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Extreme Gaming Podcast

In this podcast we are a group of everyday gamers who don’t take life to seriously, we like to have a laugh and talk about the games and tech that we love across all gaming platforms. We cover gaming/hardware news, games we’ve played and our own general views whilst often going off on wild tangents. We also run a free Discord server called 'Extreme Gaming Podcast' (https://discord.gg/extremegamingpodcast) or search for us on Google. Our aim is to grow and build a great community whilst having…

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EA Goes Private, GTA 6 Goes Netflix & Nvidia Goes AI Crazy

Extreme Gaming Podcast 344 is packed with gaming news, hardware arguments, retro nostalgia, and a few inevitable detours. The crew discusses Take-Two’s enormous GTA 6 expectations, Quake’s 30th anniversary, PS5 Pro’s PSSR 2.0 update, Nvidia DLSS 5, and the latest GTA 6/Netflix rumors. Gray digs into Roblox’s massive valuation drop and a strange new diamond-powered quantum-computing claim, while…

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Gears of War: E-Day, Xbox News & This Week’s PC Hardware Chaos | EGP 343

This week on the Extreme Gaming Podcast, Gray, Trev, Hans and Matt cover Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 potentially coming to Switch 2, the return of Crazy Taxi , GTA 6’s region-locked PlayStation codes and another painful wave of GPU, RAM and console price increases. The crew also examines new gaming announcements from San Diego Comic-Con, including future God of War plans, Marvel’s Wolverine , Star…

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GTA 6 Is About to Print Billions!

This week on the Extreme Gaming Podcast, Gray returns from Scotland, Matt returns to the show, Hans eventually escapes traffic, and Trev tries to keep the whole operation from sinking faster than a badly managed submarine. The crew discusses the possible return of Ghost Recon Wildlands, the continuing collapse of physical game sales, DLSS 5 customization, Nvidia’s expanding ARM support, GTA 6’s…

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Why The Latest Steam Machine Review Scores Might Surprise You

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the overlooked numbers, sneaky strategies, and technical innovations shaping how Sony and others approach PC gaming. If you're tired of waiting for the next big PC port, or puzzled why some have sold millions yet still seem hesitant, this is your essential inside info. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a modder, or just curious how massive hits are…

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The Shocking Reality Behind Xbox's Massive Job Cuts and Studio Closures

Most gamers don't realize how rapidly AI is transforming the way we play—and the massive shifts happening behind the scenes. In this episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, Trev and Gray dive into the shocking layoffs at Microsoft, the questionable future of beloved studios like id Software, and how AI-powered upscaling like DLSS and FSR are revolutionizing graphics—with AMD now challenging…

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The Last Days of Game Discs

This week on the Extreme Gaming Podcast, Gray, Trev, and Hans somehow start with Scotland, World Cup misery, Irn-Bru, and “getting your jollies out,” then quickly descend into the usual gaming chaos. Episode 339 covers failed game preservation legislation, a PC game briefly asking for 64GB of RAM, GTA 6 possibly coming to Switch 2, the first prebuilt SteamOS gaming PC, GPU prices turning into…

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SteamOS Saves PC Gaming?

This week on the Extreme Gaming Podcast, Trev and Gray dive into another cheerful little episode of “why is everything in gaming getting more expensive?” Xbox prices are going up again, PS5 sales are dropping hard, RAM prices are apparently entering their villain era, and GTA 6 may be the thing that causes console shortages anyway. Lovely. The guys also dig into SteamOS coming to broader PCs, the…

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Valve Revealed the Steam Machine Price… and Ouch!

EGP 337 opens with condolences after the reported death of Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot, before the crew jumps into another packed week of gaming and hardware chaos. Trev covers GTA 6 pre-orders, the rumored $80 price tag, and the continuing madness of Rockstar fans, then moves into the brutal rise of handheld pricing with MSI’s new $1,800 Claw handheld. The guys also dig into Unreal Engine…

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Gaming Is Bigger Than Ever… So Why Are So Many Games Dying?

EGP 336 kicks off with Hans showing off his new “Godlike-adjacent” gaming laptop, Gray talking up Ramble Office Anywhere, and the World Cup briefly invading a gaming podcast against everyone’s better judgment. Then it’s straight into Nintendo Direct news, including Stellar Blade coming to Switch 2, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Devil May Cry 5, Rayman Legends Retold, and the big one: an Ocarina of Time remake…

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Game Showcase Overload! PlayStation, Xbox, Summer Game Fest!

EGP 335 is showcase overload, with PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Xbox Summer Showcase, Computex, Nvidia news, and even more news to make everyone forget what day it is. Gray, Trev, and Hans kick things off with Nvidia’s RTX Spark, ARM-based gaming/AI chips, future laptop and mini-PC possibilities, and whether any of us will still afford hardware by then. The crew also digs into…

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DLSS and Frame Gen Can’t Save Bad Game Optimization!

EGP 334 kicks off with Batman ears, a look at Graygamer’s 007 First Light collector’s edition, and a sponsor shoutout to Ramble Office Anywhere before diving into another packed week of gaming and tech news. Trev and Gray talk Steam Deck prices jumping higher, what that could mean for the upcoming Steam Machine, and why component costs are making everyone’s wallet quietly sob. The crew also covers…

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The PC Hardware Slump Is Real… and Gamers Are Paying for It

EGP 333 brings Hans back into the chaos, which means the tangents arrive fully armed. The crew kicks off with Sony’s reported pullback from putting single-player PlayStation games on PC, leading to a lively debate about exclusives, “movie games,” God of War, The Last of Us, Days Gone, emulation, and whether PC players are really going to buy a PS5 just because Sony says so. The show also digs into…

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The New Steam Controller Literally Screams for Help

EGP 332 brings Trev and Gray back for another round of gaming news, hardware talk, and just enough waffle to be legally considered breakfast. The crew digs into TSMC pushing toward smaller chip nodes, quantum computing, AI data centers, and the slightly terrifying idea that tech companies now need their own power plants. On the gaming side, they cover rumored Xbox controllers, including a…

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Sega’s $882 Million “Super Game” Just Got Canceled?!

EGP 331 kicks off with Artemis II moon shots, Discord Nitro finally becoming slightly less useless thanks to Xbox Game Pass perks, and the eternal mystery of what Discord Orbs are actually good for. Trev and Gray also dig into Sega canceling its long-rumored “Super Game,” Nintendo sending Cody Rhodes a polite Zelda Triforce warning, and the Switch 2 price increase that gives everyone one more…

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Microsoft is Panicking Over SteamOS - Here's Why

EGP 330 digs into Sony’s rumored PlayStation DRM check, digital game ownership, and whether the industry is slowly nudging everyone toward cloud gaming whether we like it or not. Trev and Graygamer also debate physical vs. digital games, Denuvo-style DRM headaches, and the never-ending battle between companies, hackers, and players just trying to play what they bought. On the hardware and PC side,…

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New Xbox CEO Makes Game Pass Price Drop

Discover the hidden AI revolution in gaming! This episode unveils how AI tools are secretly transforming blockbuster games, saving time, and crafting immersive worlds. Learn about AI's role in development, from generating assets to enhancing player experiences. We explore the impact of AI on remakes like Assassin’s Creed Black Flag and reveal how hardware and software are converging to redefine…

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Why Game Pass Might Be Too Expensive for Gamers

Unlock the secrets behind today's gaming industry, cutting-edge hardware, and the future of tech — all in one wild, unfiltered episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast. Whether you're a hardcore PC builder, a casual gamer, or a tech enthusiast, this episode is your VIP pass to what’s really happening behind the scenes. Most companies are pushing the boundaries of hardware with mind-blowing…

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Gaming Laptops in 2026—Are They Worth the Hefty Price?

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of space tech and gaming. Discover how legacy systems and budget constraints slow down even the biggest organizations, and why private companies like SpaceX could soon leapfrog traditional agencies. We delve into the evolution of space technology, revealing why older designs are still in use and what this means for future lunar bases and Mars habitats.…

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Denuvo: Protecting Games… From Players

In episode 326 of the Extreme Gaming podcast, Trev, Hans, and Gray delve into the controversial world of Denuvo, a widely used anti-cheat software. They explore how easily these systems can be bypassed, the impact on gaming performance, and the broader implications for developers and gamers. Discover why Denuvo is seen as a necessary evil, the risks of kernel-level bypasses, and how anti-cheat…

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Layoffs: The New Game Industry Meta

EGP 325 leans into the not-so-happy side of gaming news, with the crew discussing layoffs, studio closures, and the ongoing slowdown in the game industry—especially in the UK, where job losses and studio cuts are starting to pile up. On the hardware side, the conversation shifts to NVIDIA’s DLSS 5, AI-enhanced graphics, and whether it’s a miracle cure for ugly games like Starfield or just another…

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DLSS 5: When AI Finishes the Graphics For You

EGP 324 leans heavily into hardware, AI, and the increasingly weird future of PC gaming. The crew digs into NVIDIA’s latest AI-driven tech, including DLSS developments, path tracing improvements, and the idea that GPUs are becoming AI processors first and gaming cards second. There’s also discussion around Switch 2 improving older Switch 1 games with new docked-mode boosts, which is actually a…

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1000Hz Monitors: Because 240Hz Is “Slow” Now, LOL

EGP 323 kicks off diving into some quirky hardware and game talk. First up: a solar-powered laptop that sounds cool until you remember some gamers live nowhere near sunlight. From there, things get slightly depressing with the shutdown of the Until Dawn Remake studio, another reminder that the industry giveth and taketh away. Hardware talk heats up with debates over 240Hz vs. 1000Hz monitors…

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Windows 12: Now With Optional… Everything?

Episode 322 of the Extreme Gaming Podcast is packed with gaming goodness. The hosts kick things off with hardware chatter, including impressions of the flashy Corsair K70 Stream Deck keyboard, new gaming gear, and the ongoing saga of PC component prices—especially RAM getting hoarded for AI projects. They also dig into rumors around Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine, possible Windows 12…

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Resident Evil 9: Can Someone Mute Grace?

In Episode 321 of EGP, the crew dive headfirst into Resident Evil 9: Requiem, debating Grace’s… enthusiastic breathing habits, third-person vs. first-person terror, classic ink ribbons, and whether jump scares are scary or just cheap date tactics. They break down performance on high-end PC rigs powered by the mighty RTX 5090 and 9850X3D, tinkering with DLSS, frame gen, drivers, and even modding…

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Your Game Art Is an Ancient Relic?

EGP 320 is a full-spectrum EGP episode, bouncing between early-access optimism, industry frustration, and classic hardware disappointment. Matt dives into pirate survival with Windrose, a gorgeous Sea of Thieves-meets-Valheim experiment where the biggest threat isn’t skeletons—it’s the host rage-quitting and nuking the server. HumanitZ follows, delivering brutal top-down zombie survival with…

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Castlevania Is Back From the Coffin!

EGP 319 kicks off with tech gremlins, USB voodoo, and the crew blaming Gray’s PC for everything—as tradition demands. Once the dust settles, the episode dives into a packed mix of gaming news and hardware nerdery. There’s renewed debate around GTA 6, including physical vs digital launches, Horizon Hunters Gathering receiving a brutal bashing from loyal fans, Castlevania is back, No Man’s Sky…

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Forget the GPU, Sell the Box!

This episode the crew debates rumors around GTA 6, including delayed physical editions, staggered PC releases, and whether Rockstar is once again triple-dipping its way to the moon. Things take a nostalgic turn with a fan-made Banjo-Kazooie PC port running at 4K, 120 FPS, and ultrawide, proving modders are still doing the work publishers won’t. Hardware talk with Micro Center’s shockingly good…

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Xbox Dev Direct: Fable, Fast Cars, and Big Expectations

This episode is packed February preview mixed with classic EGP banter and a side of hardware soul-searching. The crew runs through upcoming releases like Resident Evil Requiem, Nioh 3, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, High On Life 2, and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, debating prices, difficulty, and whether fun should ever require suffering. Xbox’s Dev Direct also gets attention, with strong…

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Consumer VR: Are We There Yet… or Is It Over?

This week blends hardware frustration with uncomfortable industry realities. Alongside heated debates over AMD’s X3D woes, GPU pricing chaos, and DLSS 4.5 coping strategies, the crew dives into a wave of gaming news that feels anything but upbeat. Ubisoft layoffs spark concerns about studio stability, while sacked Rockstar developers reportedly walking away unpaid, raises eyebrows about how…

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CES Fallout: AI Hype, Empty Promises, and Gamer Frustration

EGP 315 turns into a CES therapy session as Gray, Trev, and Hans unpack why the Consumer Electronics Show felt anything but consumer-friendly. Between NVIDIA , AMD , and endless AI buzzwords, CES looked more like a corporate earnings call than a gamer showcase, with Jensen Huang’s shiny jacket getting almost as much attention as GPUs. The crew digs into missing Ryzen reveals, questionable charts,…

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Renting GPUs, Watching Ads: Is This Gaming’s Future?`

This Episode kicks off with New Year cheer, and diving headfirst into the looming future of gaming. The crew debates whether PC enthusiasts are becoming an endangered species as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Steam, and Game Pass push gaming toward the cloud. Physical games are fading, hardware prices are exploding (hello RTX 5090), and subscriptions, ads, and tiered performance plans threaten ownership as we…

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AI in Gaming: The New CGI or Just a Glitch?

In the latest episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, the guys dive into a rich discussion on gaming, tech, and customization tools. They explore Taiwan's earthquake resilience and TSMC's operational stability, emphasizing the tech industry's preparedness. The conversation shifts to innovative gaming mods, including a Chinese modder's upgrade of the RTX 5080 for AI workstations. The hosts discuss…

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EGP 312 Highlights Show

We've got a selection of clips from a variety of past podcasts, as we all take a rare break for the Holidays. We WILL be back for a New Years show next week! Happy Holidays!

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Expedition 33: The Game Awards' Record-Breaking Star!

In this episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, hosts Gray, Trev, and Matt explore a range of gaming and tech topics. They kick off with a festive vibe, discussing the Game Awards and the success of "Expedition 33." The conversation shifts to "Elite Dangerous," highlighting its expansive universe and the excitement around new ship designs. They delve into tech news, noting Nvidia's plans to reduce…

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Netflix Looks at WB Games, "Yeah, We’ll Take the GOOD Bits"

On Episode 310 we discuss new and old hardware, RAM still going up, and GPUs delayed. What to do with massive game install sizes, Netflix buying WB Games, Sega to use AI, Witcher 4, 5 and 6, plus our usual light-hearted banter and wild tangents. discord.gg/extremegamingpodcast

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Forget RAM, Get a new GPU, before it's too late!

The hosts dive into Extreme Gaming Podcast episode 309 with playful banter about joining the “Big D Club” by upgrading to RTX 5090 GPUs. They debate GPU prices, performance issues, RAM shortages, and instability with newer cards. Games coverage includes: Witcher 3 HD, GTA 6, The Last of Us Remastered, and Destiny 3. The crew shares hardware troubleshooting stories, jokes, tech news, and lively…

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Windows Evolution Through the Gaming Ages

In this episode #308, Trev and his co-hosts Gray, Matt, and Hans engage in a dynamic discussion covering the latest in gaming and tech. They start with a humorous exchange about gaming setups and backgrounds, leading into a debate on the ideal VRAM for GPUs, The conversation shifts to the challenges of RAM pricing, with Hans sharing his experience of skyrocketing costs in the EU. The hosts…

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Steam's New Toys: Ready to Play or Just Hot Air?

In this episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, the hosts kick off with a discussion on the Steam Machine, a new gaming PC that aims to merge console and PC gaming, sparking excitement over its modular design. The conversation then moves to the Steam Frame, a VR headset boasting eye-tracking and foveated streaming, and the new Steam Controller taking what went before and improving it. As they dive…

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Gamers Want Digital Ownership… Governments Don’t Care.

In Episode 306, Trevor, Hans, and Gray tackle a stacked week of gaming and tech chaos—from GTA 6’s latest delay to the AMD CPU that’s giving gamers emotional damage. The crew dives into the growing digital-ownership battle in the UK/EU, Nintendo’s explosive Switch 2 sales, Sony’s rumored cross-buy future, and NVIDIA’s GDDR7-driven GPU setbacks. Trevor shares hands-on impressions of his newest…

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Lag Who? GeForce Now Grows Up

This episode we dive into Amazon sunsetting New World and canceling the Lord of the Rings MMO, the CS GO skins market crash, PlayStation Plus highlights (Stray), Half‑Life 3 leak buzz, Steam’s new personalized calendar, cloud gaming gains (GeForce Now), analog chip claims vs GPUs, and AI legal battles. The crew debates BR cheaters and sniper balance in Battlefield 6, hardware rumors, and community…

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Starfield’s 1,000 Planets… of Nothing!

Episode 304 blends retro nostalgia and hard tech. We cover Atari’s Intellivision relaunch, Nintendo’s Virtual Boy and Fallout 4 on Switch, and a sharp critique of Starfield. Deep dive: AMD 3D‑cache CPUs, 1% lows, BIOS/Project Lasso fixes, RAM tuning, and rumors of AMD X3D2. Game News covers Ubisoft layoffs, Steam’s brutal dev stats, MSI’s AI PC builder, Fortnite’s Simpsons crossover, and Halo's…

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Windows 10 Ends, SteamOS Dreams, and TSMC’s 71% Chip Grip

On this episode, we tackle Windows 10’s end‑of‑life and what the jump to 11 means for players, plus SteamOS/Linux momentum. We cover the GPU arms race (NVIDIA vs AMD), AI silicon, and TSMC’s market muscle. Reviews include Escape from Duckov and Star Trek Voyager — Across the Unknown, with quick takes on new releases, Star Citizen progress, and Resident Evil updates. Community notes and what’s next…

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Battlefield 6 Roadmap Deep-Dive: Are DICE Finally Back?

Episode 302 rockets through Battlefield 6’s roadmap, Doom’s path-tracing glow-up, and eGPU experiments with Razer's new GPU dock. We trade convention tales from Game Force Belgium, review Tempest Rising and God of War Ragnarök, and debate sniper balancing in gaming. We'll include, gaming laptops, and path tracing’s future. Plus: industry shake-ups at Ubisoft/Tencent/Blizzard, Black Ops 7 Zombies,…

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Battle of the Century, AMD vs Nvidia and Intel

In this episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, the crew dives into the latest gaming hardware news, including AMD's upcoming Fluid Motion Frames 3 and the anticipated RTX 50 Super Series launch. They also discuss the impact of AI in gaming and healthcare, and share insights on the Xbox Game Pass price changes. Tune in for engaging discussions and a fun quiz segment! Join our Discord: ⁠…

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Xbox Ally X: $1,000 Handheld—Worth It? Windows 11 Gaming OS + Specs Breakdown, Our 300th Episode!

Episode 300 marks six years of Extreme Gaming Podcast. We celebrate with community shout‑outs, surprise voice clips, and plenty of laughs, then dig into gaming and hardware news, PS5 updates, Xbox Ally, and the handheld console craze. Hands‑on impressions: Borderlands 4, Black Ops 7, Escape from Duckov, OD Knock and Fortnite. We get real on mental health, announce YouTube partnership and upcoming…

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Silent Hill f is woke? WTF?

Join us as we explore game reviews of Silent Hill F, Dune Awakening, and Hell Is Us. What's up with Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel and the latest on the Tencent vs. Sony lawsuit. Join our Discord: ⁠ https://discord.gg/extremegamingpodcast Look for us on YouTube, Spotify and all good podcast services. #silenthillf #duneawakening #hellisus #nvidia #gaming #podcasting

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Extreme Gaming Podcast, we dive into the latest gaming news and controversies. We'll discuss the performance issues plaguing Borderlands 4, the anticipated release of GTA 6 and more

In this episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, we dive into the latest gaming news and controversies. We'll discuss the performance issues plaguing Borderlands 4, the anticipated release of GTA 6, the challenges of optimizing games for modern hardware, the impact of AI on SSD prices and the potential of new mini PCs. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with insights, humor, and a touch of…

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Explore Hollow Knight: Silksong, 007 First Light, Cronos, Stellar Blade sequel, PS5 updates, and more in this gaming-packed episode!

In this episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, we discuss various games including a review of Hollow Knight: Silksong, the upcoming 007: First Light, Cronos, The New Dawn (Deadspace?) and the announcement of a Stellar Blade sequel. We’ll look into the future of the Perfect Dark franchise, speculate on the potential Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6, and analyze Nvidia's dominance and the future…

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In this episode, explore AAA game trends, Phantom Blade Zero, GTA 6, and NVIDIA DLSS updates.

In this episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, Trev, Gray, and Hans explore the latest trends and challenges in AAA game development, including the rising costs and extended timelines. They dive into discussions about popular games like Phantom Blade Zero, Wu Chang: Fallen Feathers, and the much-anticipated GTA 6. The hosts also cover exciting hardware news, such as the latest on NVIDIA's DLSS…

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Gamescom Super Special featuring our firsthand reactions, opinions & news of the latest show!

In this exciting episode of the Extreme Gaming Podcast, we dive into the latest happenings at Gamescom, the world's largest gaming event. Join us as we discuss record-breaking attendance, and our firsthand experiences from the event. Including exclusive insights into upcoming games and the vibrant indie scene. Plus the latest news on the Nintendo Switch 2, the US government's surprising investment…

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