Gaming Culture Radio

This week it's a solo act as Tyler chimes in from the road during a three-week trip for work. We apologize for the short episode, but wanted to get new content out to our community without having to wait until all work-related travel was done.

Fair warning - this week's show is even more NSFW than normal :) In this week's episode, we address the problems with our website and how a whiny little bitch temporarily ruined it for everyone. We get into the news of the week, which brought us some clarification on the new Nintendo Switch. Also, what happened to Evolve Season 2, and when might we see MLB The Show 17? Is Microsoft getting into the VR game, and if so, will Xbox see the benefits? Graham takes us through the new releases this week, and Mike lets us know what games we can all save our money on - more importantly, which game is finally not on the deals list for either major console this week? As always, you can join in the conversation by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we discuss the reveal of the new Nintendo Switch - does it sway the people on the show not named Graham? We also talk the official announcement of Red Dead Redemption 2 by Rockstar. Also, Dead Rising 4 gets its season pass detailed and we'll be getting yet another remaster. Graham takes us through what new games are in the store this week, and Mike lets us know what we can save our money on. As always, you can join in the conversation by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we dive into the release of the new PlayStation VR, as well as what games you can get for it out of the gate. Microsoft wins NPD for the third month in a row, and Overwatch hits a big milestone. Mike details what we can all save our money on, and Graham gets us caught up on all big non-VR releases, including the awesome Gears of War 4. In discussion, we talk momentum in sports games, and whether split screen co-op is really still a good thing. As always, you can join the discussion by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we get caught up on news and releases after a couple of weeks of technical difficulties. How many consoles did Microsoft hope to sell this generation? Really? Also, Graham gets us caught up on what we can get in stores, including Forza Horizon 3 and Xcom. In discussion, we dive into how pre-order bonuses are changing and why that's not a good thing. Also, we discuss those poor souls that truly believe gaming causes people to behave a certain way in everyday life. As always, join the discussion by folowing us on Twitter @thirdsungaming

Suprise! Ubisoft has delayed another game. Even bigger surprise! A PS4 exclusive is delayed. We talk delays to two highly anticipated games that were supposed to come out this fall, and how we feel about it. Also, we cover the large amount of AAA games you can buy this week, along with what deals are out there to save money on. In discussion, we talk NHL and how in the world Sony can think the primary competition for their PS4 (semi) Pro is the PC and not the Xbox Scorpio. Join the conversation by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming, or go to www.thirdsungaming.com and take part in the discussion on the forums!

First, during this episode we incorrectly state that Forza Horizon 3 is releasing September 13. That is incorrect, as the release date is the end of September. Just wanted to clear that up. This week, we discuss Sony's big announcement of the PS4 Pro and the updated PS4 slim. We cover new games releasing, and the top news stories of the week. Finally, does the PS4 Pro set up the Xbox One for success going forward?

With just two weeks remaining before the beginning of the fall gaming bonanza, we talk about our experiences with Madden, the rumored NX features, and how EA's Peter Moore can make people excited and sad within the same week. Forza Horizon 3 has gone gold, and there's a special surprise waiting in the game for Halo players. In discussion, we talk about DDOS attacks, strategy guides as a crutch, and which genre of game would we want on a desert island. As always, join the discussion by going to www.thirdsungaming.com and joining the forums, or follow us on Twitter @thirdsungaming.

This week, we discuss the rumored upcoming PS4 Slim model, along with the $10 hike in PlayStation Network fees. Battlefield season pass, No Man's Sky, the Division, and Battlefield UI all make the news, along with the release of the Xbox onesie. Graham is finally able to tell us about new AAA games hitting the store, and Mike covers what everyone can save some money on. In discussion, we talk about how to prioritize games when on a budget, remasters, and sandbox games. Join the discussion by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming, or by visiting the website at www.thirdsungaming.com and taking part in the discussion on the forums!

This week, we talk about the ridiculous "VR" peripheral Ubisoft has created, along with new features coming to games this fall and some newly announced release dates. In other news, will Graham really buy an $800 blu-ray collection? We talk patches to No Man's Sky, Madden 17 early access, and betas for Titanfall 2 and FIFA 17. Finally, do we think the diminishing role couch co-op plays is a bad thing? What is the best argument for getting the PS4? When do new innovations to a game make it not as fun as the previous game? Join the discussion by going to www.thirdsungaming.com or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming!

This week, we discuss the fact that a special Battlefield 1 collector's edition comes with everything you'd ever want - except the game. Sony might actually be announcing the Neo soon, and Xbox emerges victorious in July. A major release highlights this week's new games, as No Man's Sky makes its much anticipated arrival. In discussion, we talk about the lingering public perception about the PS4 and Xbox One, why surprise announcements in gaming are a thing of the past, and Graham defends Nintendo. Again. Join the discussion on Twitter by following us @thirdsungaming or visit thirdsungaming.com and take part in the forums.

We take time this week to honor the memory of one of the show's biggest fans who is gone too soon. In news, we discuss the launch of the Xbox One S and ask Graham how he's liking it so far. Inside gets a release date on PS4, hints of new games coming to Nintendo NX, and a professional soccer player is quitting his day job to become a professional FIFA video game player. In discussion, we talk NHL 17 beta and a little Pokemon Go. Join the discussion at www.thirdsungaming.com or by following us on Twitter @thirdsungaming.

Join us as we discuss the rumored portable nature of the Nintendo NX, along with the rest of the news this week. In new releases, how does We Happy Few perform in the preview program? Mike covers what you can save your money on, and we dive into the NHL 17 beta. What is better about it than last year's game? Finally, we answer fan mail in the discussion segment, covering everything from season passes to cross play.

Xbox One S gets a release date! Who on the show is buying one? Will cross-play ever actually happen between Sony and Microsoft? Rise of the Tomb Raider and Dead Rising 1 are headed to PS4 soon, and Xbox Live usage reaches a new high. How long do we think the Pokemon Go craze will last? We discuss our own experiences with the new game and what exactly makes it so addicting. Do we prefer the overall experience on the Xbox or the PS4 more?

This week's episode finds us amazed at how truly bad the new Ghostbusters game appears to be based on the reviews. We talk Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony's Gamescom plans, and about how Pokemon Go has taken over the world in mere days. In the dead of summer, new releases are paltry again, but will Mike save us with some deals worth shelling our money out for? Finally, we get into backwards compatibility, Gamestop, and E3 leaks during our discussion/fanmail segment. Follow us on Twitter @thirdsungaming or go to www.thirdsungaming.com to take part in the community!

We talk about the excitement we all have about playing Red Dead Redemption on Xbox One! Also, Blizzard brings the hammer down on cheaters, Evolve changes its strategy, and an update on No Man's Sky. We cover a pretty thin slate of new games releasing this week, but give you the best deals in the huge summer sales taking place on the Xbox and PlayStation platforms. Finally, is backwards compatibility on Xbox One a success? How can the reputation system be changed for the better? What are our own personal strategies for attacking the list of games we want to play?

We discuss the news of the week, including the Bioshock collection (which is now official), WWE 2k17, Destiny, and The Division. We cover the new releases for the week, including Inside, which one of us absolutely loves. What do we think of James Cameron's comments about Star Wars? Finally, we talk about why games like The Division can't keep their player base on consoles, and we discuss our games of the year for the first half of 2016.

Join us as two-thirds of us battle through a summer cold to bring you gaming news in the week following E3. We talk PS4 Neo, Red Dead 3, and the NHL 17 "gameplay trailer". Also, Mike tells us that he may have been in the trailer for one of the most iconic movies of all time. It might be the cold meds talking. We discuss retro gaming, Olympics themed games, yearly sports iterations, and what we'd like to see change at E3 in the future. Finally, Graham defends Nintendo as we discuss whether the NX is worth the purchase.

The Third Sun Gaming team recaps E3, including some of the news that broke after all of the conferences on Sunday and Monday. We cover the high points from Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo and give you the rundown of the ridiculous amount of games newly available for pre-order. Have any of us changed our mind about whether Sony or Microsoft came out victorious? What are our top five favorite things from the show this year?

We break down the high points from the Ubisoft conference, and go in depth on the entire Sony press conference from E3 2016. From amazing games like God of War and The Last Guardian to an impressive VR lineup, the Third Sun Gaming team gives you opinions on all the news from E3.