Between The Joysticks

Between The Joysticks
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A podcast! About video games and the industry! Join Nick and Jon as they talk about video game topics. New episodes every Wednesday!

  1. Episode 167: PlayStation State of Play February 2026

    4D AGO

    Episode 167: PlayStation State of Play February 2026

    We are on the other side of a PlayStation State of Play that was 72 minutes long and contained over 30 games! We dedicate the entire episode to breaking down one of the most impressive State of Play’s that PlayStation has ever done. What are our thoughts on the God of War Trilogy Remake, God of War Sons of Sparta, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots breaking free of its PlayStation 3 cage? So many games to talk about you do not want to miss this episode. Thanks for listening! Intro: God of War Trilogy Remake Trailer 1 BIG Thing: - PlayStation State of Play February 2026 Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

    1h 44m
  2. Episode 166: Nintendo Partner Direct & PlayStation State of Play Predictions

    FEB 11

    Episode 166: Nintendo Partner Direct & PlayStation State of Play Predictions

    No need to panic because we told you so! We are at a Defcon 1! Nintendo announced and already streamed a Nintendo Partner Direct and PlayStation announced a whopping 60 + minute State of Play this week. We go into a lengthy discussion about both. Speaking of PlayStation, the next franchise to get a multiplayer spin-off is Horizon. Can it stand out among the many live service attempts from PlayStation? We end on the demo for the upcoming game from Capcom, Pragmata, as both Jon and Nick both played it. Thanks for listening! Intro: Horizon Hunters Gathering 6 Things: - Craig Mazin and the future of The Last of Us - Overwatch 2 reverts back to Overwatch - Horizon Hunters Gathering - Nintendo Partner Direct February 2026 - PlayStation State of Play February 2026 Predictions - Pragmata Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

    1h 32m
  3. Episode 165: Highguard, Fable, Forza, Absolum and More!

    FEB 4

    Episode 165: Highguard, Fable, Forza, Absolum and More!

    We are back after a 2 week hiatus and catch up on all things video games. Highguard is out and not setting the world on fire. We have an email from YOU the listener about industry events and more. We follow up with a rare double play as both Nick and Jon have completed and platinumed last year's indie beat em up, Absolum. Finally we end on our impressions of the Xbox Developer Direct. Hear our thoughts on Forza Horizon 6, Fable and more! Thanks for listening! Intro: Absolum 5 Things: - [Prediction] Super Mario Maker 3D - Highguard - Email! - Absolum - Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

    1h 26m
  4. Episode 164: ARC Raiders

    JAN 15

    Episode 164: ARC Raiders

    That title is correct. A member of this podcast is playing 2025’s hottest multiplayer extraction shooter, ARC Raiders and is enjoying it a lot. You have to listen to believe it. Jon puts on his ninja headband and reviews Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. The Xbox Developer Direct 2026 has been officially announced and we talk through the games and rumors surrounding this Xbox event. Finally we end on an IGN article that feels the same way Jon felt last week… is a 3D Mario game coming from Nintendo in 2026? All this and much more! Thanks for listening! Intro: Super Mario 64 5 Things: - Biggest Disappointments of 2025 - ARC Raiders - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Announced - Super Mario Odyssey 2 or Something New? Why 3D Mario Should Finally Return in 2026 (IGN.com from Ryan McCaffrey) Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

    1h 14m
  5. Episode 163: 2026 Predictions & Most Anticipated Games

    JAN 8

    Episode 163: 2026 Predictions & Most Anticipated Games

    2025? Get out of here! 2026 is here and it will have big implications for our favorite hobby. So many games coming out this year it is hard for Nick and Jon to narrow down their most anticipated games of the year. We then follow up with our 2026 video game predictions after revisiting our 2025 predictions. Finally, we dive into, revisit and review a couple of games that we completed since our last normal episode. Thanks for listening! Intro: Marvel’s Wolverine 5 Things: - Our Most Anticipated Games of 2026 - 2026 Video Game Predictions - Sword of the Sea - 1000xRESIST - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [SPOILERS] Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

    1h 41m
  6. Episode 162: Game of the Year 2025

    JAN 1

    Episode 162: Game of the Year 2025

    2025 has led to this moment. Our Game of the Year episode! We wrap the year in video games, do ours and YOURS PlayStation Wrap-up, and go through all of the Game of the Year Categories. We love you and thank you for listening to us for another year. Thanks for listening! Intro: Episode 128 12 Things: - 2025 in Review - Email! - PlayStation Wrap-up - Best Moment of the Podcast - Best Level - Best Music - Best Indie - Best Weapon - Best Boss Fight - Best Performance - Best Character To Have A Drink With - Game of the Year Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

    1h 45m
  7. Episode 161: 1000xRESIST

    12/24/2025

    Episode 161: 1000xRESIST

    Jon is on a streak lately. Completing games, getting Platinum Trophies and much more. He is even recommending a narrative adventure game! We have a lengthy discussion of the indie game 1000xRESIST. Nick interviews Jon with some video game related holiday themed questions. Finally we touch on the tragic passing of video game industry legend, Vince Zampella. Thanks for listening! Intro: 1000xRESIST 4 Things: - Vince Zampella - Holiday Themed Video Game Questions - Jon’s Gaming Round-up - Claire Obscur: Expedition 33, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Fortnite - 1000xRESIST Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

    1h 3m
  8. Episode 160: The Game Awards 2025 Breakdown

    12/18/2025

    Episode 160: The Game Awards 2025 Breakdown

    We have The Game Awards 2025 covered in a whopping 2 hour plus long episode for you to devour. What are our thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cleaning house and winning the most awards in The Game Awards History? What are our thoughts on “World Premieres” such as Hindguard, Fate of the Old Republic, Control: Resonant and Divinity? We go in depth and give you our hot takes from an evening full of video game news. Thanks for listening! Intro: The Game Awards 2025 3 Things: - The Game Awards 2025 Review - The Game Awards 2025 Winners - The Game Awards 2025 World Premieres Questions or comments? Please send emails to BetweenTheJoysticks@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @JoysticksPod Subscribe to us on Youtube @BetweenTheJoysticks

    2h 5m
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A podcast! About video games and the industry! Join Nick and Jon as they talk about video game topics. New episodes every Wednesday!

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  • Creator
    Between The Joysticks
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Explicit
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