Gamers Week Podcast

Episode 206 - Nintendo Loses Key Patent In Palworld Lawsuit

Send us Fan MailIn this episode...--> The USPTO has rejected Nintendo’s controversial "summon character and let it fight" Pokémon patent, after it was heavily criticized by IP lawyers last year.--> Sony has announced price increases for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, blaming “continued pressures in the global economic landscape.”--> Microsoft has confirmed that its new Xbox boss scrapped the controversial “This is an Xbox” ad campaign as part of brand reset.--> A new Star Fox game and a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are among numerous unannounced Nintendo games reportedly headed to Switch 2 this year.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer: https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378**Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26!Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersviewOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

Episode 205 - Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees

Send us Fan MailIn this episode...--> Epic Games, the multi-billion dollar corporation behind Fortnite, is laying off more than 1,000 employees. CEO Tim Sweeney blames a "downturn in Fortnite engagement" for the move.--> A new report says that 77% of US Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players were aged 30 or older, highlighting Square Enix’s struggle to get young people to care about the JRPG series again.--> A new scientific study concludes that “post-game depression” is real, and RPGs are the biggest culprits.--> Resident Evil Requiem's terrifying new stalker sounds so disturbing because its actor "went through two jugs of milk" as Capcom "wanted a very thick consistency” to the actor’s spit.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Wait Wait Don't Tell MeWe love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378**Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26!Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretroOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

Episode 204 - Nvidia Announces DLSS 5, Says You're Wrong For Hating It

Send us Fan MailIn this episode...--> Nvidia announced DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, a new iteration of the company's gaming AI suite that it is describing as "the GPT moment for graphics."--> A judge ruled Monday that video-game publisher Krafton Inc. must reinstate Ted Gill less than a year after ChatGPT suggested the company fire the former CEO to avoid paying out performance bonuses to Unknown Worlds, makers of Subnautica 2.--> A YouTuber has said they will "return" ownership of a website address that Capcom hid in Resident Evil Requiem, if the game's publisher was to get in contact. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, RetrospectiveWant more from Patrick, aka Retro Blast Pat? --> bsky.app/profile/retroblastpod.comWant more from Paul, aka TheGamersician? --> thegamersician.bio/We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378**Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26!Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, retroblastpod, thegamersicianOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

Episode 203 - Xbox Confirms Project Helix, Its Next Gen PC-Console Hybrid

Send us Fan MailIn this episode...--> Microsoft has confirmed that the next Xbox is in development. Dubbed Project Helix, the device is described as a “next generation console” that can “play your Xbox and PC games.”--> Monday’s movie-focused Nintendo Direct delivered the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie while revealing new members of its cast – including Donald Glover (a.k.a. Childish Gambino) as Yoshi.--> Ever since Sony announced the original God of War trilogy was getting the remake treatment, there has been one question being asked louder than others - will the remakes include the originals' infamous sex mini games?--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, TriviaWe love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Get 15% off at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26! Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersviewOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

Episode 202 - Highguard Shuts Down Six Weeks After Launch

Send us Fan MailIn this episode...--> Just over a month after it launched, the axe has fallen on troubled PvP shooter Highguard. Developer Wildlight Entertainment announced today that the game's next update will be its last, and it will be taken offline on March 12.--> Sony is reportedly abandoning its strategy of bringing its first-party PlayStation games to PC, with the company now set to return to console-only releases for all but a select number of online titles.--> Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary last week with the Pokémon Game Music Collection, a palm-sized music player that can be loaded up with 45 unique cartridges, each featuring a different melody or sound effect from the original games' soundtrack.--> Pack it in, everyone. Resident Evil Requiem has seemingly confirmed that Leon Kennedy is a married man.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Music History 101We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretroOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show