What is the Game of the Decade so far? Each of us are picking 5 games to build out a team for chat to vote on. What would you pick?!

Timecodes

0:00 intro

6:00 fantasy check in

13:30 Top games of the decade draft

1:26:30 lightning round

1:31:25 community lists

1:34:00 actual top 5s

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

This week, Jerica and Patrick review Death Stranding 2: On The Beach! Are you playing DS2?!

#deathstranding #deathstranding2 #deathstranding2onthebeach #kojima

Timecodes

1:40 - Jerica’s world travels

6:55 - icebreaker

14:55 - history with DS1

22:00 - High level DS2 thoughts

29:53 - Improvements from 1 to 2

37:50 - Combat

42:25 - vehicles / more improvements

47:00 - Criticisms

57:00 - Story

1:01:28 - Audience questions

1:22:38 - final thoughts on DS2

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

In this episode, we dive deep into how to fix Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2. From new characters and long-overdue costumes, to fresh game modes and quality of life upgrades—we’ve got a full wishlist of what Nintendo needs to do next.

PLUS: We break down that wild Donkey Kong Bananza update from this morning’s Nintendo Direct, including the reveal of Pauline, new DK content, and what it means for the franchise.

If you're a Mario Kart diehard or just hyped about where Nintendo's heading next—this episode’s for you. Strap in.

New episodes every week — don't forget to like, rate, and sub!
#MarioKartWorld #NintendoSwitch2 #DonkeyKongBananza #Pauline #MarioKartFixes #NintendoPodcast #NintendoDirect #MarioKartCharacters #GamersUnite #Switch2Wishlist #GamingPodcast #MarioKartWorldLeak #MarioKartCostumes #NintendoNews #PodcastClips #MarioKartIdeas

Timecodes

0:00 Intro

9:45 Donkey Kong Bananza Direct breakdown

52:55 Fixing Mario Kart World

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

This week, we are grading the week of Summer Game Fest! From Xbox's showcase, to SGF proper, what did you think of last week's string of announcements?

Timecodes

0:00 Intro

8:19 SGF High Level Report Card

42:30 Audience Lists

50:25 cautiously optimistic

55:20 dont show me again

56:48 games kept from us

1:00:49 we knew but you’re cool

1:04:42 we’re getting a sequel?!

1:08:29 f*ck your friendship

1:11:00 - redacted -

1:13:30 freakos

1:15:50 prediction reviews + contest

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @spotlightgamespod

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips

Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC

And the gamble worth taking, @gwtmori

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

SWITCH 2 IS OUT!!!!! We spent all day playing and have all our initial impressions about our experiences. What do you think?!

Drop-In Drop-Out Episode 19

Timecodes

3:35 Launch experience

10:20 Acquisition of the switch

12:18 Jake’s midnight release experience

19:35 Mario Kart World

48:20 top three feet

51:48 accessories

53:15 pro controller

1:02:30 resolution / oled convo

1:07:50 comparing to original switch

1:16:15 mouse features

1:20:35 GameCube games on switch

1:27:19 Other games (deltarune, bravely default)

1:27:19 Jake deltarune rant

1:38:49 welcome tour + more mouse talk

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday ⁨@jkgamespodcast⁩

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday ⁨@spotlightgamespod⁩

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from ⁨@Cognitive-Clips⁩

Dumpster Dives from ⁨@TheDumpsterBoySTC⁩

And the gamble worth taking, ⁨@gwtmori⁩

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

This week, we are predicting the first 5 years of the Switch 2’s lifecycle, and looking at the launch lineup compared to previous Nintendo console launches!

Dropping in this week: Patrick, JakeTwitchin, Kayla, Jerica

Timecodes

Beginning of episode 00:00

Predicting switch 2 future: 10:15

Do we get a Mario? When? 12:38

animal crossing 27:50

Switch 2 OLED 41:08

Where does the Zelda franchise go from here? 43:37

Who is the hottest character in the Mario universe? 1:03:49

Switch 2 lineup thoughts: 1:06:33

Nintendo launch retrospective: 1:13:40

Audience submissions: 2:00:17

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday ⁨@jkgamespodcast⁩

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday ⁨@spotlightgamespod⁩

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from ⁨@Cognitive-Clips⁩

Dumpster Dives from ⁨@TheDumpsterBoySTC⁩

And the gamble worth taking, ⁨@gwtmori⁩

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

Let's review Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with full spoilers! Worth noting we stay spoiler-free until about 17:00 in

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday ⁨@jkgamespodcast⁩

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday ⁨@spotlightgamespod⁩

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from ⁨@Cognitive-Clips⁩

Dumpster Dives from ⁨@TheDumpsterBoySTC⁩

And the gamble worth taking, ⁨@gwtmori⁩

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

This week, we are the first podcast to ever do Summer Game Fest predictions! We shoot our shot on what we think will be there, what won't, and what surprises are in store for the biggest week (and a half) in gaming!

Dropping in this week: JakeTwitchin, Patrick, Cognitive Clips, The Dumpster Boy, Kayla, Jerica

Timecodes

0:00 Intro

10:45 questions for general window

19:23 specific to Xbox game showcase

34:40 SGF

59:30 specific predictions

1:50:05 audience submissions

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop In Drop Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

www.dropindropoutpod.com

Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod

Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday ⁨@jkgamespodcast⁩

Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday ⁨@spotlightgamespod⁩

Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com

Video essays from ⁨@Cognitive-Clips⁩

Dumpster Dives from ⁨@TheDumpsterBoySTC⁩

And the gamble worth taking, ⁨@gwtmori⁩

Opening animation provided by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com