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Whether you're a seasoned gamer, or just curious about Video Games in general - Join Naomi Kyle every week as she breaks down the latest in the world of Video Games, even if you're a total newbie!

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Updated January 27

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Xbox Reveals Its 2026 Games & Mario’s Next Movie Gets a Date
This Week: Xbox kicked off 2026 with its first Xbox Developer Direct, giving us brand-new looks at Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, Fable, and a surprise reveal from Double Fine. Plus, the latest trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie dropped and, at long last, revealed the film’s official release date. And for our Season 2 finale, we’re joined by none other than Paul Castro Jr., a voice actor extraordinaire, to talk all about the creative world of voice acting!
January 27 · 24 min
Nintendo Stock Drops as Tomb Raider Reveals Its New Lara Croft
This Week: Warhammer takes a firm stand against generative AI while Nintendo stock takes a surprise sharp downturn leaving us to wonder about the Switch 2's future. We also got our first look at Sophie Turner as the new Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, and say goodbye to two live-service games as EA officially pulls the plug on Anthem. Plus, Danny Peña is back! We chat what Nintendo’s stock drop is really about, our expectations for the new Tomb Raider show, and what we can learn from Anthem's downfall.
January 20 · 22 min
Xbox Developer Direct Predictions: Fable, Forza 6, & More
This Week: Xbox is gearing up for its first Developer Direct of 2026 as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary, promising news for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation. We also breaking down Ubisoft’s controversial decision to shut down its newly unionized Halifax studio and the response from CWA Canada. Plus, the biggest gaming-related reveals from CES 2026! Special guest Gary Whitta joins me to chat about his Xbox Developer Direct hopes, why he's hooked on ARC Raiders, and his newly announced project See You In Hell.
January 13 · 20 min
2026: A Look Ahead at Gaming’s Biggest Year Yet
This Week: Destin Legarie and I share our boldest predictions for 2026. Will PlayStation and Xbox release next-gen consoles this year? What will that mean for the Steam Machine? Will Nintendo announce a new Super Smash Bros. for Switch 2? Will GTA VI get delayed again? We discuss it all, plus share our most anticipated games of the year, including GTA VI, the Fable reboot, Marvel’s Wolverine, 007 First Light, and much, much more. It's our first episode of the year!
January 6 · 20 min
The Biggest Gaming Stories of 2025: Year In Review
This Week: Special guest Kahlief Adams joins me as we hit rewind on one of the wildest years in gaming. We talk about everything that happened this year, from major hardware launches like the Nintendo Switch 2 and the ROG Xbox Ally, to the Minecraft movie dominating the box office and our first look at the Zelda movie. We also discuss tariffs impacting the gaming industry, GTA VI getting delayed, and all the major shifts we saw, like indie games giving AAA titles a run for their money and the end of the console wars. This episode is jam-packed!
Dec 30, 2025 · 22 min
Top 10 Favorite Cozy Christmas Games for the Holidays
This Week: Grab your hot cocoa, because Milady Confetti joins me for this special festive episode counting down our top Christmas games to play during the holiday break. We each picked five cozy must-plays and share why we think they’re perfect for the holidays. Wishing you a cozy and merry Christmas from all of us here at This Week in Gaming!
Dec 23, 2025 · 23 min
Game Awards 2025 Recap: NEW Star Wars, Divinity, Tomb Raider, & More
This Week: We’re covering all the biggest premieres, announcements, and winners from The Game Awards 2025, gaming’s biggest night of the year. Highlights include a Control Resonant sequel, Resident Evil Requiem, two new Star Wars games, and surprise reveals from studios like Crystal Dynamics, Larian Studios, and Bad Robot Games, among many others. Plus, Synth Riders officially lands on Nintendo Switch, and we’re joined by Kluge Interactive’s Arturo and Abraham Aquero to talk about bringing the hit rhythm VR game to a new platform, including what new artists and features fans can expect!
Dec 16, 2025 · 22 min
Paramount Goes After Warner Bros. Discovery + Creators Clash Over AI’s Future
This Week: Netflix moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery as Paramount counters with a hostile takeover affecting major titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat. Plus, as AI continues to influence games: Dan Houser, Sega, and Todd Howard share their takes. And we’re gearing up for the Game Awards with our guest this week, Parris Lilly. It's This Week in Gaming!
Dec 9, 2025 · 20 min
Major Hogwarts Legacy 2 News & Why Steam Machine Faces a Tough Launch
This Week: What's up with Nintendo’s latest studio acquisition, the growing hints that a Hogwarts Legacy single-player sequel is in the works, and why RAM and SSD prices are suddenly spiking. Plus, a major PC parts shortage has Valve’s new Steam Machine facing tough questions about pricing. Then we’re joined by legendary voice actor Roger Craig Smith, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog and Chris Redfield, who shares about his journey voice acting, his best advice for new actors, and what it’s like returning to Kyle Crane for Dying Light: The Beast after nearly a decade. It’s This Week in Gaming!
Dec 2, 2025 · 24 min
Battlefield 6 Is 2025’s Best-Seller + Xbox Partner Showcase Reveals
This Week: We cover all the fresh new trailers and reveals from the Xbox Partner Showcase, then break down how Battlefield 6 has become the best-selling game of 2025. Plus, with awards season underway, we take a look at the biggest winners from this year’s 43rd Annual Golden Joystick Awards, including which game swept the show. And first-time guest Lisa Wallen joins us to talk about the Xbox Partner Showcase, our personal GOTY picks, and how comedy and gaming intersect in her work.
Nov 25, 2025 · 22 min
Game Awards 2025 Predictions + Huge Zelda & Mario Movie News
This Week: PlayStation and Xbox have new competition as Valve reenters the hardware game with its newly announced Steam Machine console. PlayStation has revealed two new live-service titles: Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble and Horizon Steel Frontiers. And Nintendo just dropped a brand-new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, along with our first look at the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda. Plus, The Game Awards nominees are officially here, and Destin Legarie and I break it all down with our biggest predictions and more.
Nov 18, 2025 · 21 min
Inside Sanatorium: The Indie Card Game Tackling Mental Health
We’re breaking from our usual format for a special one-off episode! I chat with Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator creators Sebastian Riedi and Fabian Hunziker about their new card-based indie game set in a 1920s mental asylum and now available on Steam! Hope you'll tune in for my deep dive in how they handled such a sensitive topic, the real history that inspired it, and what’s next for these first-time devs.
Nov 12, 2025 · 16 min
New GTA 6 Release Date Plus PlayStation Portal Gets a Major Upgrade
This Week: GTA 6 is delayed… again! We’ve got the new release date and all the details. Square Enix is making headlines with layoffs and a big push into AI. Meanwhile, ARC Raiders is blowing up, PlayStation Portal just got a huge update, and the Switch 2 keeps smashing sales records. Our guest, Maude Garrett, joins us to talk the GTA 6 delay, ARC Raiders’ wild success, how the Switch 2 is holding up six months later, and why she can’t stop talking about Outer Worlds 2!
Nov 11, 2025 · 21 min
The Truth About AI in Game Development & Xbox Console Sales Take a Hit
This Week: Nintendo’s escalating legal battle with Palworld reaches a pivotal point, Microsoft’s quarterly earnings report is out and we have all the details. And is EA’s use of generative AI creating more work for employees? We also talk about the rumored PlayStation Portal update that could finally make remote play possible.Victor Lucas joins us as we discuss how AI is reshaping everything and what the gaming industry needs to change ASAP. It’s This Week in Gaming!
Nov 4, 2025 · 22 min
Halo on PlayStation? Pokémon Z-A Leak Reveals Next Game & More
This Week: Pokémon Legends: Z-A gets hit with a massive leak revealing early concepts for what is possibly the next title in the franchise. We’re also remembering video game legend Tomonobu Itagaki, the creator of Dead or Alive and the mind behind Ninja Gaiden. Plus, Xbox is officially going multiplatform with Halo: Campaign Evolved. We launch our show on video and are joined by none other than Kahlief Adam, to talk about the Pokémon leak, Halo hitting the PS5, and our early Game of the Year predictions!
Oct 28, 2025 · 21 min
Is Xbox Hardware Vanishing? & The Future of Gaming Without Consoles
This Week: Halo’s Art Director drops a cryptic message as he leaves the studio after 17 years, and are major retailers slowly pulling Xbox hardware from their stores? We catch up on the formation of a brand-new studio, Sackbird Studios, made up of a group of former ZeniMax developers, and news on Ubisoft’s canceled and controversial Assassin’s Creed game. This week, I chat with tech guru Vikrant Mathur, co-founder of Future Today, who is about to blow the lid off playing games on your Smart TV without using a console. It’s This Week in Gaming!
Oct 14, 2025 · 22 min
Xbox Game Pass Price Hike & Inside the World of King of Meat
This Week: The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is going up by a lot, Avalanche Studios faces major layoffs following the cancellation of Contraband, and beloved YouTuber Skyrim Grandma says goodbye to Skyrim after nearly a decade. Plus, we’re breaking down this week’s biggest game releases, including the chaotic co-op hit King of Meat, with an exclusive deep dive featuring Glowmade co-founder and Studio Head Jonny Hopper on how the team brought its hilarious world to life and what’s next for the studio.
Oct 7, 2025 · 23 min
Sony’s State of Play, Wolverine News, & EA Makes History with $55B Buyout
This Week: PlayStation’s latest State of Play gave us a massive look at what’s ahead and we have all the deets including some news on Wolverine. Meanwhile, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser announces his retirement, and EA is at the center of a shocking $55 billion buyout deal. Plus, Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally is making its debut in the handheld market with a hefty price tag. I’m joined by Victor Lucas as we break down the biggest announcements from State of Play, what this massive EA deal really means, and so much more.
Sep 30, 2025 · 24 min
Xbox Prices Go Up Again & Borderlands 4’s CEO Response Goes Viral
This Week: Xbox Series X|S consoles are getting hit with another round of price hikes, and the launch of Borderlands 4 is off to a strong start, but already stirring up controversy thanks to CEO Randy Pitchford’s fiery response to criticism. Meanwhile, Hollow Knight: Silksong players are uncovering the emotional story of a key character, plus we go through all the big game releases happening this week. Our special guest Kate Olguin, Game Designer at Canadian studio Other Ocean Interactive, joins us to talk about Project Winter 2.0: Cabin Fever and why it’s one of the best social deception/survival games out right now.
Sep 23, 2025 · 22 min
Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 & Why Young Gamers Are Facing More Online Threats Than Ever
This Week: We’ve got all the news out of the latest Nintendo Direct (yes, another one!) including the reveal of the new Super Mario movie, the cozy new Pokémon spin-off that’s basically Pokémon meets Animal Crossing, and the latest update on Metroid Prime 4. Plus, a lawsuit has been filed against a studio accused of using AI to recreate Lara Croft’s voice. I’m joined this week by Ron Kerbs, CEO of Kidas, who shares new stats on the surge of online threats facing young gamers and how his company is working to curb them.
Sep 16, 2025 · 23 min

This Week in Gaming

Xbox Reveals Its 2026 Games & Mario’s Next Movie Gets a Date

Nintendo Stock Drops as Tomb Raider Reveals Its New Lara Croft

Xbox Developer Direct Predictions: Fable, Forza 6, & More

2026: A Look Ahead at Gaming’s Biggest Year Yet

The Biggest Gaming Stories of 2025: Year In Review

Top 10 Favorite Cozy Christmas Games for the Holidays

Game Awards 2025 Recap: NEW Star Wars, Divinity, Tomb Raider, & More

Paramount Goes After Warner Bros. Discovery + Creators Clash Over AI’s Future

Major Hogwarts Legacy 2 News & Why Steam Machine Faces a Tough Launch

Battlefield 6 Is 2025’s Best-Seller + Xbox Partner Showcase Reveals

Game Awards 2025 Predictions + Huge Zelda & Mario Movie News

Inside Sanatorium: The Indie Card Game Tackling Mental Health

New GTA 6 Release Date Plus PlayStation Portal Gets a Major Upgrade

The Truth About AI in Game Development & Xbox Console Sales Take a Hit

Halo on PlayStation? Pokémon Z-A Leak Reveals Next Game & More

Is Xbox Hardware Vanishing? & The Future of Gaming Without Consoles

Xbox Game Pass Price Hike & Inside the World of King of Meat

Sony’s State of Play, Wolverine News, & EA Makes History with $55B Buyout

Xbox Prices Go Up Again & Borderlands 4’s CEO Response Goes Viral

Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 & Why Young Gamers Are Facing More Online Threats Than Ever