On this week's show, join in the fun as we react to the biggest announcements out of Gamesomce 2025, as well as do a deep dive book club discussion on the 2007 classic, Portal. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on You...
Aug 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min
On this week's show, we look ahead to the future of Xbox, discussing what we want from the next Xbox console as well as pitch our dream first year of games for the next-gen machine. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe o...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 18 min
On today's show we will be putting together our dream roster for Marvel's new fighting game, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, as well as breaking down the news with Nintendo raising its prices on everything and EA working on more Disney games. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with ...
Aug 10, 2025•1 hr 25 min
On this week's show, we are joined by ABC Gamer's David Smith for a deep dive into the year in gaming so far, what we have been liking and not liking in 2025, and what is coming down the pipe that has us excited. We also chit-chat about this week's Nintendo Direct and whether Nintendo has gotten off the Switch 2 generation on the right foot. - Follow David on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rhunwords.com - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitte...
Aug 03, 2025•1 hr 38 min
On this week's show, in honor of our Donkey Kong: Bananza obsessions, we did a blind ranking of the 10 best Nintendo platformers ever, checked in on the latest Pokémon Presents, and asked the question, "Is the era of console exclusivity officially dead?" - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@g...
Jul 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
On this week's show, we are joined by MobileSyrup's Brad Shankar for some Donkey Kong talk. Join us as we review Donkey Kong: Bananza as well as dive into the live-action Zelda and Link movie castings, how much the ROG Xbox Ally will cost, and Brad's experience at the 10th annual TennoCon. - Follow Brad on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bradshankar.bsky.social Follow Brad on Twitter: https://x.com/bradshankar - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on ...
Jul 20, 2025•1 hr 33 min
On this week's episode, we jump into our June 2025 book club game, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, for a deep dive review into one of Lauren's favorite games. Also, we react to the news of a potential Donkey Kong movie being in the works, the Ghost of Yotei State of Play, and the Subnautica 2 drama.- Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@contr...
Jul 13, 2025•1 hr 23 min
On this week's episode, we talk major departures from HBO's The Last of Us, studio closures over at Xbox, and talk about our dream features for the next Animal Crossing game. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:43 - The News We Choose - Xbox Layoffs, Studio Closures, and Banjo Kazooie for Some Reason 15:23 - The News We Choose - Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross Leave The Last of Us 28:15 - Our Dream Animal Crossing Features 40:18 - Building Our Dream Animal Crossing Game 01:10:31 - Wh...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 22 min
On this week's episode, we talk Borderlands 4 previews, a delay to Marathon, and an internal shakeup over at Warner Bros. Games (and what we hope to see from them next). Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:59 - The News We Choose - Metroid Prime 4 is Out Now?! 07:54 - The News We Choose - Borderlands 4 Sounds Promising 16:40 - The News We Choose - Bungie Delays Marathon Indefinitely 31:00 - Warner Bros. Games Has Changed its Internal Structure 42:15 - What We Want from WB Games' Fran...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 34 min
On this week's episode, we talk Death Stranding 2 previews, new castings for the Street Fighter movie, and what we hope to see from the Doom franchise in future. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:16 - The News We Choose - Death Stranding 2 Previews are Really Promising 12:00 - The News We Choose - Street Fighter Confirms More Castings 19:05 - Doom: The Dark Ages Spoiler Review Thoughts 38:06 - Our Hopes for the Future of the Doom Franchise 59:42 - What Have We Been Playing (or Tom ...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 6 min
On this week's show, Tom, Klein, and Lauren are joined by Game Informer and All Things Nintendo's Brian Shea to review the Nintendo Switch 2 after one week with the new console. Listen in to hear our takes on Nintendo's latest gaming machine, the games on it, and why or why not you should pick on up. - Follow Brian on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianpshea.bsky.social Follow Brian on Twitter: https://x.com/BrianPShea Subscribe to All Things Nintendo: https://www.patreon.com/c/BrianSheaPod...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 22 min
It has been a busy week of Summer Game Fest announcements, and we are finally ready to sit down and discuss our favorite news from the various events tied into SGF. Whether it was a Marvel fighting game at the State of Play or a Ninja Turltle in Tony Hawk, we talked about it. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Ema...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min
On today's show, we are back to our regularly scheduled programming as we dive into the news, reacting to the new James Bond game, Black Panther getting cancelled, a the first Zelda movie casting report; as well as give our predictions for the Summer Games Fest 2025 season. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 40 min
On this week's show, we are joined by a very special guest, Spawn On Me host Kahlief Adams, for our Last of Us Season 2 finale review. Join us as we break down the last episode of The Last of Us' sophomore effort and take a peek at where the series will go in the future. - Follow Kahlief on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/itskahlief.bsky.socialFollow Kahlief on Twitter: https://x.com/SpawnOnMeFollow Kahlief on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spawnonmepodcast/ - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky....
May 27, 2025•1 hr 46 min
On this week's episode, we are joined by special guest Shantelle Santos for a review of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 6. Join us as we journey back to the post-apocalypse for some chit-chat about the hit HBO series' penultimate episode. - Follow Shantelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantellesantos - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on T...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 28 min
On today's show, we break down The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5, react to the GTA VI delay, and share our thoughts on the Until Dawn movie. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Controller_Clu...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 31 min
On today's show, we are back to review Season 2, Episode 4 ("Day One") of The Last of Us. Join us as we break down all the Easter eggs from the games, our favorite moments, and so much more. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:18 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4 Review 58:43 - What We Have Been Playing (That Last of Us Part II, Stellar Blade, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) 01:09:44 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twi...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min
On today's show, it is a very special episode of Controller Club. Join us as do our first ever listener mailbag in honor of Episode 150 of the podcast. - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/controller_club Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/controllerclubpod Follow us on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@controller.club Email ControllerClubPod@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or concerns. Like and Subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/@Cont...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 22 min
On this week's show, we jump back into The Last of Us Season 2 with a review of Episode 3. Join us as we are joined by special guest Daniel Baptista from The Movie Podcast to break down the latest chapter in this post-apocalyptic HBO epic.- Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:48 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 3 Review 1:10:44 - What We Have Been Playing (Switch 2, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, South of Midnight, and Shovel Knight) 01:28:25 - Outro - ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 33 min
On this week's show, we continue our journey with The Last of Us Season 2, delving into all the big reveals and spoiler-rific moments from Episode 2 ("Through the Valley"). - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:26 - Tom's thoughts on Season 2, Episode 1 03:06 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 General Thoughts 07:43 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 2 Spoiler Review 1:01:21 - Predictions for The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 3 01:06:57 - A Minecraft Movie Review 1:19:08 - What We H...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min
On this week's show, we are back in the world of HBO's The Last of Us. Join us as we start our journey through the vents of Season 2 with weekly reviews, starting with Season 2, Episode 1 ("Future Days"). - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:05 - The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1 Review 01:14:01 - What We Have Been Playing (The Last of Us Part II and Blue Prince) 01:18:16 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: x.com/cont...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Join us on this week's show as we discuss our reaction to the first Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and get you ready for The Last of Us Season 2 with an everything you need to know primer. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:29 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct 47:31 - The Last of Us Season 2 Primer 01:41:57 - What We Have Been Playing (Balatro, Split-Fiction, Gang Beasts, Metroid Prime Remaster, and Ocarina of Time) 01:46:04 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpo...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 50 min
On today's show, we discuss the surprise final Switch 1 Nintendo Direct, Hogwarts Legacy DLC getting cancelled, and the 2024 games we missed but have now played (Balatro, Prince of Persia, and Metaphor ReFantazio). - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:06 - A Surprise Nintendo Direct 23:35 - Hogwarts Legacy DLC Plans Scrapped 34:06 - Reviewing Our 2024 Hindsight Games 01:40:07 - What We Have Been Playing (Wii Fit, Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and Disney's Ext...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 54 min
On today's show, join Klein and Lauren as they break down their early thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows, do a PS4/PS5 exclusive blind ranking and react to some of the latest gaming news. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:06 - Is Steam Coming to Xbox? 14:11 - A Hollow Knight: Silksong Update 21:29 - The PS4/PS5 Blind Ranking 38:03 - What We Have Been Playing (Assassin's Creed Shadows and Split Fiction) 58:53 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsk...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min
On this week's show we are taking a look back at the critically maligned 2016 Assassin's Creed movie in honor of Assassin's Creed Shadows coming out this week. Also, we dive into the biggest game headlines from the last seven days, including Xbox's leaked hardware plans and the confusion surrounding The Last of Us Part 3. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:50 - Invincible Game Gets an Update 12:29 - Xbox's Hardware Plans Leak 24:45 - Is The Last of Us 3 Happening? 34:41 - Reviewin...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 22 min
On today's show, we are joined by MobileSyrup's Gaming Editor, Brad Shankar, for a 2025 hype draft. Join us as we gush about what we are most excited about in the world of video games for 2025 . - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 05:29 - The 2025 Gaming Hype Draft 01:23:34 - What We Have Been Playing (Final Fantasy X, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Split Fiction, Street Fighter 6, and Picross) 01:32:26 - Outro - Follow Brad on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bradshankar.bsky.soc...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 39 min
This week, it is an all headlines show. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they break down Warner Bros. closing three of its game studios, Pokemon holding its annual Pokemon Day announcements stream, and Fable getting pushed out of 2026. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:50 - Warner Bros. Games Closes Three Studios 19:42 - Pokemon Day 2025 Reactions 35:16 - Fable Gets Delayed 41:45 - What We Have Been Playing (Marvel Rivals, Street Fighter 6, Tony Hawk Pro-Skater 1+2, Call of Duty) 4...
Mar 02, 2025•55 min
On this week's show, it is finally time to dive into our first book club game of 2025, Okami. Join us as we review the 2006 classic as well as recap Klein and Lauren's FanExpo adventures, break down the latest Tony Hawk news, and react to Tom's ever-growing Pokemon card obsession. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:54 - Pokemon Day Predictions 11:52 - FanExpo Vancouver Stories 26:03 - Tony Hawk is BACK (maybe) 30:59 - Okami Book Club Review 01:24:01 - What We Have Been Playing 01:...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 33 min
This week's show is backed with PlayStation. Join Tom, Klein, and Lauren as they react to the latest State of Play from Sony as well as build a roster of fighters for a potential PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:14 - PlayStation State of Play Reactions 24:25 - Building the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2 Roster 01:10:26 - What We've Been Playing 01:11:02 - Outro - Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/controllerclubpod.bsky.social Fo...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 16 min
On this week's show, we honor the end of the Switch's lifecycle by picking the ten best games that defined the Nintendo console. Also, we break down the latest news including Warner Bros.' gaming mess and GTA's 2025 release date. - Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 01:52 - The News We Choose - WB's Gaming Mess 28:00 - The News We CHoose - A GTA 6 Release Update 32:31 - The Nintendo Switch Hall of Fame 01:23:24 - What We've Been Playing (Metaphor ReFantazio and Okami) 01:25:11 - Outro ...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 31 min
