The Forecast Ep. 232 | Who Am I Going to Ask If I Can't Ask Jeeves?

On today’s episode #232, we give a touching eulogy to our favorite digital butler who we all definitely knew was still around… right? Sony is in the news once again with some poor Bungie financials and Twilight Princess has been fully reverse engineered. All that plus Ben’s thoughts on Elden Thring: Nightreign.

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The Forecast Ep. 231 | The RAM Crisis Continues

On today’s episode #231, is there light at the end of the tunnel for the RAM crisis? We go over all the latest reporting to find out. Sony faces push back on some controversial DRM changes and the Last Airbender movie leaks on the web a full six months ahead of it’s scheduled release. All that plus our thoughts on the biggest game of the week, Pragmata.

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The Forecast Ep. 230 | This is No Longer an Xbox

On today’s episode #230, this is no longer an Xbox, as Microsoft tries to scrub the failed marketing campaign from the web. Epic Games is facing some big layoffs as the post-covid games market continues to not hit expectations and there is once again drama over IGN’s reviews. We get into it as well as our thoughts on the biggest game of the week, Crimson Desert.

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The Forecast Ep. 229 | DLSS5 + DLSS5 + DLSSS + DLESSSSS

On today’s episode #229, DLSS 5 shows us how minor modifications can mildly enhance video game graphics, two games release with the same name, and marathon lands to critical acclaim. Plus, the Steam Spring Sale is happening and Ben has moved on to Eldenest Ring.

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The Forecast Ep. 228 | Microsoft Making Moves

On today’s episode #228, Microsoft is making moves. We talk about the Xbox leadership shake up and what it could mean for the future of the brand. On the heels of those changes they have also officially announced their next "console". What could that look like? Also, at the same time that Xbox seems to be doubling down on PC, Sony seems to be folding. The games industry is going through big changes and we'll talk about all that plus some exciting new games we're been playing.

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The Forecast Ep. 227 | The Rise and Fall of the Hero Shooter

On today’s episode #227, we check in on how the games industry is doing in 2026. Can't be too many layoffs yet, right? We also talk about Highguard's rough start, Deadlock's explosion in popularity with a new major update, and how Overwatch (sans-2) is trying to fight it's way back into the space. All that plus a look at a couple games that are already early contenders from GOTY 2026.

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The Forecast Ep. 226 | 2025 Game of the Year

On today’s episode special edition episode #226, we dive into the games we loved playing this year, talk about our most anticipated games for next year,  and battle over our top 10 to ultimately crown one our 2025 Game of the Year.

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The Forecast Ep. 225 | The Game Awards 2025

On today’s episode #225, we’ve been gone so we spend the entire episode talking about The Game Awards. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Children are rioting in Russia, and Ben needs a haircut, so we’re deciding what he should get at the hairstylist.

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The Forecast Ep. 224 | In-Laws

On today’s episode #224, Valve goes wild with new hardware, Arc Raiders sits in 4th on steam charts, and the Horizon raises $4500 for extra life. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, Apple introduces the dumbest purse ever, and GTA VI delays, opening the door for indie studios to push out more games.

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The Forecast Ep. 223 | AI Everywhere

On today’s episode #223, Windows 10 officially dies, which begs the question, what is supporting the backend of Windows 11, Battlefield 6 returns to the basics, and Megabonk lands the GOTY title early. Plus, Marvel Rivals is still ‘not a gooner game’, October is still chugging along for GOTY, and Ben plays the unannounced sequel, Elden Thring.

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