Guardian Down Roundtable

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What’s up Guardians, welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable. We’re a weekly gaming podcast and our mission is simple: 4 topics among 4 friends with a focus on our gaming community. I call you all Guardians because we have a long history with Bungie and the Destiny franchise, and as our show (which was formerly Guardian Down Cast) has grown for nearly 7 years covering this beloved game, we are flying higher and taking a 30,000 foot view bringing to YOU topics surrounding our gaming hobby. Topics including the entertainment/gaming industry, social media, tech and whatever else may impact our love of gaming. The rules are simple, every week we invite members of our community to join us in the conversation by bringing a topic of their own that they want to share with all of us. My co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I will be here every week while the two other chairs around the table rotate among a list of guest co-hosts hand-picked by us. Once per month, we invite a brand new member of our community, someone who has been actively involved and has made an impact in our discord server and then we hear THEIR story while they also share a topic of their own at the table.

  1. 3 days ago

    The Era of the Backlog and We Revisit Destiny's Unvaulting Plan #381

    We concentrate on Bungie's blog about unvaulting past Destiny content and the implications for the future of the Destiny franchise. I review the announcement and argue that updating weapons and systems is essential if players are to return. We also cover gaming news such as players returning to older catalog titles, AI-driven reverse engineering and emulators, Steam’s wish list changes, and the new Steam Frame VR. I question whether the twelve‑month timeline Bungie gave is realistic and whether the unvaulting is laying the groundwork for a persistent "forever Destiny" rather than a separate Destiny 3. We discuss practical concerns about retooling raids and loot for modern systems, the potential impact on player engagement, and how preservation and emulation affect access to classic games. I invite listeners to share feedback and we will follow developments as Bungie releases more details. What’s up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We’ve spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we’re taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. Every week, my co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I sit down with two rotating guest hosts to tackle topics of discussion—covering everything from the gaming industry and tech to social media…or whatever our guest co-hosts have on their mind. Our mission is simple: To create a dialogue with topics/news that impact our gaming hobby…all while keeping the focus on our community. We go live every Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. Once a month, we invite a new member from our Discord community to pull up a chair and share their own story with us. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input! Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X: Follow Guardian Down on Instagram: Our Official Website: Send us a Voicemail! Join Our Patreon Community!

    The Era of the Backlog and We Revisit Destiny's Unvaulting Plan #381

  2. 2 Nov

    Ok, Let's Talk About the Future of Destiny Blog #380

    We discuss Bungie's blog post about the future of Destiny and their plan to unvault content. I read the post and I gave my honest reactions to each part. We shared feedback from our Discord and answered community questions. I focused on which campaigns, raids, and activities Bungie plans to bring back and which items are stretch goals. I warned that the twelve month timeline could cause players to lose interest if Bungie does not add updated, upgradable rewards. We asked for clear progress bars and regular updates so trust can be rebuilt. What’s up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We’ve spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we’re taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. Every week, my co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I sit down with two rotating guest hosts to tackle topics of discussion—covering everything from the gaming industry and tech to social media…or whatever our guest co-hosts have on their mind. Our mission is simple: To create a dialogue with topics/news that impact our gaming hobby…all while keeping the focus on our community. We go live every Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. Once a month, we invite a new member from our Discord community to pull up a chair and share their own story with us. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input! Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X: Follow Guardian Down on Instagram: Our Official Website: Send us a Voicemail! Join Our Patreon Community!

    Ok, Let's Talk About the Future of Destiny Blog #380

  3. 26 Oct

    What is Going on with A.I. in Gaming?! #379

    AI is reshaping gaming and that is our main concern tonight. We discuss the closure of BioWare, the Arc Raiders PvE toggle test, and reports about Xbox and Project Helix. We examine how modders and generative tools merged Destiny 1 into Destiny 2 and what that means for studios and players. We debate whether AI will speed development and help smaller teams or whether it will cost jobs and erode artistic quality. I welcome Deadpool-1-MERC, we catch up on life and games, and we answer community questions about these changes. We also consider GTA 6 launch timing and how ports and player workarounds may change the era of exclusives. What’s up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We’ve spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we’re taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. Every week, my co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I sit down with two rotating guest hosts to tackle topics of discussion—covering everything from the gaming industry and tech to social media…or whatever our guest co-hosts have on their mind. Our mission is simple: To create a dialogue with topics/news that impact our gaming hobby…all while keeping the focus on our community. We go live every Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. Once a month, we invite a new member from our Discord community to pull up a chair and share their own story with us. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input! Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X: Follow Guardian Down on Instagram: Our Official Website: Send us a Voicemail! Join Our Patreon Community!

    What is Going on with A.I. in Gaming?! #379

  4. 19 Oct

    We Analyze Destiny Port News and the Arc Raiders PvE Experiment

    I open by announcing that a full Destiny 1 conversion into Destiny 2 on PC has been demonstrated, and I subsequently examine Embark Studios’ recent PvE‑only test for Arc Raiders, which exposed both pronounced player enthusiasm and significant griefing problems. I report that the Destiny port footage indicates promising performance on contemporary GPUs and that modders have prepared native conversion packages to facilitate integration, though the work is not yet a finished, playable release. I describe how Embark’s temporary PvE toggle—deployed to accommodate time‑constrained, casual players—immediately revealed exploitative behaviors such as door‑blocking, loot‑snatching, and intentional down‑player camping, issues that undermine cooperative play in the absence of PvP repercussions. I note that player counts spiked substantially while the mode was available, which demonstrates clear market demand, but I also caution that unresolved griefing could prompt developers to abandon the permanent implementation unless mitigations are enacted. I advocate for pragmatic solutions we discussed on the show—automatic dislodging mechanics to prevent physical blocking, loot assignment to key holders or equitable sharing logic, and proximity‑based disabling or redirection of disruptive utility items—which I believe would preserve the mode’s appeal while curbing abuse. I conclude by expressing our collective hope that Embark will heed the telemetry and community feedback, implement sensible fixes, and offer players an enduring choice between PvE and mixed‑mode experiences. What’s up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We’ve spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we’re taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. Every week, my co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I sit down with two rotating guest hosts to tackle topics of discussion—covering everything from the gaming industry and tech to social media…or whatever our guest co-hosts have on their mind. Our mission is simple: To create a dialogue with topics/news that impact our gaming hobby…all while keeping the focus on our community. We go live every other Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input! Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X: Follow Guardian Down on Instagram: Our Official Website: Send us a Voicemail! Join Our Patreon Community!

    We Analyze Destiny Port News and the Arc Raiders PvE Experiment

  5. 12 Oct

    Ads in Our Games? Also, Making Time for Gaming as We Age #377

    We examine Xbox’s patent to inject advertisements into games and ask whether this will become the future of gaming. I explain the patent’s ad‑credit concept and consider how it could affect player experience and studio business models. We also discuss how to make time to try and play other games when we have greater responsibilities and less free time. I catch up with my guest co‑host and we share highlights from our recent weeks. We answer questions and feedback from the community and play voicemails from listeners. I close with practical takeaways and invite listeners to join our Discord to continue the conversation. What’s up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We’ve spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we’re taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. Every week, we sit down with members of our community as guest hosts to tackle topics of discussion—covering everything from the gaming industry and tech to social media…or whatever our guest co-hosts have on their mind. Our mission is simple: To create a dialogue with topics/news that impact our gaming hobby…all while keeping the focus on our community. We go live every other Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input! Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X: Follow Guardian Down on Instagram: Our Official Website: Send us a Voicemail! Join Our Patreon Community!

    Ads in Our Games? Also, Making Time for Gaming as We Age #377

  6. 5 Oct

    Bonus Episode: "Hey I Think This Might Be a Thing" #376

    I lead with the main point: Arc Raiders will receive a major update on October 8 and a PvE‑only test will run October 13–20. I explain why a dedicated PvE mode could bring many players back and stabilize the game. I say Embark should separate PvE and PvP and add more rewarding projects so players have clear reasons to play. We describe the new map Frozen Trail, new weapons, and quality‑of‑life changes coming in the update. I ask Destiny players if they would return to Arc Raiders if a permanent PvE mode exists and invite feedback via our Discord, email, or voicemail. We also note that we go live twice per month and that I am considering adding a shorter mid‑month pre‑recorded check‑in as a regular fixture. I close by saying we are excited for the update and hope Embark listens to the community. What’s up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We’ve spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we’re taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. We go live every other Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. Once a month, we invite a new member from our Discord community to pull up a chair and share their own story with us. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input! Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X: Follow Guardian Down on Instagram: Our Official Website: Send us a Voicemail! Join Our Patreon Community!

    Bonus Episode: "Hey I Think This Might Be a Thing" #376

  7. 28 Sept

    We Give Our Take on Destiny Being Brought Back #375

    We address Bungie's declaration that Destiny is being resurrected through an unvaulting program that will return legacy campaigns, locations, and raids to Destiny 2. We carefully parse the corporate statements and the insider reporting to separate confirmed returns from speculation, and we emphasize that seasonal content and some live-service systems are explicitly excluded. I and my cohost analyze the announcement in light of Marathon’s current state, staffing constraints, and technical work required to remaster older content for the existing engine. We explain the practical implications for players, including what will be free, which activities are likely to return, and where uncertainty remains regarding strikes, Crucible maps, gear systems, and weapon sets. We outline a plausible timeline for phased information and releases and caution that restoration does not equate to a full revival of live-service operations immediately. Finally, we offer our reasoned assessments of possible futures for the Destiny franchise, from incremental reinstatement of vaulted content to more ambitious remaster or integration efforts. What’s up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We’ve spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we’re taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. Every week, my co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I sit down with two rotating guest hosts to tackle topics of discussion—covering everything from the gaming industry and tech to social media…or whatever our guest co-hosts have on their mind. Our mission is simple: To create a dialogue with topics/news that impact our gaming hobby…all while keeping the focus on our community. We go live every Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. Once a month, we invite a new member from our Discord community to pull up a chair and share their own story with us. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input! Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X: Follow Guardian Down on Instagram: Our Official Website: Send us a Voicemail! Join Our Patreon Community!

    We Give Our Take on Destiny Being Brought Back #375

  8. 21 Sept

    Should Studios Focus on Remakes or New IP? ft BassWindu

    We open by examining calls from AI leaders to slow the pace of frontier AI development and the risks they warn about. I am Todd the Gator and my cohost Kingsley Mack gives a detailed update on the latest AI news and what it could mean. We welcome our guest cohost Mr. Basswindu who shares his background and answers our Speedrun questions. For the topic of the week we discuss the rise of game remakes and remasters and whether the industry is choosing safety and nostalgia over new ideas. We finish with a catch up on what we have been playing and watching, listener voicemails, and ways for the community to join the conversation. What’s up Guardians, and welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable! We’ve spent nearly seven years as the Guardian Down Cast show focusing on Destiny, but now we’re taking a more broad overview of the entire gaming hobby. Every week, my co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I sit down with two rotating guest hosts to tackle topics of discussion—covering everything from the gaming industry and tech to social media…or whatever our guest co-hosts have on their mind. Our mission is simple: To create a dialogue with topics/news that impact our gaming hobby…all while keeping the focus on our community. We go live every Thursday at 9 PM Eastern on my ToddtheGatr YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as our Discord Live Stage. Once a month, we invite a new member from our Discord community to pull up a chair and share their own story with us. We are a live video show with an audio version available every Monday morning. We love the live shows but we love interacting with the live chat even more, so jump in, give us your input! Join us LIVE on YouTube!Join us LIVE on Twitch!Join our Discord Community!Follow ToddtheGatr on X: Follow Guardian Down on Instagram: Our Official Website: Send us a Voicemail! Join Our Patreon Community!

    Should Studios Focus on Remakes or New IP? ft BassWindu
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What’s up Guardians, welcome to the newly branded Guardian Down Roundtable. We’re a weekly gaming podcast and our mission is simple: 4 topics among 4 friends with a focus on our gaming community. I call you all Guardians because we have a long history with Bungie and the Destiny franchise, and as our show (which was formerly Guardian Down Cast) has grown for nearly 7 years covering this beloved game, we are flying higher and taking a 30,000 foot view bringing to YOU topics surrounding our gaming hobby. Topics including the entertainment/gaming industry, social media, tech and whatever else may impact our love of gaming. The rules are simple, every week we invite members of our community to join us in the conversation by bringing a topic of their own that they want to share with all of us. My co-host Mr. Kingsleymac and I will be here every week while the two other chairs around the table rotate among a list of guest co-hosts hand-picked by us. Once per month, we invite a brand new member of our community, someone who has been actively involved and has made an impact in our discord server and then we hear THEIR story while they also share a topic of their own at the table.

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  • Creator
    Guardian Down Cast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    377
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 Guardian Down Cast
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    Guardian Down Roundtable

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