Gamers Week Podcast

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!

Gamers Week Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 232 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Gamers Week Podcast, a news show with 232 episodes published.

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  Episode 231 - Activision Takes Over Halo After Latest XBOX Layoffs

  Sep 25, 20261h 15m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Microsoft confirmed yesterday that the next mainline Halo game will be developed by Call of Duty maker Activision, with mass layoffs hitting Halo Studios amid a significant restructure of its XBOX studios setup. --> Microsoft has filed a patent for a system that allows PC and XBOX games to serve advertisements during game sessions, seemingly without disrupting gameplay. --> Sega bosses were ready to kill off the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise before the hugely-successful live-action movie helped change their minds. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer: https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15 Visit our NEW merch store at gamers-week-podcast-shop.fourthwall.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, retrogamebrews, 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

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  Episode 230 - Kojima Rebounds With XBOX After Sony Dumps Physint

  Sep 18, 20261h 28m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid spiritual successor, Physint, has found a new home at XBOX after Sony dropped it. --> Blizzard blew the lid off of BlizzCon 2026 with the surprise announcements of Diablo 5 and a new Starcraft. --> GTA VI fans will not allow a nudist resort in Florida to be nude in peace after crypto scammer Cyberleek showed off a similar nudist resort in gameplay leaks last month. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer: https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15 Visit our NEW merch store at gamers-week-podcast-shop.fourthwall.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: retrogamebrews, donniegretro, 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

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  Episode 229 - The Ocarina Of Time Remake And Nintendo Direct September 2026

  Sep 11, 20261h 21m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Nintendo aired two back-to-back Nintendo Directs this week, and the first covered celebrations for The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary, including the upcoming movie, merchandise, orchestra tours, a new themed Switch 2 plus accessories, and of course, the remake of Ocarina of Time. --> The second Direct of the week was a 45-minute showcase highlighting new game reveals, release dates, and updates, including Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond. --> Beginning in November, XBOX will impose monthly cloud gaming time limits for Game Pass subscribers after years of unlimited access. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101 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: donniegretro, wrytersview, 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

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  Episode 227 - Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026

  Aug 28, 20261h 18m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Gamescom Opening Night Live is here, and once again, it was a bumper night full of new game reveals, gameplay deep-dives, and more from Geoff Keighley’s second big show of the year, including Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered. --> Xbox's new disc-to-digital feature is launching imminently, allowing users to add physical copies of games to their digital library. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Retrospective 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: donniegretro, wrytersview, 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

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  Episode 226 - Grand Theft Auto VI: Rockstar Vs CyberLeek

  Aug 21, 20261h 17m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode... --> Over the past few days, a series of videos showing Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay and cutscenes have appeared online, along with an image of what is reportedly the game's complete map. A group called CyberLeek is claiming credit for the leaks, using them to both threaten Take-Two and Rockstar, as well as directing gamers to buy their memecoin. --> The top 1% of games on Steam earn 84.5% of estimated revenue, and most games barely make anything, according to a new report. --> Streetwear brand Supreme has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, and it features a collab with Analogue Pocket, including a version of the handheld plated in 24K gold. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Nostalgia 101 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, retrogamebrews, 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

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