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Active Reload: A Video Game Podcast

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Welcome to Active Reload! Hosted by James Timberlake & Grant Yuhre, this podcast is all about video games! From Microsoft to Nintendo to PC, each week the guys will dish their opinions on the biggest video game news and topics! As well as top five lists, recommendations, and what they're playing at the moment! Posted every week, this is your go-to show for all your gaming discussions!

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#150
Tuesday · 54 min
Top 5 Video Game Trailers of All Time!
Welcome to Active Reload! In this episode, James and Grant give you their favorite video game trailers of all time! From Final Fantasy to Halo to Assassin's Creed, there are plenty to choose from! Which are your favorites? Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#149
September 1 · 49 min
Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look: Best Gameplay Reveal Ever? Plus, Fable Only 20 Hours Long?
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant discuss the Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay reveal from last week. Was it the greatest gameplay reveal of all time? How did Rockstar even manage to run that on a PlayStation 5? Also, there were lots of previews and smaller news items that came out of Gamescom 2026, one of the more interesting ones that has fans divided is Fables main storyline only being about 15-20 hours long. Is it too short, too long, or just right? Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#148
August 26 · 54 min
Is This The Biggest Gaming Leak of All Time? Plus, A Witcher 3 Remaster!
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant apologize for jumping the gun last week on the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, as it has slowly turned into possibly one of the biggest gaming leaks of all time. The guys discuss what the repercussions could be for Rockstar and Netflix and if they ever do find the leaker, will we see the first ever privately funded public execution? Also, Gamescom just got underway and there have been some big announcements, the guys go over what they've seen so far and what they're hyped for!
#147
August 18 · 53 min
NEW Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks! Plus, Star Citizen Developers Attempt to Play Their Game!
Welcome to Active Reload! This week James and Grant go over the new Grand Theft Auto VI leaks showing off some driving and fighting mechanics as well as some possible new mini games! Then, the group at Cloud Interactive Games had a livestream showing of Star Citizen's dynamic event, Siege of Orison, as it was meant to be experienced when everything was fixed within the game. However, the livestream was mess of bugs, instance problems, lackluster AI, and other out of game problems that were uncomfortable to watch live. This gives James and Grant another opening to discuss one of their favorite topics on this show: What even is Star Citizen supposed to be? And what does the targeted audience think of it anymore? Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#146
August 13 · 48 min
Our Games of the Year So Far!
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant go over their games of the year so far! From Crimson Desert to Mixtape to 007 First Light and everything inbetween! Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#145
August 4 · 48 min
Halo Campaign Evolved: Is It Good, Bad, Ugly, or All of the Above?
Welcome to Active Reload! This week James and Grant gibe their thoughts on Halo Campaign Evolved. Things they liked, things they didn't like, and what to expect for the future of the franchise! Plus, Grant gives a breakdown of the things he saw from the Gears of War E-Day multiplayer showcase! Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#144
July 22 · 42 min
A Big August is on the Horizon! Plus, A New PC Player Has Entered the Chat
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant come back to the show, and James has a little bit of a surprise: he's a newly anointed PC gamer! He has joined the "PC master race". He discusses his experience so far and whether people should jump into the PC ecosystem or not. Also, it's going to be a huge month of August for games with plenty of releases! The guys go through which ones they're most excited for and where they'll be playing.
#143
July 2 · 41 min
The End of Physical Video Game Copies? PlayStation Ending Disc Printing in 2028
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant discuss the news that PlayStation will be ending their distribution of physical copies of their games starting January 2028. Is this the beginning of the end of physical media in video games? Will Xbox and Nintendo be quick to follow suit, and if so, when? After that, the guys discuss Grand Theft Auto 6's pricing model and the subsequent backlash from the announcement of their ultimate edition and the difference between that edition and the base game. Plus, was Rockstar the real reason Sony decided to end disc production? Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#142
June 23 · 1 hr 3 min
Steam Machine Costs How Much?! Plus, Steam Next Fest Reactions
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant open up the show discussing Grant's favorite trailers from Steam Next Fest! After that, the guys talk about the pricing release for the Steam Machine, setting you back well over $1,000 dollars, James wonders who this is really for, while Grant says it's for a guy just like him. Remember, to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#141
June 16 · 51 min
Xbox BLOODBATH! Layoffs at Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine, More to Come?
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James, Grant, and Steven talk about the reverse of course from Xbox as they're on the verge of shuttering multiple in house studios as part of their new clean-up. Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine are reportedly on the way out, and it leaves the guys wondering, how do teams like Bethesda get such a long leash but these studios with more recent success, get cut off at the knees? Remember to like, follow, rate, and subscribe!
#140
June 8 · 1 hr 6 min
Summer Games Fest & Xbox Games Showcase Reactions! Tupac is Back?!
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant go over a HUGE weekend in video game announcements! With Summer Games Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase giving us trailers for Resident Evil Veronica, Alien Isolation 2, Crossfire, The Wolf Among Us 2, Senua, Doom The Dark Ages Revelations, Gears of War E-Day, and a bunch more! The guys discuss everything they saw and what they're excited for!
#139
June 3 · 56 min
PlayStation State of Play: New Wolverine, God of War, and ILL Gameplay Reactions & More!
Welcome to Active Reload! This week James, Grant, and Steven discuss all they saw at PlayStation's June State of Play. They give their reactions to the gameplay of Wolverine and God of War Laufey. As well as, ILL and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve! Remember to rate and follow the show!
#138
May 26 · 38 min
Destiny 2 Ending Active Development Soon, Unreal Engine Six Announced and Coming Soon
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant open the show discussing the surprising announcement that Bungie will be ending active development on Destiny 2 in just a few weeks. It's also being report that once the last update, "Monument of Triumph", is released Bungie will be conducting round of layoffs seemingly from the Destiny team. What does this mean for Bungie in the near future? Could Marathon also be in trouble even with the seeming incoming reinforcements? Also, Unreal Engine 6 got a surprising reveal from Epic at the Rocket League Paris Major in which Epic announced that they would be implementing the new Engine into Rocket League as it's first test in the market. Should we be expecting a better response from UE6 than UE5, or more of the same? And, how many development teams are already working with it for upcoming games?
#137
May 12 · 59 min
Mixtape: Is It A Game? Overrated? Plus, ALL of Forza Horizon 6 Leaks
Welcome to Active Reload, this week, James, Grant, and Steven talk about Mixtape and the interesting reviews it's gotten, from 10 out of 10s to 5 out of 10s to people even wondering if it counts as a video game. The guys break it down and ask what even does make a video game? Plus, the entirety of Forza Horizon 6 leaked online, so people are playing it early to their at their own discretion. And, to make matters worse, all of Subnautica 2 leaked as well, just a couple of days before it's official release. The guys talk about how that could've even been possible and discuss some other famous full game leaks from the past. Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#136
May 5 · 1 hr 2 min
GameStop Buying eBay?! How? Scalpers Already Buying up All the Steam Controller 2’s?
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James, Grant, and Steve discuss GameStop offering to buy eBay for 55.5 billion dollars! What are GameStop's plans to transition the company, and are they trying to become the next Amazon? Also, the Steam Controller 2 is already out of stock via most major retailers and scalpers are selling it at a 250-300% higher price. How can we stop the scalper problem and is anything worth that sort of up charge? Remember, to like, rate, follow, and subscribe!
#135
April 28 · 58 min
A Halo Extraction Shooter? Are You Excited for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced?
Welcome to Active Reload! This week James and Grant talk about the reporting around a possible Halo extraction shooter in the works. What could it look like? Will it be dated by the time it eventually releases? Or, will Halo Studios scrap it for whatever the next trendy thing is in the future? Also, the guys discuss whether their excited about the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remaster. Does it still keep the things that made the original Black Flag special? Will it be worth the $70 price tag? Finally, Steam officially revealed their second rendition of the Steam controller. Grant is excited for it but not sure who exactly it's for apart from him. James is a little more speculative on if it will play well and the appeal for already controller users. Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#134
April 21 · 55 min
Video Game Developer Tier List!
Welcome to Active Reload! On this week's episode, James and Grant go through and make a tier list of current video game developers! From Capcom to Bioware and more!
#133
April 16 · 53 min
Metro 2039 Reveal, Grand Theft Auto Online Makes How Much Money!?
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant open up the show discussing the Metro 2039 reveal! What do they expect from this new entry in the franchise? Will they be going back into the Metro? A voiced protagonist!? Plus, Rockstar was hacked and had some of their financials leak including revenue from both Red Dead Online and Grand Theft Auto Online. And, let me tell you, the money that Rockstar is pulling in from Grand Theft Auto Online alone will blow your mind. They discuss the numbers and what to expect from Grand Theft Auto 6 and their online component! Finally, Grey Zone has released in early access and the has shown very good success, Grant goes through why this could be his favorite extraction shooter right now, and why it could fill void left by Ghost Recon in the process!
#132
April 7 · 59 min
Was Mindseye Sabotaged and What Really Happened to Last of Us Online?
Welcome to Active Reload! This week James, Grant, and Steven, break down the accusations from Build a Rocket Boy CEO Mark Gerhard of alleged sabotage of their game Mindseye. He also plans to put a mission in the game called Blacklist that will outline some of the alleged sabotage. Is it legit? The guys discuss. After that, former director, Vinit Agarwal, who was in charge of the ill-fated Last of Us Online, stated in a podcast appearance that the game was about 80% done when cancelled, saying Sony had to choose between that game and the new Neil Druckmann single player adventure, Intergalactic. The guys debate whether Sony made the right decision and if we'll ever see a mock-up version of the Last of Us Online. Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!
#131
April 2 · 1 hr 2 min
Top Five Favorite First Person Shooter Multiplayer Maps of All Time!
Welcome to Active Reload! This week, James and Grant give their top five favorite first-person shooter maps of all time! Everything from Call of Duty to Halo, Unreal Tournament, and Rainbow Six! Remember to rate, follow, like, and subscribe!

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