Gaming Tavern Podcast

Jamie and Ross pull up a stool to talk about the two biggest stories hanging over console gaming right now.First up, Sony. From January 2028, new games on PlayStation will be released on the PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only. Sony has since defended the decision on an earnings call and confirmed that code-in-a-box releases will carry on, so you’ll still see boxes on shelves, just with nothing inside but a download code. We get into what that means for trading, lending, resale and preservation, whether the PS6 ships without a disc drive, and whether the petition and fan backlash will move Sony at all. Then Xbox. Asha Sharma told staff “Our business today is not healthy” as Xbox launched its biggest restructure ever, cutting roughly 3,200 jobs and moving four well-known studios to new ownership. Is Microsoft quietly walking away from consoles, and does it even matter if Game Pass and PC are where the money is now? Are you still buying physical? Would you buy a console with no disc drive? Tell us in the comments.

This week, Jamie dives solo into the recent GDC news regarding the future of Xbox in Project Helix. While it may be early days, there is still a few sneak peeks in the talk that show promise for Xbox going forward.We are Gaming Tavern, a bi-weekly podcast where we discuss the latest in gaming news, gameplay, and more. On alternate weeks we live stream a game for the crew to play together, be it co-op or competitive. If you like what we do, consider following us and subscribing, we really appreciate it!

*re-upload to fix the audio issues*Good hello! Our review of Capcom's excellent Resident Evil Requiem is live on the site now - https://www.xboxtavern.com/resident-evil-requiem-pc-review/ - but would you look at that; here it is in audio form too!!We'll be back with regular podcasting every other Sunday at 8pm (ISSSHHHH), so see you then!

Gaming Tavern Podcast Episode 195th - Join the crew as they discuss the week in Gaming!This week we also break down the latest Sony State of Play — including Silent Hill: Townfall, Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light, and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2. What stood out, what surprised us, and what we’re most excited to play.Which reveal was your favourite — and what game are you most hyped for next? Drop it in the comments!3:26 - Opening Game15:24 - Ross's Game of the Week: Cairn (https://www.xboxtavern.com/cairn-pc-review/)22:55 - Ian's Game of the Week: Arc Raiders27:15 - Graham's Game of the Week: Octopath Traveller 030:15 - Jamie's Game of the Week: Romeo is a Dead Man (https://www.xboxtavern.com/romeo-is-a-dead-man-review/)36:08 - https://critrate.io/ - Join the Gamer Community, play games, and join paid playtests!38:50 - PlayStation State of Play1:00:00 - MPV Graham's Best Pull of the Week

Join the crew as they discuss the week in Gaming!On the agenda this week:Fable looking incredible; our thoughts after the Developer_Direct; Octopath Traveller 0 still winning us over; and a short quiz inspired by IGN's Game Scoop!Find us on Xbox Tavern or Gaming Tavern for more reviews, opinions, and gameplay streams!

We're back, and ready to chat all things gaming as 2026 kicks off with a bang! In this episode we detail a few changes to the shows format, play our new opening game segment, and discuss some of the games we've been playing over the Xmas break.We'll be back in podcasting form every two weeks - with a gameplay stream on the alternate weeks - so let us know what you think of the new format, and what you're looking forward to this year :-)

Game of the Year Time again, and now it's Ross in the hot seat as he details his favourite games of 2025. Will his picks align with yours? Check out the video to find out!00:00 Start02:20: Honourable Mention One: Helldivers 2 (Xbox)06:38: Honourable Mention Two: Rematch10:27: Honourable Mention Three: Borderlands 415:27: Honourable Mention Four: Pokémon Legends Z-A23:38: Ross' Game of the Year!

Our game of the year awards lists so far have been pretty varied, and the trend continues with Jamie's picks. From out of nowhere hits to unexpected favourites, let us know what you think of his picks!02:20 Honourable Mention One: Routine09:36 Honourable Mention Two: Dispatch14:49 Honourable Mention Three: Eternal Strands21:35 Honourable Mention Four: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance31:16 Jamie's Game of the Year!

#Xbox #Gaming #GamePass #Playstation #Nintendo #Switch More game of the year listings here, and it's Special Guest Pete's turn to detail his favourite games of 2025. Do his picks align with yours? Let us know!01:39 Honourable Mention One: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth05:38 Honourable Mention Two: Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta16:58 Honourable Mention Three: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 25:26 Honourable Mention Four: Dispatch37:32 Special Guest Pete's Game of the Year 2025!

#Xbox #Gaming #GamePass #Playstation #Nintendo #Switch #goty2025 #goty Join us as we delve into AJ's personal Games of The Year. AJ always has a varied taste in games, and it was great to get to chat with him about his favourite games of 2025.00:00 Start01:30 Honourable Mention One: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O03:16 Honourable Mention Two: Keeper 05:55 Honourable Mention Three: Split Fiction10:07 Honourable Mention Four: I Am Your Beast14:10 Honourable Mention Five: Sorry, We're Closed18:15 Honourable Mention Six: Promise Mascot Agency24:57 AJ's Game of The Year!We'll be back with a new look podcast in 2026 - keep an eye on the feed for more gaming shenanigans!