Gaming Culture Radio

Join us this week as we discuss a possible release date for Destiny 2, which games will be at EA Play in June, and how much of a presence will Fallout 4 VR have at E3? Xbox insiders are about to get new features to play with, and Diablo 3 gets a new update. Graham fills us in on what we can get in stores, and Mike lets us all know what we can save money on. Finally, we reveal the winner of our first monthly giveaway! You can join in on the conversation by becoming part of our Facebook group, the Third Sun Gaming Podcast Forums, or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming.

This week, we talk about the animation problems surfacing in Mass Effect: Andromeda - do they take away from the experience in the game? We also talk Pokemon Go, Scorpio, For Honor, and we discover that collecting every last Korok seed in Zelda gets you exactly what it should. In discussion, we answer fan mail and look forward to E3 2017. As always, you can join in on the discussion by becoming part of our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we cover how well the Nintendo Switch did in its release week, as well as upcoming new content from a variety of popular games. PS4's newest firmware update is now live, and Xbox puts the hammer down on a feature in Conan: Exiles. In discussion, we answer questions from the community and chat about what we've been playing (one of us just got Switch this week, and he's not one of the fanboys). As always, join in on the discussion by being part of our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming.

This week, we discuss the newly released Nintendo Switch. Does it live up to the hype? Also, Graham and Eugene discuss their early experience with the new Zelda game. In news, we talk Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass plan, Battlefield 1 DLC, and what exactly will carry over to Destiny 2 this fall. We also got to play Sea of Thieves last week and give reactions to that. Finally, we answer fan mail questions. As always, you can join in on the discussion by joining our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we talk Microsoft exclusives, news on Fallout 4 VR, and upcoming new Bethesda games. Titanfall 2 gets a new mode with double XP for a weekend. Graham enters Nintendo defense mode about all things Switch. We detail all new games coming this week, as well as what games and consoles you can save money on. We answer questions for the community and see if anyone can defeat mike in our 25 questions game. As always, join in on the conversation by being part of our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we talk about a couple more E3 conferences being given times and dates, as well as what the Switch interface looks like since someone got their hands on one early. If you're a huge fan of PlayStation Now, this is not a good week for you, and it's an even worse week if you think Nintendo should never charge for DLC. Graham takes us through the new releases, and Mike lets us know what we can all save money on this week. In discussion, we get to fan mail questions as well as play our 25 questions game. As always, you can join in on the discussion by joining our group on Facebook or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming.

This week, we talk about the changes rumored to be coming to the Call of Duty franchise in 2017, as well as some news about Destiny 2. Ubisoft delays yet another game, and some Nintendo Switch pre-orders get cancelled. Graham runs down the list of games you can get your hands on this week, and Mike details all the deals worth talking about in the world of gaming. As always, you can join in on the discussion by joining our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we cover the biggest news out of the quarterly EA call, including news about Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Madden 18. The PS4 is getting a large update soon - what's in it? Nintendo finally gives up on the Wii U for good, just like Eugene has given up on trying to win our 25 questions game. As always, join in on the discussion by becoming part of our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we discuss the news that leaked surrounding the upcoming Xbox Scorpio console. How powerful will it be? Also, we prepare to say goodbye to snap mode on the Xbox One, as well as discuss release dates and upcoming DLC for some popular games. In discussion, we answer fan mail and discover who comes out on top in this week's 25 questions segment. As always, you can join the discussion by joining our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we discuss the final major title that will release for the Wii U, as well as numerous betas that are on the way in early 2017. EA announces its E3 plans, and Xbox introduces a new guide. We answer fan mail questions and find out if anyone can pull into a tie with Mike in our video game 25 questions segment. As always, join in on the conversation by joining our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming

This week, we get into the big Nintendo Switch reveal and talk about both the console itself and the horribly awkward conference. What games will be available at launch? What exactly is the online service Nintendo is offering with it? In other news, Scalebound is cancelled by Microsoft, while Gears 4 and Titanfall 2 ramp up for new DLC. We also play our first ever 25 questions game - who will come out the winner and grab the point this week? As always, you can join in on the conversation by joining our Facebook group or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

Join us for the misery that is the early January gaming season as Graham details all of the mostly non impressive gaming releases this week. However, fun is on the horizon with release date announcements for both Mass Effect Andromeda and Injustice 2. We talk about the upcoming Nintendo Switch conference and get into listener questions during our fan mail segment. Be part of the community by joining our Facebook group and following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

In the final episode of 2016, we remember the year that was in gaming, talking about all of the high (and low) points from 2016. Mike fills us in on the holiday deals still going on for games on both major consoles, and in discussion we talk about our resolutions for 2017, with both individual gaming goals and goals for the podcast. Finally, we answer the fan mail we received this week. Join our Facebook group to take part in the discussion with our community!

This week , talk about our gaming wish list for 2017 as well as give away our final prizes for the 2016 holiday season. In news, Battlefield 1 has lots of announcements, and Star Wars Battlefront offers a special promotion. We talk about what games we've been playing, and answer questions from the community! As always, join the discussion by joining our facebook group, following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming, or by joining our xbox group.

Super Mario Run is finally out for IOS - most of us have played it, what do we think? How many Xbox players have tried out the backwards compatibility feature? Many games have holiday events kicking off, and Call of Duty achieves something it didn't want to. Graham covers every game we can get new in stores, and Mike walks us through some great deals to be had. Finally, one lucky listener wins a digital copy of Battlefield 1 in Week 3 of our Holiday Giveaways!

Episode 27 marks Week 2 of our 4-week holiday giveaways based on questions received from the community. In news, we discuss PlayStation sales achievements both in consoles and PSVR, new content for Battlefield 1, and further rumors about what you might be able to play on the upcoming Nintendo Switch. In new releases, does The Last Guardian live up to the hype? Eugene has played it and lets us know his thoughts. Finally, we talk about what we've been playing and answer questions submitted by the community. Listen to Episode 27 to learn how to enter to win in Week 3 of our holiday giveaways!

This week, we discuss the release of Fanial Fantasy XV - Eugene has been playing it, so what does he think of the game despite lower than expected reviews? What can explain Titanfall 2's lower sales in the face of universally high reviews? While we're on the topic of sales disappointments, what is considered the biggest flop of the 2016 holiday season? In discussion, we recap our Game Awards predictions and declare a winner, as well as give away the first of our holiday giveaways to members of our community!

This week, we discuss the welcome trend of games offering free DLC to players, with in-game purchases only being for cosmetic items. Would you be disappointed if Xbox's snap mode went away? You might find out. Why has Watch Dogs 2 been such a gigantic disappointment on the retail front? What hints has Remedy been dropping about their new game? In discussion, we talk about The Game Awards and offer up our predictions for the biggest categories. Be sure to listen to Episode 25 for a chance to win one of our holiday season giveaways!

This week, we take a look at all the great deals you can get on Black Friday this year in the US. In news, Xbox celebrates its 15th anniversary by winning October NPD to make it four months in a row on top. Battlefield 1 finally gets a big update out, and adds hardcore servers and Fog of War. Could you have your PSN name suspended for sharing pics of a naughty NPC in Watch Dogs 2? Speaking of PSN names, is there renewed hope that you might be able to change your name on the service? We get insight into the price of the Nintendo Switch, and Remedy promises details about a new game soon. As always, join the conversation by heading to www.thirdsungaming.com or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming.

This episode, Tyler is still on the road but we had time to sit down with our new member of the team, Eugene. He talks about his love for gaming, as well as what his favorite systems and games of all time are. We get into a couple of the news items from the week, but check back this weekend for a new full episode of the Third Sun Gaming podcast for all the news, deals, and releases in the world of gaming!