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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!