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. 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

    2h 23m

  2. 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

    1h 53m

  3. 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

    1h 33m

  4. MAR 31

    Plug N Play, Episode 57 - I Was Wrong - DLSS 5, Fortnite layoffs, Switch 2 Sales, Stellar Blade and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry does his due diligence on the recent DLSS 5 yassification controversy, goes through EVERY game in the recent Xbox Partner Showcase, discusses Nintendo's cut to Switch 2 production, Sony's new studio closure, and more! Impressions this week are all about the titillating Stellar Blade! Does the game do enough to stand out from the advertised fan service? Or will it ultimately stay in the shadow of the game that inspired it? 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 10:05 - Comment Corner 27:26 - DLSS 5 Controversy 57:45 - Xbox Partner Showcase 1:14:48 - Epic lays off 1000 employees as Fortnite struggles 1:28:37 - Nintendo slows production of Switch 2 1:38:00 - PlayStation shutters another studio 1:40:48 - Nintendo alter prices of digital games 1:47:10 - PlayStation console price increases Impressions: 1:49:44 - Smattering of Impressions 1:57:35 - Stellar Blade

    2h 34m

  5. MAR 17

    Plug N Play, Episode 56 - How About Them V-Buck Prices? - Playstation PC Ports, Project Helix, Resident Evil Requiem and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry takes on the news of Highguard's inevitable and official shut down, Sony announces they're pulling back from PC ports, Xbox announcing their next generation console (Project Helix), NetEase puts Gang of the Dragon in peril by pulling funding, and Fortnite apparently can't pay the bills with their current v-buck structure. Can't hurt to charge more! Impressions this week are all about the final impressions of Resident Evil Requiem! Does the newest, smash hit from the series deserve such high praise? Or does it's split protagonist formula do more harm than good? 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 6:19 - Comment Corner 24:16 - Highguard officially shuts down 37:07 - Sony pulls back from PC ports 52:46 - Xbox announces Project Helix 1:03:24 - NetEase pulls funding on Gang of Dragon 1:13:29 - Fortnite changing v-buck structure to "pay bills" Impressions: 1:24:27 - Resident Evil Requiem

    1h 48m

  6. MAR 3

    Plug N Play, Episode 55 - Everything is On Fire - Bluepoint Shut Down, Phil Spencer Retires, Resident Evil Requiem and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry dives into the dumpster fire of gaming news that includes Bluepoint Games being shut down seemingly out of nowhere. As well as the massive shakeup in Xbox leadership over at Microsoft. What is the world coming to?! Listen in to make sense of the madness. Impressions this week consist of a smathering of games found across the Steam Next Fest offerings, as well as the highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem! What games are worth looking forward to and is Resident Evil worthy of the hype? Tune into 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 8:45 - Pokemon 30th Anniversary 13:49 - Bluepoint Games Shut Down 50:16 - Xbox Leadership Shakeup Impressions: 1:33:23 - Denshattack 1:37:20 - The Eternal Life of Goldman 1:42:33 - Parasite Mutant 1:45:23 - Vampire Crawlers 1:48:32 - Replaced 1:51:13 - Croak 1:54:23 - Rollin Rascal 1:56:08 - Dead as Disco 1:58:39 - Raccoin 2:06:11 - Darwin's Paradox 2:09:51 - Boost Vector 2:11:35 - Super Meatboy 3D 2:14:28 - Crushed in Time 2:16:37 - Marathon 2:19:31 - Resident Evil Requiem

    2h 34m

  7. FEB 17

    Plug N Play, Episode 54 - Sony's State of YAY! - Highguard layoffs, Nintendo Partner Direct, State of Play, Silent Hill f and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry goes through EVERY game at the Nintendo Partner Direct, EVERY game at the Sony State of Play, Overwatch dropping to 2 to massive applause, and Highguard signaling the end with massive layoffs at the studio. The news is treacherous, but can he overcome? Impressions this week are focusing on the newest Silent Hill game: Silent Hill f. As one of the highest reviewed games of 2025, does it live up to expectations? There's only one way 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 3:36 - User Comment Corner 24:55 - Overwatch drops the 2 32:39 - Massive layoffs at Highguard studio 48:47 - Nintendo Partner Direct 1:08:21 - Sony State of Play Impressions: 2:05:11 - Silent Hill f

    2h 34m

  8. FEB 3

    Plug N Play, Episode 53 - What's Going On With Ubisoft? - Ubisoft Restrurcture, Xbox Developer Direct, Highguard, Dispatch and more!

    On this episode of the Plug N Play Podcast, Henry goes through the upheaval at Ubisoft after their announced restructuring and cancellation of several upcoming games. We go through every game from this week's Xbox Developer Direct, and discuss the massive negative reception to the release of Highguard. Is it really as bad as everyone thinks? Impressions this week are focusing on the narrative darling from last year, Dispatch! Will the narrative pull it through, or will the game play hinder the overall vibes? And a brief spotlight on Super Mario Galaxy 2. We all know its one of the best, but it never hurts to say it twice... 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 6:59 - User Comment Corner 13:12 - Ubisoft restructuring and cancelled games 42:37 - Microsoft Developer Direct 1:12:28 - Highguard releases to lackluster reception Impressions: 1:27:46 - Dispatch 1:51:37 - Super Mario Galaxy 2

    2h 6m
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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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