EPISODE 475: The TOP 5 Things that will GRIND MY GEARS with fans in 2026.

It's that time again! I give the TOP 5 things that will grind our gears about fans in 2026. There was a lot to write down, but it was narrowed down to five. We discussed what may be the most annoying part of being a fan this year and how we can prevent it. Plus this week's biggest announcements and more.

We continue Part 2 of this week's robust episode with our review of LEVEL 5's epic soccer/football RPG Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and why this is one of the most underlooked games of 2025. 

It's the first SELECT/START podcast of 2026! In this two-part episode, we will discuss the biggest news coming from SNK that hinted at the Southtown arrival of the Fist of the Northstar to the City of the Wolves. We also look at the life and legacy of the former co-founder of SEGA, David Rosen. Then we talk about PlayStation's possible plan to add A.I. to your gameplay experience and our final grade of all 42 reviewed games in 2025.  PART 2: We have our review of the most slept on game of 2025, and why you should be playing Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. 

TALK TIME LIVE is here for the new year with a look back at what made 2025 so great as a fan of all things anime, comics, movies, and games. I will talk about what I felt stood out last year and more.

In our final episode of 2025, we conclude on a bittersweet note as I discuss the life and legacy of Rob and Michelle Reiner, and review his highly anticipated sequel to his legendary first movie, SPINAL TAP II: The End Continues. I also discuss why MCU fans shouldn't be upset about the recent Avengers: Doomsday teaser and more. 

The Game Awards beats out the Super Bowl? XBOX and physical game distribution reach a new low. I check out the demo for Final Fantasy 7 Remake on the Switch 2 and give my grade for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

THIS WEEK: We continue the talk about the Shade heard around the gaming and fandom world as I discuss why the cast and crew of Mortal Kombat 2 isn't sweating the cast of Street Fighter. I also share my thoughts on the trailers for Supergirl, Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2, and, of course, the end of an era in anime as My Hero Academia says farewell. All this, plus my review of Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft season 2. 

It's our annual TGA highlight show, where we talk about all of the winners, world premieres, and guest spotlights of this year's event. Did it live up? 

This week, we are running wild with news and conversations as we are combining both video games and fandom news this week including the huge news regarding Netflix and Warner Bros., as well as a review of Marvel Cosmic Invasion. 

YANNICK BELZIL, Narrative Designer at TRIBUTE GAMES, returns to discuss the development of the much-anticipated new brawler MARVEL COSMIC INVASION. He also reflects on the impact of their previous hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: SHREDDER’S REVENGE, and the next mega project he and the team are currently working on.