Send us a text Communication is necessary if one intends to keep a relationship strong and built on trust. Nintendo, Sony & Microsoft could learn a lot from this basic principal when it comes time to discussion & share information about presentations & new game releases. We discuss whether or not the companies can improve their marketing messaging & how they could do so in a way they nets them favor with fans & not hurt their overall marketing delivery. Call Me By Your Game a...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Send us a text It's a new month and with it comes the inevitable: Nintendo Direct rumors & concerns as to whether or not a new Direct will come during the month or for the remainder of the calendar year. 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...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Send us a text Microsoft & Bethesda will air their 2022 Showcase presentation & present a plethora of game announcements & gameplay trailers. We discuss our predictions for the show & why now may be a pivotal time for Microsoft to show what their first-party studio have been working on. Titles like Avowed, Forza, and more are in desperate need of an update. Will we see them? Furthermore, will a new Banjo make a showing this year? The return of 1 vs 100? Is Final Fantasy 7 Remake ...
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Send us a text Sony have announced a State of Play & in the 30-minute presentation that intend to show games from third-party partners and highlight some software for PSVR2. We share our predictions & what we expect to see from the show; some of which includes: a release date for God of War, a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI, a teaser for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2, and much, much more. Could Silent Hill finally happen? MVG shares his thoughts. We discuss. Call Me By Your Game a nos...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text Nintendo has actively been increasing the value of Nintendo Switch Online since last year with new additions to the Expansion Pack and DLC offerings; but a recent leak sheds further light on the direction will take the service in the coming months. Aside from corroborating previous reports of intent to bring Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to NSO, the leak provides the first public evidence of GBA support and more. We examine what the leak means and when we could see GBA come to...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Send us a text Sony's PlayStation Plus Premium service will soon launch, but is the service a competitor to GamePass or is it Nintendo Switch Online done right? We examine the service, its appeal, and discuss if PlayStation Plus Premium will be a successful venture for the company. 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 13, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Send us a text As Nintendo enters into their new fiscal year, they announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will not release in 2022, as originally promised. However, is this delay catastrophic to their release plans? And could the delay have been intentionally designed to have the title launch alongside a new Switch revision? 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 s...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Send us a text The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 has aired & with it comes a substantial update to Nintendo's software lineup for 2022. Alongside surprising game reveals, Nintendo may have shed light on their future plans when it comes to Switch hardware. We discuss what this means & how it may influence Nintendo's immediate plans and future hardware direction. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitc...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Send us a text The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 is upon us & we share with you our predictions of what we think & hope will show during the presentation. Will Nintendo set the world ablaze with a new Fire Emblem? Is it time for Metroid Prime? Could GoldenEye find its way to the Nintendo Switch Online Service? We discuss all this and 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 question ...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Send us a text In spring 2022, Sony will introduce their answer to Microsoft's Game Pass service with their own service, which will merge PS Now and PS Plus into a single cohesive service. To entice users to upgrade, Sony will offer classic software spanning the PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and PS3 -- though with some compromise. Furthermore, Sony will show their plans for VR with the introduction of PSVR2. When will it arrive & how much will it retail for? We discuss o...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Send us a text Sony's PS5 will start the calendar year of 2022 strong with major game releases in the opening months, and that momentum may last for the next twelve months & beyond. While Sony has detailed their first-party roadmap for 2022 fairly well, some surprises remain from first and third-party partners. We discuss what we expect to see announced & released in 2022 for the PS5 and, yes, the PS4. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify ...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Send us a text The table is set for Nintendo to have one of their strongest years, in terms of first-party output. With Pokémon and Kirby setting the tone for Nintendo's 2022, gamers can & should expect big things from the Big N in 2022. While some anticipated releases may see delays, many expected and unexpected releases are planned to satisfy your gaming needs in the coming year. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mas...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Send us a text As 2021 comes to an end, we recap which areas Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo found success in, as well as failed in. Surprisingly, each company shared a number of successes, but they also shared failures. What do we grade each company and their yearly performance? We discuss. 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 s...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 56 min
Send us a text The Game Awards are upon us once again & that means it is time to give our predictions on what Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony may have planned in terms of reveals during the show. Will we get a fresh look at Hellblade 2? Will Nintendo share a new trailer for Breath of the Wild 2? Will Sony secure Chrono Cross as a PS5 exclusive? And will Epic Games reveal a first look at Alan Wake 2? Furthermore, we share our thoughts on who could win some of the key categories, including the c...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Send us a text Nintendo has joined in to voice their displeasure with the situation at Activision Blizzard; but is an internal memo enough to put pressure on the company? Furthermore, both Nintendo & Sony have their own internal controversies that need to be addressed. We discuss this endemic corrupting the industry. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code NATETHEHATE at MANSCAPED.com Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gam...
Nov 27, 2021•58 min
Send us a text Microsoft & the Xbox recently celebrated both the 20th anniversary of the Xbox-brand & the first birthday of the Xbox Series X/S coming to market. We discuss the first year of the Xbox & how Game Pass defined its opening months; but how Halo Infinite & Forza Horizon 5 deliver the next-gen experience we have been waiting for. Furthermore, we discuss a serious issue concerning the issue & Microsoft has made a demand that the industry make a change to embrace chan...
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Send us a text The Sony PlayStation 5 came to market one year ago & over the course of the year we have seen Sony make numerous moves -- like studio acquisitions, commitment to PC gaming, and software delays & exclusive releases. We discuss Sony's first year on market, whether the platform has delivered a "next-gen" experience & fulfilled the promise of new ways to play that the company touted in 2020. After 2021, what does Sony have planned? We discuss their next studio buy and dire...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Send us a text Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is now available & we share our thoughts on the new additions -- Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis -- and whether the emulation is up to par. Should fans upgrade their NSO subscription? We discuss. Furthermore, a third-party Switch developer has expressed their thoughts concerning the need for more powerful Switch hardware. Their thought & reasoning may surprise & why we disagree with their conclusion. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic v...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Send us a text Nintendo has priced & detailed the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack and the pricing has been a point of contention. While it may not show value in the immediate, the inclusion of Animal Crossing DLC may be an early indicator of their roadmap plans with the service moving forward. Could Nintendo be positioning the Expansion Pack to provide users with "free" access to future Expansion DLC packs? We discuss how this may be an avenue of consideration & how Nintendo can us...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Send us a text A recent Bloomberg article provided substantial evidence supporting the existence of new, upcoming Nintendo hardware designated to the Switch-family of products. However, Nintendo quickly denied claims made in the article & one developer named in the report publicly refuted the information. The truth: there is new Switch hardware in the hands of developers; but what kind of hardware? Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gami...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text Nintendo's September Direct has aired & with it came official news that Nintendo Switch Online will be getting a new tier known as the "Expansion Pack" and this will feature the exciting addition of Nintendo 64 & another new NSO platform. Furthermore, Nintendo reveals new titles for 2022 and gives a first-look at the long absent Bayonetta 3. We discuss our thoughts & reaction to the new NSO inclusions and the new game announcements made during the Nintendo Direct. Call...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text The Nintendo Switch Online service will soon be entering its third year of service &, beyond Game Boy & Game Boy Color, Nintendo may be looking to other avenues to retain & grow their subscription base. Enter the Nintendo 64. However, could Nintendo consider exploring a more premium service tier with the introduction of N64? We discuss how Nintendo 64 could come to NSO & whether or not Nintendo may use a higher priced NSO tier as a means of doing so. Call Me By You...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Send us a text It has been two years since Nintendo provided the Nintendo Switch Online Service with new legacy hardware. With two emulators remaining unused and service renewals around the corner, now is the time for Nintendo to update the service with new hardware -- but which hardware is best suited for the service? We discuss which platforms are most likely & which are least likely to appear on the service in the immediate future. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Liste...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Send us a text PlayStation 5 exclusive, Abandoned, was scheduled to get a real-time experience, but BlueBox Game Studio claims that "technical issues" prevented a smooth launch; however, the company has a long history of technical problems. We investigate the truth behind Abandoned & why this week's demo was a blatant lie. We also discuss our thoughts and reactions to Nintendo's latest Indie World presentation and which games caught our eye. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcas...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Send us a text Nintendo has taken aim at Bloomberg over a report claiming the company stands to see increased profit margins on the Nintendo Switch OLED versus the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has gone as far to say the report is inaccurate. However, there may be more to the story than a simple refutation of data. 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...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text Nintendo have announced new Switch hardware for the holiday 2021 season & it's not what many had expected. Enter the Nintendo Switch OLED. As the name implies, this new Switch model is a Switch with an OLED screen... and little else. However, it begs the question: Is this the Switch Pro? We discuss. 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 P...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text Nintendo's Direct for E3 2021 has now comes & gone. With it came some exciting new game announcements; but Nintendo also disappointed in a major way. We discuss our thoughts on Nintendo's E3 showcase, what impressed up, what disappointed us, and what we think of Metroid Dread, Advance Wars, and the latest update on Breath of the Wild 2 and what it means for that title's release window. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Ga...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text Nintendo will host their E3 Nintendo Direct & Treehouse presentation in just a few days & expectations are at an all-time high. We discuss what Nintendo and third-party partners may bring to the show & how they can surprise with new announcements & finally make rumors a reality. Will Switch Pro make an appearance at E3? Is a new 2D Metroid E3 bound? Or a new Mario & Rabbids game? Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spot...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Send us a text Microsoft's official E3 2021 Showcase just days away & we are here to share our official predictions & expectations for this exciting event. With the Xbox Series X set to host quality releases in holiday 2021, we discuss what titles we expect Microsoft to announce, like Forza Horizon 5, & if Elden Ring will make an appearance at the Xbox Showcase. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Send us a text A new report from Bloomberg has shed light on a potential launch window for the Nintendo Switch Pro. We discuss why this release timing may present several obstacles for the consumer & why it may raise concerns for development partners, as well. Furthermore, we dip our toe & discuss what one can expect to see from Nintendo in regards to the Nintendo Pro in the coming weeks and at E3 2021. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 29 min
