Episode 534: Down The Dusty Trail and Back

August 30, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 SupaPod Episode #534: Down The Dusty Trail and Back is here!

This week we're covering another packed lineup of gaming news, rumors, industry shakeups, and some surprising comebacks!

🥊 Riot Games reportedly plans to cease active development on 2XKO in December. Could we also see a new Killer Instinct project revealed at Gamescom?

📉 Xbox is reportedly no longer providing console sales numbers to Circana/NPD, raising questions about how Xbox hardware is performing and how Microsoft wants its business measured.

💰 The rumored 25th Anniversary Xbox could cost an eye-watering $900. Is premium console pricing becoming the new normal?

🚨 GTA 6 content has reportedly leaked online before its planned Netflix debut. We discuss the latest developments and what this could mean for Rockstar's highly anticipated game.

🎮 Double Fine returns to Kickstarter with Amnesia Fortnite 2026, with the campaign beginning August 31st.

📺 Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree, has reportedly been closed by Netflix. We look at what happened and what it means for the studio and its games.

🎩 After an incredible 40 years in game development, Warren Spector announces his retirement from the industry.

🍩 And in some potentially exciting news, Matt Groening says The Simpsons: Hit & Run is probably coming back!

Join us as we take a trip down the dusty trail through the latest gaming news, rumors, and industry stories—and see what might be waiting for us around the next corner.

Episode 533: A Look to the Past and Future

August 19, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 Another episode of SupaPod is here, and this week we're looking at some big upcoming games, major updates, and celebrating some important gaming anniversaries!

🕷️ Daniel gives his review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

⚙️ Dominic shares his time with the Gears of War: E-Day beta.

👻 Ghost Recon Wildlands gets a major free "Last Rites" update on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, adding 4K/60 FPS support, a new story mission, and the return of Predator content that was removed in 2020.

💥 Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary with MachineGames releasing a brand-new 19-level episode.

⚔️ The God of War TV series gets an upgrade, with Dave Bautista reportedly in talks to take over after Ryan Hurst was injured during filming following four completed episodes.

🚗 GTA 6 is getting an "Extended Look" on Netflix on Thursday, August 27 at 3 PM EST, before the presentation arrives on Rockstar Games' YouTube channel six hours later at 9 PM EST.

🎂 We also celebrate some major gaming anniversaries:

🔴 40 years of Metroid

💀 20 years of Dead Rising

🌌 10 years of No Man's Sky

Episode 532: Two Are Better Than One

August 6, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 SupaPod Episode #532: Two Are Better Than One is here!

This week, we've got hands-on impressions, industry shakeups, and some exciting game announcements!

We discuss:

Dominic shares his impressions of the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta, breaking down the gameplay, characters, and whether it lives up to the hype.

💰 EA has reportedly received all approvals to complete its sale to Saudi Arabia, and we discuss what this could mean for the future of the publisher.

🌞 Super Mario Sunshine is reportedly heading to Nintendo Switch Online, giving subscribers another GameCube classic to revisit.

✂️ Double Fine lays off 23 employees, while Xbox executive Asha Sharma says the company expects Xbox to "return to growth" by this time next year.

👻 Thimbleweed Park 2 has officially been announced with a planned 2028 release.

From classic games making a comeback to major business moves and industry layoffs, there's plenty to unpack this week.

Episode 531: The Fallout

August 1, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 SupaPod Episode #531 is here!

This week, we're talking about some huge announcements and exciting updates from across the gaming industry!

🦸 Marvel's Wolverine gets a brand-new trailer, giving us another look at Insomniac's highly anticipated take on the iconic Marvel character.

⚔️ God of War: Sons of Sparta is reportedly set to release on February 16, 2027, giving fans a new adventure in the legendary franchise.

💚 Xbox Backwards Compatibility is coming to PC, potentially opening up an even larger library of classic Xbox games to PC players.

☢️ Bethesda confirms Fallout 5 is in development, while reports indicate that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are also on the way. We also discuss the future of The Elder Scrolls and Obsidian's upcoming Fallout project.

💰 Nintendo reportedly won't be giving customers refunds for tariffs, raising questions about how tariffs and rising costs are affecting gamers and the price of gaming hardware.

It's a huge week for gaming, with beloved franchises making their way back into the spotlight and plenty of exciting—and controversial—topics to discuss.

Episode 530: Doom for All

July 19, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

Xbox is facing one of the biggest shakeups in its history, and we're breaking down everything happening across Microsoft's gaming division.

This week we discuss:

💚 Microsoft's latest wave of Xbox layoffs, with approximately 1,600 employees let go on July 6 and another 1,600 reportedly expected by the end of the 2027 financial year—nearly 20% of Xbox's workforce.

⚙️ Reports that the id Software engine (id Tech) team has been reduced to a single person.

🏢 Cuts affecting Bethesda Game Studios, along with reports that Compulsion Games and Double Fine have been allowed to become independent once again.

🎮 Microsoft reportedly selling Undead Labs and Ninja Theory, while continuing to help fund the completion of State of Decay and Senua's Saga.

⚠️ Reports that Arkane Studios may still be at risk.

☢️ Obsidian Entertainment reportedly shifting resources away from Avowed 2 to work on a Fallout project following significant layoffs, though Avowed 2 may still remain in development.

👋 The departure of Kevin LaChapelle, Microsoft's Vice President of Xbox Platform, after 37 years. He helped oversee Xbox's backwards compatibility program and cloud streaming initiatives.

🖥️ Reports that Xbox's Hardware and Advanced Technology divisions have been heavily reduced.

What does all of this mean for the future of Xbox? Is Microsoft changing course, or are these cuts a sign of much bigger problems ahead?

Episode 529: Digitall

July 8, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 **SupaPod Episode #529: Digitall** is here!

The future of physical media is looking uncertain, and this week we're diving into the biggest stories shaping gaming's digital future.

This week we discuss:

* 💿 Sony reportedly planning to stop issuing physical PlayStation games beginning in January 2028, while also shutting down the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita online stores.

* 🎮 Xbox testing a new Disc2Digital program for Xbox One and Xbox Series games, allowing physical owners to receive a digital entitlement tied to their disc. If that disc changes hands, the digital license goes with it.

* 👾 A possible new Metroid game, **Metroid Ravenous**, leaks through Brazil's ratings board.

Is physical media on its way out? Is Xbox's Disc2Digital program the bridge between physical and digital ownership, or just another step toward an all-digital future?

Join us as we break down the latest news, discuss what these changes could mean for collectors and gamers, and debate where the industry is headed next.

Episode 528: Not For You

July 3, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

This week, we tackle some of the gaming industry's biggest—and most controversial—headlines.

We discuss:

* 🚗 GTA 6 preorders and its $80 standard edition, the $100 Ultimate Edition that reportedly locks in-game stores behind a paywall, and the move to code-in-a-box releases instead of physical discs.

* 🔥 Sony's massive layoffs at Bungie, with roughly 300 employees reportedly losing their jobs.

* 🖥️ The new Steam Machine and its eye-opening price tags, including a $1,049 base model without a controller and a $1,428 high-end version.

* 💸 Xbox raising console prices yet again beginning August 1st, pushing the Series S to $499.99 and the Series X to $799.99.

* 📉 New sales figures showing Xbox recording its lowest console sales ever, while PlayStation posts its lowest hardware numbers in 25 years.

* 🎉 We also celebrate the **10th anniversary of Inside** and the **30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 and Super Mario 64**, looking back at the impact these gaming milestones have had on the industry.

What do these price increases, layoffs, and industry trends mean for gamers? Is the industry pricing players out, or is this simply the new normal?

Episode 527: Taken From Us

June 17, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 SupaPod Episode #527 is here!

The biggest week of gaming announcements is over, and we're breaking down everything from the major showcases!

This week we discuss:

🔥 Sony's State of Play

☀️ Summer Game Fest

💚 Xbox Games Showcase

🔴 Nintendo Direct

From surprise reveals and long-awaited updates to brand-new game announcements, we cover the biggest moments, standout games, and our favorite reveals from gaming's busiest week of the year.

We also dive into reports that Xbox may be shifting back toward exclusivity with some future titles after years of pushing multiplatform releases, and PlayStation's continued commitment to keeping certain exclusive games off PC.

Arcade 526: Goodbye Guardians

May 30, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 SupaPod Episode #___ is here!

This week we're diving into some major gaming news:

🔥 Marvel Cosmic Invasion adds The Thing and Cyclops as DLC fighters for just $3.99.

📸 Nintendo announces Pictonico, a unique mobile game launching May 28, 2026, that turns your personal photos into WarioWare-style mini-games. The game is free to try, with additional mini-game packs available for $5.99 and $7.99.

💡 Xbox launches Player Voice, a new community-driven platform where players can submit and vote on ideas directly to Xbox.

🎮 PlayStation reportedly confirms internally that future single-player titles will remain console exclusive.

👀 A new State of Play is set for June 2 ahead of Summer Game Fest, with Marvel's Wolverine expected to make an appearance.

⚠️ Bungie is reportedly preparing significant layoffs while Destiny 3 remains absent from active production.

🎮 New Xbox controller leaks reveal a possible Elite Series 3 alongside an alleged cloud gaming controller featuring a flatter, more rectangular design.

💰 PlayStation Plus subscribers may want to brace themselves as another price increase is on the way.

Happy 10th anniversary Overwatch

Happy 40th Anniversary Dragon Quest

Episode 525: Not So Super

May 21, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 New SupaPod Episode!

We kick things off by talking about getting early access to Particulitix from Workshop Geek, described as “an arcade roguelite where Geometry Wars meets Vampire Survivors.” We share our early impressions and thoughts on the game so far.

From there, we cover a ton of gaming industry news and shake-ups. We talk about Lego 2K Drive being delisted only a couple years after launch, with licensed cars potentially being the reason behind it.

We also discuss major layoffs hitting Visual Concepts following the reported failure of the Netflix version of WWE 2K26.

On the VR side, we talk about Moss: Forgotten Relic arriving this summer as a combined free VR release.

We also get into the latest Grand Theft Auto VI preorder rumors and reports surrounding launch timing.

In fighting game news, Katsuhiro Harada reportedly leaves Bandai Namco Entertainment for SNK, where he’s said to be starting a new studio.

And finally, we talk about Sega reportedly canceling the SUPER GAME initiative.

We also give a shout-out to the 10th anniversary of Doom and the 20th anniversary of New Super Mario Bros..

Another packed episode full of industry drama, rumors, and gaming discussion.

Episode 524: What Does the Fox Say

May 14, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 New SupaPod Episode!

This week on SupaPod, we’re covering a mix of gaming announcements, rumors, and industry moves. We talk about Mina the Hollower and its upcoming release, plus news that Double Fine Productions is unionizing.

We also discuss the cancellation of the NFL 2K revival and the surprising news that GameStop wants eBay.

On the Nintendo side, we talk about Nintendo Switch 2 getting a price increase and break down the Star Fox Direct, including discussion around a Star Fox 64 remake and everything else that stood out.

Another packed episode full of gaming news, reactions, and discussion.

Happy 10th Anniversary Uncharted 4

523: Blue Lagoon

May 11, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

This week on SupaPod, we talk about the LEGO Sega Genesis set arriving June 1st, including the price, piece count, and why it’s such a cool throwback for retro fans.

We also break down the launch of the new Steam Controller, which is finally going on sale with surprisingly positive early reviews — though there are already discussions about compatibility limitations outside of Steam.

We then dive into the messy situation surrounding Subnautica 2 and the drama between Krafton and Unknown Worlds Entertainment, including leadership firings, allegations from former staff, and claims involving a massive bonus tied to the game’s success.

Finally, we discuss new DRM-style check-in systems reportedly being added to some PC games by 2K and Sony, and what that could mean for players.

522: Numbers Go Down Too

April 28, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 New SupaPod Episode!

This week on SupaPod, we break down the latest Steam controller leak, including rumors that a new controller could be releasing soon with a possible $99 price tag.

We also talk about Assassin’s Creed Resynced finally being confirmed and officially revealed by Ubisoft, and what this could mean for the future of the franchise.

On the Xbox side, we discuss the brand shifting back to simply Xbox, dropping the Microsoft Games branding. We also get into the new Game Pass price changes, including lower costs for some tiers but locking Call of Duty access away for a year.

521: Numbers Go Up

April 22, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 New SupaPod Episode!

This week on SupaPod, we break down the reveal of Metro 2039 and all the wild details that came with it — from chains and dead kids to a mutant naked mole rat.

We also discuss Meta raising prices on the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S, with the company blaming rising component and memory chip costs.

On the business side, we talk about GTA hackers exposing how much Rockstar Games earns from Grand Theft Auto Online, reportedly averaging massive daily revenue and even impacting stock prices.

We also break down comments from Asha Sharma saying Game Pass has become too expensive for players, with discussion around pricing tiers and removing Call of Duty.

A packed episode full of gaming news, business talk, and plenty of reactions.

Episode 520: EP...ICK

April 3, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

This week on SupaPod, we get into some wild gaming news and rumors. We talk about Fox McCloud joining Super Mario Galaxy, reportedly voiced by Glenn Powell, and what that crossover could look like. We also break down a big rumored leak from Nate the Hate, which may have revealed Nintendo’s 2026 lineup with even talk of a Super Metroid remake. On the business side, we discuss Nintendo adjusting prices, Epic Games laying off over 1,000 employees as Fortnite struggles, and Sony raising prices worldwide across multiple products. A packed episode full of rumors, reactions, and industry shake-ups.

March 25, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 New SupaPod Episode!

This week on SupaPod, we dive into some tech-focused gaming discussions. We talk about the Switch 2 boost mode and what it could mean for performance, upgrades, and how games might take advantage of it moving forward.

We also break down the DLSS 5 controversy, discussing what’s going on, why people are talking about it, and what it could mean for the future of graphics and performance in gaming.

We also give a quick shout-out celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil.

A discussion-heavy episode with tech talk, opinions, and a little gaming history.

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Episode 518: War Profiteering

March 21, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

This week on SupaPod, we break down a mix of big announcements and industry news. We talk about the reveal of the Marvel Maximum Collection and its upcoming release. We also discuss Capcom changing the voice actor for Mega Man after Ben Diskin declined non-union terms. On the industry side, we cover layoffs impacting Battlefield studios under Electronic Arts, and what that could mean moving forward. Plus, we talk about changes to Fortnite, including Save the World going free and updates to V-Bucks pricing. Happy 10th Anniversary Tom Clancy's The Division Happy 20th Anniversary Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advance Warfighter A packed episode with news, reactions, and plenty to discuss.

Episode 517: Duality

March 15, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

We kick off this episode with Daniel talking about his time playing Pokopia and sharing his impressions so far. From there, we dive into a bunch of big gaming announcements and industry news. We talk about the release date for Marvel's Wolverine, Pragmata getting its launch moved up a week, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. We also discuss the latest Pokémon reveal with Pokémon Winds and Waves, plus some industry news including Nintendo suing the United States government over tariffs. On the Xbox side, we talk about rumors of a new console and Project Helix, which is expected to be discussed at the Game Developers Conference. We also give a belated happy 10th anniversary shout-out to Stardew Valley, celebrating one of the most beloved indie games of the last decade. A packed episode full of announcements, impressions, and gaming discussion.

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The 5th Annual Super Ultra Podcast Arcade Game of the Year Podcast

March 12, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

It’s time once again for the 5th Annual SupaPod Half-Assed Game of the Year Awards 2025! In this episode, we hand out our very unofficial awards and talk about the games that stood out to us this year — the best, the weirdest, the surprises, and everything in between. No fancy ceremony, just our thoughts, debates, and plenty of laughs as we look back at gaming in 2025. A fun, laid-back episode celebrating the games we spent time with this year.

Episode 516: See You Around Phil

February 25, 2026Dominic StallworthComment

🎮 New SupaPod Episode!

This week on SupaPod, we talk about Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 following the Pokémon Day presentation — and notably outside of Nintendo Switch Online.

We also cover major industry shake-ups, including Sony closing Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based studio known for its port and remake work.

On the Xbox side, we break down huge leadership changes: Phil Spencer retiring, Sarah Bond stepping down, a new CEO stepping in from Microsoft’s CoreAI division, and Matt Booty moving up to Chief Creative Officer.

Plus, we take time to reflect with a year-in-review of the games we played in 2025, looking back at what stood out, surprised us, and stuck with us.

A packed episode full of big news and personal highlights.

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