The next Switch has been a topic of discussion for years now. But with recent rumors that the Switch 2 was privately demonstrated to a few trusted developers , the time seems right to start speculating what the new console should certainly feature. Join Alex , Devon and David as they unravel the world’s largest gaming event. Of course, we also have to talk about the PlayStation State of Play , the Nintendo Direct and the major games coming to iPhone . And for the first time, we're introducing a ...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 169
There is no shortage of announcements from the last Gamescom. But with so little time and so many ways to fill it in, we undertook the noble task of discussing our favorites - so you know what to look out for. All the while, we somehow keep coming back to Starfield, I wonder why that could be. Join Alex , Devon and David as they unravel the world's largest gaming event. Of course, that's not all we do. We also talk about the PlayStation Plus price hike , the end of Volition , and the horror that...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 168
Video game crossovers come as small as a cameo and as big as having the entire main cast of a gaming company brawl with one another. Alex , Devon , David , and Michael let their imagination run wild. In this episode, our dream crossovers quickly escalate into some wild concepts. But that's not all. We share updates on our gaming backlogs , chat about the future of AI-art and dive into a beautiful hand-painted game. Come join us ! [04:44] – What We’re Playing [06:09] – Games We Are Looking Forwar...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 167
We're well over the half-year mark of 2023, so the looming shadow of end-of-year award shows is proving too difficult to ignore for Alex and Devon . Which games are shoe-ins for the Game Awards, and which ones still to come may form formidable challengers? Of course, there are also plenty of current events to talk about. From the ongoing actor's and writer's strike to the rumors that Ubisoft may delete inactive accounts . Come join us in this short but sweet episode! [01:16] - What We're Playing...
Aug 08, 2023•49 min•Ep. 166
Who doesn't have a video game they've been planning on picking up or finishing, but neglected in their backlogs for just a bit too long? Alex , Devon , David , and Michael certainly have. In this episode, we talk about our backlog and throw ourselves at the mercy of our fellow podcasters to determine which game we'll have to finish before year's end. But that's not all! We finally do a deep dive into the Microsoft-Activison Blizzard saga and its recent developments, after we lay out our plans to...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 165
Some games aren't love at first sight, but they may be love at a second or even a third one! Taking a step back, David , Devon , and Michael talk about the games they weren't especially fond of when they first started them, and what changed. As it turns out, opinions can certainly shift! As always, this wouldn't be a KeenGamer podcast without our traditional side discussions, segues, and rabbit holes. So we get into Microsoft's defeatist announcement about losing the console wars, our favorite S...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 164
You don't have to play an educational game to learn something from a video game. From teamwork and connections to integrity and morality, there's no shortage of important life lessons in the stories of games. Alex , Devon , and Michael share which video games have taught them valuable information, and how they did so. But of course, this wouldn't be a KeenGamer podcast if there weren't loads more to discuss. Especially Summer Game Fest 2023 offers plenty of opportunities to deep dive into. Moreo...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 163
What makes a game great? And perhaps just as important, what makes it frustrating or annoying? The inclusion or absence of a mechanic can make or break a game. Alex , David , and Devon share their takes on what games could really use more of, and which mechanics should we have left in the nineties or zeroes years ago. Before that, we discuss a jampacked news schedule ranging from the Barbie Movie depleting the world's stock of Pink Roscoe paint to Sony's new and confusing Project Q . Alex shares...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 162
What if you could have just about anything in a dream gaming announcements show? That's the question that Alex , David , and Devon feverishly debate in this episode of the KeenGamer podcast. From industry-shaking acquisitions to people who should try their hands at making a game, to long-awaited sequels, remakes, and the sheer charisma of particular personalities. The ultimate question is, which team are you on? Let us know in the comments! But before that, there are loads to discuss before we l...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 161
Movies based on video games have been in a bit of a golden age over the last decade. The successes of the Sonic movies, Detective Pikachu, and especially the Super Mario Bros. Movie show that the world of gaming is ready for the big screen. But what about the other way around? Which shows, books, and other non-gaming franchises are ready to make their debut in gaming? In this episode, Alex and Devon discuss which franchises should take their chances, and what such a video game should look like. ...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 160
No video game is complete without music. What we hear plays a huge part of the vibe a video game ultimately conveys - whether it's a feeling of fun, fright, or that one feeling where you believe you're a one-person army who's ready to face off against any Lovecraftian monstrosity the game hurls at you while you're trying to save the world. So Alex and David chat about their favorite soundtracks, from the frantic and upbeat tunes of Cuphead to the ominous, ever-unnerving melodies of Silent Hill ....
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 159
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Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 158
What do video games really hide from us? How many layers can be peeled back, before we arrive at the truth? In this episode of the KeenGamer podcast, Alex and David dive into their favorite, most brain-teasing video game conspiracies. What's going in in Stardew Valley's Pelican Town? Could Hideo Kojima secretly be a time traveler? That and other recent news you'll hear in this episode! It's always fun to speculate about the lore behind video games. It's for that exact reason that tons of channel...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 157
Last week's Pokémon Presents provides the perfect jump-off point for an in-depth discussion on everything Pokémon. Alex and David chat about their hopes and dreams for the future of Pokémon. From the real and ironic potential of Pokémon Sleep to the over 200 new Pokémon that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLCs will be adding. And from there, it's only a small segue into a passionate discussion about our favorite Pokémon. Before we lay out our arguments on why our favorite Pokémon should reign supr...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 156
Happy Halloween, and welcome to KeenGamer's discussion on the best horror movie characters out there! All the panel's favorite heroes and villains are listed, from Hellraiser to The Shining, along with some honorable mentions. Before the main topic, Mark dives into his thoughts on Gotham Knights and whether it's more of a Marvel's Avengers or Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy quality. Also in the first segment, Alex talks about his time with Overwatch 2 now that we're over a month after its free-...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 155
To those before, and those after. To us now and to those beyond. Seen or unseen, here but not here - welcome to KeenGamer's The Midnight Club review and spoilercast! Mark and Jessica rank all of Mike Flanagan's Netflix shows, and offer their thoughts on favourite stories, characters, and episodes, along with what didn't work for them in Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's Netflix adaptation of Christopher Pike's books. Before heading off to the library with their mugs, the pair chat about the games th...
Oct 20, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 154
May the force be with the KeenGamer podcast panel when they get into Star Wars discourse in this special State of Star Wars episode. Mark, Noah, and Eoin (with special guest star baby Grogu) go over the quality of the recent content, including the live-action and animated Disney Plus shows, and of course, the most recent movie trilogy. Before discussing a galaxy far, far away, the trio talks Pokemon , Deathloop , Stardew Valley , and break down all the CD Projekt Red news , and react to the Mari...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 153
In a very special main topic, Mark , Jessica , and Noah go over every 10/10 ever rewarded at KeenGamer, and discuss the site's (and their own personal) review process. What is it exactly about a game that gets it a 10/10? Many genres have got a 10/10 at the site, including a lot of indie titles, but many more have got a 9.5 or above, so the crew shouts out some notable ones, but you can check out the full list and links to all the reviews . Before diving into the main topic, the trio discusses D...
Oct 06, 2022•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 152
Leaks! With so many recent leaks, scoops, reports, and hacks in the video game industry, Mark , Jessica , and Noah break down everything surrounding them. They recap and update on the ongoing GTA 6 hack responsible for releasing over 90 videos of unfinished gameplay, and the graphics fiasco that resulted in other game devs posting early build footage in solidarity with Rockstar. Dan Allen's mistake outing as a leaker is also covered, as are examples of GOOD leaks in video games, and comparisons ...
Sep 29, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 151
Where were these announcements during Geoff3? Mark and Noah offer their impressions of the latest lengthy Nintendo Direct , including Zelda's BOTW sequel finally getting a name ( T ears of the Kingdom ), then discuss TGS and Sony's State of Play . Which of course includes reactions to that epic God of War: Ragnarok trailer. In one of the biggest gaming leaks ever, Mark and Noah also break down those GTA 6 leaks, and chat about the news that The Sims 4 is soon going free-to-play. Timestamps : [00...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 150
A full KeenGamer podcast panel of Mark , Dan , Noah , and Eoin , give their reactions to all the biggest reveals and trailers from D23 and Ubisoft Forward - including Amy Hennig's Captain America and Black Panther game, the lack of Spider-Man 2 news, and Assassin's Creed Mirage (and Jade ...and Red ...and Hexe ...) Timestamps : [00:00] Intro [03:17] The Last of Us Part 1 [14:59] Metal: Hellsinger [25:10] Tak and the Power of Juju [32:19] Final Fantasy 9 [40:33] Cyberpunk 2077 first major DLC dat...
Sep 15, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 149
It's a remake-themed week on this episode of the KeenGamer podcast as Mark and Noah discuss their favourite remakes/remasters and go over all the biggest gaming news, including more Xbox/Activision acquisition information on Call of Duty , Diablo , and Overwatch ; Halo Infinite 's local co-op and Forge mode drama, and Assassin's Creed Mirage officially confirmed amidst rumours of a remake of the original Assassin's Creed . Before news and the main topic, Mark gives his review thoughts on The Las...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 148
Join Mark , Dan , and Max as they go over the highlights of all the biggest games shown during Gamescom 2022... and Hideo Kojima's podcast. Before giving their impressions on all the biggest trailers and reveals from Gamescom ( Dead Island 2 lives!), the panel breaks down the rumours of Amazon possibly buying EA, the PS5 getting an unprecedented price hike while Sony is facing a $5 billion lawsuit in the UK , and our first major look at The Last of Us HBO series. Cult of the Lamb , Midnight Figh...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 147
Join Jessica , Noah , and Marc as they break down everything we know about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet so far, and what they think it needs to do to succeed with new and old fans. From the new starters, to the changes to gyms and stories, the 'first' fully open world game in the main series, multiplayer, and the Paldea region itself - and a lot more! Before talking all things Gen 9 for the main topic, as always, the crew talks about some of the games they have been playing recently, and all the b...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 146
Oh boy, where do we begin with all the WB and Discovery drama? With the games we've been playing of course! Join Mark , Noah , and Dan as they discuss Rollerdrome , Assassin's Creed Valhalla , and Morrowind , before they move on to the biggest gaming news stories of the week, including Pokemon Scarlet and Violet at the latest Pokemon Presents direct , new Gotham Knights gameplay, and Xbox Game Pass slowly rolling out its family plan . The big main topic for the week is the huge HBO Max shake-up ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 145
With such a big news week in video games, the KeenGamer podcast panel brings you a big News-O-Rama bumper episode - with two new panelists! Join Mark , Jessica , Eoin , and John as they discuss the Knights of the Old Republic remake reportedly being put on hold at Aspyr, possible Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks pointing to a woman lead with a 'Bonnie and Clyde' style relationship with the other playable character, a Black Panther game rumored to be in development at EA , Lord of the Rings: Gollum getti...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 144
Mark, Jessica, and Dan discuss the biggest announcements and trailers from San Diego Comic Con 2022, including the big Phase 5 and Phase 6 Marvel plans with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Daredevil: Born Again, and new Avengers movies The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. DC didn't have much of a presence, but the crew cover what they can including the new Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Black Adam trailers. Also, Dan airs his beef with the fantasy genre once more when the p...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 143
It's sequel week on KeenGamer! With God of War: Ragnarok being one of the most anticipating games this year - Mark , Jessica , Noah , and Dan offer their thoughts on their own favourite gaming sequels as the main topic. Continuing the sequel theme, the panel discuss what they've been playing recently. God of War: Ragnarok's release date of course gets a lengthy discussion in the news, and the KeenGamer panel also go over Forspoken 's delay , PlayStation's new loyalty program , and Skate 's free-...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 142
Mark, Noah and Dan discuss their thoughts and feelings on the newest Disney Plus Star Wars show, Obi-Wan Kenobi. What were the performances like, did the soundtrack lack a little oomph, should there be a season 2 or spinoff - and most importantly, did Obi-Wan live up to the hype? Before reviewing Obi-Wan Kenobi in KeenGamer's newest spoilercast, the panel talks about the games they've been playing lately, with Mark walking the weird delivery routes of Death Stranding, Dan starting Far Cry 6 for ...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 141
Mark, and Jessica are joined by KeenGamer's The Quarry reviewer, Emanuel Ortiz, to discuss their individual experiences with Supermassive Games' newest horror! Before unearthing some Quarry spoilers with Emanuel, Mark and Jessica talk about Fall Guys' free-to-play launch, and the tough but enjoyable challenge of Returnal. They also discuss all the biggest news stories before going into spoilers for The Quarry in the main topic! Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [02:28] Fall Guys [11:42] Returnal [18:34]...
Jun 29, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 140
