Saluki Gamescast

SIU Communication Studies
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A look at the latest in video games and the news surrounding them through the filter of communication studies and academia at large. Each episode gathers a panel from Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty, and staff to talk about the latest in digital entertainment. Produced by the SIU School of Communication Studies.

  1. 12/12/2025

    130. The Hallmark Christmas Movie Game

    Netflix is maybe buying Warner Brothers and that means Mortal Kombat? Call of Duty is shifting gears after sales disappointment? Capcom thinks Mega Man is ready for the big leagues? Postal's public relations is funnier than anything in the game? All of this plus LEGO Party, And Roger, and more! Plus, we pick the best games to play with friends and family over the holidays. This week's crew includes Christina Ivey, Mario Sanders, and Justin Young.

    2h 31m

  2. 12/04/2025

    129. VR McDonald's

    Saudi Arabia takes a big bite out of Electronic Arts, Roblox puts their foot in their mouth, Epic wants you to forget its cheating ways, Far Cry comes to TV, dating in virtual reality, a Sonic cinematic universe, The Game Awards predictions, and more! Plus we talk Hollow Knight: Silksong and more titles. This week's crew includes Christina Ivey, Mario Sanders, and Justin Young.

    2h 29m

  3. 11/13/2025

    128. The Steam Trifecta

    Big news as Steam announces their new console the Steam Machine along with an updated Steam Controller and the VR Steam Frame headset. Plus we talk keeping old games relevant, PlayStation's State of Play Japan, Rockstar's nefarious firings, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, Plus, we discuss some classic 16-bit titles, Fortnite, and Lumines Arise! This week's crew includes Mario Sanders and Justin Young.

    2h 48m

  4. 11/06/2025

    127. Saints Row: Tokyo Drift

    Nintendo has lots of good news to report, plus some teasing for new feature films. Plus, Steam Deck adds a much requested feature, Saints Row returns from the grave maybe, Animal Crossing gets a glow up, consumers love remakes, and more! Plus, we talk Grooveyard, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, and Wreckreation. This week's crew includes Mario Sanders and Justin Young.

    2h 2m

  5. 10/30/2025

    126. Pokémon DEI

    It's been another one of those weeks for Xbox with Halo: Campaign Evolved, Forza taking a break, and Xbox going the way of Microsoft Office? But we also need to talk about Pokémon Legends Z-A, Shadow Labyrinth, Amazon's seeming exit from game development, and the odds of Jack Black getting an EGOT! This week's crew includes Frankie Kimmell, Mario Sanders, and Justin Young.

    2h 18m

  6. 10/22/2025

    125. I Lived the Game

    The Switch 2 is the biggest launch ever? Kirby has a lot to say? Atari is throwing an old rival a bone? Scarface is in some legal trouble? Angry Birds is running out of steam? Ubisoft is censoring games before they exist? All of this and some discussion of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Ball X Pit, Clover Pit, and more! This week's crew includes Christina Ivey, Mario Sanders, and Justin Young.

    2h 21m

  7. 10/01/2025

    124. Xbox's Very Bad Week

    Electronic Arts is selling to Saudi Arabia? Xbox is raising prices on everything? Nightdive Studios is remastering their remasters? Halo has something to share? Rock Band is saying farewell? All of this plus some Blippo+ channel surfing! This week's crew includes Mario Sanders, and Justin Young.

    2h 2m

  8. 09/24/2025

    123. That's Nerdist of Me

    Xbox is raising prices again but what does this mean for the game industry at large? Japan is censoring Dying Light. Kojima is knocking on OD's door. All this and some Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Megabonk, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds talk! This week's crew includes Christina Ivey, Mario Sanders, and Justin Young.

    1h 39m
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A look at the latest in video games and the news surrounding them through the filter of communication studies and academia at large. Each episode gathers a panel from Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty, and staff to talk about the latest in digital entertainment. Produced by the SIU School of Communication Studies.

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  • Creator
    SIU Communication Studies
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © SIU Communication Studies
  • Show Website
    Saluki Gamescast