Gametalk

Episode 236

On today's very special episode, we welcome Jim and Chris, the creators of TerraClash! TerraClash is an adaptable deckbuilding fantasy RPG that offers tons of replayability and fun with friends (or solo)! We chat with Jim and Chris about the design of TerraClash, their interesting backgrounds, how the game came to be, and much more! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman VR). This episode was recorded in December 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.

Check out the TerraClash Kickstarter to reserve your copy now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terraclash/terraclashtm-roguelite-deckbuilding-and-dice-rpg

And check out the TerraClash website for more information: https://terraclash.co.uk/

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introducing TerraClash!

17:02 - TerraClash Mechanics, Art, and Anecdotes

38:56 - TerraClash Kickstarter

49:14 - Cyberpunk 2077 and Games Jim and Chris Are Playing

58:13 - Hitman VR

Episode 235

The Game Awards 2025 nominees have been announced! What becomes evident after looking at the nominees is that 2025 is an extremely strong year for video games. Today, we predict the winners and losers, as well as predict some announcements that may be made at the show. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Cyberpunk 2077). This episode was recorded in November 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Opening Banter

12:04 - Predicting The Game Awards 2025 Winners

1:36:04 - Predicting Announcements at The Game Awards 2025

1:43:18 - Cyberpunk 2077

Episode 234

After months and months of rumors, Valve has finally dropped the bomb - new hardware is coming! With the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and new Steam Controller finally revealed, Valve looks poised to disrupt the status quo in a big way...if they nail the pricing. Today, we analyze Valve's latest hardware, speculate on the price, and compare the hardware to its contemporaries. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin). This episode was recorded in November 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Opening Banter

3:34 - Steam Machine

41:34 - Steam Controller

50:51 - Steam Frame

1:18:24 - Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

1:21:03 - Mike's Tabletop Campaign

1:30:24 - Metroid Prime 4 Trailer Impressions

Episode 233

Over the decades, some game franchises have established themselves as champions of quality gaming, while others are more hit or miss with their entries. From Zelda to Mario to Resident Evil to Castlevania, we give our thoughts on all these storied video game franchises and many more. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Europa Universalis V, ARC Raiders, PEAK). This episode was recorded in November 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Opening Banter

14:56 - Franchise Discussion 1 (Mario, Zelda, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls)

33:44 - The Pokémon Franchise

45:20 - Franchise Discussion 2 (Castlevania, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy)

1:01:42 - Europa Universalis V

1:17:23 - ARC Raiders

1:37:26 - PEAK

Episode 232

Nintendo Switch 2 has been on the market for a little under half a year, we have some concrete sales data, and spoiler alert - it's a juggernaut. Today, we examine the hardware and software numbers at this very early stage in the Switch 2 lifecycle, and then offer our opinions on the device and its ecosystem after using it for the past several months. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Alan Wake 2, Crusader Kings III, ARC Raiders). This episode was recorded in November 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Opening Banter

2:22 - Latest Switch 2 Sales Data

11:06 - Our Current Thoughts on Switch 2

37:49 - Alan Wake 2

1:02:00 - Crusader Kings III

1:09:40 - ARC Raiders