Episodes

  • The 8-Bit Show Episode 254 – Toolittles Ruins Everything

    The 8-Bit Show Episode 254 – Toolittles Ruins Everything
    Feb 8 2026
    Music by Anamanaguchi – https://soundcloud.com/anamanaguchi Join our discord: discord.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on YouTube Music – https://8bit-youtube.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://8bit-apple.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on iHeart Radio: https://8bit-iheart.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://8bit-spotify.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://8bit-amazon.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe through RSS: https://feeds.feedburner.com/8-bitshow Today’s Topics: https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/if-youve-ever-wanted-ai-generated-kratos-to-advertise-games-to-you-for-some-reason-ive-got-great-news-about-sonys-latest-baffling-patent-llm-based-generative-podcasts-for-gamers/ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-2-has-beaten-the-wii-u-lifetime-sales-in-just-7-months/1100-6537854/ https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-union-representatives-call-for-resignation-of-ceo-yves-guillemot https://www.polygon.com/we-are-so-cooked-steam-coop-stealth-game-indie-trailer/#thread https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/clair-obscur-expedition-33-studio-bestowed-with-frances-order-of-arts-and-letters-the-republic-affirms-videogames-are-a-major-art-form-and-an-essential-industry/ https://www.ign.com/articles/games-workshop-issued-ftl-in-a-warhammer-40000-skin-steam-game-with-a-dmca-takedown-because-of-oversized-convex-shoulder-pads-with-a-metallic-rim-dev-says https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/2-days-after-promising-it-was-still-worthy-of-your-investment-the-most-successful-kickstarter-mmo-ever-was-canceled-and-its-team-laid-off-the-developers-and-staff-acted-in-good-faith-and-deserved-better/
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • The 8-Bit Show Episode 253 – Ubisoft Strikes Back

    The 8-Bit Show Episode 253 – Ubisoft Strikes Back
    Feb 2 2026
    Music by Anamanaguchi – https://soundcloud.com/anamanaguchi Join our discord: discord.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on YouTube Music – https://8bit-youtube.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://8bit-apple.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on iHeart Radio: https://8bit-iheart.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://8bit-spotify.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://8bit-amazon.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe through RSS: https://feeds.feedburner.com/8-bitshow Today’s Topics: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-director-hopes-to-share-switch-2-update-in-very-near-future https://www.ign.com/articles/ftl-in-a-warhammer-40000-skin-game-pulled-from-steam-after-what-may-be-a-nuisance-dmca-takedown-from-a-troll-claiming-to-be-games-workshop https://www.ign.com/articles/go-back-and-play-morrowind-and-tell-me-thats-the-game-you-want-to-play-again-former-bethesda-veteran-delivers-his-verdict-on-potential-the-elder-scrolls-remasters https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/valve-faces-lawsuit-over-developer-commissions-on-steam https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/keiji-inafunes-mighty-no-9-studio-comcept-is-finished https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-team-lead-suspended-for-public-comments-on-return-to-office-policy https://www.ign.com/articles/uk-court-rules-stealing-runescape-gold-is-criminal-theft-in-case-that-could-have-wider-repercussions-for-the-video-game-industry https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/nearly-one-third-of-non-us-game-developers-have-cancelled-plans-to-travel-to-the-country-because-of-immigration-and-gender-identity-policies/ https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/people-have-a-right-to-be-pd-dispatch-dev-says-it-intends-to-address-at-least-some-censored-switch-content https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gog-accused-of-using-ai-generated-art-to-promote-sale-as-job-listing-indicates-theyre-keen-to-adopt-ai-assisted-development-tools
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • The 8-Bit Show Episode 252 – Honoring the Pact

    The 8-Bit Show Episode 252 – Honoring the Pact
    Jan 25 2026
    Music by Anamanaguchi – https://soundcloud.com/anamanaguchi Join our discord: discord.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on YouTube Music – https://8bit-youtube.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://8bit-apple.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on iHeart Radio: https://8bit-iheart.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://8bit-spotify.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://8bit-amazon.classicgamerbrain.com Subscribe through RSS: https://feeds.feedburner.com/8-bitshow Today’s Topics: I Built a PS5 + Xbox + Switch2 All-in-One – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAIqzpbv9Xw https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/in-response-to-epic-ceo-tim-sweeney-waging-war-on-steam-larians-publishing-lead-says-giving-everyone-everything-for-free-might-bump-numbers-but-doesnt-create-a-viable-storefront/ https://www.ign.com/articles/thank-you-all-rockstar-games-looks-to-have-granted-a-terminally-ill-fans-wish-to-play-gta-6 https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steams-complete-the-set-bundles-can-now-be-gifted-with-bits-your-mates-already-own-accounted-for I... Read More
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • The 8-Bit Show Episode 228 – Final French-asy

    The 8-Bit Show Episode 228 – Final French-asy
    Apr 28 2025
    This episode of the 8bit show covers the impact of recent tariffs on the board game industry, detailing layoffs at companies like CMON (Cool Mini or Not) and financial difficulties for others, alongside various video game news such as a new Star Wars tactics game, the remaster of Oblivion, the success of JRPGs, and controversy... Read More
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • The 8-Bit Show Episode 227 – Gaming is Getting Expensive

    The 8-Bit Show Episode 227 – Gaming is Getting Expensive
    Apr 20 2025
    Tune in for latest gaming news like the Minecraft movie and the new Doom collector’s edition, and explorations of important industry topics such as accessibility in gaming, including Ubisoft’s open-sourced colorblind simulation tool. We also touch on Nintendo’s legal actions and discussions about upcoming titles such as Outer Worlds 2. Music by Anamanaguchi – https://soundcloud.com/anamanaguchi
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • The 8-Bit Show Episode 226 – We Dont Stop to Consider if We Should

    The 8-Bit Show Episode 226 – We Dont Stop to Consider if We Should
    Apr 13 2025
    Join CoffeeAndCorndogs, Franky1029, and TooLittles505 as we discuss the latest in gaming news! Intro Vampire Survivors new free update | https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/04/10/vampire-survivors-announces-crossover-with-square-enixs-saga-series Elder Scrolls Online upcoming update | https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/the-elder-scrolls-online-is-getting-subclassing-whichll-expand-its-roster-of-classes-to-over-3-000-combinations-of-mix-and-matched-skill-lines/ The Last of Us $110 complete bundle for PS5 | https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-complete-launches-as-surprise-bundle-for-ps5 Microsoft AI Protest Firings | https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/microsoft-fires-employees-protesting-israeli-militarys-use-of-companys-ai-tech/ Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing & Policies | https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/04/nintendo-of-america-president-says-tariffs-not-factored-into-switch-2-price | https://kotaku.com/switch-2-preorder-delay-canada-us-tariff-trump-nintendo-1851775259?utm_source=vip... Read More
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • The 8-Bit Show Episode 225 – Nintendo At Its Best and Worst!

    The 8-Bit Show Episode 225 – Nintendo At Its Best and Worst!
    Apr 6 2025
    Join us for the 8-Bit Show! https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-warns-it-will-take-action-against-monster-hunter-wilds-cheaters-ahead-of-title-update-1 https://www.polygon.com/news/552535/pacific-drive-endless-expeditions-update https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/-we-ll-be-showing-them-just-how-valuable-our-labor-is-zenimax-workers-vote-to-authorize-strike-at-microsoft https://www.ign.com/articles/billy-the-king-of-kong-mitchell-wins-237000-in-defamation-lawsuit-victory-over-youtuber-karl-jobst https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/550857/switch-2-direct-all-games-news-trailers
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • The 8-Bit Show Episode 224

    The 8-Bit Show Episode 224
    Mar 30 2025
    Join us for the 8-Bit Show!
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    2 hrs and 51 mins