Rated G for Gamers Podcast

After a long hiatus, Rated G is back! This episode is bittersweet because it's Dave's last show. He'll be stepping down from hosting duties and the show will be going through some changes. But they still have a great show for you. Xbox has their first showcase of 2024 and the year looks to be strong for the green machine and the 2023 Game of the Year nominees and winners. All that and more on episode 379 of Rated G.

Sony and Nintendo drop new showcases, the FTC blames Microsoft for devastating Xbox court document leak, and the latest iPhone lean in on AAA gaming. All that and more on episode 378 of Rated G.

Switch 2 rumors are on the rise as the internet claims it's been shown behind closed doors. Is it time? Does 7 years mark the end of the reign of the original Switch? Dan and Dave discuss. Also in the news, E3 as we know it may be dead, and GameStop's CEO Ryan Cohen throws support for physical media. All that and Dan gives his thoughts on Starfield on episode 377.

Sony gets a little greedy with their recent PlayStation Plus price increases. Dan and Dave get critical on this change and ponder whether people will bother paying for the service now. Also in the news, Nintendo goes deep on the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder in their latest direct and a new Atari 2600 console hits the market. All that and Dan's got some wrestling takes on episode 376.

On this month's episode of Saturday Morning Retro, Dan and Dave talk about Pursuit Force for the PSP and G.I. Joe for the NES and in our Triple R segment Pocket Bike Racer and Gunvalkyre for the original Xbox.

Sony finally drops it's price and system specifics on their new handheld, the PlayStation Portal. The internet certainly had thoughts and so does Dan and Dave. Also in the news, Gamescom has come and gone and we get some announcements and gameplay trailers, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 gets a release date, and Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario is stepping down on episode 375.

The all digital future is here as Microsoft winds down the Xbox 360 store. Dan and Dave discuss what this means for the gaming space. Also in the news, Xbox rolls out a new enforcement strike system for unruly players, leaked photos of Lenovo's new handheld appear online and Sega now officially owns Angry Birds. All that and new Hayden Christensen content comes to every game ever on episode 374.

This episode is spicy like a habanero pepper as Strauss Zelnick doubles down on the Red Dead Redemption port pricing, the Video Game History Foundation puts out a troubling report on classic video games and THQ Nordic puts out a showcase of upcoming games. All that and Dan and Dave's takes on the Twisted Metal tv series and Guardians of the Galaxy 3 on episode 373.

With the launch of Wrestlequest, we have returning to the show Patrick Hickey Jr. to talk about his involvement with the game, voice acting, and his favorite wrestlers and matches of all time. In the news, rumors of a new Nintendo console continue to grow, Final Fantasy XIV heads to consoles and EA is porting Star Wars - Jedi Survivor to previous generation consoles. All that and more on episode 372.

2023 is certainly shaping up to be a big year. Since it's a new month, we've got the new releases for August and boy is this month stacked. In the news, Microsoft brings down the hammer on gamers using their Xboxes for emulation, Dying Light developer Techland acquired by Tencent and a rare insurance ad referencing Super Mario World from New Mexico is unearthed. All that and more on episode 371 of Rated G.

On this month's episode of Saturday Morning Retro, Dan and Dave talk about Pro Wrestling for the NES and Fable for the original Xbox and in Our Top 3 segment, our top 3 Marvel games.

We may be close to the end of the Microsoft court battle as Activision Blizzard extends deadline to Microsoft in acquisition as to work out streaming rights in Europe and Sony signs 10-year agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation platforms. Also in the news, as the SAG-AFTRA strike heats up, we find out that video game and commercial work are allowed as they fall under a different union, Xbox Live Gold is being sunset and NetherRealm Studios confirms Homelander, Peacemaker and more for MK 1. All that and more on episode 370.

Microsoft in a stunning victory has hopped all hurdles standing in it's way to acquire Activision Blizzard. It's all but complete with the exception of some streaming rights in Europe. Also in the news, Limited Run has their summer showcase and the content and execution were super rad, EA confirms Black Panther game in development and Larry Hyrb is stepping down as Major Nelson from Xbox. All that and more on episode 369.

On this week's episode, a rare 272 page PDF gets leaked from Sega detailing their confidence in the Sega Saturn, composer Grant Kirkhope thinks there's not enough fandom for a Banjo Kazooie sequel, Yuji Naka faces a 1.2 million dollar fine for insider trading and ol' Peter Molyneux is back with another Fable like project. All that and Dan's opinions on the Witcher and Marvel's Secret Invasion on episode 368.

We may be finally coming to the end of the Activision Blizzard acquisition court case! At the end of this month, a court ruling will decide whether or not Microsoft can move forward with the acquisition. If they get denied, Microsoft claims they will walk away. Very interesting times indeed. Also in the news, Red Dead Redemption and Assassin's Creed 4 - Black Flag may be getting remakes and the Gulf War Gameboy moves from it's Nintendo World Store location in New York. All that and the games coming out this month and Dan and Dave's game of the half year. What a jam packed episode!

Seriously! We thought E3 summer showcase time was over but Nintendo comes out of the left field and surprises us wth a summer direct. And boy did they deliver. New games, new remakes and so much more. So join Dan and Dave on episode 366 where they get into all of it.

On this month's episode of Saturday Morning Retro, Dan and Dave talk about NCIS 3D for the 3DS and WCW Mayhem for the PS1 and in our Triple R segment, Mortal Kombat Special Forces for the PS1, and Twisted Metal 2 for the PS1.

We've finally come to a close of the pseudo E3 season with a bevy of showcases. Dan and Dave discuss Ubisoft Forward, the Devolver Digital showcase, Day of the Devs and the Capcom showcase. Who came to play and who didn't even show up. Join us on episode 365 as they break it all down.

Microsoft comes out swinging during their showcase in the Summer Game Fest. Lots of games on display, 11 from their own studios. Check out this episode for all the details and Dan and Dave's hot takes.

It's all about Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2023 on this episode. Tons of games, premieres and and an in depth look of Mortal Kombat 1 with Ed Boon all on episode 363 of Rated G.