PLAYSTATION State of Play June 2, 2026 LIVE REACTION

Are GTA 6 or The Steam Machine Worth a Day 1 Purchase?

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are live, and Steam Machine prices have finally dropped. Naturally, it got us thinking: what actually makes a game or a console a "Day 1" purchase for you? We break down the hype, the FOMO, and whether day-one gaming is still worth it.While we debate, Dave is flying high in Star Fox, Zach is still lost in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and our Show & Tell features both rare Japanese anime imports and a deep dive into the best and worst of Disney Infinity. Tune in!

XBOX IS IN TROUBLE! - EPISODE 6

Welcome back to another mid-week breakdown on Collect Play Talk! The video game industry is in a weird place right now, and we need to talk about it. Xbox is making massive headlines with restructuring and layoffs, but are these cost-cutting moves actually addressing the core issues? We dive deep into why corporate downsizing won't solve the bigger problem looming over modern gaming.But look, it’s not all doom and gloom. We balance the heavy industry talk by getting back to what we love most: the physical collections. We’re opening up the floor to share our absolute favorite video game consoles to collect for—from the absolute libraries of hidden gems to the systems that are just pure joy to hunt down.Plus, we’ve got a couple of surprise show-and-tells that you won't want to miss! And finally... the question on everyone’s mind this week: Why on Earth is Dave suddenly grinding Fortnite?! Has he finally lost his mind, or is there a method to the madness?Drop a comment below and let us know: What is your absolute favorite console to collect for right now?

SUMMER GAME FEST TOP 3 RAP UP - Episode 5

Welcome back to Collect Play Talk! In our biggest episode yet, Zach and Dave are joined by the incredible special guest MushLoveGaming! 🍄🎮 The Summer Game Fest showcases have wrapped up, and we are breaking down our top 3 ultimate hype moments from all the major announcements. Plus, you know we couldn't do a show without playing some games and showing off some epic pieces from our collections! Oh, and stick around till the end... Dave has a massive surprise announcement you won't want to miss (shhhhh! 🤫. Drop a comment with your favorite Summer Game Fest announcement, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell!

Summer Game Fest LIVE REACTION! 2026

Join Dave and Zach live for the Collect Play Talk Summer Game Fest watch party! We’re reacting in real time to all of Geoff Keighley's biggest world premieres, surprise trailers, and developer reveals. Grab some snacks, drop your predictions in the chat, and experience gaming's biggest summer showcase right alongside us.

PLAYSTATION State of Play June 2, 2026 LIVE REACTION

Join the Collect Play Talk crew live as we react to every major reveal, world premiere, and surprise trailer from today's PlayStation State of Play! We're breaking down the biggest upcoming PS5 titles, debating the night's wildest announcements, and giving our unfiltered takes in real time. Drop your thoughts in the chat and tell us which reveal stole the show!https://linktr.ee/CollectPlayTalk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2f59c916-57a3-4e43-b9e2-edf40e2220e3