we want remade? Bonus Game! RPG Quiz!

In Episode 196 we talk about the cancellation of EVO Online 2020, a Fallout show from the creators of WestWorld, Min Min coming to Smash Ultimate, Crash 4's lack of microtransactions, and more! Major topics include: 1) What's the best place to start when getting into game journalism? 2) Our thoughts on character customization 3) What game will we first have our kids play?

In Episode 195 we talk about the surprise announcement of Curse of the Moon 2, the first look at the Cuphead cartoon, Crash 4's new gameplay, Tales of Arise getting delayed, and more! Major topics include: 1) How would we make a F-Zero game that appealed to Smash fans? 2) What warrants a game remake? 3) Our favorite title screens Bonus Game! GX 1-10!

In Episode 194, we talk about the upcoming reveal of the ARMS Smash Fighter, the leak of Crash Bandicoot 4, Pokémon's 2nd presentation, Persona 4 Golden's success on Steam, and more! Major topics include: 1) Is PC porting something we'd want from Nintendo? 2) What piece of game hardware did we buy the most of? 3) What 2D games do we want in 3D? 4) When should games get sequels or spiritual successors? Bonus Game! Name That Achievement!

In Episode 193, we talk about the PS5 Event, the new Paper Mario: The Origami King trailer, the surprise return of Alex Kidd, the Game Gear Micro, Sakurai keeping his gaming habits to himself, and more! Major topics include: 1) What other Final Fantasy character would we want in Smash? 2) What piece of game hardware did we buy the most of? 3) What we'd want from a GBA Micro 4) Our favorite Playstation exclusives Bonus Game! Guess the Review Score!

In Episode 192, we talk about the Sonic movie getting a sequel, a rumored Kingdom Hearts TV series, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles getting a release date, Xbox Series X backwards compatibility enhancements, and more! Major topics include: 1) How has our mindset changed when reviewing games? 2) Where can Mario Kart and Smash Bros. go next? 3) Best game and console launch days Bonus Game! Speedrun Times!