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Digital Days Gaming

Michael Cwick, Dave Huntdigital-days-gaming.simplecast.com
Michael Cwick and Dave Hunt are here to guide you through the digital future. From PlayStation to PC to Nintendo and Xbox, we're here to talk all things gaming. Contact us at Podcast@DigitalDaysGaming.com
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Episodes

DDG Episode 224

Summer Game Fest season comes to a close with a jam packed Nintendo Direct for us to dissect. Nintendo had a little bit of everything from Zelda’s first solo game, a Marvel vs. Capcom revival and the reintroduction of Metroid Prime 4! In other news, we got an update on PS5’s Discord integration and what EA has cooking with the Skate franchise. Plus, Dave will share some thoughts on Destiny 2’s The Final Shape expansion. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If yo...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 224

DDG Episode 223: Summer Game Fest & Xbox Showcase

It’s that time of year again, it’s time for showcases! Join us for a special episode where we recap Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Showcase! There’s a lot to cover this year, from Lego Horizon Adventures to Gears of War: E-Day. We talk about dozens of game this episode and see what 2024 video game releases look like after all the announcements. Games covered include: Dragon Age Veilguard, Indians Jones, Power Rangers Rita’s Rewind, Doom Dark Ages, Life is Strange, Fable, CUFFBUST, Skate, Slitterh...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 223

DDG Episode 222

Let’s recap PlayStation’s State of Play! We react to the Concord reveal, Astro Bot’s big game, and Silent Hill 2 Remake. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise, click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-gaming Patreon Discord Twitter: @DigitalDaysPod Dave Twitter: @GoodDaveHunt Michael Twitter: @The1stMJ...

May 31, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 222

DDG Episode 221

This week MJC reviews Rose & Camellia Collection on the Nintendo Switch, Dave and MJC have some NBA Playoffs talks and plan out our next couple of games to play. In news, Nintendo acquired a studio, Xbox greenlit Ninja Thoery’s next game and Call of Duty might make the jump to Game Pass this year. Oh, and PlayStation sees more success with first party games on PC with the launch of Ghost of Tsushima. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to dona...

May 23, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 221

DDG Episode 220

We are back and it has been a very busy two weeks for the gaming industry. It’s a news heavy episode, so strap in. This week we cover Xbox’s struggles and layoffs, Square Enix changing course, Ubisoft’s announcements and cancellations and PlayStation naming their new CEO(s). The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchand...

May 16, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 220

DDG Episode 219

The world is still obsessing over Fallout and all the Fallout games are seeing some action. Elsewhere in the gaming world, we say goodbye to LittleBigPlanet and Embracer Group splits into three. In Playing and Watching, Dave prepares for a trip and MJC got his hands on the PDP Riffmaster Guitar! The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like ...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 219

DDG Episode 218

Dave and MJC dive into the world of Fallout with the recent release of Amazon’s Fallout series and try and pinpoint a game Dave could try out. In the news, We have alleged PS5 Pro specs, Ghost of Tsushima on PC’s PSN integration, and Larian Studios plans for the future. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise c...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 218

DDG Episode 217

WrestleMania has come and gone and MJC doesn’t know how to respond to a satisfying WWE conclusion. But before we get there we gotta talk about some video game news! First up, Ubisoft has a pair of announcements regarding Star Wars Outlaws and Prince of Persia. While EA wishes people would stop talking about Dead Space and Xbox wants to remind folks they care about backwards compatibility. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using P...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 217

DDG Episode 216

This week on the Digital Days Gaming podcast; PlayStation is rumored to be gearing up for a Showcase, Ubisoft announces their next Forward and Embracer has sold Gearbox. In Playing and Watching, the guys focus on sports and MJC’s Wrestling Minute returns. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: htt...

Apr 04, 20241 hrEp. 216

DDG Episode 215

This week Marvel reveals an Overwatch clone, Media Molecule continues to make adjustments post-layoffs, and Xbox software sales are beginning to concern publishers. In Playing and Watching, we dive a little deep into X-Men 97’ and Destiny 2. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 215

DDG Episode 214

This week in news, Bungie sees changes to Marathon behind the scenes, PSVR2 sales have slowed, and we have the first trailer for Amy Hennig’s Captain America/Black Panther game. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-gaming Patreon Discord Twitter: @DigitalDaysPo...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 214

DDG Episode 213

This week's gaming news includes stories of studio openings and closings. Xbox games topping the pre-order charts on PlayStation and dates for Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. In Playing and Watching, we have tragic tales of lost save files and a race against time due to retro gaming paranoia. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to ord...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 213

DDG Episode 212

This week we have an Xbox showcase to recap and news of some Warner Bros Discovery shenanigans. In other news, a few development studios have broken away from their corporate overlords and Ghost of Tsushima is coming to PC. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 212

DDG Episode 211

We are back after a brief break and the gaming industry continues to be in turmoil with major layoffs across the industry including at PlayStation and EA. What can the industry do to recover from its current state? In other lighter news, we have a possible release window for Nintendo’s next console and Remedy has acquired the rights to the Control IP. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. h...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 211

DDG Episode 210

It’s business time! This week we waited for Xbox’s big business update and got some PlayStation financial reports as a bonus. What’s the future of PlayStation’s first party output? Which Xbox games are going multiplatform? Will Xbox even have a console in the future? All these questions get answered on this week’s show. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldays...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 210

DDG Episode 209

This week we dive into the business side of gaming. Square Enix is making fundamental changes, Disney invests in Fortnite, and Xbox is shifting gears and reports are pointing to them releasing big games on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 209

DDG Episode 208

This week Xbox lays off a ton of people across all of their studios and PlayStation does their first State of Play 2024. In Playing and Watching, Dave dived into Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League and MJC enjoyed the Royal Rumble. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring.com/dig...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 208

DDG Episode 207

This week we recap the Xbox Developer Direct that featured updates on Indiana Jones, Avowed and Hellblade II. Could this be the year Xbox figures things out? In other news, Suicide Squad has a roadmap while Halo Inifinite and Rock Band say goodbye. In Playing and Watching, MJC reviews Another Code Recollection on the switch while Dave enjoyed the NFL Playoffs this past weekend and dabbled in some Arkham games. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like t...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 207

DDG Episode 206

We are back after our holiday break and ready to discuss our Top 3 Games of the Year for 2023! The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-gaming Patreon Discord Twitter: @DigitalDaysPod Dave Twitter: @GoodDaveHunt Michael Twitter: @The1stMJC Twitch: @DigitalDaysGamin...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 206

Bonus Episode: Spider-Man 2 Spoilercast

Join Dave and Michael on this Spider-Man 2 Spoilercast. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-gaming Patreon Discord Twitter: @DigitalDaysPod Dave Twitter: @GoodDaveHunt Michael Twitter: @The1stMJC Twitch: @DigitalDaysGaming Facebook Page Facebook Group YouTube ...

Dec 28, 20231 hr 11 min

DDG Episode 205

It’s the week before Christmas and just when you think the industry has gone in to slumber, chaos emerges. It’s a tough week for leaks and hacks with Rocksteady and Insomniac Games forced to confirm that stuff in the wild is true and to keep away from spoilers if you can. Don’t worry though, we keep things spoiler free and only discuss the ramifications these leaks and hacks will have on the future of these studios. In other news, Naughty Dog have cancelled The Last of Us live service game and t...

Dec 21, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 205

DDG Episode 204

E3 is dead and The Game Awards killed it. Kidding, but The Game Awards did happen and there were announcements and trailers. Arkane is making a Blade game, there’s a new Jurassic Park game, and Kojima is doing something too. In other news, we have sales numbers from November and Spider-Man 2’s New Game Plus is slated for 2024. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digi...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 204

DDG Episode 203

The Grand Theft Auto VI trailer is live and we react to it and wonder when we will see GTA Online. In other news, Bungie is fighting off a takeover and possibly hurting morale in the process and Bioware tries to set expectations for Dreadwolf with an update on when we should expect to see the game next. In Playing and Watching, Dave explores the world of Pandora in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and MJC saw Godzilla Minus One. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ ...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 203

DDG Episode 202

We’re back after taking Thanksgiving off and after playing some Super Mario RPG and Assassin’s Creed Mirage we are hoping The Game Awards brings some big announcements. In the news, PlayStation partners with NCSoft, The Last of Us Part II is getting remastered and Destiny 2 The Final Shape is officially delayed after weeks of speculation. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.pa...

Nov 30, 202359 minEp. 202

DDG Episode 201

It’s that time of year again, the weather is colder and Geoff Keighley awakens from his slumber to dish out Game Award nominees to the best of the best of 2023. While Keighley does his thing, Rocksteady is ramping up the Suicide Squad hype machine and PlayStation pumps the breaks on their live service games. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If yo...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 201

DDG Episode 200

We hit episode 200 and to celebrate Rockstar Games decided to announce Grand Theft Auto 6 is getting a trailer soon! Elsewhere in the video game industry, Nintendo shares lifetime sales for the Nintendo Switch and its Top 10 software sales. In Movies and Television news, Nintendo is officially working on a live-action Zelda film and The Last of Us season 2 is targeting 2025. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 200

DDG Episode 199

DDG is 4 years old! Thank you to all our listeners and supporters. Another week brings even more layoffs, this time Bungie is hit hard. What does it mean for the studio’s future and their partnership with PlayStation. In other news, Xbox shuffled around some executives, Remedy nailed down a road map for future projects and Gran Turismo 7 got a big update. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this lin...

Nov 02, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 199

DDG Episode 198

It’s Spider-Man 2 week! Dave and MJC share their thoughts on Insomniac Games’ latest release and how successful the game has been for PlayStation. In the news, PlayStation has a surprise for their future Digital Slim users, Xbox had a third party event and more. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order DDG merchandise click bel...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 198

DDG Episode 197

This week we celebrate the long overdrawn ordeal that was the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard. In other news, Pete Hines is retiring from Bethesda and it turns out that the Spider-Man 2 game is reviewing quite well. In Playing and Watching, Dave is happy for the Lions and MJC is still cleaning up loose Trophies on PSN. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 197

DDG Episode 196

PlayStation reveals their new slim models, Disney is poking around EA and Unity’s CEO steps down. Video game news is strong this week with video game releases ramping up next week. Find out what Dave and MJC think about all of this week’s news and how they are preparing for October 20th. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/ If you’d like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgaming If you would like to order...

Oct 12, 20231 hrEp. 196
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