Emulation and Dark Times!? - Episode 3

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

STOP KILLING GAMES! - Episode 4

In Episode 4 of Collect Play Talk, Dave and Zach chat about Suika Game Planet and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book before diving into the latest news on the "Stop Killing Games" movement and upcoming Summer Game Fest previews. They tackle the main topic of why companies shut down long-running live-service games, and wrap up with a Show and Tell featuring Dave's Mega Yarn Yoshi. https://linktr.ee/CollectPlayTalk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2f59c916-57a3-4e43-b9e2-edf40e2220e3

Emulation and Dark Times!? - Episode 3

Welcome back to Collect Play Talk, the ultimate community for video game collectors who actually play their collection! In Episode 3, Dave and Zach dive into their recent playthroughs of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Borderlands 2, before tackling major headlines like the Steam Deck price hike and a massive surge in PSN hacking. Then, they settle the ultimate community debate: Emulators vs. Real Hardware. Plus, stick around for an epic Show & Tell featuring a Charles Martinet-signed copy of Super Mario 3D All-Stars and the new PDP Riffmaster guitar. Don't let your history just sit on a shelf—subscribe on YouTube and Spotify, follow along on X (@collectplaytalk), and join the conversation!

Reimagining Classic Games: Better or Worse? - Episode 02

In Episode 2 of Collect Play Talk, Dave and Zach dive into what they have been playing lately, including Dave's flight through Star Fox 64 and Zach's time with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Fate Remastered. In the news section, they break down the surprise reveal of Nintendo's new mobile game, Pictonico!, as reported by Nintendo Life, and discuss the wholesome story of Steam Support gifting a player their choice of a free game after a UK delivery mix-up. The main topic centers around the creative concept of "reimagining"—the art of taking a familiar game or property and presenting it in a completely new, updated way. Finally, the guys wrap up with a classic Show and Tell, featuring Zach's incredibly unique Baby Sitting Mama Baby Doll Controller and Dave sharing his copy of Star Fox 64 alongside a personal story.Don't forget to connect with the community and listen along:LinksOur Channel - https://youtube.com/@collectplaytalk?si=T00BVOlR4SOlJoZeGet the Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/033hcGgYUX2FmPRZ5cy8ojX - https://x.com/collectplaytalk

R.O.B. Star Fox Living the Dream - Episode 01

Welcome to the very first episode of CPT, the podcast for real nerds who actually live the culture! Today, Dave is busy living his best surreal life in Tomodachi Life while Zach pulls double duty between Pokémon Ultra Moon and the radioactive vibes of Fallout 3. We’re tackling the "wallet-hurt" of the latest Xbox Game Pass price hikes and the spicy rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2’s cost and sales cuts. Plus, we’re getting deep into the psychology of why we still hunt for physical treasures in a digital world, featuring a legendary Show and Tell with Zach’s iconic R.O.B. the Robot and Dave’s stash of Starlink gear. Grab your controller, ignore your backlog for an hour, and nerd out with us!