Cooldown Time: Where Console Gamers Unplug

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Cooldown Time is a no-BS gaming podcast where busy console gamers come to kick back and unplug. We break down the biggest headlines, hottest releases, and dumbest trends across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo—with sharp takes and zero fluff. No console warring. No rage-baiting. No shilling. Just real takes for adult gamers with jobs, bills, and a little time left over to play video games.

  1. The Marathon Misfire: Can Bungie Beat the Concord 2.0 Allegations?

    21 APR

    The Marathon Misfire: Can Bungie Beat the Concord 2.0 Allegations?

    Bungie revealed Marathon like it was Christmas morning — and the gaming world opened a pair of socks. In this episode, we dig into the messy reveal, the online backlash, and whether Bungie still has its old magic or if their best days died with Halo. No fluff, no BS — just real talk for busy console gamers. Oh, and with a side of Pablo butchering the word "Tarkov." Timestamps: 00:03:50 – Bungie Drops the Ball: Marathon’s Messy Reveal 00:49:20 – The Last of Us Part II: Season 2 vs. The Game 00:57:58 – The Witcher 3: Still GOATed or Getting Dusty? Want more takes, updates, and nonsense? https://linktr.ee/CooldownTime

    1h 7m
  2. Xbox Showcase Predictions: Wild Hopes vs. Harsh Reality

    14 APR

    Xbox Showcase Predictions: Wild Hopes vs. Harsh Reality

    We’re making wild Xbox Showcase predictions—Gears of War, Fable, and a mountain of Game Pass maybes. Plus, hands-on thoughts on South of Midnight, Khazan, Blue Prince, and Assassin's Creed Shadows. No fluff. Just console gaming talk for adults who actually have lives. Timestamps: 00:04:25 – Xbox Showcase Predictions 00:50:30 – South of Midnight: A Beautiful Disaster 00:56:45 – Blue Prince: Art or Nonsense? 01:02:45 – The First Berserker is Pure Madness 01:08:15 – Final Thoughts on AC Shadows Want more takes, updates, and nonsense? https://linktr.ee/CooldownTime

    1h 15m
  3. Switch 2 Reactions: "Drop the Price" Drama

    7 APR

    Switch 2 Reactions: "Drop the Price" Drama

    Our unfiltered Nintendo Switch 2 reactions! The pricing debacle, the new hardware, and most importantly, the games. Plus, spoiler-free impressions of South of Midnight... or is it South of Mid? Tune into our most brutally honest episode yet. Timestamps: 00:03:37 - Switch 2 brutally honest reactions 01:35:40 - OpenCritic predictions for Switch 2 games 01:42:30 - South of Midnight impressions 01:55:20 - Yasuke is the man, F the haters YouTube: @itscooldowntime Instagram: @itscooldowntime X/Twitter: @itscooldowntime

    2h 2m
  4. PlayStation's Best Studio Has Problems: Naughty Dog's Struggle

    31 MAR

    PlayStation's Best Studio Has Problems: Naughty Dog's Struggle

    Nintendo annoyed the sh*t out of us and we NEED to talk about it. Also, what's up with all this weird Naughty Dog news? Plus, Assassin's Creed's biggest hater played Shadows and.... well, just listen to the show. Timestamps: 00:11:03 - A hater played AC Shadows 00:42:50 - Atomfall sure is... something 00:53:03 - The Witcher IV and Intergalactic news 00:57:45 - PlayStation's best studio has a problem 01:19:16 - A cult classic series returns this October 01:28:33 - That Nintendo Direct was infuriating 01:49:07 - Let's get real about the Switch 2 YouTube: @itscooldowntime Instagram: @itscooldowntime X/Twitter: @itscooldowntime

    2h 27m
  5. The Honest Truth About Assassin's Creed Shadows

    24 MAR

    The Honest Truth About Assassin's Creed Shadows

    A brutally honest conversation about Assassin's Creed: Shadows. Plus, a controversial take on Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Also, more topics like the new God of War, PlayStation's new studio, Steam on Xbox, and our biggest turn-offs about video games! Timestamps: 00:09:15 - The brutal truth about AC: Shadows 00:53:20 - Xenoblade Chronicles X: DE sucks 01:13:00 - New God of War! Details surface 01:18:20 - PlayStation's new studio 01:24:00 - Steam is coming to Xbox 01:36:10 - The dark horse game of 2025? 01:44:48 - Our video game turn-offs YouTube: @itscooldowntime Instagram: @itscooldowntime X/Twitter: @itscooldowntime

    2h 30m
  6. PlayStation's New Era Has Quietly Begun

    17 MAR

    PlayStation's New Era Has Quietly Begun

    Our reactions to Sony's new first-party strategy! If you missed the news, we will catch you up. Also, Microsoft wants Xbox to be more like... Windows? Plus, Silent Hill f, Oblivion remake, Split Fiction, and more! Timestamps: 00:07:06 - Games we are playing 00:33:24 - PlayStation's new first-party strategy 00:50:30 - The Last of Us Part III update 00:58:12 - Microsoft to merge Xbox and Windows? 01:08:54 - Oblivion remake! 01:16:02 - Ubisoft is selling their IP 01:28:45 - Rainbow Six: Siege X unveiled 01:41:44 - Silent Hill f bombshell 01:51:54 - Star Wars: KOTOR remake update YouTube: @itscooldowntime Instagram: @itscooldowntime X/Twitter: @itscooldowntime

    1h 58m
  7. RIP The Last of Us: The Sequel We Deserve, But Won't Get?

    10 MAR

    RIP The Last of Us: The Sequel We Deserve, But Won't Get?

    We played Split Fiction! Is it a legit GOTY contender or a pretender? We have thoughts. Also, huge news on The Last of Us Part III, Star Wars KotOR remake, Gears of War Collection, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Assassin's Creed: Shadows... AND the mind-blowing trailer for Death Stranding 2. Timestamps: 00:00:50 - An apology to our listeners... 00:06:30 - Is Split Fiction our GOTY? 00:24:23 - Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, RoboCop 00:38:11 - Death Stranding 2 made us cry 01:01:49 - The Last of Us Part III 01:16:02 - Gears of War Collection 01:25:00 - Star Wars: KOTOR remake 01:33:47 - Assassin's Creed: Shadows 01:41:19 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 01:48:05 - Starfield must die YouTube: @itscooldowntime Instagram: @itscooldowntime X/Twitter: @itscooldowntime

    1h 55m
  8. Monster Hunter Wilds Isn't What We Thought (And That's Good)

    3 MAR

    Monster Hunter Wilds Isn't What We Thought (And That's Good)

    Fable was delayed abruptly, Xbox games will be "better" on PS5, and Monster Hunter Wilds is a sales supernova. We gotta talk about it! Timestamps: 00:05:48 - Monster Hunter Wilds impressions 00:39:19 - The Fable delay conspiracy 01:09:50 - Xbox ports are superior on PS5? 01:34:54 - RIP Wonder Woman game 01:44:07 - A new Silent Hill remake?! YouTube: @itscooldowntime Instagram: @itscooldowntime X/Twitter: @itscooldowntime

    1h 57m
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Cooldown Time is a no-BS gaming podcast where busy console gamers come to kick back and unplug. We break down the biggest headlines, hottest releases, and dumbest trends across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo—with sharp takes and zero fluff. No console warring. No rage-baiting. No shilling. Just real takes for adult gamers with jobs, bills, and a little time left over to play video games.

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