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Four members of the GVG crew get together each Friday to close out the week, talk about their favorite gaming stories, and talk about anything else that comes to mind!
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Square Enix Undergoes Restructuring, Canceled Paper Mario Pre-orders, & More!

GVGCastMay 20, 2024

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Square Enix Undergoes Restructuring, Canceled Paper Mario Pre-orders, & More!

Square Enix Undergoes Restructuring, Canceled Paper Mario Pre-orders, & More!

In the latest episode of the GVGCast, the crew gathers to discuss Square Enix's latest financial reports and the restructuring the house of Final Fantasy is undergoing as a result, Amazon and Walmart pre-orders of the upcoming Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door mysteriously being canceled, and more, including -- as always -- topics suggested by our wonderful Patrons!

May 20, 202401:05:04
Xbox Goes Scorched Earth on Its Studios, Nintendo Switch 2, & More

Xbox Goes Scorched Earth on Its Studios, Nintendo Switch 2, & More

In this episode of the GVGCast, the crew gets together to chat about Xbox ruthlessly closing several of its subsidiary studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and all the related insanity, newly emergent Nintendo Switch 2 details, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our excellent Patrons!

May 14, 202401:04:16
The Wonderful 101!

The Wonderful 101!

We've got a full panel to ring in episode 101 of the GVGCast! Join us as we chat about various topics including what we've been playing, Akuma coming to Street Fighter 6, the latest character trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, and more -- including, of course, topics suggested by our incredible Patrons!

May 05, 202401:11:22
The Centennial Fair!

The Centennial Fair!

After a brief week away, the crew is here to celebrate the GVGCast's 100th episode in the best way they know how: good company, good friends, and good vibes! (Also, by discussing rumors of impending Persona 1 and 2 remakes, Keanu Reeves' apparent casting in the Sonic 3 movie, and more, including topics suggested by our always-amazing Patrons!)

Apr 21, 202401:12:36
Three RPGs and a Wedding!

Three RPGs and a Wedding!

With Ash and Steve away for Jon's wedding and the week being a light one news-wise, the rest of the crew gather 'round to discuss what they've been playing lately and dig into various topics suggested by our awesome Patrons!

Apr 12, 202401:04:36
Spyro 4 Rumors, Sonic x IHOP Collab, Giant Dragon Ball Theme Park, & More!

Spyro 4 Rumors, Sonic x IHOP Collab, Giant Dragon Ball Theme Park, & More!

Another week, another GVGCast! This time the crew chats about rumors that Spyro 4 is in early development, Sonic collaborating with IHOP, hopes for a sequel to TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, and... a giant Dragon Ball theme park? All this and more, including topics suggested by our peerless Patrons, on this week's GVGCast!

Apr 02, 202401:06:12
Feeling Peachy!

Feeling Peachy!

On this week's GVGCast, the crew gathers to ring in the launch of Princess Peach: Showtime! and Dragon's Dogma II, chat about their progress in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more, as well as discuss topics suggested by our peerless Patrons!

Mar 23, 202401:04:55
MAR10 Day, MultiVersus' Relaunch, PS5 Pro, & More!

MAR10 Day, MultiVersus' Relaunch, PS5 Pro, & More!

The crew is back in the latest episode of the GVGCast to chat about those leaked PS5 Pro specs, MAR10 Day's myriad announcements, MultiVersus' upcoming relaunch, and more, including topics suggested by our wonderful Patrons!

Mar 17, 202458:25
The Modern God of Manga

The Modern God of Manga

This time on the GVGCast, the crew is back to chat about the legendary Akira Toriyama and the impact he had both on our lives as well as our favorite games, our thoughts on the Princess Peach: Showtime! demo, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (no spoilers!), Persona 3 Reload's expansion pass, and more, including -- as always -- topics suggested by our peerless Patrons!

Mar 11, 202401:30:17
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth & Pokémon Day!

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth & Pokémon Day!

This week on the GVGCast, the crew discusses the long-awaited launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the surprise Pokémon Day announcement of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and more, including -- as always -- topics suggested by our amazing Patrons!

Mar 02, 202401:07:10
Twitch-like Reflexes!

Twitch-like Reflexes!

After a short break last week, the GVGCast is back to welcome the weekend in this 93rd episode of the show! Settle in and kick back as we chat about what we've been playing lately, some recent news of late, and -- as always -- discuss topics suggested by our peerless Patrons!

Feb 25, 202401:24:14
First Knuckles Trailer, Persona 3 Reload's Explosive Sales, & More!

First Knuckles Trailer, Persona 3 Reload's Explosive Sales, & More!

The GVGCast has returned for its 92nd episode, and this time we're talking about the first-ever trailer that just dropped for Paramount Plus' upcoming Knuckles series, Persona 3 Reload being a smashing sales success for Atlus, and more -- including, as always, wonderful topics suggested by our equally wonderful Patrons!

Feb 10, 202401:16:00
State of Play Recap, Jim Carrey Returns in Sonic 3 Movie, & More!

State of Play Recap, Jim Carrey Returns in Sonic 3 Movie, & More!

Another week, another GVGCast! Join us as we chat about the one and only Jim Carrey coming out of retirement to reprise his iconic role as Dr. Robotnik in the upcoming Sonic 3 movie and other casting news, reflect on this week's State of Play presentation, speculate about Sonic X Shadow Generations, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our awesome Patrons!

Feb 03, 202401:31:50
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Devs Want to Work with Nintendo & More!

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Devs Want to Work with Nintendo & More!

It's time for episode 90 of the GVGCast! Join the GVG crew as we discuss Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's developers expressing interest in working on Mario, Castlevania, and more, indie darling Freedom Planet 2 *finally* getting a release date for consoles, and the coming end of 3DS and Wii U online functionality, as well as topics suggested by our amazing Patrons! NOTE: Ash's audio is a bit low at the start of the show, but we fix that a couple minutes in. Apologies for the inconvenience!

Jan 27, 202401:09:02
Indiana Jones and the Last Physical Xbox Game?!

Indiana Jones and the Last Physical Xbox Game?!

Kick back with us as we usher in another episode of the GVGCast! Today we'll be chatting about Microsoft's recent Developer Direct presentation and an associated rumor that they're already in the process of abandoning physical software altogether. Of course, we'll also be chatting about topics suggested by our incredible Patrons!

Jan 25, 202401:13:59
Golden Sun on Nintendo Switch Online, Gravity Rush Movie Footage, & More!

Golden Sun on Nintendo Switch Online, Gravity Rush Movie Footage, & More!

Kick back and welcome the weekend with us as we usher in another episode of the GVGCast! This time we're chatting about the first two Golden Sun titles finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online, some bizarre footage of Sony's in-development Gravity Rush movie, and more, including -- as always -- topics suggested by our amazing Patrons!

Jan 13, 202401:37:41
Metal Gear Solid Delta and More for 2024?

Metal Gear Solid Delta and More for 2024?

It's the first GVGCast of 2024 and we're kicking the year off with a bang! Cozy up and kick back as we chat about what we did for New Year's, the games we've been ringing in 2024 with, and more, including some exciting news about Metal Gear Solid Delta and Silent Hill 2's remake potentially being confirmed for release this year... as well as a Game of the Year-worthy first-party Xbox exclusive allegedly making the jump to a competing platform? All that plus topics suggested by our wonderful Patrons in this week's GVGCast!


PLEASE NOTE: The wrong mic was being picked up on Ash's end at the start of the show, but this only lasts for the first minute or so and is fixed for the rest. Apologies for that!

Jan 10, 202453:55
Wrapping Up 2023!

Wrapping Up 2023!

The year 2023 is officially behind us, and we have a special episode to wrap it all up! Grab your favorite drink or snack and kick back with the GVG crew as we discuss what we played over the holidays, personal highlights from the year, and some light news topics -- not to mention, as always, topics suggested by our lovely Patrons!

Jan 01, 202401:31:18
A Very Good Vibes Holiday!

A Very Good Vibes Holiday!

Join us for a special, exceptionally cozy holiday-themed episode of the GVGCast in which we talk about our holiday plans, both gaming and otherwise, dig into some fun news topics of late such as fresh details on some of the games coming for SEGA's newly revitalized IPs, and -- as always -- discuss topics suggested by our holly, jolly Patrons!

Dec 26, 202301:38:38
We Have to Talk About The Game Awards...

We Have to Talk About The Game Awards...

We've just had our annual dose of The Game Awards, and that means we need to talk about what won, what didn't, and our overall feelings about this year's iteration of the show. Don't worry -- we have more than 30 seconds!

Dec 12, 202357:28
Beyond 2024...

Beyond 2024...

The GVG crew is back once more and we've got plenty to talk about, between the messy reveal of Beyond Good & Evil's 20th Anniversary edition, Level-5's recent presentation producing a particularly surprising delay, news about the upcoming Game Awards, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our wonderful Patrons!

Dec 06, 202301:21:52
Jet Force Gemin-I Want Justice for The Simpsons: Hit & Run!

Jet Force Gemin-I Want Justice for The Simpsons: Hit & Run!

Rain or shine, holidays or not, the GVGCast endures! Join us as we chat about Rare classic Jet Force Gemini coming to NSO N64 out of nowhere, bizarrely scrapped plans for multiple The Simpsons: Hit & Run sequels, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis coming to Steam, and more recent news, as well as topics suggested by our peerless Patrons!

Nov 28, 202301:22:04
Remakes and Remasters Here, There, and Everywhere!

Remakes and Remasters Here, There, and Everywhere!

It's a remade, remastered world... we're just living in it! We're back with the latest episode of the GVGCast, and this time we're chatting about the newly-leaked The Last of Us Part II Remastered alongside the newly-released Super Mario RPG remake, not to mention looking ahead to next year's remastering of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! We'll have all that and more news, plus -- you guessed it -- topics suggested by our awesome Patrons!

Nov 21, 202301:21:22
A Very Good Vibes Anniversary!

A Very Good Vibes Anniversary!

The GVGCast is back and not a moment too soon, as we just marked the third anniversary since GVG's founding! Kick back and celebrate with us as we chat about the newly-announced live-action Zelda movie, the upcoming debut of Grand Theft Auto VI's first trailer, Nintendo's future outlook for the Switch as it nears its seventh year, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our peerless Patrons!

NOTE: Please accept our apologies for the weird quality of Ash's audio in the first part of the show. We're not sure what caused that as he definitely did have the correct mic selected, but fortunately the issue seems to fix itself a little later on. Thanks for your patience!

Nov 14, 202301:17:59
That One Where Jon Is in a Tub!

That One Where Jon Is in a Tub!

It's been quite awhile due to timezone differences, but Jon is finally back for an episode of the GVGCast... and this time, he's at last making his tub debut! To celebrate the occasion, this time we're digging into a Jon-focused set of news and chatting about the Snipperclips developers' next game, a gameplay presentation of the Sonic Mania team's new project Penny's Big Breakaway, and evidence pointing toward what will likely be in Vol. 2 of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection. Of course, we'll also be discussing topics suggested by our incredible Patrons!

Nov 02, 202301:04:59
Spider Bros. Superstars!

Spider Bros. Superstars!

After a brief week away, the GVGCast is back and just in time, too, because it's THAT WEEK. What week? Super Mario Bros. Wonder/Sonic Superstars/Spider-Man 2 week, of course! Whatever game(s) you're playing, don't worry -- we'll be avoiding spoilers as we dig into some prominent news stories of late and (as always) discuss topics suggested by our amazing, spectacular, incredible Patrons!

Oct 23, 202301:20:25
Lucky Number Sevens!

Lucky Number Sevens!

We're back with episode 77 of the GVGCast -- hence the episode's name -- and we've got an official LEGO Animal Crossing set to talk about! What more could one even need? Still, we do indeed have more, including the official Final Fantasy VII Twitter account weighing in on a contested pronunciation, not-so-great news for The Last of Us Part II's long-beleagured multiplayer spinoff, a double-dose of Super Mario Bros. Wonder news, and more -- including, as ever, topics suggested by our incredible Patrons!

Oct 10, 202301:46:01
Moving on to New Horizons!

Moving on to New Horizons!

We're back with episode 76 of the GVGCast, and there's a lot to talk about with SAG-AFTRA voting to strike against the game industry, the release of Sonic Frontiers' story DLC "The Final Horizon," the legendary Hideki Kamiya moving on from PlatinumGames, a terrible round of layoffs at Epic Games, and more -- including, as ever, topics suggested by our peerless Patrons!

Oct 03, 202301:24:29
Fun Is Infinite!

Fun Is Infinite!

Things have been busy thanks to this year's Tokyo Game Show bringing with it a bevy of announcements and reveals, but that's not all there is to talk about; we've got new details on the upcoming first volume of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, a surprise reveal of an animated Onimusha series on Netflix, more juicy info on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our awesome Patrons!

Sep 26, 202301:21:59
The Rebirth of Paper Mario?

The Rebirth of Paper Mario?

It's time for the latest episode of the GVGCast, and there's a lot to talk about and reflect on considering we've recently had a full-length Nintendo Direct AND a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-flavored State of Play go down... and on the same day, no less! All that and more, plus -- you guessed it -- topics suggested by our peerless Patrons!

Sep 19, 202301:26:22
Signs of Things to Come...

Signs of Things to Come...

We're back with episode 73 of the GVGCast -- and the rumor mill has been working overtime lately, with hearsay and leaks everywhere! But we're not here to cover those, as we know our audience may want to avoid spoilers; instead, this week we're focusing on the more solid pieces of news that have made the rounds of late. Of course, we still have plenty of Patron-suggested topics to discuss as well thanks to our wonderful Patrons!

Sep 13, 202301:36:38
Solitary Snake!

Solitary Snake!

Derrick is here for a special solo episode of the GVGCast this time, as Ash and Daniel were busy at PAX West 2023 while the rest of the team were out due to various emergent life situations. So settle in as Derrick digs into recent happenings like the out-of-nowhere announcement of a brand-new Rugrats game that's surprisingly pretty hype, a new Street Fighter 6 trailer showcasing a creepy upcoming fighter in A.K.I., a strong sales start for indie darling Sea of Stars, SAG-AFTRA voting to strike against the game industry, and more -- incuding, as always, topics suggested by our lovely Patrons!

Sep 06, 202301:08:17
One Hundred and Ninety-Nine US Dollars!

One Hundred and Ninety-Nine US Dollars!

We're back with episode 71 of the GVGCast! This time we're talking about the one and only Charles Martinet retiring as the voice of Mario, new details on the upcoming PlayStation Portal handheld streaming device for PS5, that new Persona 3 Reload trailer, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our legendary Patrons!

Aug 29, 202301:26:09
360º Frye Fishing!

360º Frye Fishing!

In this 70th episode of the GVGCast, we chat about the impending closure of the Xbox 360's Store and Marketplace, an upcoming Splatfest that is likely to prove particularly divisive, new details on TMNT: Shredder's Revenge's "Dimension Shellshock" DLC, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our awesome Patrons!

Aug 21, 202301:01:28
A Cowabunga So Nice, We Said It Thrice!

A Cowabunga So Nice, We Said It Thrice!

We're back with the latest episode of the GVGCast! Settle in as we discuss a trio of totally tubular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-related announcements, recap the recent Pokemon Presents presentation, and more -- including, as always, digging into topics suggested by our amazing Patrons!

Aug 15, 202301:22:43
The Switch Succs?!

The Switch Succs?!

With EVO 2023 taking place last weekend, Ash joined us from the show to talk about his hands-on time with Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 1, the latest rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch's successor, Tears of the Kingdom's incredible sales numbers, Street Fighter 6's latest costume designs, and -- as always -- more wonderful topics from our even more wonderful Patrons!

Aug 09, 202301:15:22
Consider the Taco!

Consider the Taco!

This week, the GVG crew is here to talk about the announncement of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (no spoilers!), interesting words from Sakurai regarding the future of Super Smash Bros. and his role in it, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's reveal and of, course, wonderful topics from our equally wonderful Patrons!

Jul 30, 202301:19:14
Venom Revealed in Spider-Man 2, PS5 Pro Rumors, and... a Bluey game?!

Venom Revealed in Spider-Man 2, PS5 Pro Rumors, and... a Bluey game?!

The crew is back with another GVGCast, and while this episode is a bit light on news, we do have PS5 Pro rumors, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 updates, and the full reveal of Venom in Spider-Man 2 to dig into... but who cares about all that, because a Bluey game is coming! Of course, we'll also be chatting about topics suggested by our wonderful Patrons!

Jul 26, 202301:08:59
Retro Revolution!

Retro Revolution!

This episode of the GVGCast is all about love for retro games as a recent presentation by Limited Run Games revealed a gaggle of retro collections, remasters, and revivals -- several of which we never could've dreamed would ever happen! We'll also be discussing some other key news from the week and, as always, digging into topics suggested by our peerless Patrons!

Jul 17, 202301:22:21
Kamek of the Turbulent Koopas!

Kamek of the Turbulent Koopas!

We're back with another episode of the GVGCast! Kick back and join us as we chat about twin fighting game reveals for Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1, the release date for and courses included in Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our awesome Patrons... plus an extra-special cameo (or is that "kameo?") from Derrick's adorable kid, Kai!

Jul 10, 202353:50
Horsin' Around with Pikmin!

Horsin' Around with Pikmin!

Another week, another GVGCast! This time we're chatting about our impressions of the Pikmin 4 demo and Everybody 1-2 Switch!, plus digging into some key news of late such as Nintendo's stated intentions to faciliate a smooth transition for customers from the Switch to their next-generation hardware, some apparent Dragon Quest XII development difficulties that sound a little troubling, and more -- as well as, of course, topics suggested by our awesome Patrons!

Jul 04, 202301:37:47
Return of the Playground Wars!

Return of the Playground Wars!

This episode of the GVGCast is all about reflecting on the recent Nintendo Direct and digging into some other related news, such as an early sign that Sonic Superstars might be releasing just a couple days before and during the same week as Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, setting up the return of an iconic '90s rivalry... and as always, we'll also be discussing topics suggested by our wonderful Patrons!

Jun 26, 202301:20:25
Infinite Wealth?! No Objections Here!

Infinite Wealth?! No Objections Here!

In this latest episode of the GVGCast, join us as we reflect on the reveals and announcements of the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and Capcom Showcase! We also chat about some other recent news of course and, as always, dig into a few topics suggested by our amazing Patrons!

Jun 21, 202301:26:45
Atlus Wins Summer Game Fest 2023 by Accident!

Atlus Wins Summer Game Fest 2023 by Accident!

This year's Summer Game Fest brought with it a couple major announcements and trailers, but how do we feel after a bit of reflection -- and how about those leaks? Join us as we chat about that and more, including topics from our always-lovely Patrons!

Jun 14, 202301:22:54
Street Fighter 6 Duel Cast!

Street Fighter 6 Duel Cast!

Street Fighter 6 is finally out and news has otherwise been a bit slow this week, so for a little something different Derrick and Steve are testing their mettle as World Warriors while Ash tackles all manner of Superchats and Patron topics! We'll be back to our usual news-anchored format next week, but don't miss out on this episode's Street Fighting hilarity!

Jun 05, 202301:35:40
Venom Snake? No... Venom AND Snake!

Venom Snake? No... Venom AND Snake!

Now that the recent PlayStation Showcase has come and gone, join us as we reflect on its ups and downs as we also chat about myriad other news from the week, including some juicy details on Metal Gear Solid Delta and Volume 1 of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, a pair of intriguing Square Enix stories, and more, including -- as always -- topics suggested by our amazing Patrons!

May 29, 202301:26:46
Them's Fightin' Words!

Them's Fightin' Words!

What's old is new again with the reveal of the timeline-rebooted Mortal Kombat 1, but that's not all there is to talk about! We'll also be talking about this week's PlayStation Showcase, Tears of the Kingdom being the "new format" of the series going forward according to series producer Eiji Aonuma, and more! NOTE: This episode was originally recorded before the PlayStation Showcase aired, which is why the conversation is speculative rather than reflective. Just clearing that up and thanks so much for your understanding!

May 25, 202301:22:41
Our Legend of Zelda Tier List!

Our Legend of Zelda Tier List!

In this extra-long GVGCast, settle in with the GVG crew as we draw battle lines and fiercely debate our rankings for every Zelda game in celebration of Tears of the Kingdom's release! Where did your favorite Zelda game land in our tier list and who do you agree with most? Only one way to find out!

May 18, 202302:03:12
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Splatfest?!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Splatfest?!

News has been a bit slow lately, but that doesn't mean we don't have anything to talk about on this GVGCast! Join us as we talk about Splatoon 3's Zelda-themed Splatfest, a surprisingly candid Kinda Funny interview with Phil Spencer about the Xbox's missteps, Capcom's thoughts on the state of the Ace Attorney series, including -- as always -- topics suggested by our wonderful Patrons!


PLEASE NOTE: To prevent any confusion, please note this episode was recorded the day the Splatfest started, which is why we don't talk about the results.

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May 08, 202301:27:47
A Beanful of Blades!

A Beanful of Blades!

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed is out, and we're all full of beans over it! But there's more to chat about beyond that, including a bizarre Animal Crossing-themed anti-smoking commercial produced by the FDA, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection already hitting one million units sold, SEGA of America unionizing, and more -- including, as always, topics suggested by our incredible Patrons!


Please note that this episode of the GVGCast DOES NOT contain spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed, regardless of its name!

May 01, 202301:18:23