Married to the Games
This is Married to the Games, a weekly video game podcast! Join Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin as they discuss gaming news, marriage, work and everything in between. Tune in and laugh along with the hosts as they balance life and their love of the games.
First Thoughts: The Order of Giants
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In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with the new DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, The Order of Giants. Does this new content do the game - and the franchise - justice?
678: Whatâchu Listen To?
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This week the guys talk about going for the Death Strandiing 2 platinum, game soundtracks, and much much more!
Looking 4ward to Borderlands 4
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677: Roll Credits
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This week the guys talk about Assassins CreedShadows, Mafia: The Old Country, Death Stranding 2, and much much more!
First Thoughts: Disney Speedstorm Season 15
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In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with Season 15 of Disney Speedstorm. Is it too late to hop in?
676: Meh.
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This week the guys talk about Assassins Creed Shadows gameplay, Metal Gear Solid, streaming games and much much more!
Bonus: Overwatch 2 Season 18 First Thoughts
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In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with Season 18 of Overwatch 2. If you were one of many who abandoned the game... is it worth a return?
Bonus: Hell Is Us Demo First Thoughts
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In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with the "Hell is Us" Demo
675: Discount-y
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This week the guys talk about video game movie, TV shows, whether theyâve turned a corner and much much more!
674: The Sequel
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This week the guys talk about sequels, remakes, remasters, and much much more!
673: Whatâs Happening to Me???!!!
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This week the guys talk about Death Stranding 2, Clair Obscur, and much much more!
672: Diving Deep
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This week the guys talk about outgoing games, the challenge of retaining veteran players, and much much more!
671: GuesswhatWELLLLLLLL
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This week the guys talk about Death Stranding 2, Assassins Creed Shadows, and much much more!
670: Nugget
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This week the guys talk about the Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, chicken, and much much more!
Helldivers 2 is Coming to Xbox on August 26
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/07/03/helldivers-2-xbox-release-date-pre-order/
669: Tartlets
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This week the guys talk about the Microsoft layoffs, Neil Druckmann stepping back from season 3 of The Last of Us, Game Passâs affect on the industry, and much much more!
âThe Last Of Usâ Co-Creator Neil Druckmann To Step Back Creatively From HBO Series Ahead Of Season 3
https://deadline.com/2025/07/the-last-of-us-co-creator-neil-druckmann-exits-season-3-1236448125/
Every Xbox game and studio affected by the Microsoft layoffs so far
https://www.trueachievements.com/news/xbox-canceled-games-and-studios-layoffs-2025
Game Pass Is Unsustainable and Harmfu...
668: The Roundyhoo
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This week the guys have a roundtable discussion about Xbox, their strategy, the video posted by a Microsoft veteran, and much much more!
âI think Xbox hardware is deadâ, says Microsoft gaming veteran
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/i-think-xbox-hardware-is-dead-says-microsoft-gaming-veteran/
Bonus Episode: Remembering Gabe with Wally
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In this Bonus episode Chris speaks with Wally of The Wally Show about their mutual friendship with Gabe. They share stories and great memories of him and discus a bit of gaming too, because of course they do. Gabe would have expected no less!
667: Burger Maker/Burger Eater: The Simulator
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This week the guys are inspired by the team behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and talk about moments in their own lives when they've been part of a small team that did something great.
666: The Great Burger Debate
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This week the guys talk about PlayStation games going to PC, the cancellation of the Xbox handheld, the possible price of the ROG Xbox Ally, and much much more!
PlayStation is being âreally thoughtfulâ about picking which games to port to PC, says studios boss
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-is-being-really-thoughtful-about-picking-which-games-to-port-to-pc-says-studios-boss/
Xbox Handheld Device "Essentially Canceled" - Report
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-handheld-device-essentially-canceled-report/1100-6532402/
New Xbox Handheld Release Date And Price Leaks, And It Won't Be C...
665: P.P.P.a.P.o.P.PJs
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This week the guys talk about the Sony State of Play, Summer Games Fest, the XBOX showcase, Day of the Devs, and much much more!
664: House Goat
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This week the guys have a conversation about parenting and the hurdles of teens... both yours and ... someone else's.
663: Mulching with the Games
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This week the guys talk about summer memories, The Last of Us Part 2 finale (spoiler-free), blockbuster movies, and much much more!
662: The Reflective Episode
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This week the guys talk about Jade Raymond leaving the studio she founded, Kojimaâs film-directing timeline, and much, much more!Â
PlayStation Executive Jade Raymond Leaves Studio She Founded
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/playstation-executive-jade-raymond-leaves-studio-she-founded?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0NzM0MzgxOSwiZXhwIjoxNzQ3OTQ4NjE5LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTV0JOMllUMEFGQjQwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.qOIF32mVNJUCz17mJYYZM-YWpEEYhCcjFt6lm8BeeFo&leadSource=uverify%20wall
Hideo Kojima Reveals He's Ready to 'Take On...
661: Persevere, I Guess
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This week the guys talk about the leaked photos of an Xbox-branded handheld, the possibility of Nintendo bricking their own consoles as punishment, and much much more!
Business Chris-ual
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This week the guys talk about what they do when they see a space that needs filled, both in gaming and in life. How do you react? Do you heed the call or let the cards fall where they may?
659: The Balancing Act
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This week the guys talk about the balance between gaming, family, and home life. It's another roundtable discussion that truly encompasses games and life... life and games!
658: Samurai Sword Brute Game
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This week, the guys talk about the future of gaming i.e. a pause generation and less monetization, The Last of Us Partr 2 television adaptation (spoiler free, of course), and much, much more!
657: Broadcasting from the Sun
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This week the guys talk about second chances in gaming, which movies should be remade (and shouldn't have been), and much much more!
656: One Year Later
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Itâs been one year since Gabe Patillo passed away. This week, the guys reflect on the legacy he left behind.
655: Commitments
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This week, the guys talk about have a roundtable discussion on commitment. To what (or whom) are YOU committed? They also discuss games theyâre playing, dad jokes, and much, much more!
654: The Whoozywhats and the J-Bobs
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This week, the guys talk about Assassinâs Creed Shadows, a very special gift, the aspect of community, and much, much more!
Episode 653: The Beans on Toast Report
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This week, Tim is back from his trip to merry olâ England and we find out how he did with his beans on toast assignment. Also, the guys look back on Episode 600 one year ago, chat about the new PlayStation first-party studio, AI and Aloy, and much, much more!
Former Treyarch studio co-head and Black Ops 3 director is heading up a new first-party PlayStation studio
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/former-treyarch-studio-co-head-and-black-ops-3-director-is-heading-up-a-new-first-party-playstation-studio/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=PC_Gamer_/magazine/PC...
Episode 652: Mario England
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Tim is off eating beans on toast (or so we hope!) so this week itâs just Ed and Chris. This week they talk about Assassinâs Creedâs canon mode, Death Stranding 2âs release date, Xboxâs new handheld, and much much more!
Disappointed Fans Inspired Ubisoft To Create A Canon Mode For Assassin's Creed Shadows
https://kotaku.com/canon-mode-ac-assassins-creed-shadows-fans-ubisoft-ps5-1851767902?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/Kotaku
Death Stranding 2's PS5 release date is in June
https://ww...
Episode 651: #kickflifty
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This week the guys talk about Fable being delayed, sad news from Warner Brothers, and much much more!
Xboxâs new Fable game is delayed to 2026
https://www.theverge.com/news/619046/microsoft-xbox-fable-game-delay-2026
Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman Game And Shuts Down Shadow Of Mordor Studio
https://kotaku.com/monolith-productions-wonder-woman-multiversus-cancel-wb-1851766400?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/Kotaku
Episode 650: Cheer Judges
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This week the guys talk about the Marvel Rivals layoffs, Xboxâs new generative AI Muse, and much much more!
Marvel Rivals layoffs are just part of NetEaseâs ice-cold job and game cuts
https://www.polygon.com/gaming/527711/marvel-rivals-layoffs-netease-cutbacks?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/polygon
Xbox Pushes Ahead With New Generative AI. Developers Say âNobody Will Want Thisâ
https://www.wired.com/story/xbox-muse-generative-ai-developers-say-nobody-will-want-this/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/WIRED
Episode 649: Nyar-latho-tep
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This week the guys recap Sonyâs most-recent State of Play, discuss Phil Spencerâs latest Xbox strategies, and much much more!
Everything announced at Sonyâs February 2025 State of Play
https://www.polygon.com/playstation/522584/everything-announced-sony-state-of-play-february-2025-trailers?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/polygon
Xbox to Put PS5 Logos in Future Showcases, Says Phil Spencer
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/02/xbox-to-put-ps5-logos-in-future-showcases-says-phil-spencer
Xbox boss Phil Spencer says he's stopped "trying to move all players over to Xbo...
Episode 648: Mega Dis
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This week the guys talk about the MGS accidental announcement, Sony making up for the PSN outage, Kendrick Lamarâs Super Bowl symbols, and much much more!
Seems like Sony just accidentally announced when Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is coming out
https://www.polygon.com/news/520001/metal-gear-solid-3-remake-release-date-leak-mgs3-delta
PlayStation Giving Out Free PS Plus to Make Up for PSN Outage
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/playstation-ps-plus-free-psn-outage/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other
Yes, Ke...
Episode 647: a burger
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This episode the guys talk about Overwatch fans upset (again), Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation, the takedown of Bloodborneâs 60fps patch, Hideaki Nishinoâs new position and much, much more!
Livid Overwatch 2 Fans Are Asking For Refunds After Paid Skin Is Made Free A Day Later
https://kotaku.com/livid-overwatch-2-fans-are-asking-for-refunds-after-pai-1851752055?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Kotaku/magazine/Kotaku+Latest
Forza Horizon 5 Is The Next Xbox Game To Speed Onto PlayStation 5
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/forza-horizon-5-is-the-next-xbox-game-to-speed-onto-playstation-5/1100-652...
Episode 646: Gingko Mayonnaise
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This week the guys talk about the Microsoft Developer Direct, Palworld Creatorâs new publishing division, Marvel Snap outage rewards, and much much more!
Everything announced at Microsoftâs January Xbox Developer Direct
https://flip.it/8aQeJA
Palworld creator launches publishing division, starting with a horror game from Tales of Kenzara studio
https://flip.it/RBYzEW
Marvel Snap apologises for US TikTok outage by throwing a bunch of free stuff at its players
https://flip.it/H...
Episode 645: Sportsball Rant
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It sure is cold out there! This week the guys talk about the Switch 2 Reveal, Marvel Snap banned (for a bit) and much much more!
Nintendo Switch 2 vs original Switch
https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-nintendo-switch/
Marvel Snap Banned too
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/collectible-card-game-marvel-snap-has-been-banned-in-the-us-alongside-tiktok-but-its-dev-says-it-isnt-going-anywhere/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=PC_Gamer_/magazine/PC+Gaming+News