Married to the Games

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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: What’chu Listen To?
#678
Last Friday at 7:00 AM

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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
09/08/2025

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677: Roll Credits
#677
09/05/2025

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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
09/02/2025

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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.
#676
08/29/2025

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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
08/28/2025

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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
08/26/2025

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In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with the "Hell is Us" Demo


675: Discount-y
#675
08/22/2025

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This week the guys talk about video game movie, TV shows, whether they’ve turned a corner and much much more!


674: The Sequel
#674
08/15/2025

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This week the guys talk about sequels, remakes, remasters, and much much more!


673: What’s Happening to Me???!!!
#673
08/08/2025

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This week the guys talk about Death Stranding 2, Clair Obscur, and much much more!


672: Diving Deep
#672
08/01/2025

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This week the guys talk about outgoing games, the challenge of retaining veteran players, and much much more!


671: GuesswhatWELLLLLLLL
#671
07/25/2025

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This week the guys talk about Death Stranding 2, Assassins Creed Shadows, and much much more!


670: Nugget
#670
07/18/2025

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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
#669
07/11/2025

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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 Pass’s affect on the industry, and much much more!

‘The Last Of Us’ 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
#668
07/04/2025

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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!

‘I think Xbox hardware is dead’, 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
07/01/2025

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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
#667
06/27/2025

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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
#666
06/20/2025

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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 ‘really thoughtful’ 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
#665
06/13/2025

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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
#664
06/06/2025

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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
#663
05/30/2025

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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
#662
05/23/2025

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This week the guys talk about Jade Raymond leaving the studio she founded, Kojima’s film-directing timeline, and much, much more! 

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
#661
05/16/2025

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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
#660
05/09/2025

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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
#659
05/02/2025

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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
#658
04/25/2025

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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
#657
04/18/2025

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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
#656
04/11/2025

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It’s been one year since Gabe Patillo passed away. This week, the guys reflect on the legacy he left behind.


655: Commitments
#655
04/04/2025

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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 they’re playing, dad jokes, and much, much more!


654: The Whoozywhats and the J-Bobs
#654
03/28/2025

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This week, the guys talk about Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a very special gift, the aspect of community, and much, much more!


Episode 653: The Beans on Toast Report
#653
03/21/2025

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This week, Tim is back from his trip to merry ol’ 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
#652
03/14/2025

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Tim is off eating beans on toast (or so we hope!) so this week it’s just Ed and Chris. This week they talk about Assassin’s Creed’s canon mode, Death Stranding 2’s release date, Xbox’s 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
#651
03/07/2025

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This week the guys talk about Fable being delayed, sad news from Warner Brothers, and much much more!

Xbox’s 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
#650
02/28/2025

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This week the guys talk about the Marvel Rivals layoffs, Xbox’s new generative AI Muse, and much much more!

Marvel Rivals layoffs are just part of NetEase’s 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 ‘Nobody Will Want This’
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
#649
02/21/2025

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This week the guys recap Sony’s most-recent State of Play, discuss Phil Spencer’s latest Xbox strategies, and much much more!

Everything announced at Sony’s 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
#648
02/14/2025

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This week the guys talk about the MGS accidental announcement, Sony making up for the PSN outage, Kendrick Lamar’s 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
#647
02/07/2025

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This episode the guys talk about Overwatch fans upset (again), Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation, the takedown of Bloodborne’s 60fps patch, Hideaki Nishino’s 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
#646
01/31/2025

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This week the guys talk about the Microsoft Developer Direct, Palworld Creator’s new publishing division, Marvel Snap outage rewards, and much much more!

Everything announced at Microsoft’s 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
#645
01/24/2025

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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