Plug N Play Podcast - Video Game News and Reviews

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Welcome to the Plug N Play Podcast – the ultimate video game podcast where your host, Henry, dives deep into the gaming world's hottest breaking news and shares their latest video game impressions. Here we have one goal: to talk about what we're passionate about and have a conversation with you! Join us as we explore the latest releases, discuss industry trends, and give you a front-row seat to our passionate gaming conversations. Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore enthusiast, the Plug N Play Podcast is your go-to source for all things gaming!

  1. Jul 21

    Are Gamers Letting Emotion Drive The Conversation? | Plug N Play, Episode 65 | PlayStation Kills Discs, Xbox Id Layoffs, Xenoblade Chronicles and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry tries his best attempts to bring logic to the madness of the PlayStation disc fiasco and the Xbox layoffs at Id. Is it worth even trying to find the silver lining in these clouds? Impressions this week are all about Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition! Is this truly one of the greatest JRPGs of all time? Tune in to find out! Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show! X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlugNPlayPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugnplaypod1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plugnplay397 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dE5501VjBjk9XbQdxvIG3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/plug-n-play-podcast-video-game-news-and-reviews/id1725685950 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kfqx6YQ5xqXRfaKRO8wJw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/plugnplaypodcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:36 - Comment Corner 6:30 - PlayStation disc talk 1:01:59 - More layoffs at Xbox Impressions: 1:25:39 - Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

  2. Jul 7

    Why is the Gaming Industry on Fire? | Plug N Play, Episode 64 | PlayStation Kills Discs, Xbox Layoffs, GTA6 prices, Steam Machine and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry tries his best not to succumb to horrific depression based on the recent happenings here in the gaming industry. Bungie layoffs, Steam Machine prices, GTA6 with no disc, Xbox layoff, and the death of physical games!? Sheesh... Come along and see if my sanity remains. Impressions this week are light since news is so heavy. Brief impressions of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition for the time being. Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show! X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlugNPlayPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugnplaypod1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plugnplay397 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dE5501VjBjk9XbQdxvIG3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/plug-n-play-podcast-video-game-news-and-reviews/id1725685950 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kfqx6YQ5xqXRfaKRO8wJw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/plugnplaypodcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 6:24 - Comment Corner 17:28 - Bungie layoffs 33:42 - Steam Machine prices 51:42 - Xbox to close several studios 1:28:30 - GTA6 prices and no disc 1:51:54 - PlayStation kills discs starting in 2028 Impressions: 2:35:50 - Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

  3. Jun 23

    RIP XBOX | Plug N Play, Episode 63 | Xbox Studio Closures, Nintendo Direct, Baby Steps and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry goes through EVERY game that was shown at the most recent Nintendo Direct, and discusses the recent news on Microsoft shutting down several beloved studios? Is this the end for XBOX again?... again?.... again? How many times has it been over for them? Impressions this week touch on tiny bits of Steam Next Fest demos that Henry has been trying out over the last few days and the ever divisive streamer bait: Baby Steps! Is the rage inducing game worth your time or just worth watching someone play online? Tune in to find out! Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show! X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlugNPlayPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugnplaypod1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plugnplay397 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dE5501VjBjk9XbQdxvIG3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/plug-n-play-podcast-video-game-news-and-reviews/id1725685950 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kfqx6YQ5xqXRfaKRO8wJw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/plugnplaypodcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 7:49 - Comment Corner 24:28 - Nintendo Direct 1:24:21 - Xbox to close several studios Impressions: 2:03:19 - Steam Next Fest 2:23:17 - Baby Steps

  4. Jun 9

    Plug N Play, Episode 62 - Summer Games Fest Extravaganza - Summer Games Fest, State of Play, Xbox Showcase and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, we go through EVERY game shown at the new PlayStation State of Play, Summer Games Fest and Xbox Partner Showcase! This is truly the new E3 and we will revel in this bounty and analyze all the gaming goodies for the year to come! Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show! X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlugNPlayPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugnplaypod1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plugnplay397 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dE5501VjBjk9XbQdxvIG3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/plug-n-play-podcast-video-game-news-and-reviews/id1725685950 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kfqx6YQ5xqXRfaKRO8wJw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/plugnplaypodcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:40 - Momocon 28:28 - Comment Corner 44:04 - PlayStation State of Play 1:40:08 - Summer Games Fest 2026 2:36:30 - Xbox Partner Showcase

  5. May 26

    Plug N Play, Episode 61 - Not Your Mother's Mixtape - Switch 2 Price Increase, Saros Undersells, XBOX, Mixtape and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry discusses how Nintendo finally caught up to everyone else with the new price increase for the Switch 2, Sega cancelling its incredibly vague, incredibly overstated "Super Game", Saros reported underselling, Xbox is now XBOX, and Embracer splitting up once again. Its a good time to be a video game podcast! Impressions this week touch on the nostalgic re connection to Sly 2: Band of Thieves. And the major conversation the circles around the somewhat controversial new release Mixtape. Does it live up to the review scores or does it crumble under the constant criticism. Tune in to find out! Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show! X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlugNPlayPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugnplaypod1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plugnplay397 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dE5501VjBjk9XbQdxvIG3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/plug-n-play-podcast-video-game-news-and-reviews/id1725685950 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kfqx6YQ5xqXRfaKRO8wJw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/plugnplaypodcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:23 - Dream Hack Atlanta 26:26 - Comment Corner 36:46 - Nintendo Switch 2 price increase 46:57 - Sega cancels the Super Game 55:50 - Saros struggles to sell well 1:05:11 - Xbox is now XBOX 1:08:22 - Embracer splits into two companies Impressions: 1:19:05 - Sly 2 1:29:59 - Mixtape

  6. May 12

    Plug N Play, Episode 60 - Oh, GameStop, You Little Scamp! - PS5 DRM, GameStop and Ebay, Star Fox, Metal Gear Solid Delta and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry discusses the nothing burger that was Playstation's DRM scare, GameStop offering to buy Ebay for $56 billion, the new Star Fox reveal, Xbox axing Copilot Companion, GTA needing to cost more money, and more! Phew! That's allota news... Impressions this week are focusing on Sonic Superstars and Metal Gear Solid Delta. Can not doing enough make a game that was already good worse? Tune in to find out! Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show! X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlugNPlayPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugnplaypod1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plugnplay397 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dE5501VjBjk9XbQdxvIG3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/plug-n-play-podcast-video-game-news-and-reviews/id1725685950 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kfqx6YQ5xqXRfaKRO8wJw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/plugnplaypodcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie impressions 19:30 - Comment Corner 35:16 - PS5 DRM Scare 45:35 - GameStop offers to buy Ebay for $56 billion 1:05:06 - 56% of gamers don't buy at full price anymore 1:19:55 - Xbox removes Copilot Companion and changes start up sound 1:29:54 - GTA being more expensive is a good thing 1:37:15 - New Star Fox game reveal Impressions: 1:45:42 - Sonic Superstars 2:04:36 - Metal Gear Solid Delta

  7. Apr 28

    Plug N Play, Episode 59 - Game Pass? In This Economy!? - Xbox Changes Course, GTA Hacked, Mr. Sleepy Man and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry discusses Xbox's plans to turn the ship around, but is it too late? He also reviews the GTA Online leaked info from hackers and discusses Shuhei Yoshida's recent statements on leaving PlayStation. Impressions this week are featuring Mr. Sleepy Man! Does this wacky 3D platformer do enough to stay in our dreams? And a throw back to the past in the unexpected addition of Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude. Did this game deserve the rocky reception it had at release? Tune in to find out! Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show! X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlugNPlayPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugnplaypod1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plugnplay397 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dE5501VjBjk9XbQdxvIG3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/plug-n-play-podcast-video-game-news-and-reviews/id1725685950 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kfqx6YQ5xqXRfaKRO8wJw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/plugnplaypodcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:13 - Comment Corner 23:45 - Shuhei Yoshida speaks about being fired 35:10 - GTA Hacked 46:10 - Game Pass price decrease 1:03:23 - Xbox changes mission statement Impressions: 1:12:32 - Mr. Sleepy Man 1:29:47 - Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude

  8. Apr 14

    Plug N Play, Episode 58 - What if Sonic Was Good? - Nintendo Leaks, Disney Buying Epic, Game Pass Potential Price Changes, Shadow Generations and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry dives deep into the recent leaks of Nintendo's entire 2026 plans! As well as Shift Up buying Unbound, Disney thinking about acquiring Epic Games and the deal's potential, Asha Sharma saying that Game Pass prices will likely have to change, and more! Impressions this week are all about Sonic x Shadow Generations! Can the black hedgehog with a gun truly outdo his blue, non-alien predecessor? Tune in to find out! Feel free to send us a question at plugnplaypodcast1@gmail.com for a chance to have it read out on the show! X/Twitter: https://x.com/PlugNPlayPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plugnplaypod1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plugnplay397 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dE5501VjBjk9XbQdxvIG3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/plug-n-play-podcast-video-game-news-and-reviews/id1725685950 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kfqx6YQ5xqXRfaKRO8wJw Linktree: https://linktr.ee/plugnplaypodcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 9:20 - Comment Corner 19:50 - Nintendo Leaks 38:53 - Shift Up buys Unbound 45:40 - Disney eyeing an Epic purchase 56:36 - Xbox President says Game Pass price is too high Impressions: 1:07:44 - Sonic x Shadow Generations

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Welcome to the Plug N Play Podcast – the ultimate video game podcast where your host, Henry, dives deep into the gaming world's hottest breaking news and shares their latest video game impressions. Here we have one goal: to talk about what we're passionate about and have a conversation with you! Join us as we explore the latest releases, discuss industry trends, and give you a front-row seat to our passionate gaming conversations. Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore enthusiast, the Plug N Play Podcast is your go-to source for all things gaming!

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