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What was the last genuinely NEW game mechanic that blew your mind? Struggling? That's kind of the problem. This week on Gaming Views we're looking back at eight games that introduced mechanics so clever, influential or downright satisfying that — years or even decades later — we're asking whether anybody has actually managed to beat them. -Portal and the Portal Gun -Left 4 Dead's invisible AI Director -Burnout 3: Takedown turning crashing into a reward -Counter-Strike's single-life rounds and economy -F.E.A.R.'s terrifyingly convincing enemy AI -Demon's Souls and its death/retrieval loop -StarCraft: Brood War's asymmetric factions -Half-Life 2 turning physics into an actual gameplay language Along the way we dig into: • How Portal grew from a student project into one of gaming's greatest ideas • Why Left 4 Dead's AI wasn't simply trying to kill you • How Burnout made violence fuel speed • Why Counter-Strike created a competitive formula still being copied today • Why F.E.A.R.'s enemies can STILL feel smarter than those in modern shooters • The mechanic Demon's Souls quietly gave an entire genre • How StarCraft stayed competitively relevant for decades • And whether Tears of the Kingdom has finally beaten Half-Life 2's physics Plus, we throw in a few mechanics that narrowly missed the main eight, including Batman: Arkham Asylum, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario 64, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, Shadow of the Colossus and Tetris. So here's the question: 👉 What game mechanic has NEVER been bettered? And perhaps even harder... What's the most recent genuinely original mechanic you remember playing?Tell us below — because we want to hear the ones we've missed. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel JOIN THE GAMING VIEWS COMMUNITY If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord
Gamescom 2026 is over — and somehow we’ve come away with even MORE games we need to find time to play.The Witcher 3 is getting a surprise remaster. Gears of War: E-Day finally looks like the Xbox game we’ve been waiting for. Metro 2039 is dragging us back underground. Remedy has made Control Resonant even stranger. Exodus might be the Mass Effect successor we’ve been looking for… and apparently Dungeons & Dragons needed a battle mage throwing furniture at people.And then Rockstar dropped its huge extended look at GTA 6.One of us had been deliberately avoiding the hype.That lasted about five minutes.This week on Gaming Views Pulse, we break down the Gamescom announcements that really caught our attention. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel JOIN THE GAMING VIEWS COMMUNITY If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord THE GAMING VIEWS APP Our upcoming game release tracker is almost here. Track upcoming games, build your wishlist and get reminders as release day approaches — because judging by this episode, keeping track of everything coming out is about to become a full-time job.Full launch details coming very soon.#Gamescom2026 #GTA6 #GamingNews
Crafting. Skill trees. Battle passes. Detective vision. Yellow paint. Parrying. Once you notice them, you start seeing them EVERYWHERE. Some game mechanics genuinely make games better. Others increasingly feel like they’ve been bolted on because somebody, somewhere, decided every modern game needs the same checklist of features. So this week on Gaming Views, we’re asking a simple question: Which gaming mechanics are actually worth keeping — and which ones desperately need to disappear? The conversation moves from mechanics that probably just need a little restraint to others Dan H would happily throw directly into a fire — particularly battle passes and live-service monetisation. And somehow his blood pressure survives the episode. We also kick things off with an update on the Gaming Views game release calendar app, designed to make it much easier to find upcoming games, wishlist them and get reminders when they're about to launch. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel JOIN THE GAMING VIEWS COMMUNITY If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord
EA has completed its enormous $55 BILLION buyout — but just weeks later, staff are already talking about uncertainty, layoffs, AI and a workplace atmosphere that sounds increasingly grim. And hanging over all of it is a question neither of us particularly wants to ask: Could Mass Effect actually be at risk? Meanwhile, GTA 6 has suffered another major leak ahead of its next official showing, Sony still doesn’t have an internal PS6 release date, Horizon is backing away from live service, Valve has managed to leak its own Steam Frame material, and Roblox is now facing scrutiny from the US Senate. Yep. Another completely normal week in gaming. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel JOIN THE GAMING VIEWS COMMUNITY If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingNews #MassEffect
Some games get delayed. Some games disappear. And some get SO close to release that we're still wondering what might have been years later. This week on Gaming Views, we dig into 8 fascinating video games that were announced, developed, demonstrated — and then vanished. -StarCraft: Ghost — Blizzard's ambitious stealth-action StarCraft spin-off -Silent Hills / P.T. — Kojima, Guillermo del Toro and Norman Reedus' terrifying collaboration that Konami literally removed from existence -Star Wars 1313 — the gritty Star Wars bounty-hunter game killed after Disney acquired Lucasfilm -Scalebound — PlatinumGames' spectacular Xbox exclusive where you fought alongside a massive dragon -Star Wars 1313 — the incredible-looking sci-fi bounty hunter game Bethesda cancelled -Half-Life 2: Episode Three — the missing conclusion Valve simply never finished -Agent — Rockstar's mysterious open-world Cold War spy Bully 2 — a sequel that reportedly reached a genuinely playable state before Rockstar pulled the team away Then we ask the impossible question:If you could sacrifice ONE YEAR of your life to bring one of these games back... which would you choose?And before we finish, we're putting three current games on the Gaming Views danger list. Could today's delayed games become tomorrow's lost games? See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel JOIN THE GAMING VIEWS COMMUNITY If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #Gaming #CancelledGames #GamingViews
GTA 6 fans are already choosing the $100 premium edition in huge numbers. Supermassive Games is facing its third round of layoffs in under three years. EA’s new owners have saddled the company with billions in debt. And one game studio CEO somehow ended up asking an AI chatbot who his own former employee was before publicly attacking her online.This week on Gaming Views Pulse, we dig into:-Supermassive Games facing another huge round of layoffs-EA’s takeover, billions in debt and the cost cutting that could follow -Why some indie developers say they’d rather you PIRATE their games than use key resellers-id Software staff speaking out about Microsoft, layoffs and rock-bottom morale-Whether Xbox has burned too many bridges with game developers -Steam Deck projects that could bring PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass games to Linux-The data breach affecting European Steam hardware customers-GTA 6’s record-breaking pre-orders — and why so many players are choosing the $100 edition-The extraordinary Saber Interactive AI controversy that ended with a CEO publicly apologising And some big news of our own… we built a Gaming Views app!! See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel JOIN THE GAMING VIEWS COMMUNITY If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GTA6 #GamingNews #GamingViews
Metroid is 40! We head back to 1986 to discover how one of Nintendo’s most important games helped create an entire genre, turned brutal hardware limitations into ground breaking ideas, borrowed more than a little inspiration from Ridley Scott’s Alien and delivered one of gaming’s greatest reveals with Samus Aran. Along the way we uncover the bizarre truth behind the legendary JUSTIN BAILEY password, discover why the Morph Ball exists, marvel at 24-character save codes, talk speed running, questionable bikini rewards and somehow end up discussing phone books, The Terminator and chained pieces of paper. So join us as we celebrate 40 years of a game whose DNA can still be found everywhere today — and tell us in the comments: what’s your favourite Metroid game or memory? See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel JOIN THE GAMING VIEWS COMMUNITY If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #resident evil requiem #pragmata #crimsondesert #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews
Roblox just lost $9 BILLION after changing its algorithm to move younger players away from heavily monetised games. EA has officially gone private — and the talk of massive cost cutting has already begun. Meanwhile, developers are speaking out about the state of the industry, Sony is doubling down on a digital future, and GTA 6 is getting a rather bizarre Netflix premiere.Yep. Just another completely normal week in gaming.This week on Gaming Views Pulse, we dig into:🎮 Roblox losing billions after trying to clean up its platform 💰 EA going private and the threat of major cost cutting ⚠️ More layoffs hitting game developers 🔥 An id Software veteran speaking out about Microsoft's studio strategy 💾 The memory shortage threatening to make gaming hardware even more expensive 💿 Sony putting warnings about the future of physical games on PS5 boxes 🏆 Xbox potentially getting its own version of the Platinum Trophy 🚗 GTA 6, Rockstar's union dispute and its bizarre Netflix premiere 🔫 Quake getting a brand-new FREE campaign 👹 The lost first-person Demon's Souls prototypeGame featured:🌳 The Roottrees Are Dead 🧛 Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 ⚔️ Beast of Reincarnation 💥 Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta 🤪 Anomaly PresidentAnd finally, Comment Corner returns with your thoughts on GTA 6 going digital, the rising cost of consoles, Crimson Desert, Halo and moving from console gaming to PC.
Seven months down, five to go, and 2026 has delivered absolute masterpieces alongside total disasters! On this episode of Gaming Views, we break down our mid-year report card, debating whether Pragmata lived up to the hype, how Resident Evil 9: Requiem reinvigorated the survival horror franchise, and why Crimson Desert became an obsessive hundred-hour time sink. Plus, we get spicy with hot takes on why GTA 6 might be getting a free pass from critics without showing actual gameplay, mourn the let downs of High on Life 2, and place a wild wildcard bet on Barbie Rewind taking the holiday charts by storm. What’s your personal Game of the Year so far? Drop your top picks and spicy hot takes in the comments! See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #resident evil requiem #pragmata #crimsondesert #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews
Welcome to Gaming Pulse - your Tuesday episode of GV where we cover all things news and views. In this weeks episode: PlayStation and Xbox reminded us that owning a console doesn't mean you can actually use it. Capcom is laughing all the way to the bank while the rest of the industry is still counting the cost of more layoffs. RAM prices continue to hit our wallets. GTA 6 is divided the world by region.... literally. Xbox is trying to find its future. EA is getting even bigger. and much much more. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #resident evil requiem #pragmata #crimsondesert #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews
Are you being manipulated by your favourite video games? In this episode of Gaming Views, we break down the mind-bending mind tricks, hidden AI cheats, and psychological illusions game developers use to keep us hooked—from BioShock’s famous "first-shot miss" rule to fake low-health drama and sneaky teleporting NPCs! Plus, we share our hands-on impressions of the brand-new Steam Machine, debate the chaos of Denshattack and Resident Evil 9, and drop a MASSIVE channel announcement that will change how you listen to the show forever. Drop your thoughts in the comments below: what’s the craziest dev trick you've ever caught in the wild? See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews
In this episode we break down whether $70+ price tags and hardware-melting graphics are ruining gaming—or if the multi-billion dollar indie scene is swooping in to save the day! From the death of physical discs to high-octane breakdown of Silent Hill f, Doom The Dark Ages: Revelations, and Saros, we cover the chaotic economic reality of gaming today. What's keeping you hooked: high-budget blockbusters or clever indie titles? Drop us a comment and let us know. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews
One from the archives this week* as we cover the debate that never ends: are we living in the twilight of physical media? In this episode of Gaming Views, we break down the high-stakes battle between the tactile joy of collecting and the undeniable convenience of an all-digital library. From reminiscing about the “new game smell” and the chaos of midnight launches to the frustration of losing 17 hours of save progress and the reality of modern data caps, we cover it all. We even take a hilarious detour into the history of dial-up internet and it caused an accidental 999 call for one of us. Are you team physical, team digital, or just tired of juggling storage space? Leave us a comment and don't forget to subscribe to Gaming Views for more gaming deep dives! * This episode originally ran on 19/8/25 See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews
Get ready for a jam-packed episode of the Gaming Views Podcast as we break down the biggest, wildest gaming news of the the last few weeks! We'll be diving into Valve’s controversial Steam Machine pricing, the unfolding "Ramageddon" memory crisis, and the absolute madness surrounding GTA 6 pre-orders—from digital-only locks and paywalled day-one content to a bizarre presidential phishing scam. We tackle the heavy-hitting news of layoffs at Bungie and EA, Sony's stubborn double-down on live-service games, and the escalating digital ownership debate. Wrapping up on a high note, we celebrate a wild Half-Life 2 browser port, Nintendo’s awesome 10% employee raise, and even Dan P's shameless Take That concert recap. Hit play now and join the conversation in Comment Corner!#GTA6 GTAVI #VideoGames #GamingNews #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews #TakeThat See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord
In this episode of Gaming Views, we dive deep into the creation story of the Nintendo 64 — the console that helped define 3D gaming as we know it. From Sony’s rise and Sega’s missteps to Nintendo’s risky cartridge strategy, we unpack the hardware, the iconic controller, and the engineering choices that shaped an era. We also explore the breakthrough titles that made it legendary, and the weird, brilliant ideas that pushed gaming forward — including innovations that still influence consoles today. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord
World Cup Fever hits Gaming Views! In this episode Dan and Dan chart the evolution of football in video games. From the earliest Iterations using plastic overlays on your TV through to modern classics like FIFA, Pro Evolution Soccer and Football manager games (via classics like Kick Off and Sensible Soccer). So grab a refreshment and get ready for 90 mins (plus extra time) worth of gaming delights. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews2026 #worldcup #soccer #football #FIFA #PES #Sensiblesoccer #kickoff
Spin-dash down memory lane with the latest episode of Gaming Views as we celebrate a massive milestone - the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog! In this ultimate retrospective, we track the high-speed evolution of Sega’s iconic mascot, from his genesis as a response to Mario to the legendary, stress-inducing music of the drowning timer. We unearth the bizarre "graveyard" of rejected mascot concepts —including an armadillo, a walking exclamation mark, and a pyjama-wearing Theodore Roosevelt design that eventually became the villainous Dr. Robotnik! Beyond the blue blur, we also give our thoughts on Ghost of Yotei, Resident Evil 9, and a deep dive into Microsoft’s shifting console strategy. It’s a nostalgic, fast-paced celebration of gaming history you won’t want to miss! See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews2026 #sega #sonic #sonicthehedgehog
In this packed bonus episode, we drop a brutal, unfiltered breakdown contrasting the massive swings and costly misses of this summer’s premier showcases. We dive straight into the Summer Game Fest and follow up the one, two punch with the Xbox Games Showcase. We break down the massive "mic-drop" moments that completely stole the summer, specifically the earth-shattering world premiere of Gears of War: E-Day and the relentless, heavy-metal hype of Doom: The Dark Ages Revelation. Beyond just listing the reveals, we analyse the critical industry-wide pivot this reveals: a massive, defining shift away from the fatigue of live-service models back into what players actually want—gritty, uncompromising, single-player narrative experiences. Come join the show! See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord #GamingViews #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GamingNews #Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #Sony #PS5 #Xbox #Microsoft #GamePass #Valve #SteamMachine #GamingTrends #IndustryAnalysis #HandheldGaming #Gaming2026 #PCGaming #GamingCommunity #videogamenews #Gaming #VideoGames #gamingnews #summergamefest2026 #xboxshowcase #xbox #gearsofwar #fable #GearsOfWarEDay #ClockworkRevolution #TMNT #TheLastRonin #ResidentEvil #Spyro #callofduty
Get ready for an explosive episode of Gaming Views as we break down the biggest reveals and surprising shifts from the latest Sony State of Play! In this action-packed discussion, we'll dive into the visceral and brutal gameplay of Insomniac's Marvel’s Wolverine and share our excitement for the stunning Unreal Engine 5 remake of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. From the return of Gitaroo Man to the eerie, Scottish-set horror of Silent Hill: Townfall, we're covering the hits, the misses, and the overwhelming wave of games dropping this September. Plus, we tackle bizarre console war debates over showcase logos, early access updates for No Rest for the Wicked, and the fascinating data proving that gaming is taking over octogenarians. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord
This week, we take a hilarious deep dive into the ultimate bait and switch hits. We’re breaking down the biggest misfires and misleading trailers that made players feel like they were duped — cough Aliens Colonial Marines, Cyberpunk 2077, and Watch Dogs — with some legendary flop stories, lawsuits, and epic letdowns along the way. From total graphical downgrades to Kojima’s mindgames making you question which protagonist you’re controlling? Yeah, we talk about all of that and much more. See us on YouTube! Why not catch us (kinda) in person over on YouTube. See us discuss the games and also some bonus clips from some of the games - Gaming Views YouTube Channel Contact If you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following: gamingviewspodcast@gmail.com X Instagram Bluesky Discord
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