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Are World of Warcraft Forever and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time worth your precious gaming time after work?This week on Grow Up Level Up: Sunset Selects, Samson XP and SirDrJM (Jordan) dive into two legendary gaming worlds to find out if they're worth your 5–9 after your 9–5!Plus, we've got TimBiebs merchandise, Canadian holiday talk, questionable livestream technology, handheld gaming nostalgia, and plenty of contributions from our live Twitch community.00:00 Welcome to Sunset Selects!09:45 World of Warcraft Forever — First Impressions12:23 WoW Forever vs. Classic & Subscription Pricing21:37 Is WoW Worth Playing for Newcomers?26:55 How WoW Forever Welcomes New Players29:11 Playing World of Warcraft on an iPhone?36:09 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake39:06 Graphics, Nostalgia & the World of Hyrule41:06 Why Ocarina of Time's Gameplay Still Works52:11 What Makes a REAL Zelda Game?1:01:18 Is Ocarina of Time Worth Your 5–9?1:03:10 Is WoW Forever Worth Your 5–9?1:07:17 What's Next? Digital & Physical Game PreservationDon’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/sirdrjm/?hl=enFollow Jordan: https://twitch.tv/sirdrjm/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 worth playing in 2026, or is it just another yearly COD release?This week on Grow Up Level Up, Samson and Jordan dive into the latest Call of Duty. After spending time with all three major modes: Campaign, DMZ, and Multiplayer.Special thanks to Kahlief Adams of Spawn On Me for providing Samson with a game code!What do you think? Is Modern Warfare 4 a worthy entry, or have you moved on from Call of Duty? Let us know in the comments!Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/sirdrjm/?hl=enFollow Jordan: https://twitch.tv/sirdrjm/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

Kahlief Adams from  @SpawnonMe  joins Samson and Jordan to swap childhood gaming stories from the Bronx to Vancouver and Calgary. They talk about childhood experiences like renting consoles without memory cards, getting games before release day, modded PlayStations, midnight launches, and the friends we’re still playing with today!Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Follow Kahlief Adams:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/itskahlief.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskahlief/Twitter/X: https://x.com/KahliefAdamsFollow Spawn On Me:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SPAWNONMETwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spawnonmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spawnonmepodcast/Twitter/X: https://x.com/SpawnOnMeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SpawnOnMeStay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/sirdrjm/?hl=enFollow Jordan: https://twitch.tv/sirdrjm/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

Remember when your Nintendo DS always seemed to have battery? When everyone had a Digivice? And when playing with friends meant owning the same console?For Canadian Thanksgiving, Samson and Jordan share the gaming things they’re thankful for: from childhood gaming gadgets to crossplay, mechanical keyboards, and Pokémon EXP Share.We compare Samson’s old Guitar Hero controller with his new CRKD 20th Anniversary SG, revisit Jordan’s Digivices, and give Ghost of Yōtei’s combat some flowers. Also, Samson's defending EXP Share. 🧠 Try Samson’s video game trivia!I helped put together this trivia game, and I’d love for you to try it! Can you get 10/10? Let me know your score and what you think.https://dev.fanon.club/c/game-trivia-samson/playUsername: alaskaPassword: alaska🎬 Watch my Riftbound Los Angeles vlog:A weekend of cards, tournaments, and hanging out with the Riftbound community at RQLA. Hope you enjoy!https://youtu.be/6PK1Rw_RpeYWhat’s one gaming feature, gadget, or childhood memory you’re thankful for? Tell us in the comments!Don’t forget to thumbs up and subscribe!🎮 Join us live Tuesday evenings:https://www.twitch.tv/growuplevelupStay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelupFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Trading cards: https://www.instagram.com/samsontcg/Twitter: https://twitter.com/samsonxp_Follow Jordan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirdrjm/Twitch: https://twitch.tv/sirdrjm/Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelupSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelupApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/grow-up-level-up/id1684428520👕 Grab some Grow Up Level Up merch:https://growuplevelup.com#GamingPodcast #GuitarHero #Pokemon

Kinda Funny ( @KindaFunnyGames  ) is ranking their Top 100 Games of All Time next week, so Jordan and Samson decided to try and predict the final Top 10. How many do you think we’ll actually get right?Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! 🎮 Watch us live on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/growuplevelup🌐 More Grow Up Level Up:https://growuplevelup.com#KindaFunny #Gaming #Top100GamesStay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/sirdrjm/?hl=enFollow Jordan: https://twitch.tv/sirdrjm/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

What’s a Riftbound regional like when you’re there for the side events instead of the main tournament?Samson just got back from the Los Angeles Riftbound Regional Qualifier, and he’s joining Jordan to unpack the weekend: playing Rengar, trying Team Sealed Trios and 2v2, meeting Jimmy Wong and Custa, earning prize tickets, and making friends along the way.We also talk about how Riftbound compares with Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering, what it’s like attending an event solo, and why enjoying a card game doesn’t have to mean chasing the meta or winning every match.💬 Would you travel to a regional just to play side events? Tell us below.Subscribe for more conversations about gaming and adult life, plus Samson’s upcoming RQLA vlog.00:00 Welcome to How We Play07:22 Why Samson got into Riftbound13:24 From Vancouver regionals to a creator pass15:20 Riftbound vs. Pokémon and Magic16:20 How Riftbound works20:45 The Rengar deck and the cost of playing25:32 Going to a regional for side events28:09 Metal cards and the Best Of system31:59 Tickets, demand, and getting into RQLA34:46 Arriving in LA and exploring the event38:59 Meeting Jimmy Wong, Custa, and the community43:59 Sealed events and Super Nexus Night50:31 How on-demand events work52:04 Team Sealed Trios: the weekend favorite58:20 Trying 2v21:00:46 Cashing in prize tickets1:05:01 Comparing RQLA with Pokémon events and PAX1:08:50 Enjoying card games without the grind1:10:27 Going solo and making friends1:16:16 Long lines and event growing pains1:18:09 The upcoming LA vlog1:19:05 Burnout, casual hobbies, and final thoughtsStay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/sirdrjm/?hl=enFollow Jordan: https://twitch.tv/sirdrjm/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠Disclosure: Riot provided Samson with a creator pass and complimentary event entries. Travel was not covered.#Riftbound #RiftboundTCG #GrowUpLevelUp

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Pokémon XP 2026 was a huge celebration of 30 years of Pokémon, and in a lot of ways, it absolutely delivered.Samson is back from San Francisco to tell Jordan all about Pokémon XP and the Pokémon World Championships 2026. The weird ticketing process, Pokémon Center chaos, Championship Sunday, side events, and of course, the infamous Pin Rally.Twelve pins! Massive lines! Closed stations! Rumours of the fire marshal getting involved! Somehow, we still got the full set.Despite the chaos, the weekend was an amazing reminder of what makes Pokémon special. Friends from around the world, generations of fans coming together, and a whole lot of Pokémon.Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/sirdrjm/?hl=enFollow Jordan: https://twitch.tv/sirdrjm/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

We're talking all about GTA VI and the new information we can learn from the recent reveal trailer!Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.socialFollow BlasterGoblin: https://blastergoblin.com/en-cadJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠

The GTA 6 leaks and rumors are getting wilder by the day—so we’re breaking them down from A to Z.On this episode of Sunset Selects, SirDrJM is joined by  @BlasterGoblin  to explore the reported GTA VI details, including the map, open-world activities, police system, vehicles, RPG mechanics, enterable locations, fuel and damage systems, Lucia and Jason, and some of the strangest footage circulating online.Which rumored feature do you most want to see in GTA 6? Drop your letter, and your prediction, in the comments.Don’t forget thumbs up and subscribe! Stay connected:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/growuplevelup.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growuplevelup/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growuplevelup?lang=enFollow Samson:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/smsn.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsonxp/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/samsonxp_⁠Follow Jordan: https://bsky.app/profile/sirdrjm.bsky.socialFollow BlasterGoblin: https://www.youtube.com/@UC00xRNgcNOWhA2BXwCtVJYA Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fmzgcxar5bSubscribe and follow for more: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@growuplevelup⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growuplevelup⁠Note: This discussion covers alleged leaks, rumors, and speculation. Unannounced details may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate.#GTA6 #GTAVI #GrandTheftAuto6