Good Playing With You: Weekly Gaming News, Reviews, PlayStation • Xbox • Nintendo

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Good Playing With You is your weekly gaming hangout for sharp, funny takes on video game news, reviews, leaks, and industry chaos. Dan Whitehill and Matt Lord break down the biggest releases, showcases, and drama across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC. From Game Awards to Nintendo Directs, indies to retro gems, we bring honest reactions and real-friend energy every week. With straight, LGBTQ and more representation on the crew! Watch episodes on YouTube @GoodPlayingWithYou.

  1. Jul 10

    Black Flag Resynced Reviews STUN 🤯 Palworld RETURNS BIG 🐾 SONY BACKLASH Heats Up 🔥

    Today we break down the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review roundup and discuss whether Ubisoft's latest release lives up to the hype. Is it a return to form, or another mixed outing for the publisher? Then, Palworld 1.0 is finally here, and we ask the big question: Are you going back? We talk about everything that's changed since launch and whether the full release is enough to bring players back. We also discuss the growing PlayStation Plus cancellation movement, as some fans attempt to protest Sony's decision to end physical game discs. Can players actually influence Sony by voting with their wallets, or are analysts right that the company is simply waiting for the backlash to fade? Next, reports suggest Obsidian could be working on a brand-new Fallout game, while we also unpack the latest Xbox restructuring and what it means for the future of Microsoft's studios and first-party lineup. Finally, we discuss new details surrounding Crimson Desert, including why a multiplayer mode could still be in the cards despite previous expectations. From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content. 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - Black Flag Review Roundup 13:27 - Palworld 1.0 - Are you going back? 19:16 - Sony Waiting Out Fan Backlash? 32:37 - Xbox Restructure is CRAZY PANTS 41:45 - Obsidian Working on New Fallout Game 49:11 - Crimson Desert Could Still Go Multiplayer

    Black Flag Resynced Reviews STUN 🤯 Palworld RETURNS BIG 🐾 SONY BACKLASH Heats Up 🔥

  2. Jul 3

    PlayStation Ending Physical Games REACTIONS 💿 GTA 6 Preorder STUNNER 🤯 New Metroid Ravenous LEAK 👀

    PlayStation is ending physical game discs by 2028, and the future of game ownership is getting messy. We react to Sony going digital only, what it means for collectors, lending games, preservation, GameStop, GameFly, and whether players really own anything anymore. Then we break down the latest GTA 6 preorder drama. Reports suggest most players are choosing the $100 Ultimate Edition, raising a huge question: is Grand Theft Auto 6 about to make premium game pricing the new normal? We also discuss the growing expectation that GTA 6 may launch at 30 FPS on consoles. Plus, a mysterious rating may have leaked Metroid Ravenous, possibly revealing Nintendo’s next big 2D Metroid game before the official announcement. From PlayStation’s digital-only future to GTA 6 pricing, GTA 6 performance rumors, and the new Metroid leak, we cover a huge week in gaming news. From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content. 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Sony Ends Discs in 2028 10:03 - Would You Quit PlayStation Over Discs? 11:56 - Xbox To End Discs in 2028 Too? 16:15 - Is the Real Issue Here Ownership? 23:13 - What Happens to GameStop & Other Business? 32:40 - GTA 6 Ultimate Version Huge Sales 36:45 - GTA 6 to be 30 FPS? 43:47 - New Metroid Game Leaked?

    PlayStation Ending Physical Games REACTIONS 💿 GTA 6 Preorder STUNNER 🤯 New Metroid Ravenous LEAK 👀

  3. Jun 26

    GTA 6 Preorder REACTIONS 🚨 Steam Machine DOA? 💀 UNREAL Xbox Price Hike 💸

    GTA 6 preorders are finally here, and Rockstar already has fans arguing. We break down the preorder chaos, the controversial disc-less edition, the premium bundles, and whether Grand Theft Auto 6 is pushing game prices too far. Then Valve reveals the price of the new Steam Machine, and we ask the big question: is this the future of PC gaming in the living room, or is the Steam Machine already dead on arrival? Plus, Xbox is raising prices again. From consoles and accessories to subscriptions, Microsoft keeps getting more expensive, and gamers are not happy. We dig into the latest Xbox price hike, why Microsoft says it’s happening, and whether Xbox is making the same mistakes all over again. Finally, we wrap up with what we’ve been playing lately. From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content. 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - GTA 6 is Digital Only?! 08:41 - Is GTA 6 Ultimate Edition for $100 the "Complete" Game? 13:04 - Will You Preorder GTA 6 & Which Version? 15:42 - Where is GTA 6 Online?! 22:20 - Steam Machine Price Reactions 28:59 - Is Steam Machine DOA? 34:44 - What Happens to "Next Gen" Consoles Now? 39:43 - Xbox's Shocking Price Increases 49:14 - Solarpunk, Marathon, Pokepia and more!

    GTA 6 Preorder REACTIONS 🚨 Steam Machine DOA? 💀 UNREAL Xbox Price Hike 💸

  4. Jun 19

    GTA 6 Huge Updates 💰 Square Enix’s Zelda-Like RPG RULES ⚔️ How to Save Xbox 🎮

    GTA 6 is getting closer, and Rockstar’s latest moves have us asking some huge questions. We break down the new GTA Online update, the free current-gen upgrade, what it could mean for GTA 6 Online, and how expensive Grand Theft Auto 6 might actually be when pre-orders go live. Then Chad Concelmo joins us to talk all things The Adventures of Elliot, Square Enix’s new HD-2D action RPG. We dig into the Zelda-like inspiration, the demo, real-time combat, exploration, fairy companion, world design, and why this could be one of the summer’s most exciting RPGs. Finally, Xbox chaos continues. Game Pass lost millions of subscribers after the price hike, Xbox exclusives are now being handled “case by case,” and more studio closures may be on the way. We break down what Microsoft is doing wrong, why Xbox keeps creating its own bad headlines, and what it needs to do to actually save the brand. From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content. 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - GTA Online Free Upgrade & New Heist 09:10 - Will GTAO Transfer to GTAO 6? 10:39 - GTA Pre-Order Speculation 18:26 - Adventures of Elliot Reviews 33:10 - Xbox Lost "Millions" of Subs With GP Price Hike 41:11 - Xbox Exclusivity "Case by Case" 46:13 - Xbox Closing and Selling Studios

    GTA 6 Huge Updates 💰 Square Enix’s Zelda-Like RPG RULES ⚔️ How to Save Xbox 🎮

  5. Jun 10

    Best Nintendo Direct Reveals 🎮 Zelda Reveal CONTROVERSY 🤔 Final Fantasy Resonance AMAZES ✨

    Nintendo's latest Direct gave us plenty to talk about. We break down the biggest reveals from the showcase, including Final Fantasy Resonance, Kingdom Hearts IV, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Xenoblade Genesis, and a controversial new look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Joining us this week is Chad Concelmo from Square Enix, who shares his perspective on Final Fantasy Resonance, Kingdom Hearts IV, and what these announcements could mean for longtime fans. We're also joined by returning guest Nick Coffman from Smashing Game Time to help us sort through the biggest winners, surprises, and disappointments from the show. Did Nintendo show enough Zelda? Is Final Fantasy Resonance one of the most exciting announcements of the year? And which game earned our Best of Show award? From news to deep-dive discussions, don't forget to subscribe for more gaming content. 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Final Fantasy Resonance 08:13 - Kingdom Hearts IV 13:31 - Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave 17:26 - Xenoblade Genesis 22:22 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 35:11 - Nintendo Show Review 42:21 - Best Game of the Show

    Best Nintendo Direct Reveals 🎮 Zelda Reveal CONTROVERSY 🤔 Final Fantasy Resonance AMAZES ✨

  6. Jun 8

    Xbox Showcase GRADE 🎮 Gears of War E-Day DELIVERS 🔥 Fable Looks AMAZING 🏰

    On this week's episode of Good Playing With You, we react to Microsoft's latest Xbox Showcase and break down all of the biggest reveals. We discuss Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Persona 4 Revival, Persona 6, State of Decay 3, Join Us, Magicians: The Devil's Deal, Clockwork Revolution, and the new Xbox X25 Limited Series. Which games impressed us the most? Which trailers surprised us? And did Xbox finally deliver the showcase fans have been waiting for? To close out the show, we hand out our official Xbox Showcase grades and crown our Best of Show winner. From major announcements to deep-dive discussions, join us as we break down one of Xbox's biggest showcases of the year. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Gears of War E-Day 07:09 - Fable 12:36 - Halo: Campaign Evolved 17:57 - Resonance: A Plague Tail Legacy 23:53 - Persona 4 Revival & Persona 6 27:40 - State of Decay 3 32:59 - Join Us Cult Simulator 36:38 - NEW XBOX Limited Series: X25 41:20 - Magicians The Devil's Deal 44:38 - Clockwork Revolution 49:45 - Best of Show & Letter Grade

    Xbox Showcase GRADE 🎮 Gears of War E-Day DELIVERS 🔥 Fable Looks AMAZING 🏰

  7. Jun 3

    Sony State of Play GRADE 🎮 God of War Laufey SUCKS?! 🤔 Wolverine is AWESOME 🐺

    Marvel’s Wolverine is finally back, God of War: Laufey has been revealed, and Sony's 2026 State of Play may have been one of the most important PlayStation showcases in years. We react to every major trailer, including Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Silent Hill: Townfall, Until Dawn 2, Control Resonant, The Lost Wild, Kemuri, ILL, and more. Which games stole the show? Which reveals fell flat? And what grade does Sony's State of Play ultimately earn? We break it all down. From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content. 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Marvel’s Wolverine 08:36 - Kemuri 10:33 - Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis 15:10 - Silent Hill: Townfall 22:59 - ILL 26:55 - The Lost Wild 28:33 - Control Resonant 34:48 - Until Dawn 2 41:44 - God of War Laufey 51:04 - Final Grade of the Show

    Sony State of Play GRADE 🎮 God of War Laufey SUCKS?! 🤔 Wolverine is AWESOME 🐺

  8. May 29

    007 First Light Better Than GoldenEye?! 🍸 Witcher 3 Expansion?! ⚔️ Destiny 2 Fights Back 💥

    On this week’s episode of Good Playing With You, we break down the surprising 007 First Light review roundup. Critics are calling it the best James Bond game since GoldenEye, but is it actually worth buying day one? Then we react to the shocking return of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with CD Projekt Red announcing a brand-new expansion more than a decade after launch. Plus, Destiny 2 players are fighting back as the community rallies around a server slam, a massive petition, and the growing push for Destiny 3. We also dig into Steam Deck’s shocking price increase, Forza Horizon 6, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Crimson Desert, and Against the Storm. From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content. 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - 007 Review Round Up 09:10 - Summer Showcase Plans 12:31 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Surprise Expansion 21:48 - Destiny 2 Players Fight Back! 29:55 - Steam Deck's SHOCKING Price increases 43:16 - Forza Horizon 6 46:05 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 48:22 - Crimson Desert 50:00 - Against the Storm

    007 First Light Better Than GoldenEye?! 🍸 Witcher 3 Expansion?! ⚔️ Destiny 2 Fights Back 💥
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Good Playing With You is your weekly gaming hangout for sharp, funny takes on video game news, reviews, leaks, and industry chaos. Dan Whitehill and Matt Lord break down the biggest releases, showcases, and drama across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC. From Game Awards to Nintendo Directs, indies to retro gems, we bring honest reactions and real-friend energy every week. With straight, LGBTQ and more representation on the crew! Watch episodes on YouTube @GoodPlayingWithYou.

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