The Gaming Duo

On this episode of The Gaming Duo, Rob (@ridicrob) and Kelvin (@foxphotons) talk about the game that’s got everyone putting down Mario Kart—Donkey Kong Bananza. The new Switch platformer dropped last week and has taken over social media and review sites with glowing praise. We dig into what makes it so fun, why fans are calling it a return to form for DK, and whether it’s actually better than Super Mario Odyssey. We also unpack a new report revealing that FromSoftware is deep into development on a secret project codenamed “FMC.” Could it be a Dark Souls III remake, an Armored Core VI expansion, or something totally new? We look at the evidence and what it could mean for the future of the studio behind Elden Ring and The Duskbloods. Also in the mix: * New Ghost Recon leaked by Ubisoft’s CEO * Pokémon Presents goes live tomorrow—with DJ Pikachu?? * Rob’s getting married, so no episode next week! Make sure to follow The Gaming Duo on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a review, and hop into our Discord—where friendships are built through gaming.

This week on The Gaming Duo, Rob and Kelvin break down the growing crisis of time scarcity in gaming. As platforms like Fortnite, Roblox, and GTA Online dominate player attention, what does that mean for the industry and where it is leading? We discuss insights from former Square Enix exec Jacob Navok, Alana Pierce’s video on the gaming industry’s collapse, and the role of investor overreach and AI in reshaping the future. Plus: * The Last of Us Part II adds Chronological Mode * Limited Run's SNES Doom pre-orders * Donkey Kong Bananza details for Switch 2 * Ghost of Yōtei info dump * Astro Bot adds Cloud from Final Fantasy VII 🎙️ Join our Discord and follow us:Twitter: @Foxphotons @ridicrobYouTube: The Gaming Duo [https://www.youtube.com/@thegamingduopodcast]Discord: Join Here

🎙️ Welcome back to The Gaming Duo — the podcast where friendships are built through gaming! Hosted by Rob (@ridicrob) and Kelvin (@Foxphotons), we dive into the biggest stories in the gaming world each week. 🔥 In this special episode, we assemble a panel to react to the major layoffs at Xbox and Microsoft. With over 9,000 jobs cut across the company, including several prominent game studios, we break down what this means for the future of Xbox, Game Pass, and the gaming industry as a whole. 🎮 Featuring returning guests: * Tony – Samurai Kibiji [https://www.youtube.com/@SamuraiKibiji] * Onix – The Gaming Resume [https://www.youtube.com/@Thegamingresume] We discuss: * Xbox studio closures including The Initiative and canceled projects like Perfect Dark and Everwild * The impact of the Activision Blizzard acquisition * Developer backlash to Game Pass * Is Xbox losing its creative vision? What does the next generation of Xbox look like? 💬 Join the conversation in our community Discord! https://discord.gg/veKE94Jw [https://discord.gg/veKE94Jw] 📢 If you enjoy industry deep dives, developer insight, and gaming hot takes, follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share the show!

Welcome back to The Gaming Duo, where friendships are built through gaming! Your hosts Kelvin aka Foxphotons and Rob aka Ridicrob are back this week—Kelvin fresh off his Puerto Rico vacation (¡Bienvenido, Kelvin! 🇵🇷) and ready to talk games. In this episode, we kick things off with what we've been playing lately, then dive headfirst into a spicy community question: What’s a game that everyone seems to love… but you just couldn’t get into? We share our picks, and talk about why sometimes even the most beloved games just don’t click. 📰 Gaming News Roundup: * Mario Kart World update sparks online backlash 🚗💨 Nintendo’s latest patch mixes up the VS Race mode, and fans aren’t thrilled. We break down what’s changed and why some players feel the $80 price tag isn’t justified. * Capcom drops details on Pragmata Play as both a space soldier and an android in this unique puzzle-shooter set on a lunar base. We go over new gameplay mechanics, story beats, and what has us hyped for 2026. * First look at Resident Evil Requiem 🧟 RE9 is officially titled Requiem, and it’s shaping up to be something special. With first- and third-person modes, a new protagonist, and a return to Raccoon City, this one's a must-watch. 🎮 Gaming Segment: We wrap up with a few fun takes and shoutouts to our community. Don't forget to share your "overrated" picks with us in Discord! 💬 Join The Gaming Duo community on Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/veKE94Jw [https://discord.gg/veKE94Jw] 👉 Enjoying the show? Please leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It really helps us out and keeps the gaming conversations going. Until next time… keep building friendships through gaming!

Welcome back to The Gaming Duo, where friendships are built through gaming! Rob is joined by special guest cohost Nate from the Elder Trolls Podcast while Kelvin vacations in Puerto Rico (Happy Birthday, Kelvin! 🎉). In this episode, we dive deep into the struggles third-party games face on the Nintendo Switch 2, despite its record-breaking 3.5 million units sold in just 4 days. Is Nintendo’s overwhelming first-party dominance hurting third-party success? Would stronger launch titles from outside publishers have made a difference? We break it all down with sales numbers, top-performing titles, and expert analysis. 📰 Gaming News Roundup: * Final Fantasy XVI possibly heading to Switch 2? 👀 * First look at Battlefield 6 campaign footage leaks * Blood of the Dawnwalker reveals brutal new gameplay from ex-Witcher 3 devs 🎮 Plus: Our Ranking Segment returns with a fun, off-the-cuff ranking challenge with Nate! 🔗 Check out Nate and the Elder Trolls Podcast: https://linktr.ee/eldertrollspodcast [https://linktr.ee/eldertrollspodcast] 💬 Join The Gaming Duo community on Discord: https://discord.gg/veKE94Jw [https://discord.gg/veKE94Jw] 👉 If you’re enjoying the show, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It really helps us out!