SELECT/START: Pokémon Legends ZA Review

THIS WEEK: Nintendo announces the release date for Pokémon Legends ZA DLC. PlayStation further evolves the PS PORTAL with another new feature. Multiple games were delayed until 2026, and many developers were laid off from major companies. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I join the fight against the Shadow Warriors with my review of DOUBLE DRAGON: REVIVE. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. Presents TALK TIME LIVE

A.J.Beckles stops by TALK TIME LIVE EXCLUSIVE to talk about his role as Okuran in the highly popular anime series DAN DA DAN, as well as his first time appearance at this year’s NYCC and more. Get ready for an entertaining and insightful look at this young talent’s career.

On this Halloween edition of SELECT/START, Gamestop announces the end of the console wars. A fighting game based on AVATAR: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra is in development. Viz Media announces a book based on the words of a Nintendo Legend. Fighting game fans rejoice as Battle Arena Toshinden Trilogy is coming back to consoles. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I give my grade for Pokémon Legends ZA for the Switch 2.  

Retrosoft Studios director and founder Mike Hermann talks about the latest DLC for Retromania Wrestling and more. 

Mario is heading to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. I give my thoughts on DC KO issue #1 and why I am excited about this tournament saga. Japan honors the voice of Goku. Marvel makes plans to "kill off Spidey and Wolvie" again. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK: History repeats itself as HALO is officially coming to the PS5, and I discuss what this could mean for the console wars and the future of XBOX.

This week on the SELECT/START gaming podcast, we are back with a big announcement involving our next guests on TALK TIME LIVE EXCLUSIVE in connection with MARVEL COSMIC INVASION. I also got my hands on the LEGO Gameboy and talk about why this may be the most genius design to date. Google turns your smartphone into a Pokedex, and in our FINAL STAGE segment, I review PS Studios and Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yotei for the PS5.

I play catch-up with a few things that happened last week, including my thoughts on Peacemaker and why I liked the direction they went with it. I also give my thoughts on Netflix's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I look back at my time at NYCC and talk about the biggest news coming out of that and more.

It's the final show before New York Comic-Con, and we've got a loaded show full of news, including The Simpsons coming out with a new movie, KILL BILL returns to theaters, Ranma 1/2 season 2, Peacemaker thoughts, and my review of The SMASHING MACHINE.

YO JOBRA!!!  THIS WEEK: We touch on the discussion of EA GAMES' plans to go private and sell their company in a controversial move. Plus, XBOX gamers are once again brushing the salt from their shoulders as prices go up on Game Pass. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I review G.I. JOE: The Wrath of Cobra and ask, does this game live up to not only the standards of the brand but also the beat-em up genre? All this and more in this episode of the SELECT/START video game podcast.

THIS WEEK: We have news on both upcoming Spider-man movies, along with my thoughts on the trailers for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest crazy episode of Peacemaker, and my review of Marvel Zombies on Disney+