Gamers Week Podcast

Gamers Week Podcast
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Video games are fun. Video game news should be, too. Join Blue, Ryan, and Donnie as we analyze the week's best, worst, and weirdest gaming headlines. New episodes every Friday!

  1. 9H AGO

    Episode 210 - PlayStation Introduces (And Then Walks Back) DRM Requirements For Digital Games

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode... -->  Sony added online DRM to all PS5 and PS4 digital games, causing titles bought after April 2026 to crash and become unplayable if you don’t connect to the internet every 30 days. Then just as suddenly, the company walked it all back. --> Microsoft’s Xbox hardware revenue continues to tumble, with the company revealing a 33 percent decline as part of its earnings report released on Wednesday. --> A Brazilian funeral urn and coffin manufacturer is now advertising a new line of coffins styled after several Mario characters.  --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retrospective Want MOAR Ben Magnet? bsky.app/profile/benmagnet27.bsky.social Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer:  https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15 Visit out merch store at gamers-week-podcast.creator-spring.com We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at youtube.com/@LoveRetroBTW - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com - Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest **Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378 **Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, benmagnet27 Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

    1h 11m

  2. APR 24

    Episode 209 - Microsoft Decreases Price Of Game Pass??

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode... -->  In response to lots of negative feedback, Microsoft has cut the price of Xbox Game Pass and announced that Call of Duty titles will no longer be included with the service at launch going forward. --> A Blizzard lawsuit has killed off a huge private World of Warcraft server while a cease and desist ends another. --> This past week was packed to the brim with news and reveals for upcoming video game film adaptations, such as Elden Ring, The Legend of Zelda, and more. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer:  https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15 Visit out merch store at gamers-week-podcast.creator-spring.com We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com - Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest **Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378 **Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

    1h 18m

  3. APR 17

    Episode 208 - PlayStation 6 Will Be Three Separate Consoles, Says Leaker

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode... -->  The next generation of PlayStation is claimed to consist of three new devices, launching at the same time between $350 and $1,000, according to popular leaker Moore's Law is Dead in a recent live stream. --> Australian YouTube content creator Karl Jobst is suing Donkey Kong record holder Billy Mitchell for defamation following the conclusion of a previous dispute between the two last year. --> A 91-year-old Ohio woman was recently surprised by a visit from police during an extended gaming session, which had apparently been so absorbing that she'd missed check-in calls and alarmed welfare agents.  --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retrospective Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer: https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15 We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com - Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest **Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378 **Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretro Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

    1h 6m

  4. APR 10

    Episode 207 - Limited Run Games Promises No More Delays

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Boutique physical game publisher Limited Run Games is now promising an end to its infamous delayed order deliveries as it throws its old guard under the bus.  --> PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, and it will allow winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games. --> McDonald's has introduced a brand-new Pro Game Menu and an 'Archie' device that will keep you from going AFK while you're eating, but it's only available in Türkiye.  --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer: https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15 We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com - Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest **Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378 **Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, retrogamebrews Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

    1h 1m

  5. APR 3

    Episode 206 - Nintendo Loses Key Patent In Palworld Lawsuit

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> The USPTO has rejected Nintendo’s controversial "summon character and let it fight" Pokémon patent, after it was heavily criticized by IP lawyers last year. --> Sony has announced price increases for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, blaming “continued pressures in the global economic landscape.” --> Microsoft has confirmed that its new Xbox boss scrapped the controversial “This is an Xbox” ad campaign as part of brand reset. --> A new Star Fox game and a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are among numerous unannounced Nintendo games reportedly headed to Switch 2 this year. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101 Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer: https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15 We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com - Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest **Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378 **Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

    1h 19m

  6. MAR 27

    Episode 205 - Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Epic Games, the multi-billion dollar corporation behind Fortnite, is laying off more than 1,000 employees. CEO Tim Sweeney blames a "downturn in Fortnite engagement" for the move. --> A new report says that 77% of US Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players were aged 30 or older, highlighting Square Enix’s struggle to get young people to care about the JRPG series again. --> A new scientific study concludes that “post-game depression” is real, and RPGs are the biggest culprits. --> Resident Evil Requiem's terrifying new stalker sounds so disturbing because its actor "went through two jugs of milk" as Capcom "wanted a very thick consistency” to the actor’s spit. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com - Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest **Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378 **Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretro Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

    1h 17m

  7. MAR 20

    Episode 204 - Nvidia Announces DLSS 5, Says You're Wrong For Hating It

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Nvidia announced DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, a new iteration of the company's gaming AI suite that it is describing as "the GPT moment for graphics." --> A judge ruled Monday that video-game publisher Krafton Inc. must reinstate Ted Gill less than a year after ChatGPT suggested the company fire the former CEO to avoid paying out performance bonuses to Unknown Worlds, makers of Subnautica 2. --> A YouTuber has said they will "return" ownership of a website address that Capcom hid in Resident Evil Requiem, if the game's publisher was to get in contact.  --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retrospective Want more from Patrick, aka Retro Blast Pat? --> bsky.app/profile/retroblastpod.com Want more from Paul, aka TheGamersician? --> thegamersician.bio/ We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com - Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest **Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378 **Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, retroblastpod, thegamersician Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

    1h 28m

  8. MAR 13

    Episode 203 - Xbox Confirms Project Helix, Its Next Gen PC-Console Hybrid

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Microsoft has confirmed that the next Xbox is in development. Dubbed Project Helix, the device is described as a “next generation console” that can “play your Xbox and PC games.” --> Monday’s movie-focused Nintendo Direct delivered the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie while revealing new members of its cast – including Donald Glover (a.k.a. Childish Gambino) as Yoshi. --> Ever since Sony announced the original God of War trilogy was getting the remake treatment, there has been one question being asked louder than others - will the remakes include the originals' infamous sex mini games? --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com - Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest **Get 15% off at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

    1h 21m
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Video games are fun. Video game news should be, too. Join Blue, Ryan, and Donnie as we analyze the week's best, worst, and weirdest gaming headlines. New episodes every Friday!

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  • Creator
    Gamers Week Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Gamers Week Podcast
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