Send us a text Sony officially dated & priced the PlayStation 5 at $399 for PS5 Digital Edition & $499 for PS5 Disc Edition for release on November 12 in North America. Launching alongside Sony's new hardware will be Demon's Souls and a few other Sony published titles, but there's a catch -- Spider-Man: Miles Morales is also releasing for PS4 this holiday season. Despite claims that such a release would not happen, Sony has plans for several more cross-gen games & it includes a major...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Sony is hosting the next PlayStation 5 Showcase this week & they are expected to introduce us to the PS5's price & launch date. We discuss the potential pricing Sony may target with the PS5 and it may surprise you for several reasons. Furthermore, we predict the launch day and launch lineup of PS5 software, evaluate the launch window (opening few months) and how it compares to Microsoft and the Series X. Beyond announced software, we predict and share our expectations as t...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Send us a text Nintendo have announced their big holiday 2020 release & it took many by surprise. It may not be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, but it is the next best thing -- a prequel to Breath of the Wild but presented in the style of a Hyrule Warriors game. Taking place 100 years before the events of the first Breath of the Wild, players will assume control Link, Zelda, and the Guardians as you battle the army of Ganon. Does the release of the prequel give us hints as to when...
Sep 09, 2020•57 min
Send us a text Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text The Nintendo Direct presentation of August has aired & it was another installment to the Partner Showcase brand of Directs. Are these the only Direct-style presentation we'll see in 2020? We discuss how Nintendo may approach the remainder of 2020 in terms of how they handle announcing & dating first-party software. This year has proven the games industry is as fluid as ever and nothing is certain. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcast...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text It's the final week of August & the Nintendo community is ready for what's to come. Expectation is high. Excitement has the fans shiver in anticipation. The next Nintendo Direct is near, but will it be what fans hope or is Nintendo going to throw a curveball & catch everyone off-guard? A tale old as time is the story of the impending Nintendo Switch Pro. Reports & rumors of this fabled hardware have circulated for many moons; but in 2021 the timing is right for a Switc...
Aug 25, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text It's been a while since Nintendo hosted an Indie World presentation, but they have confirmed such an event is taking place tomorrow & we are here to share our predictions for the event. Last year's Indie World played host to the announcement of Microsoft's Ori & the Blind Forest for the Nintendo Switch. Could we see a repeat take place this year with Microsoft announcing Ori & the Will of the Wisps for the Switch? Furthermore, many indie titles are need of updates; of ...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text The month of August will play a pivotal role in Nintendo's Switch software 2020 release planning. To be blunt: it's now or never for Nintendo. Speculation, rumor, and our information suggests that Nintendo has at least one event/presentation set for the month of August - with the high potential for a second, and Nintendo has to detail their 2020 lineup and give fans an idea of what the company is planning for the future. Beyond Nintendo, Microsoft is encountering their own communi...
Aug 12, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text Microsoft held their highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase and the event has received a mixed reaction from fans. While some consider the event to be a disaster for Microsoft, others have been able to see the long-term vision that the company has as it builds a foundation for a stronger tomorrow. Showcasing software like Halo Infinite, a new Fable, and Avowed, a new IP from Obsidian, Microsoft has a plethora of software on display; yet it felt like the show was missing something....
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text After a lengthy period of silence, Nintendo has awakened and begun to open the lines of communication with fans in the form of a Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. This was the first Nintendo Direct-style presentation since late March, so expectation and hopes were high. For some, this new format delivered; while others are left wondering if Nintendo has abandoned 2020. We discuss and share our reaction and thoughts to the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase and how Ninten...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text A Nintendo Direct is expected to take place on Monday, July 20 and we want to share our predictions of what may happen during this rumored event. Nintendo has been silent for many months now and with no games dated for the remainder of 2020, it is time for them to communicate with fans... directly. Will we finally see the long-rumored 3D Mario Collection for the Nintendo Switch? Could Breath of the Wild 2 make an appearance? And what about Metroid? We discuss these titles and many...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text Microsoft is going to host an Xbox Software Showcase on July 23 and finally give us a look at what Microsoft's internal first-party studios are making for the Xbox Series X. Microsoft's Phil Spencer is confident in what they have planned for the show, but will it be enough to counter & match what Sony showed us for the PS5 last month? Plus, Microsoft has a couple of major moves they could potentially announce at this event that could alter the gaming landscape in their favor. ...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text What's the future hold for the Nintendo Direct program and will Nintendo surprise us with a big holiday game? Thus far, 2020 has been a strong year for the Nintendo Switch in terms of software and hardware performance; but that means little to the consumer. Switch owners are craving new software & Nintendo has been reluctant in sharing information about what they have planned for the remainder of the calendar year. We discuss if a July Direct could be in the cards for Nintendo...
Jul 02, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part 2 has now released & the reception to the game has been polarizing, to say the least. While divisive releases are nothing knew to the industry, the discourse surrounding The Last of Us Part 2 has been peculiar. While some have indulged in civil conversation to discuss their likes and dislikes, others have leapt to extreme measures, of which include a petition to have Naughty Dog recant the story of The Last of Part 2 and to create a new narrat...
Jun 27, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text The pricing war between the PS5 and Xbox Series X is going to play a pivotal role in the success of both platforms, but the introduction of Xbox Series Lockhart and the PS5 Digital Edition presents a unique pricing situation that no generation before has witnessed. We discuss and evaluate which company has the advantage when it comes to pricing their next-gen hardware and give realistic pricing for PS5 and Xbox Series X. How important will Lockhart and PS5 Digital Edition factor i...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Send us a text The PlayStation 5 has officially been revealed and Sony showcased a diverse library of software from first party and third party partners. With games like Demon's Souls and a digital-only PS5 now confirmed, it is clear that Sony is approaching their holiday 2020 launch with laser focus and are ready to challenge Microsoft for the next-gen crown. We discuss how Microsoft can respond to Sony and if Sony's recent wave of announcements has given them the edge of marketing momentum. So...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text Sony is ready to introduce the world to the PlayStation 5 & we expect them to showcase a range of impressive titles. While we don't expect Sony to talk price or launch date at this event, we do anticipate an exciting PS5 software showcase, in which both first-party developers and third-party partners highlight their PS5 offerings. Will Silent Hill make a return on PS5? Will we finally see BluePoint's new game? We discuss this and more. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video ga...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text The Nintendo Switch has been the home to a few miraculous software ports, and those responsible for such achievements have now claimed they can port any PS4 and Xbox One game to Nintendo's hardware. Do these claims have merit or are they simply a marketing tool to incentivize developers to contract their studio for potential projects? We discuss if Switch could handle titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Resident Evil 3 Remake, and CD Projekt Red's CyberPunk 2077. Call Me By Your G...
May 30, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text The year without an E3 is now underway. We talk with Venture Beat's Jeff Grubb about the Summer Game Fest and what we can expect from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft in terms of approach and new announcements. Will Sony show a lot at the PS5 reveal in June? Will Microsoft go heavy with major announcements in July? And what does Nintendo have to announce for the summer and second half of 2020? We discuss this and more. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Ap...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text Sony partnered with Epic Games to give us a glimpse into the future with the debut real-time gameplay demo of Unreal Engine 5 running on the PlayStation 5. It may not be a real game from an established IP, but the demo showed real gameplay and we now know what Unreal Engine 5 is capable of on PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, there is more to UE5 than meets the eye, as the engine will also be compatible with the Nintendo Switch - thus alleviating concern of future support. We discus...
May 13, 2020•49 min
Send us a text The Nintendo Switch achieved several sale milestones in recent weeks, but their latest earning's report sheds light on their 2020 lineup & it may be cause for concern. We analyze Nintendo's latest guidance as it suggests a significant probability that Breath of the Wild 2 not only misses 2020, but also early 2021. How will Nintendo counter PS5 and Xbox Series X? We discuss. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender...
May 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text Microsoft gave the gaming community a glimpse into what the Xbox Series X would offer in terms of software, but the presentation didn't leave a memorable mark. Leaning too heavily on trailers, Microsoft's Inside Xbox showcase failed to show us why the Xbox Series X is a major leap for the industry. Will this marketing mistake prove costly & give the PS5 an edge in the next-gen conversation? Or is Microsoft & the Xbox Series X still in a strong position vs. Sony and the PS5...
May 07, 2020•47 min
Send us a text Sony have issued an official statement confirming they have caught the individuals responsible for leaking The Last of Us 2. Exact specifics as to how the game was accessed remains unknown, but there are two likely scenarios as to what happened... and both are concerning. We discuss them & let you determine which is the most realistic. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitch games. You qu...
May 01, 2020•45 min
Send us a text Microsoft's Phil Spencer compared the coming of Xbox Series X to the revolutionary shift from 2D to 3D gaming. Is there merit to these claims? Will the implementation of ray tracing, SSD, and other hardware upgrades bring a similar revolution? We have John Linneman of Digital Foundry join us to discuss these important topics & much more. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitch games. You ...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text The champagne isn't pouring at the Naughty Dog or Sony offices to celebrate the new release date for The Last of Us Part 2. Instead, an act of selfishness has tarnished the celebration and turned what should be a day of joy into a day of despair. We discuss the ramifications of the leak and how it not only impacts Sony & Naughty Dog, but the industry and gaming community as a whole. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gamin...
Apr 27, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text The latest Nintendo Switch firmware may have leaked the development profile of an unannounced Switch console. Could the device be a TV-only Switch? A digital-only Switch? Or perhaps something more revolutionary? With a 2020 release unlikely to happen, we discuss what the new Switch hardware may be and when we will see it. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity....
Apr 16, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text The PlayStation 5's controller, the DualSense, has been officially detailed by Sony and the controller is a radical change from the DualShock brand. As next-gen plans heat up, the PS5 controller shows a drastic change in direction from Sony as they prepare to compete with the Xbox Series X later this year. What new gameplay possibilities will the DualSense offer? We discuss. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We...
Apr 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Square Enix's handling of Final Fantasy 7 Remake has brought forth questions of their marketing intents & whether or not they misled consumers in the lead up to the title's PS4 launch day. With Kimerex Project Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show...
Apr 07, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Naughty Dog has delayed The Last of Us Part 2 indefinitely and the ramifications of this delay will extend far beyond Sony and PS4. This is the first of many impending 2020 video game delays, as the delays may soon reach the next-generation launch plans of the PS5 and Xbox Series. Aside from delays, the economic and logistical impacts may have a long-term effect on the video game industry in 2020 and beyond. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podc...
Apr 02, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Nintendo is set to celebrate Super Mario's 35th anniversary in a BIG way, as reports suggest the company plans to bring Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy to the Nintendo Switch with new enhancements. Will this trio play a pivotal role in Nintendo's 2020 holiday lineup? Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity. Listen on: Apple Podcasts ...
Apr 01, 2020•56 min
