The Game Professors

PlayStation with that Zero D Energy

Join the Professors as we kick things off discussing the passing of Ubisoft's co-founder and the wild tale of Mexico's vigilante "Batman." We then dive into the latest sales data showing current-gen consoles tanking while the Switch 2 dominates, along with the looming tech "RAMpocalypse." Next, we tackle Sony's massive shift: their controversial push into live service games, deleting digital movies from libraries, and the rumored end of physical media. We also break down GTA6 performance expectations and Dbrand’s expensive Companion Cube legal blunder. Finally, we unpack the massive Xbox restructuring and the heartbreaking wave of Bungie layoffs. Heru and Plague would love your feedback! Let us know what we can improve on and other topics you'd like to hear us discuss by reaching out to feedback@thegameprofessors.com [feedback@thegameprofessors.com] . Come in and grab a seat as we profess our love and hate for all things video games!

GTA6’s Hit and Run on Gamers Wallets

Join the Professors for Course 34! We kick things off with a quick-hit news rundown as we dig into Hideo Kojima’s terrifying teaser for OD and its cryptic "safety-net" system. Next, we dissect Steam's absurd $999.99 walking simulator stunt and the absolute sales explosion of Meccha Chameleon. Then, we break down GTA 6 setting a new $79.99 price ceiling with its controversial disc-less box strategy, followed by a look at Marvel's Wolverine gameplay easy button and the Halo: Campaign Evolved split-screen drama. We close it out with a reality check on the 2026 Steam Machine, Capcom's massive PC revenue surge, a wild World of Warcraft private server run entirely by 1,800 AI bots, and how playing FFXIV can literally earn you tax breaks in Japan! Heru and Plague would love your feedback! Let us know what we can improve on and other topics you'd like to hear us discuss by reaching out to feedback@thegameprofessors.com [feedback@thegameprofessors.com] . Come in and grab a seat as we profess our love and hate for all things video games!

EA Sports... It's in the Commercial!

Join the Professors as they unpack a major Steam Workshop malware issue hitting Wallpaper Engine, plus some wholesome Valve customer service wins. Next, we break down Epic's ambitious, AI-heavy vision for Unreal Engine 6 before looking at the explosive success of Meccha Chameleon and Arc Raiders' new modes. We also dissect the bittersweet reality of Destiny 2 thriving just as Marathon fumbles into massive Bungie layoffs. Finally, we discuss a record-breaking $3 million Mario auction, Gears of War: E-Day's astronomical budget rumors, a looming Xbox restructuring, and EA's plans to inject real-time ads into your favorite games. Heru and Plague would love your feedback! Let us know what we can improve on and other topics you'd like to hear us discuss by reaching out to feedback@thegameprofessors.com [feedback@thegameprofessors.com] . Come in and grab a seat as we profess our love and hate for all things video games!

Would you delete your level 100 character for a +1?

Join the Professors as they dive into Ace Combat 8's extreme visual realism and maybe receive classified specs. Next, we analyze Path of Exile 2's wild new Martyr mechanic that has players deleting maxed characters for the community. Then, we look at the new tech behind NVIDIA and Microsoft's RTX Spark platform, alongside Epic's sudden Unreal Engine 6 reveal. We also cover a heartwarming 2004 WoW relic found on a dad's old account, why Valve is officially killing physical Steam gift cards due to scammers, and wrap up with a massive avalanche of summer gaming news from Xbox, PlayStation, and the Switch 2, including Playstation’s Marvel’s Wolverine and a new Kingdom Hearts! Heru and Plague would love your feedback! Let us know what we can improve on and other topics you'd like to hear us discuss by reaching out to feedback@thegameprofessors.com [feedback@thegameprofessors.com] . Come in and grab a seat as we profess our love and hate for all things video games!

Tongue Combat and Ruined Races (Down with Bowie Knife99!!)

Join the Professors as they unpack a few missed weeks in gaming hardware and culture! We kick things off with Valve’s 2026 Steam Controller charging puck hazard and the legendary customer service response to a delay. Next, we dive into the new Xbox and Discord Nitro subscription alliance before breaking down the massive news of Bungie sunsetting active development on Destiny 2. Then, we analyze the weirdest design and gameplay controversies hitting the new non-indie game Mixtape. Moving to tech, we look at EA's Dead Space 2 DRM disaster, Windows 11's new 'Xbox Mode,' and the chaotic internet legend of Forza Horizon 6's rogue villain driver, Bowie Knife99. Heru and Plague would love your feedback! Let us know what we can improve on and other topics you'd like to hear us discuss by reaching out to feedback@thegameprofessors.com [feedback@thegameprofessors.com] . Come in and grab a seat as we profess our love and hate for all things video games!