PandTha Talks

rorytha & RaNDoMPandA
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Old friends who love the gaming industry. Discussing the ins and outs of what is the come to the platforms and hobby they love. With both highs and lows for the gaming industry we try to give an in-depth look into what will be beneficial to the community as well as what will impact us prominently. We cover a wide variety of gaming topics from new releases, acquisitions and company closures to community engagement and there many outcries and even amazing creations over the years. We cover many things to do with the hobby that we are passionate about and hope you give us some of your valued time to inform you on them.Rory: Works in IT and understands computers and technology to a reasonable level, still learning (will continue to do so)Will: Crazy, Game Breaker, All around good friend, Tortures self with Rust, Funny sometimes.

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  1. 5d ago

    GTA 6's Collector's Edition, Xbox's Radical Reset & the PS5 Rental Scheme

    Episode 156 of PandTha Talks: GTA 6's Collector's Edition, Xbox's radical reset, and the PS5 rental scheme. This episode contains strong language and is marked explicit.Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!  pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree

  2. Sep 28

    PHYSINT Moves to Xbox, WARDOGS’ £46M Gross Math and the GTA VI 30 FPS Rumour

    PandTha Talks returns with WARDOGS’ officially announced 1.25 million copies sold, the hosts’ notional £46.24 million consumer-price calculation (gross, not profit or studio take-home), PlayStation ending its collaboration on PHYSINT as Xbox becomes the project’s new partner/publisher, and a GTA VI 30 FPS debate that remains rumour and commentary—not an official technical specification. Also discussed: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Royal Edition, The Witcher: Legacy board game, Rockstar’s official GTA VI Extended Look, nopixel V and the future of GTA Online. Recorded 13 September 2026; factual claims checked against editorial evidence dated 19 September 2026. Disclosure: PandTha Talks has no material relationship with the companies or products discussed in this episode.Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!  pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree

  3. Aug 17

    No Man’s Sky at 10 & WARDOGS’ Brutal Honesty — Episode 154

    Hello Games says No Man’s Sky has received more than 40 major updates across its first decade, while WARDOGS asks players not to buy before considering its risks. Plus Sensor Tower’s GTA 6 preorder estimates, a disputed Hit & Run return, the unofficial Prey Coop mod, the Senate Roblox inquiry and Torn Banner’s No More Room in Hell 2 version 1.0 release.Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!  pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree

  4. Aug 10

    GTA 6’s Netflix Gamble & the Reported 2027 RAM Crunch — Episode 153

    GTA 6’s Netflix strategy, the reported 2027 DRAM/HBM allocation crunch, Unity’s latest quarter, Crimson Desert’s roadmap, Japan’s warning over Japanese game and anime imagery, and the week’s other gaming-industry stories. Claims from reports remain qualified. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!  pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree

  5. Aug 7

    PlayStation's All-Digital Future, MindsEye Multiplayer & Xbox Decline | Ep. 152

    Is PlayStation heading towards an all-digital future—and what would players lose if physical games disappear? Rory and Will examine Sony's reported 2028 disc-production plans, then break down Xbox's hardware-revenue decline and MindsEye's troubled multiplayer update. Episode 152 also covers leadership changes at Facepunch, Crimson Desert's economy, Steam Machine reservations, a Linux patch improving Steam Deck 1% lows, Roblox's results and PlayStation's latest financial performance. Two long-time gamers explain what industry decisions mean for ordinary players. Tell us below: which matters most to you—physical ownership, Xbox's future or whether MindsEye can recover? Discord: https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talks #PlayStation #Xbox #MindsEye Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!  pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree

  6. Aug 2

    PC Gamers Reinvent Physical Games — Steam Cartridges Are Real

    A PC gamer has turned Steam games into physical SSD cartridges, complete with printed cases and an automatic launch script. Rory and Will discuss whether the idea could become a genuine physical-media option for PC players and collectors. The episode also covers Black Ops 2 outperforming newer Call of Duty releases on PS5, Steam Machine pricing, the Steam Controller, Marathon’s very short “era,” Palworld’s 40-million-player milestone and Bethesda’s plans for Fallout. Join the discussion in the comments and subscribe for player-first gaming-industry analysis from PandTha Talks. Discord: https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talks Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!  pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree

  7. Aug 2

    Xbox Admits Its Business Is “Not Healthy” — 3,200 Jobs Cut & Studios Leave

    Xbox has announced the largest restructure in its history, including approximately 3,200 job reductions and four studios leaving Xbox under new management. Rory and Will examine Xbox’s explanation, its lower margins, management structure and what independence could mean for studios such as Double Fine. The episode also covers Steam’s estimated revenue, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Palworld’s major 1.0 update—including 72 new Pals and the World Tree. Join the discussion in the comments and subscribe for player-first gaming-industry analysis from PandTha Talks. Discord: https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talks Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!  pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree

  8. Jul 11

    Cyberpunk 40M Sales, Mass Effect News, Sony Disc Limits & Xbox Game Pass Changes

    🎙️ PandTha Talks – Episode 149 | Sony Limits Physical Games, Cyberpunk Hits 40 Million Sales & Valve Under Fire! 🎙️ This week on PandTha Talks, we cover one of the biggest weeks in gaming news yet.  Cyberpunk 2077 officially surpasses 40 million copies sold, proving one of gaming's greatest comeback stories is still going strong. We also discuss the future of Mass Effect following recent announcements surrounding Exodus, and the ongoing war of words as Tim Sweeney once again calls Valve irresponsible. Elsewhere, a developer is attempting to create a version of GTA 6 using AI, we revisit concerns surrounding Steam Machines, and take a deep look into the troubled development of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. On the console side, we discuss reports that Xbox may be ending Call of Duty Day One launches on Game Pass, the official end of the PS3 era, and comments from PlayStation leadership regarding AI's growing role in gaming. We also dive into Sony's apparent shift away from physical media, concerns around PS5 disc drive availability, and the growing online backlash as major corporations begin mocking Sony's decisions. 👉 Don't forget to hit that Subscribe button and ring the bell 🔔 to stay updated on all things gaming. Let's get into it! 🎮👾🕹️ 🔴 Watch PandTha Talks LIVE If you want to watch live, feel free to join us every Sunday on Twitch! 👉 https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talks 💬 Support the Podcast Remember, your engagement matters. 👍 Drop a like if you enjoy our content 💬 Join the discussion in the comments section 🚀 Your support helps us grow and reach more gaming enthusiasts like you 🟣 Join Our Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Check out our Socials and YouTube here!  pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree

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Old friends who love the gaming industry. Discussing the ins and outs of what is the come to the platforms and hobby they love. With both highs and lows for the gaming industry we try to give an in-depth look into what will be beneficial to the community as well as what will impact us prominently. We cover a wide variety of gaming topics from new releases, acquisitions and company closures to community engagement and there many outcries and even amazing creations over the years. We cover many things to do with the hobby that we are passionate about and hope you give us some of your valued time to inform you on them.Rory: Works in IT and understands computers and technology to a reasonable level, still learning (will continue to do so)Will: Crazy, Game Breaker, All around good friend, Tortures self with Rust, Funny sometimes.

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  • Creator
    rorytha & RaNDoMPandA
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 PandTha Talks
  • Show Website
    PandTha Talks
  • Provider
    Rory Thackery