Gametalk

Gametalk Greatest Hits - 2025 Edition

Episode 237 2025 is coming to a close, and it's time to take stock of the games we played this year. Today, we discuss every single game we played this year and form a list of the top 16 games, which we will pit against each other at the end of the year in a tournament bracket to determine Game of the Year! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Hitman VR, League of Legends, Until Dawn, I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine). This episode was recorded in December 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Or email us at gametalkpodcastofficial@gmail.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/369MuzfFy8RB6vFULVY7Zy?si=26cb1639927c4cc8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastGametalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastgametalk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastgametalk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgametalk.bsky.social Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening Banter 4:54 - The Top Games We Played in 2025 1:14:16 - Hitman VR 1:28:07 - League of Legends 1:31:25 - Until Dawn 1:37:47 - I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

Introducing TerraClash - A Deckbuilding Roguelite RPG

Episode 236 On today's very special episode, we welcome Jim and Chris, the creators of TerraClash! TerraClash is an adaptable deckbuilding fantasy RPG that offers tons of replayability and fun with friends (or solo)! We chat with Jim and Chris about the design of TerraClash, their interesting backgrounds, how the game came to be, and much more! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman VR). This episode was recorded in December 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Check out the TerraClash Kickstarter to reserve your copy now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terraclash/terraclashtm-roguelite-deckbuilding-and-dice-rpg And check out the TerraClash website for more information: https://terraclash.co.uk/ Chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Or email us at gametalkpodcastofficial@gmail.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/369MuzfFy8RB6vFULVY7Zy?si=26cb1639927c4cc8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastGametalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastgametalk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastgametalk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgametalk.bsky.social Timestamps: 0:00 - Introducing TerraClash! 17:02 - TerraClash Mechanics, Art, and Anecdotes 38:56 - TerraClash Kickstarter 49:14 - Cyberpunk 2077 and Games Jim and Chris Are Playing 58:13 - Hitman VR

Predicting The Game Awards 2025

Episode 235 The Game Awards 2025 nominees have been announced! What becomes evident after looking at the nominees is that 2025 is an extremely strong year for video games. Today, we predict the winners and losers, as well as predict some announcements that may be made at the show. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Cyberpunk 2077). This episode was recorded in November 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Or email us at gametalkpodcastofficial@gmail.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/369MuzfFy8RB6vFULVY7Zy?si=26cb1639927c4cc8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastGametalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastgametalk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastgametalk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgametalk.bsky.social Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening Banter 12:04 - Predicting The Game Awards 2025 Winners 1:36:04 - Predicting Announcements at The Game Awards 2025 1:43:18 - Cyberpunk 2077

The Steam Systems

Episode 234 After months and months of rumors, Valve has finally dropped the bomb - new hardware is coming! With the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and new Steam Controller finally revealed, Valve looks poised to disrupt the status quo in a big way...if they nail the pricing. Today, we analyze Valve's latest hardware, speculate on the price, and compare the hardware to its contemporaries. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin). This episode was recorded in November 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Or email us at gametalkpodcastofficial@gmail.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/369MuzfFy8RB6vFULVY7Zy?si=26cb1639927c4cc8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastGametalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastgametalk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastgametalk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgametalk.bsky.social Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening Banter 3:34 - Steam Machine 41:34 - Steam Controller 50:51 - Steam Frame 1:18:24 - Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin 1:21:03 - Mike's Tabletop Campaign 1:30:24 - Metroid Prime 4 Trailer Impressions

Famous Franchises

Episode 233 Over the decades, some game franchises have established themselves as champions of quality gaming, while others are more hit or miss with their entries. From Zelda to Mario to Resident Evil to Castlevania, we give our thoughts on all these storied video game franchises and many more. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Europa Universalis V, ARC Raiders, PEAK). This episode was recorded in November 2025. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Or email us at gametalkpodcastofficial@gmail.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/369MuzfFy8RB6vFULVY7Zy?si=26cb1639927c4cc8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastGametalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastgametalk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastgametalk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgametalk.bsky.social Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening Banter 14:56 - Franchise Discussion 1 (Mario, Zelda, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls) 33:44 - The Pokémon Franchise 45:20 - Franchise Discussion 2 (Castlevania, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy) 1:01:42 - Europa Universalis V 1:17:23 - ARC Raiders 1:37:26 - PEAK