The War on Physical Media

Games played KevMario + Rabbids kingdom battle (B tier)https://share.gemini.google/ztSK4NIAOSkO Mario with guns is weird. This is like a fan gameThe final boss fight has crashed on me ten times or it hasn't resumed after sleep mode. I'm thinking it's handheld boost mode. I'ma gonna try one more time with it off and see what happens Nope keeps breaking on the final fight. Fuck you. I win. Star wars battlefront 2Ion fury (d tier)This is the worst level design in a boomer shooter I've ever seen. I also hate the POV constantly shifting back to center Smash bros ultimate Re 0 + RE1 HDI know they're remakes but I still think these kinda play terrible and I would appreciate a remake of them. ChaseEverything is CrabTrails in the Sky Chapter 1WoW ForeverSplatoon RaidersNEWSMicrosoft patent describes in-game advertising triggered by boss fights, loading screens, and cutscenes | TechSpot https://www.reddit.com/r/videogames/s/duvSwSwy4r https://www.reddit.com/r/videogames/s/5hZ5ZmvTca Halo Studios cinematic director promoted, then laid off in the same week | PC Gamer Sony patent could let players tap a credit card on their PlayStation controller to buy games - Dexerto The 20 best Switch 2 games to play in 2026 | GamesRadar+

Games played KevLinks awakening remake ( sTier)Amazing QoL improvements with item switching Splatoon raiders (s tier)Super funSmall short missions to long complex ones. Didn't expect it to be a looter shooter of sorts. Mostly used the power tank unless I do the missions where they want you to use each tank onceRisk of rain 2I'm committed to learning itKao the kangaroo (c tier)It's just boring. ArenDid i talk about FFV? I think i did. Shit.Fortunes weave comes out thursday so ill play games soon maybeI bought star wars zero company to play but like….havent played it yetFinal fantasy theatrythym switch versionYugioh duelist of the rosesNEWSTwo Nintendo directed 9/8 & 9/9 The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: All The Biggest Announcements - GameSpot https://kotaku.com/nintendo-direct-september-kirby-metroid-mario-danganronpa-2000732730 https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mvaooidkrs2s https://www.reddit.com/r/GameStop/s/4NURLqiCpF 

HIT RECORD🚨🚨Turn off marbles🚨🚨Turn off Reactbot🚨Games played KevZiggurat 2 (move to a tier)Beat the final boss on the first try somehow. Wow go meXIII (remake) (C tier)Fun shooterBoss fights are a joke though Eh this is incredibly tedious. I'm all setMetroid prime 4 (C Tier)More linear than other metroids Kinda don't mind that as a busy dadStill got lost though ✌️ Getting the green crystals sucks. Bad padding at the en of the game. Oh the crystals don't respawn. That's a nightmare. 007 First LightLove it but possibly wait until switch 2Donkey kong 94ArenBalatroKingshotMeowdokuNcaa college baseball 2007Super mario worldYuigoh poke duelA pokemon rom hack you cant show but ill talk aboutFinal fantasy v pixel remasterNEWSThe First Big GTA 6 Debate Is Here: Cars Needing Gas AEW reportedly took $30 million loss on Fight Forever video game, more details - F4W/WON Discord Q&A/Check News Section in DiscordThe 25 best single player games to play in 2026 | GamesRadar+ Do NOT FORGET PATRONSPatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)

Games played KevLoz Skyward Sword (B tier) (not really relevant now but still gotta tier it)Excited about my Mobapad 2Ziggurat 2 My steam cloud got fucked up and now I'm back two whole chapters. Also the controller keeps disconnecting…in handheld. Starting to get annoyed with the steam deck.Super Mario 3d World + Bowsers Fury (a tier) But now I'm starting bowsers furyEh. That parts ok. It's like a really diet Mario Odyssey. It's whatever DMC 4 (C tier)I got a PlayStation portal and I can finally play my ps5 and Devil May Cry 4 And I have a hot take about DmC as a series.ArenSuper mario worldBalatroNEWSNintendo direct on 8/4Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct threads together strategic combat with a story of Gods and Heroes only on Nintendo Switch 2 - News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - Direct Recap | Smashboards Electronic Arts Officially Belongs To Saudi Arabia, Private Equity, And Jared Kushner Now The 25 best video game stories of all-timePatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)

Games played KevZiggurat 2 (B tier)Mario tennis fever Smash bros ultimate Loz skyward sword ArenTEW cuz bookingBooking my action figures (real wrestlers)Fire emblem shadow dragon with anitraCollege football 26NEWSGameStop CEO is dumb and badGameStop CEO Says Physical Games Are 'Totally Irrelevant' Sony's attack on physical goods spreads to Crunchyroll as it adds a $14 subscription requirement just to access new store "experience" | GamesRadar+ https://www.reddit.com/r/PlayStation_X/s/rCcVcNPsne Xbox Studio Leaders Reportedly Detest Game Pass, Arguing it Destroyed the Value of Their $40+ Games Now Available for Pennies https://www.gamesradar.com/best-ps2-games-all-time/ PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://arennorman.com/ https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire

NEWSFuck Xbox forever. I'll never forgive themhttps://bsky.app/profile/consolekev.bsky.social/post/3mq6jppsres2j  https://www.gamespot.com/articles/your-loyalty-to-sony-or-xbox-means-nothing-analyst-says/ https://twistedvoxel.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-combined-dlc-price-is-above-actual-game/ https://kotaku.com/ea-college-football-27-26-microtransactions-xp-dynasty-road-glory-2000714120 https://www.nintendolife.com/features/10-n64-games-we-played-in-a-wondrous-alternate-timeline 

Kevin is visiting family out of state so Aren took this opportunity to bring in an old wrestling pal of his to talk wrestling figures, wrestling video games, and a new company coming out that is the passion project of Aren himself - DDFP - Dream Dojo Fighting Passion! check out ddfp on youtube twitter and insta all at@ddfpwrestlingaren at @arennorman

Games played KevResident Evil 4 remake (S tier)Starfox 2026 (s tier?)It's short. its sure easy if you've ever played a starfox game before. Like…really easy. But it's so fun. Obviously you're meant to replay it a few times and do all the routes but I'm willing to do thatI just wish they evolved on the starfox formula more. However everything that is here is awesomeSuper smash bros ultimate Splatoon 3 Legend of Zelda echoes of wisdom (C tier)There are…a LOT of spells to keep track of with spells Much slower paced than a normal Zelda Combat is just scrolling through a HUGE list of enemies to summon and just waiting for them to do something.ArenStar Wars Outlaws (i hate ubisoft tho)Watched Rogue legacy—---------------------Bungie layoffs https://bsky.app/profile/bungie.net/post/3mp4mq5cnq224 GTA 6 Price Finally Confirmed, Features a 'Single-Player Experience' at Launch Xbox increases prices…againhttps://bsky.app/profile/cheapassgamer.com/post/3mp4umkul4s2a The Steam Machine knock-offs begin as Stim Machine attempts to offer a more powerful machine at the same price and shape https://www.ign.com/articles/valve-now-claims-steam-machine-is-capable-of-up-to-4k?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a40d48858fbef00014a6b30&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky RAM manufacturers have been sued for allegedly fixing prices and supply, leading to increased costs | VGC 10 of the best water effects in video games

Games played KevMina the Hollower (a tier)Game needs a map. Badly Splatoon 3 Super smash bros ultimate Resident Evil 4 remake ArenYakuza 0 directors cut (A tier)News  Studios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures - Bloomberg SanDisk's New, Officially Licensed 8TB PS5 SSD Costs A Whopping $3800 Report: Redundancies at Microsoft owned Zenimax have begun | TheSixthAxis MSI prices its latest handheld at $1,800 as exec says ‘it will be a tough year for us and the gamers’ Steam machine price (I'm out says Kev)https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steammachine https://www.reddit.com/r/kindafunny/s/hTBME9N5AD The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026 - GameSpot Klepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)Linkshttps://linktr.ee/consolekev https://arennorman.com/ https://linktr.ee/frenemyfire 

Games played KevPokemon Brilliant Diamond (A tier)I know I didn't play the originals and it's missing platinum content but I had a great timeSplatoon 3DQ Monsters: The Dark Prince (D Tier)I genuinely feel like I'm not contributing to the battles in this game at all. I find it very boringMina the Hollower ArenVideo games are for the weak mindedBalatroBloons td 6—---------------------News A 16-game retro compilation of Barbie games is coming from Atari and Digital Eclipse | VGC State of play 6/2/2026https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-state-of-play-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/ Summer game fest announcementshttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/summer-game-fest-2026-heres-every-announcement-from-sgfs-big-live-show/ Xbox showcase?https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-showcase-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-so-far/ Nintendo to pay €35 million fine due to Joy-Con drift | GoNintendo PatronsKlepisimo Jd from the red leaf retrocastFafafoohi (Chris)