Episodes

  • 486: Will Hellblade 2 be as "successful" as Hi-Fi Rush?

    486: Will Hellblade 2 be as "successful" as Hi-Fi Rush?
    May 20 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - Will we see PS2 and PS3 games on PS5?
    - What will we see at the Xbox and PlayStation showcases?
    - Why isn’t Xbox utilizing its back catalog?
    - Will you return to Destiny 2?
    - What’s up with the upcoming Microsoft games app?
    - What would get you excited about Assassin’s Creed?
    - Is it wise for Square-Enix to stop platform exclusives?
    - Why did Activision open a new studio after closing four?
    - Is it surprising that Ghost of Tsushima is popular on Steam?
    - Will Xbox Game Pass charge more this year?
    - Is Adam upset that The Division: Heartland got canceled?
    - What are the next four games coming to PS5?
    - Is subscribing to Game Pass enough to support developers?
    - Will Hellblade 2 be as successful as Hi-Fi Rush?
    - What is the best game with parrying mechanics?

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • 485: Assassin's Creed Shadows causes strong reactions

    485: Assassin's Creed Shadows causes strong reactions
    May 17 2024
    Tonight’s topics:

    - Assassin’s Creed Shadows announced
    - Square-Enix plans to restructure
    - PlayStation has two new CEOs
    - Sony 2023 financial report
    - PS5 outsells XSX by 5x
    - Half of PS players still on PS4
    - Hi-Fi Rush gets final patch
    - GTA6 coming fall 2025

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • 484: Is Xbox in shambles?

    484: Is Xbox in shambles?
    May 14 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - Should Phil Spencer step down as Head of Xbox?
    - Do you regret rooting for the Activision acquisition?
    - Will diehard Xbox fans accept another year of no games?
    - Has Microsoft overtaken Xbox in gaming decisions?
    - What makes a game successful on Xbox?
    - Why isn’t Xbox marketing Hellblade 2?
    - Are PlayStation and Nintendo correct in limiting interaction with fans?
    - Were those who opposed the ABK acquisition vindicated?
    - Have gaming subscriptions failed?
    - Which Xbox executive will leave first?
    - Is Microsoft purposely trying to kill Game Pass?
    - Will Japanese developers think twice before dealing with Xbox?
    - Has Xbox realized it's in serious trouble?
    - Will Xbox sell more studios to satisfy shareholders?
    - Will Microsoft sell off the Xbox division?

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • 484: Xbox Game Pass is the worst deal in gaming ... for developers

    484: Xbox Game Pass is the worst deal in gaming ... for developers
    May 10 2024
    Tonight’s topics:

    - Xbox shuts down four studios
    - Nintendo financial report
    - Suicide Squad led to Warner Bros losing $200 billion

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • 483: Has Sony saved Helldivers 2?

    483: Has Sony saved Helldivers 2?
    May 6 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - Has Sony destroyed Helldivers 2?
    - Will Helldivers 2’s player base diminish?
    - How do normies view the Helldivers 2 controversy?
    - Will Helldivers 2 affect future Sony PC ports?
    - Should Sony have invested money into games instead of Paramount?
    - Which backlog game will you never play?
    - What was the dumbest gaming controversy?

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 483: Stellar Blade is the highest-rated PS5 game

    483: Stellar Blade is the highest-rated PS5 game
    May 3 2024
    Tonight’s topics:

    - Stellar Blade is the highest-rated PS5 game
    - Xbox Games Showcase airs on June 9, followed by Call of Duty Direct
    - Square Enix takes $140 million hit on canceled games
    - PS5 and Xbox Series X sales down, according to AMD
    - Bethesda wants to increase its output
    - Starfield finally gets 60fps mode
    - Sony quietly acquired Nixxes
    - Limited Run Games apologizes for CD-R discs
    - Korea to focus on fostering console game industry

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • 482: Will Stellar Blade be a success for PS5?

    482: Will Stellar Blade be a success for PS5?
    Apr 29 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - What’s the difference between an A and AAA game?
    - Why was Blizzcon 2024 canceled?
    - Will the TikTok ban affect Tencent?
    - What would have happened if Microsoft didn’t acquire ABK?
    - How many copies does Stellar Blade need to sell to succeed?
    - What do you make of the Stellar Blade petition?
    - Which will sell more: Stellar Blade or Hellblade?

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 482: Stellar Blade is a must-own PS5 exclusive

    482: Stellar Blade is a must-own PS5 exclusive
    Apr 26 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - Stellar Blade is a must-own PS5 exclusive
    - Xbox revenue takes a hit in Q3
    - Garry’s Mod is taking down Nintendo-related add-ons
    - Watch Dogs series potentially canceled
    - Suicide Squad has fewer players than Avengers
    - Adam Sessler deletes Twitter account

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    1 hr and 55 mins