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11/8/2025 In this episode Aaron talks about the YouTube Channel, the Podcast, Feedback, and more! Join the conversation during this LIVE episode!

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10/27/2025 In this episode Aaron talks about the 25th anniversary of Halo, the pre-release reveal of Halo: Campaign Evolved, how Everything is an Xbox, and how Paramount attempting to buy WB can harm the brand and DC Comics as a whole.

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10/11/2025 In this episode Aaron talks about the Xbox Game Pass Price Hike, with Game Pass Ultimate increasing by 50%! Also the Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction, a post American Civil War game featuring an African American Slave battling the KKK is canceled. Destiny 2's Portal is cause for concern as Bungie tries to innovate and manage player retention and content.

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Episode Recorded: 9/22/2025

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'Stop Removing the Modern Day!' Assassin's Creed Fans React as Black Flag Remake Reportedly Cuts Everything Outside the Animus
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8/24/2025 In this episode Aaron talks about his thoughts after seeing the new Fantastic 4: First Steps movie in 2025. Aaron also reacts to Disney Marvel/Star Wars seeks Male audience again.

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7/13/2025 In this episode Aaron talks about his thoughts after seeing the new SUPERMAN movie in 2025.

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7/3/2025 In this episode Aaron talks about Xbox cancelling Perfect Dark & Everwild leading to shutting down the Initiative among mass layoffs across Microsoft. Also Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II's latest Siege update and upcoming DLC in Year 2. Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox and more!

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5/26/2025 In this episode Aaron talks with Jstar0420 about Elden Ring: Nightreign, MindsEye, Marathon, Game Prices, and more!

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1/10/2025 In this episode Aaron talks with Brown Tiger on Music, Gaming, Politics, Content Creation, & more!

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12/20/24 In this episode Aaron talks with ActingRelic about The Game Awards, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Helldivers 2, Marvel Rivals, Elden Ring Nightreign, & more!

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11/14/24 In this episode Aaron talks about Nintendo suing a Streamer pirating modern games, the Halo 2 E3 2003 Demo is playable, Indiana Jones has a Gameplay Deep Dive, & more!

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11/4/24 In this episode Aaron talks about how Dragon Age and the company that makes it, Bioware, are not the same. Halo adds a third person mode, Grand Theft Auto V has a variety of updates to reveal and more!

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10/18/24 In this episode Aaron talks with TxWolverines about the announcement of Halo Studios and a Halo game in Unreal Engine 5. As well as what is going on at Ubisoft, the renaissance of classic tactical shooters, stealth gamers, and militaristic squad based games. Of course no conversation with TxWolverines would be complete without talking about real time strategy games.

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10/11/24 In this episode Aaron talks with ActingRelic about the latest game in the world of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and more!

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9/25/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest in tech and gaming news on the PlayStation State of Play, Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Destiny 2 Codename: Frontiers, The Forever Winter, & Undefeated: Genesis.

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Episode Recorded: 9/25/24

9/22/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest in tech and gaming news from Ara: History Untold, a new turn based strategy videogame developed by Oxide Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. News on Helldivers 2 updates A.K.A. Buffdivers and the Chemical Agents Warbond. Concord's now reported $400 Million budget compared to other PlayStation Studios titles. Flight Simulator 2024's ambitious gameplay videos are discussed. Halo 3: ODST 15th Anniversary. Star Wars Theory on defamation, deplatforming attempts, and voicing opinions online. God of War Ragnarök, like Helldivers 2 initially did and Ghost of Tsushima does, requires a PSN account to p...

9/16/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest in tech and gaming news including a Superman game pitch from James Sigfield. Other topics on the show are Aaron's impressions of Star Wars Outlaws after 15-20 hours of gameplay and reactions to the PS5 Pro.

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9/9/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the future of Destiny as Bungie drops 5 blog posts on what is coming after The Final Shape. We celebrate the Dreamcast 25th Birthday. Aaron is the Battle Aces Creator of the Week! Payday 3 and Helldivers 2 updates and Directors of Star Wars Outlaws talk about the reception and future of the game.

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9/4/24 In this episode Aaron talk about how Concord dies, Destiny Rising, & why he loves Black Myth: WuKong

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Episode Recorded: 9/4/24

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8/23/24 In this episode Aaron talks with Andrew Alliance about the latest news from Black Myth: WuKong, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Bungie Layoffs, and more.

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Episode Recorded: 8/23/24

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8/26/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest news from Black Myth: WuKong, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Star Wars: The Acolyte, and The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

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8/5/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest news from Deadpool & Wolverine, Batman: Caped Crusader, Destiny/Bungie, Game Informer, and more!

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Episode Recorded: 8/5/24

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DC & Marvel News From Comic Con 2024! | Shackcast Episode 55 LIVE!

7/29/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest news from DC & Marvel at San Diego Comic Con 2024.

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Episode Recorded: 7/29/24

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The Boys, The Acolyte, Superman, Halo, Secret Invasion! | Shackcast Episode 54 LIVE!

7/20/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest series on TV. From Season 4 of the Boys, to The Acolyte, My Adventures with Superman Season 2, Halo being cancelled, and his thoughts on Marvel's Secret Invasion.

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6/21/24 In this episode Mekel Kasanova joins us to talk about the latest in gaming, tech, and more!

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Episode Recorded: 6/21/24

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5/16/24 In this bonus Aftershow episode Andrew Alliance joins the Shackcast Aftershow to talk a little more about Artificial Intelligence.

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Episode Recorded: 5/16/24

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5/16/24 In this episode Andrew Alliance joins the Shackcast to talk about the latest in gaming news from Assassins' Creed Shadows to our interesting new opportunity from the creators of Destiny 2!

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Episode Recorded: 5/16/24

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5/8/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest in gaming news from Helldivers 2 PSN account linking controversy to Xbox/Bethesda Studios Layoffs, Spider-Man movies back in theaters, and Marvel's changes to the MCU movie/tv releases moving forward.

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4/17/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest in gaming news from Mike Ybarra's comments on tipping Game Developers, XBOX new team for game preservation including forward/backward compatibility, Star Wars Outlaws "overpriced" Season Pass/Ultimate Edition, Developers waning confidence in live service games, Take Two is preparing a Mafia game announcement, Take Two Layoffs, and Cliff Bleszinski's Lawbreakers Returns.

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3/30/24 In this episode Aaron and Acting Relic talk about Live Service games, what they do right, what they do wrong, good and bad examples of live service games and industry practices and the startling future of live service moving forward. Also impressions on Dragon's Dogma II and more gaming news!

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3/19/24 In this episode Aaron talks about the latest in gaming news!

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Episode Recorded: 3/19/24

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3/11/24 In this episode Aaron talks about changes for the channel and everything he does in life. A pivot from livestreaming and relentless content creation to focused content. A greater focus on his skills and passions overall from gaming to music to photography.

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3/1/24 In this episode Aaron talks with creator ActingRelic, YouTuber, Gamer, Teacher.

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Episode Recorded: 3/1/24

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1/22/24 In this episode Aaron talks with creator Mekel Kasanova, independent journalist, Hawaii's #1 Podcaster, & Gamer.

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12/29/23 In this episode Aaron talks about Palestine.

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Episode Recorded: 12/29/23

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12/1/23 In this episode Aaron talks about The Marvels, GTA VI trailer, Destiny 2's Season of the Wish, Starfield developer responding to reviews, and the latest in Gaming News.

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Episode Recorded: 12/1/23

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11/3/23 In this episode Andrew Alliance joins us to talk about the latest in Gaming News. We share our thoughts on Bungie Layoffs, The Final Shape of Destiny 2, & Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Campaign Early Access!

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10/28/23 In this episode Andrew Alliance joins us to talk about the latest in Gaming News and releases: Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Metal Gear Solid, Xbox 3rd Party Preview, and more!

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Episode Recorded: 10/28/23

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10/23/23 In this episode Andrew Alliance joins us to talk about the latest in Gaming News and releases: Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Metal Gear Solid, Xbox 3rd Party Preview, and more!

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Episode Recorded: 10/23/23

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My Website AaronShack.com, Payday 3, & more Gaming News! | Shackcast Episode 39

10/2/23 In this episode Aaron talks about his new website https://www.aaronshack.com , the Payday 3 server outages and always online feature, and the latest in Gaming News.

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