Send us a text The industry event of Gamescom has come & gone; and with it came new information concerning Nintendo's plans and ambitions for the Switch Successor. While much remains unknown, a couple of tech demos were presented during the industry convention & with them came information that provides a better idea of how the Switch 2 will perform against the PS5 and Xbox Series, as well as how it'll be a vast improvement over the current Switch. We discuss. Call Me By Your Game a nosta...
Sep 11, 2023•59 min
Send us a text The release of Baldur's Gate 3 has taken the gaming world by storm & it has been a hot topic of conversation when discussing the Xbox Series line of hardware. Originally slated for release in 2024, Baldur's Gate 3 is now coming to Xbox in 2023; but a significant exemption was made to make it happen. Is this a concerning sign of things to come? Or has the release of Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox changed the future of the system for the better? Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video g...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Send us a text Starfield, the highly anticipated release from Bethesda Games, is soon releasing for Xbox Series X, Series S and PC; & many are wondering: can it live up to the hype & make gaming history? We analyze historic Xbox releases, note the high quality pedigree of prior Bethesda releases; including Skyrim, and discuss whether or not Starfield could make history for both Xbox and Bethesda. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Ga...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text As the video game industry evolves and grows, so do the standards in which the customer expects to have select features be ever present. Be it online functionality or the ability to communicate with friends during gaming sessions, the video game industry holds its own set of standards and one such standard is backwards compatibility. With Nintendo's Switch successor looming just beyond the horizon, the importance of backwards compatibility is, once again, a discussion point & ...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text A new report surfaced from VGC that sheds light on some of the plans Nintendo may have for the Switch successor -- commonly referred to as Switch 2. With details regarding launch timing, backwards compatibility, and more... we share our thoughts on the article's claims and provide some extra details on a few points based on whispers we have been hearing. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitc...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text The June Nintendo Direct just took place & with it came a lot of answers concerning the future of the Nintendo Switch in 2023 & beyond. What did the newly announced games tell us about the future of the hardware & when new hardware may arrive? We discuss this & give our thoughts on the Direct, its contents & 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...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Send us a text A new Nintendo Direct is upon us & we are ready to give our thoughts and predictions on what we hope may be shown. With Nintendo's second half lacking content, this is the moment to announce their lineup for the remainder of 2023 and what title will serve as their big holiday release. Perhaps a new 2D Mario? 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...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Send us a text The Xbox Showcase has concluded & Microsoft delivered a show that the Xbox brand desperately needed. Highlighting a large array of first-party games, release dates for major releases, & Japanese partnerships, the Xbox Showcase infused the Xbox brand with much needed energy; but was it enough to give the Xbox momentum in 2023 and beyond? Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pitch games. Y...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Send us a text The first PlayStation Showcase of 2023 has aired & with it came a fresh look at upcoming games, but also the revelation of a BIG problem for the PS5. As 2023 advances and the future software lineup is developed, we may see the true impacts of this issue make its presence known. Furthermore, we discuss the Showcase, the future of PSVR2 and if Sony has given the Xbox a chance to to reclaim some momentum Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcast...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text The first PlayStation Showcase of 2023 is upon us & with it comes high hope & expectation. With a focus on PS5 and PSVR2, it's now the time for Sony to give specifics on their 2023 lineup with a Spider-Man 2 release date, shed light on the future of PSVR2, and share surprising third-party reveals. Everyone expects Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake to make an appearance, but could more Metal Gear Solid be shown? Will Spider-Man 2 take on Starfield in September? We discuss these and...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Send us a text The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, is soon releasing for Nintendo Switch & many are wondering: can it outsell its predecessor? We analyze historic trends, note growth in the gaming scene since 2017 and weigh potential impacts of the higher price to formulate our own thoughts and conclusions on whether or not Tears of the Kingdom can do the impossible & outsell Breath of the Wild. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic vide...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Microsoft have given Starfield an official release date & while it faces a delay, the release timing of the game finds itself strengthening the Xbox Series lineup for 2023. Additionally, it puts pressure on Sony and PlayStation 5 come the second-half of the year. We discuss why this is & how Microsoft and Bethesda's decision to delay the game benefits the Xbox, GamePass, consumers, and issues the PlayStation 5 its first legitimate challenge of the generation Call Me By You...
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Send us a text The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 has aired & with it came release dates and some surprise releases. Furthermore, insight into Nintendo's plans for 2023 and beyond came to light, as we get a better look at their intentions for both the first half of 2023 and the second half of the 2023. We discuss what we learned from the Nintendo & it shapes what's to come from Nintendo in both the near and distant future. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: App...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Send us a text The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is coming our way & with that comes fresh predictions. What will Nintendo announce & detail in this coming Direct? Will they focus on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Or will they surprise with some desirable and unexpected first & third-party announcements? 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 o...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text A new year has begun for the Nintendo Switch & with it comes new expectations & predictions. We give our predictions for Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch in 2023 and the opening months of 2024. Will we see a new 2D Mario game? Could a new Donkey Kong swing to Switch this year? Will Metroid Prime 4 not only be seen... but release in the coming year? Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We pi...
Feb 04, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Send us a text The first presentation of 2023 has aired, and it was Microsoft taking lead. While the industry waits patiently for the premiere Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play of 2023, Microsoft took point & shared details on their first half of 2023 lineup. A blend of great news and some bad news, the Microsoft Xbox Direct achieved its primary goal: showcasing games in a strong light. How did the show impact and shape the Xbox Series early 2023 lineup? We discuss this and more. Call M...
Jan 26, 2023•43 min
Send us a text It's no secret that Nintendo is working on next-generation hardware to succeed the Nintendo Switch. However, did the rumors and reports of a mid-gen refresh (Switch Pro) have merit? We discuss the recent comments made by Digital Foundry on this subject matter, go over the timeline of rumors and information, and present some new information to provide insight on the matter. Has the plan to bring new Switch hardware been cancelled? Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text After a lackluster 2022, Microsoft and the Xbox Series are looking to redeem themselves in the eyes of gaming community. With some major titles announced for 2023 releases, the year will come down to one simple truth: Can Microsoft deliver on these promises? 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...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Send us a text The Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will FromSoft bring Armored Core? Could Hollow Knight Silksong get a release date announcement? Will GoldenEye 007 shadow drop on NSO and Xbox? Could Nintendo bring a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or Metroid Prime 1 Remaster to the show? Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genr...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Send us a text The release of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has been ripe with controversy and opinion on the subject matter of: who is to blame for the game releasing in such a sorry state. Is it GameFreak? Nintendo? The Pokémon Company? With misinformation polluting social media and news articles, we asked for an answer & got the truth. Does the truth give us hope for a brighter future with Pokémon Generation 10? Will the game get performance patches in the coming months? We discuss this an...
Dec 02, 2022•59 min
Send us a text Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet launched on Nintendo Switch in a less than perfect state. With numerous performance issues present, many are now wondering why these problems are so prevalent in the two games, whether the issues are commonplace &, if so, is this a reflection of aging hardware. Would a better Switch have solved these problems? Or were the two Pokémon games originally targeting a more powerful Switch? We asked developers for answers. Call Me By Your Game a n...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text The call for a boycott of a video game or a game developer/publisher has been commonplace in recent years; yet, most boycott rallies have been utilized for clout, subscription gains & financial well-being. Boycotting video games has turned into a joke & we aren't laughing. 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...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Bayonetta 3 has launched for Nintendo Switch; but is the game's performance up to par? We analyze the game's performance and discuss the game's ambitious design. Is Switch hardware to blame for the performance issues or is Platinum's engine poorly optimized? Or both? Furthermore, we discuss the scandal involving Hellena Taylor & the call to boycott Bayonetta 3. The impacts of Taylor's lie has a significant negative impact on the both the games and the voice actor industry. Cal...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text Konami officially announced new Silent Hill projects, which include a Silent Hill 2 Remake from Bloober Team, exclusively for the PS5. It seems as though Konami is ready to invest heavily into gaming. What's next for Konami? A little title called Metal Gear Solid. We share our thoughts on Silent Hill, as well what's next for Konami and if the company can rediscover their former glory. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming ...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text The PS5 has been officially hacked & Sony is okay with it. Confused? Well, we have the answer as to why Sony is okay with the it & how Sony played a role in releasing the step-by-step instructions to hack/jailbreak the PS5. Furthermore, we got our first-look at the Super Mario Movie & we have thoughts on the voice actors, the visual direction, and how the movie will pay homage to the original game's narrative. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen ...
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text A new "controversy" has appeared online following the release of a new Switch game being priced at $70. Some feel this may indicate the arrival of $70 Switch games... but does it? Furthermore, we breakdown why GoldenEye 007 has online multiplayer for Nintendo Switch but the Xbox release will omit this basic feature. Additionally, we discuss why the GoldenEye 007 Remaster for XBLA may never see an official release on any platform & the reasoning will surprise. Call Me By Your G...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Send us a text Did a recent exchange between Nvidia employees leak the existence of new Nintendo hardware? Details of Grand Theft Auto 6 circulate this week; but the bigger story is the impact the leak had on the industry & the development. The truth about the impact of the GTA6 leak will surprise you. 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...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Send us a text The latest Nintendo Direct has aired & the dust has settled. With a strong focus on Japanese software, some felt the show underwhelmed; but there was plenty to look forward to from Nintendo and their development partners. We discuss what the Direct offered & how it shapes the future of the Nintendo Switch in 2023. 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....
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Send us a text A new Nintendo Direct is upon us and we are here to talk what we know will be there & what we prediction will be there & what may not be there. Is it time for Nintendo to give Metroid Prime 1 a release date for Switch? Will we learn the date and name of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2? And could GameCube join NSO? We discuss this & more. Call Me By Your Game a nostalgic video game podcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Gaming Blender We mash genres. We...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Send us a text Both Sony & Nintendo had a rough week in terms of news announcements -- as the Nintendo Switch gains support for a poor DRM solution; whereas Sony uses their brand strength to exploit their fans by raising the price of the PlayStation 5 in several markets across the world. We do a deep dive into the arrival of Denuvo for Switch & what it could mean for games & the consumer moving forward. We also discuss the reasoning behind Sony's price increase on the PS5 and what th...
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min
