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GTA 6 is almost here, and we’re breaking down the biggest pre-launch stories — including that wild new Instagram footage, Rockstar’s push toward realism, the surprisingly quiet marketing campaign, and our GTA 6 box unboxing and poster reveal.Plus, Matt goes hands-on with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, we debate whether the PS6 really needs more power or should target a $300 price point, and Dan gives his VERY different verdict on Switch 2 Sports Resort.On this week’s Good Playing With You video game podcast, we’re talking GTA 6, Zelda, Nintendo, PlayStation 6, the Golden Joystick Awards, and the biggest gaming stories of the week.00:00 - Intro01:22 - Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Hands-On07:13 - Switch 2 Sports Resort Review10:36 - GTA 6 Pre-Launch Roundup12:21 - GTA 6 WILD Instagram Clip20:07 - Is GTA 6 Too Much of a "Real-Life Sim"?29:44 - GTA 6 Unboxing & Poster35:00 - PS6 Doesn't Need More Power?43:13 - Golden Joysticks' STRANGE GOTY AwardSubscribe for more Good Playing With You.

On this week’s episode of Good Playing With You, our weekly video game podcast, we’re talking huge Zelda reviews, disappointing Wolverine sales, Bloodborne’s unbelievable staying power, Fortnite’s Pirate Shop Token, and plenty more.First up, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is earning some seriously impressive reviews, with critics calling it one of the best games of 2026. But are those scores enough to convince us to actually buy it? We break down the praise, the hype, and whether this is another must-play Nintendo release.Then, Marvel’s Wolverine may have a sales problem. Nearly two months after launch, it still hasn’t matched what Spider-Man 2 sold on day one. With a reported budget north of $300 million, can Wolverine ultimately make its money back?And speaking of PlayStation, Bloodborne STILL continues to sell more than a decade after release. With no PS5 upgrade, remake, or PC port in sight, why does Sony continue to leave one of its most beloved franchises sitting on the sidelines?Plus, we break down Fortnite’s incredibly rare Pirate Shop Token and the massive rewards it unlocks, theories behind the God of War: Laufey delay, Sony reportedly offering up to $400 for your PS5, and what we’ve been playing this week.Good Playing With You is a weekly video game podcast covering gaming news, reviews, industry stories, new releases, and plenty of opinions along the way.00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword 07:30 - Zelda Reviews Surprise 17:15 - Will Wolverine Make Back Its Huge Budget? 23:14 - Bloodborne STILL Sells 28:26 - Fortnite Pirate Token 38:00 - GoW Laufey Delayed. Why?! 44:44 - Sony Wants Your PS5 for $400

It’s spooky season, and we’re counting down our 10 favorite horror games to play for Halloween! From brutal survival horror and psychological nightmares to terrifying new releases, which game takes the top spot?!We’re talking Silver Pines, The Outlast Trials, Silent Hill: Townfall, Halloween: The Game, Marathon, The Medium and more!Which game deserves the crown? Do you agree with our picks? Let us know your favorite horror game in the comments!00:00 - Intro01:54 - My Friendly Neighborhood03:39 - The Medium05:59 - Resident Evil Requiem08:23 - Marathon (Night Marsh)11:52 - Halloween: The Game14:49 - Silent Hill 2 Remake17:07 - Silent Hill Townfall20:01 - The Outlast Trials24:34 - Silver Pines27:32 - Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

First up, Hellraiser: Revival is embracing everything that makes the franchise disturbing, from brutal gore and body horror to BDSM imagery and the twisted world of the Labyrinth. But is this actually a good survival horror game, or is it relying on shock value? Dan shares his hands-on impressions of the surprisingly robust gameplay.Then, GTA 6 trailer 3 has arrived! Rockstar is giving us another look at Jason and Lucia, more story details, wild action sequences, and a killer soundtrack. We share our reactions, discuss whether the marketing is reaching hype saturation, and ask why Rockstar dropped this trailer now.And Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is earning strong reviews, with critics praising its combat, movement, and exploration. But does it push the legendary franchise forward, or are we looking at a familiar formula with a fresh coat of paint? We debate the reviews, the difficulty, and whether this new Castlevania deserves the hype.Plus, we check out Silver Pines, discuss rumors that Xbox could reconsider console exclusivity, and talk about what Microsoft needs to do to stand out in an increasingly competitive gaming market.From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content.00:00 - Intro01:03 - Hellraiser: Revival Hands-On08:17 - Silver Pines Hands-On14:05 - GTA Launch Trailer Reactions!24:56 - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Reviews Surprise!35:02 - Xbox Survey Hints at Exclusive Games41:38 - Epic Games’ New Store is Vibe-Coded

On this week’s episode of Good Playing With You, we’re talking 25 minutes of new GTA 6 leaked footage, the growing backlash surrounding Gears of War: E-Day, and Hellraiser: Revival’s divisive reviews.First up, GTA 6 leaks are back, and this time there’s some seriously revealing footage of Jason. We break down the latest 25-minute leak, the bizarre nudity footage, and whether any of this is actually worth watching when the game is on the horizon.Then, Gears of War: E-Day is dividing fans. Some players are calling it one of the best Gears campaigns ever, while others feel misled by the marketing and changes to the classic formula. Are the complaints legitimate, or has the backlash spiraled into rage bait?We dive into the Hellraiser: Revival reviews. Critics are split on whether the game delivers a genuinely terrifying survival horror experience or gets dragged down by clunky gameplay and technical issues. Did Pinhead finally get a game worth opening the box for?Plus, Matt dives back into Helldivers 2, while Dan reveals how he used ChatGPT to build a criminal empire in GTA Online and buy a massive mansion without spending real money.And we get into the wild Call of Duty esports drama involving longtime commentators Maven and MerK. How messy can the bro code get?From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content.00:00 - Intro01:02 - Helldivers 2 Update05:25 - Dan Beat GTA Online11:17 - Hellraiser Review Roundup17:39 - Gears: E-Day Pulled a Bait-and-Switch?26:42 - GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek Returns with Nudes!37:14 - Call of Duty Commentator Drama!

On this week’s episode of “Good Playing With You,” we’re talking Gears of War: E-Day, and the reviews are looking strong. We break down the critical response, the return to the darker tone of the original games, and some of the classic Gears features that are surprisingly missing.Then, Matt has been playing Silent Hill Townfall, and despite some of the criticism surrounding its stealth sections, he’s having a blast. We talk about the atmosphere, terrifying monsters, puzzles, combat, and whether Townfall actually feels like a true Silent Hill game.And then there’s Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft is putting limits on streaming time, dropping support for certain devices, and reportedly looking at bringing advertisements to the service. Is cloud gaming finally starting to lose its appeal?Plus, we discuss what Xbox needs to do to stand out, AI in game development, and where Microsoft goes from here.00:00 - Intro00:59 - Silent Hill Townfall Hands-On09:54 - Moonlighter 213:12 - Gears of War E-Day Review Roundup 20:48 - Gears of War: E-Day Missing Classic Features26:00 - Is Xbox Cloud Gaming Cooked?37:11 - How Long Should Current Gen Last?40:29 - PS5 is Getting AI Upscaling (QSSR)

On this week’s episode of "Good Playing With You," we’re talking Control Resonant reviews, Activision taking over Halo, Silent Hill: Townfall, Bungie bringing back vaulted Destiny content, and the games we’ve been playing.First up, Control Resonant is finally here, but are the reviews enough to convince us to jump in? We break down the critical response, Remedy’s decision to move toward melee-focused combat, and why the sequel might not have the same appeal as the original Control.Then, Activision is taking over Halo. Microsoft is shifting development of the next mainline Halo game to a new team within Activision, while Halo Studios takes on more of a support role. Is this the shakeup Halo needs?We also dive into Silent Hill: Townfall, the second new Silent Hill game in just one year. We discuss the strong reviews, the psychological horror and atmosphere, and whether the controversial stealth sections could hold the game back.And Bungie is making a major reversal with Destiny. Vaulted Destiny 2 content is coming back, with Bungie saying Destiny is foundational to its future. But is bringing old content back enough, or is it finally time for Destiny 3?Plus, we talk about games we've been playing: Blood of Dawnwalker and Pokopia.From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content.00:00 - Intro01:36 - Blood of Dawnwalker Hands-On07:50 - Pokopia Hands-On12:32 - Control Resonant Review RoundUp18:22 - Activision Takes Over Halo23:34 - Silent Hill Townfall Review RoundUp31:20 - Bungie Unvaults Destiny39:38 - Hellraiser Revival Demo Reactions46:16 - Resident Evil Movie Review

No full episode this week. I just wanted to take a few minutes to remember Woody, thank all of you for understanding, and celebrate the little couch companions who are there with us through every win, loss, and adventure.Woody was a world-class treat con artist, so if you’ve got a pup at home, please help him pull off one final worldwide treat scam and give them an extra treat and a little extra love today. ❤️

On this week’s episode of Good Playing With You, we’re looking at Marvel’s Wolverine review round-up and deciding whether Insomniac’s latest AAA game is living up to the hype.Then it’s time for our candid discussion about Halloween: The Game. Is it a way better asymmetrical horror than expected? We’re also diving into the latest Nintendo Direct, including reactions to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Metroid Ravenous, and Kirby and the World Beyond.From news to deep-dive discussions, don’t forget to subscribe for more gaming content.00:00 - Intro01:44 - Wolverine Review Roundup11:20 - Halloween Review & Hands On25:44 - Zelda Ocarina of Time Reactions37:18 - Metroid Ravenous Reactions43:13 - Kirby & The World Beyond Reactions

The Blood of Dawnwalker reviews are in — is the new vampire RPG actually worth it? 🩸 Plus, we react to Sony’s State of Play, Marvel’s Wolverine, Maneater 2, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance and more!This week on Good Playing With You, Dan is joined by returning guest CGDannyB to break down The Blood of Dawnwalker review scores, its unique time system, Witcher comparisons, combat concerns, and whether Rebel Wolves has delivered one of the surprise RPG hits of the year.Then we dive into Sony’s latest State of Play — a showcase that left us seriously underwhelmed. We talk Marvel’s Wolverine, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Maneater 2, Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown, and the games that actually stood out.Plus:• PS5’s bizarre new free Live TV service — and why it feels VERY Xbox One• Fable’s 15–20 hour main story and whether that’s actually too short• The packed February 2027 release calendar• Sony’s increasingly digital future• CGDannyB talks indie games and Moonlighter 2What do YOU think?Is The Blood of Dawnwalker worth picking up?Was Sony’s State of Play a disappointment?And is 20 hours enough for Fable?⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:39 - The Blood of Dawnwalker Review Roundup12:19 - Marvel Wolverine16:36 - Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance19:42 - Maneater 224:45 - Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown35:24 - PS5 Gets TV?44:03 - Fable is 20 Hours Long?!👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly gaming news, reviews, reactions, and discussion from Good Playing With You.