This week Montrell and Justin discuss a slew of new sales data from Circana where sports games dominate, more of Montrell's Metaphor: ReFantazio thoughts, and Justin's thoughts on Europa Universalis IV! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.co…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Halo: Combat Evolved remake, August Circana numbers, and Asmongold going too far on Palestine! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review t…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss 343 Industries being renamed to Halo Studios, Tencent possibly acquiring Ubisoft, and Justin gives some thoughts on Jason Schreier's new book! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us!…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tetsuya Nomura considering retirement, Tim Sweeney's comments on the future of games, and the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, …

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest State of Play, including the reveal of Ghost of Yotei, details of Concord's development, a possible new Batman game! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, s…

This week Justin goes solo this week and discusses Ubisoft's recent stock troubles, Unity canceling their runtime fee, and Nintendo going after Pocketpair for patent infringement! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! …

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the PS5 Pro reveal, it's high price point, more industry layoffs, and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Concord shutting down after two weeks, Star Wars Outlaws ruining early access saves, and Foamstars going free to play! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe,…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss all the news out of Gamescom, including Borderlands 4, a new Heroes of Might and Magic, and the latest Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please l…

Justin is gone this week so I will be taking over this episode. I give my experience with game length and online multiplayer game evolution through my eyes. Take this journey with me. Support the showPor Justin A. DeSimone, Montrell Rice

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Tango Gameworks getting saved, Dragon Age 4's release date, and Valve's new game Deadlock having a huge leak! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and revi…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss more news on Bungie, Voice actors striking over AI, and June Circana! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible new Borderlands game announcement, more layoffs at Bungie, and rumors of an Avowed delay into 2025! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and rev…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss how the industry can attract new players, AI already taking hold, and if unionization might be the way to stop it! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Valve payroll leaks, their disinterest in Star Wars, and what they've been playing! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the s…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Gamepass pricing increasing, why companies keep making the same mistakes with live service games, and May Circana numbers! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscr…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Resident Evil 9's seeming confirmation, Dead Rising coming back, and the state of League of Legends! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the sh…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the drama around Dr. Disrespect, a new Shawn Layden interview, and Stellar Blade's sales milestone! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the sho…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, as well as Justin's thoughts on the Summer Games Fest and Xbox Showcase! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the sh…

Montrell with Guest DEEJAY , talk about the SUMMER SNOOZE FEST and the XBOX Showcase of 2024 Support the showPor Justin, Montrell

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony financials, April Circana numbers, and the insane Summer Game Fest trailer pricing! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support …

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Sony State of Play, Zenless Zone Zero getting a release date, and their impressions of Wuthering Waves! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Total War Star Wars game, Hellblade 2's launch, and Justin's initial impressions on Wuthering Wave! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and rev…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Playstation showcase coming soon, Square Enix changing course, and Montrell's initial thoughts on Stellar Blade! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subsc…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Microsoft closing studios, Playstation sales leaking, and Justin's final thoughts on Stellar Blade! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the sho…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their thoughts on Fallout Season 1! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Microsoft console sales being way down, multiple release date announcements, and Justin's initial thoughts on Stellar Blade! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subs…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Embracer Group dissolving into three companies, Kingdom Come: Deliverence 2 being announced, and the Hades 2 gameplay reveal! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, sub…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Dead Space 2 Remake being shelved, more industry layoffs from Take-Two, and whether Bethesda's or Obsidian's version of Fallout is better! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Ple…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss KOTOR remake being alive, Battlefield 2042 being dead, and getting away from modern society! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Supp…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Dragon's Dogma 2 selling 2.5 million copies, if Monster Hunter Wilds should be open world, and their thoughts on the Stellar Blade demo! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Pleas…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Gearbox being sold to Take-Two, PS5 Pro specs leaking, Justin's final thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Montrell's thoughts on Rise of the Ronin! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to inte…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Apex Legends getting hacked again, more Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth thoughts, and the bias surrounding Final Fantasy games! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscr…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Akira Toriyama's passing, Prince of Persia getting a DLC roadmap, and go into their spoiler thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please lik…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss multiple studios becoming independent, WB wanting to move more into live service games, and Montrell's initial thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact …

This week Montrell and Justin discuss more layoffs at Sony and EA, game cancellations and a possible sale of Gearbox! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a new Nintendo Direct, Xbox games officially going multiplatform, and their full thoughts on Granblue Fantasy Re:Link! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe,…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss "the future of Xbox," Sony's lack of releases until next year, and Montrell's thoughts on Helldivers 2 and Granblue Fantasy: Relink! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please li…

This week Montrell discuss Disney joining forces with Epic Games to make a metaverse. Phil talks about Xbox third party rumors and growing Gaming market in the middle east! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please …

This week Justin and Montrell discuss the latest State of Play, Blizzard's new president, and Eidos Montreal's Deus Ex game getting canceled! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the…

This week Justin and Montrell discuss the Xbox Developer Direct, more industry layoffs, Palworld asset stealing drama, and AI being used in games! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and revie…

This week Justin goes solo and discusses Xbox games going multiplatform, Suicide Squad previews, and final 2023 Circana numbers! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Suppor…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss Unity laying off 25% of staff, Tetris kid, and Justin gives his initial thoughts on the Steam Deck OLED! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review th…

This week Montrell and Justin reflect on all the games they played in 2023! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their thoughts on Attack on Titan now that the series is finished! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss their most anticipated games coming in 2024! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the show…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss a massive leak from Insomniac, including a full game leak of Wolverine and their planned releases through 2032. They also discuss Microsoft's long term plans with Gamepass, including them getting out of hardware sooner than we think? Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Subm…

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the death of E3, The Last of Us Online being canceled, and November Circana numbers! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! Support the …

This week Montrell and Justin discuss the GTA VI announcement, Bungie's continued struggles, and all announcements at The Game Awards. Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show! …

This week Montrell and Justin are back after a week off! They discuss the KOTOR Remake possibly being alive, October Circana numbers, and make some predictions for the Video Game Awards! Twitter: @theplayerstake Montrell: @itrap4thehokage Justin: @thundernut01 Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact wi…