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Episode 267 Linux-based gaming is steadily growing, pushed forward by Steam and capitalizing on the numerous mistakes made by Windows. How is gaming on Linux in 2026? Today, we discuss our Linux-based gaming experiences and predict where it'll go in the future. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Halo: Campaign Evolved, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Marvel's Spider-Man 2). This…
Episode 266 It's time for the second episode in our "Games of Yesteryear" series! Today, we take a look at one of the all-time great years in gaming history: 2007. We discuss the best games from that year, and crown Gametalk's 2007 Game of the Year. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Slay The Spire, Ship of Harkinian, Battlefield 6). This episode was recorded in July 2026. Intro…
Episode 265 2026 is zooming by, and the time has come for our annual mid-year analysis episode. How do we feel about gaming in 2026 so far, and what surprises do the rest of the year hold for us? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Destiny 2, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Super Mario 64, Stardew Valley). This episode was recorded in…
Episode 264 Xbox has announced mass layoffs throughout their studios. Some of the cuts, such as the reduction of id Software by half, are particularly egregious. How will Xbox reconcile their lofty ambitions in the industry with their seemingly callous disregard for the games they are making? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Destiny 2, Teamfight Manager 2, Sid Meier's…
Episode 263 Sony has announced that starting in 2028, they will no longer print discs. With Microsoft's Project Helix already confirmed to be discless, this statement effectively declares the end of physical, disc-based games. Today, we analyze this wildly unpopular decisions and the potential negative ramifications of an all-digital console future. As always, we conclude with the games we're…
Episode 262 The Steam Machine is imminent - it was reviewed by several creators and priced at an eye-watering $1049 for the most basic SKU. Today, we give our thoughts on the Steam Machine in the context of its price and the current hardware landscape. Is the pricing an anomaly or a foreboding sign of things to come? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Halo 3, Tainted Grail: Fall…
Episode 261 In today's episode, Dylan makes his podcast debut! We speak at length about the future of the games industry and how it might parallel the film/music industries, as well as some of the challenges that the industry may face in the years to come. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Destiny 2, Resident Evil). This episode was recorded in June 2026. Intro and outro music…
Episode 260 Summer Games season is over, and it was packed to the brim with exciting games! We go through Geoff Keighly's Summer Games Fest, the Xbox Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct and discuss all the games that caught our eye. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Mina the Hollower, Slay The Spire 2, 007 First Light, Final Fantasy XIV, Destiny 2). This episode was recorded in…
Episode 259 Summer Games Fest season kicks off with PlayStation's State of Play, and there is much to discuss! With a deluge of single-player games shown, could this be Sony beginning to course-correct from their misguided live-service venture? We give our thoughts on the State of Play, then discuss the end of Destiny 2 and the situation Bungie finds themselves in. As always, we conclude with the…
Episode 258 Summer is finally upon us, and that means Summer Games Fest! Today, we predict what we might see at this year's showcases from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and more! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (007 First Light, Monster Hunter, Battlefield 6). This episode was recorded in May 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Chat us up in Discord…
