Shared Save: A Gaming Discussion Podcast

In a light news week, Kevin and Sam take a break from industry news (as there really isn't any) and instead - have a gaming podcast about GAMES! Let's chat: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ascend to ZERO, DMC and more!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing6:00 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Impressions18:00 DMC: Devil May Cry 27:00 Meccha Chameleon36:00 Ascend to ZERO Review49:00 Top 3 Games of 2026 So Far1:05:00 Patreon TopicSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#AssassinsCreedBlackFlagResynced #AscendtoZero #Gaming #Indie #UbisoftPartner #DMC #Games #GamingPodcast #Xbox #PS5

The Xbox layoffs are here - Asha Sharma has promised the biggest shakeup in Xbox history. This means mass layoffs affecting multiple teams, studios going independent and being sold. Where does Xbox go from here?Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing8:00 AC Black Flag Impressions18:00 Xbox Reset, Layoffs, Studio Futures and MoreSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #Gaming #NinjaTheory #Compulsion #DoubleFine #UndeadLabs #assassinscreedblackflagresynced #ubisoftpartner

In another wonderful week of gaming news, more rumors about the upcoming Xbox layoffs with Arkane potentially being closed and Blade being cancelled. PlayStation takes the first step towards the all digital future - closing PS3, Vita stores and announcing no more physical games in just 18 months time..Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing13:00 PlayStation Exiting Physical Games in 2028, Closing PS3/Vita Stores54:00 Xbox Canceling Blade? Closing Arkane?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #PlayStation #PS5 #Gaming

This week - Valve reveals the price of the Steam Machine but is it DOA? GTA 6 has revealed its price and pre-orders are live but not without controversy! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing17:00 Steam Machine DOA?30:00 Xbox Price Increased... Again56:00 GTA 6 Pre-orders and controversySupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#SteamMachine #GTA6 #Valve #Rockstar #Gaming #PS5 #Xbox

In an absolutely miserable week of news: Reports suggest Xbox looks set to shutter multiple first party studios along with mass layoffs. These teams include Hellblade creators Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games and the Tim Schaffer led Double Fine amongst potential others. How did we get here, what went wrong, much to discuss...Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing24:00 Xbox Studio ClosuresSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #NinjaTheory #DoubleFine #Compulsion #Gaming #Podcast

This week - Kevin and Sam recap the Nintendo Direct which has brought forth the long rumored Ocarina of Time remake and given JRPG lovers plenty of reasons to be excited. Meanwhile, Xbox has outlined their plan for the next 100 days to "reset" the business and it reveals just how bad things are behind the scenes...Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 4:00 Games We're Playing30:00 Nintendo Direct Recap1:05:00 Is Xbox setting Gears up to fail on purpose?1:20:00 Xbox 100 Day Reset and Mass Layoffs ComingSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #Nintendo #NintendoDirect

This week's massive episode has Kevin and Sam spend over two and a half hours breaking down every game announced at PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase. Huge reveals of God of War: Laufey, Until Dawn 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation combined with Xbox reintroducing some exclusivity for Gears of War E-Day gives us much to discuss!Time Stamps:3:00 State of Play recap52:00 Summer Game Fest recap1:37:00 Xbox Showcase recap

This week - Kevin and Sam predict Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Showcase, chat about the Steam Deck price increases and what it means for the Steam Machine.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing9:00 Directive 8020 Review29:00 SGF Predictions1:01:00 Xbox Showcase Predictions1:35:00 Steam Deck Price Increase... Steam Machine in trouble?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #SGF #Steam #Valve #SteamDeck #SteamMachine #Gaming

PlayStation has had a busy week - first, they've raised the price of every PS+ tier but they've also announced a 60+ minute State of Play. Let's chat about both! We also have reviews for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Night and Luna Abyss. EnjoyTime Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing6:00 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review17:00 The Clubies Impressions30:00 Luna Abyss Review38:00 PlayStation Plus Price Increases50:00 PlayStation State of Play Announced & PredictionsSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PlayStation #PS5 #StateofPlay #Wolverine #Batman #LEGOBatman #LunaAbyss #Review #Podcast #Gaming

Nintendo has announced it is raising the price of Nintendo Switch 2 by $50, Saros is off to a rough start (sales wise) and Xbox is apparently adding even MORE Game Pass tiers..Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing3:00 Mixtape Drama10:00 Vampire Crawlers12:00 RE4 and Lil Guardsman18:00 Directive 802021:00 Yakuza Kiwami 327:00 Dark Light: Survivor Impressions38:00 PlayStation Gamesbiz Interview1:02:00 Saros Sales Struggles1:17:00 Nintendo Switch 2 price increase1:25:00 MORE Xbox Game Pass Tiers?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #PS5 #NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo #Saros #GamePass #Podcast

Nintendo has finally revealed a new StarFox game for Nintendo Switch 2! Let's chat the good, the bad and the ugly... Stranger Than Heaven also got a deep dive and GTA 6 ramps up marketing. Plus, Sam reviews Wax Heads!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 3:00 Games we're playing (Titanium Court, Forbidden Solitaire)12:00 Motorslice, MixTape31:00 Wax Heads Review 47:30 Ends49:00 StarFox is back!1:12:00 Stranger Than Heaven Deep Dive1:21:00 GTA 6 x PS5 Marketing1:38:00 Patreon Topic - Are we saturated with Remakes?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Nintendo #StarFox #GTA6 #Switch2 #StrangerThanHeaven

This week - Kevin and Sam chat all about the PlayStation DRM Drama, Xbox Q3 Financials, a new Project Helix show next week and more! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing (Saros, MOUSE PI, DISPATCH & More)34:00 PlayStation DRM Drama47:00 Project Helix Dev Show Next Week and Xbox Q3 2026 FinancialsSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PS5 #DRM #Xbox #PlayStation #ProjectHelix #GamingNews #Podcast

Saros is nearly upon us, the latest PS5 exclusive from Housemarque and SURPRISE! Sam has played it. We bring you an hour long discussion letting you know if you should pick up Saros. In other news, Xbox has announced Game Pass price decreases with more rumored changes coming for the service, they've ditched Microsoft Gaming and give us a roadmap for the future. Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing4:10 Vampire Crawlers, MOUSE PI, PRAGMATA23:00 Saros Review1:02:00 Game Pass Price DECREASES and the Future of Game Pass1:54:00 We Are Xbox StatementSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Saros #Review #Pragmata #Xbox #XboxGamePass #GamingPodcast

This week - Xbox has admitted Game Pass is too expensive and will continue to change, what does that look like? We also have rumors of Xbox returning to exclusives, Fable being delayed, new God of War announcement incoming and more! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing9:00 Samson Review 27:00 Xbox Game Pass is "Too Expensive"1:05:00 God of War & PlayStation Rumors1:31:00 Patreon TopicSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #XboxGamePass #Fable #GodofWar #GOW #Rumors #Gaming

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about our predictions for the rumored State of Play, the highlights from the Triple-i showcase, give our reviews of Raccoin, Origament and more!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing12:00 Samson Impressions17:00 Raccoin Review 27:00 End Review46:00 Origament Review52:00 Rumored State of Play1:06:00 Tripe-i Initiative Showcase 1:51:00 Would you quit gaming if entry cost was 1KSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PS5 #PlayStation #StateofPlay #IndieGames #Indies #Podcast #Gaming

This week - Kevin and JamPackSam chat about the PlayStation 5 price increases, look ahead to the Xbox Summer showcase and Gears of War E-Day and more!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing19:00 PS5 Price Increases30:00 Xbox Games Showcase47:00 New Star Fox and Ocarina of Time remakeSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #PS5 #PlayStation #Nintendo

This week - Kevin is joined by Sean Capri of Carpool Gaming to discuss the Xbox Partner Preview, PlayStation shutting down Dark Outlaw Games and Nintendo raising the price of physical gamesTime Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing21:00 Xbox Partner Preview 59:00 Dark Outlaw Games Shutdown1:08:00 Nintendo Digital vs PhysicalSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialFollow Sean: https://bsky.app/profile/seancapri.bsky.socialCarpool Gaming: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #XboxPartnerPreview #PlayStation #DarkOutlawGames #Nintendo

This week - Kevin and Sam chat 1348 Ex Voto, Project Songbird and NVIDIA DLSS 5 going full "AI Slop" and Crimson DesertTime Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing13:30 Project Songbird Review26:00 1348 Ex Voto Review32:00 DLSS 5 Controversy1:09:00 How do you deal with all the great games?1:21:00 Crimson Desert Reviews/PeakSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#NVIDIA #DLSS5 #AI #AISlop #DLSS #GamingPodcast

Xbox has revealed a ton of new info about their next-gen console, codenamed Project Helix - outlining their future hardware strategy, lets break it all down. Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing23:00 Building for Xbox in the Future 38:00 Project Helix is POWERFUL53:00 Project Helix Release Date?1:12:00 Xbox Kills "This is an Xbox"... Kinda and Xbox Mode Comes to PC1:29:00 New Ways to Play Old Games ComingSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #XboxGDC #ProjectHelix #XboxPodcast #GamingPodcast #PS5 #HomuraHime #Reviews

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirming the name and capabilities of the next-gen Xbox codenamed "Project Helix". We also have leaks of a new, unexpected God of War game. Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing24:30 New God of War Leaked43:00 Project Helix1:27:00 What Game Studio Closing would hurt the most?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #GodofWar #ProjectHelix #Gaming #PS5

This week - Kevin and Sam chat all about the fallout of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving Xbox, our concerns, hopes and more. We also have rumors of PlayStation potentially pulling back from PC ports for single player games.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing26:50 Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond Leave Xbox1:57:00 PlayStation Pulling back from PC?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #PhilSpencer #Gaming

This week - Kevin and Sam give their impressions of God of War: Sons of Sparta and Styx: Blades of Greed. Gaming news wise: PlayStation has decided to shutdown Bluepoint Games - for some reason, Todd Howard drops tons of new info re: Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6 and could Sony Santa Monica's new game be on the horizon?Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing08:30 God of War: Sons of Sparta Impressions20:00 End GOW Impressions23:30 Styx: Blades of Greed Impressions32:30 Bluepoint Games Shutdown1:06:00 Santa Monica's New Game Incoming?1:20:00 Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6 NewsSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialSTYX Affiliate LInk: https://lurk.ly/RZs0XgJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PlayStation #Xbox #ElderScrolls #Bluepoint #Podcast #GodofWar #Styx

This week - Kevin and Sam break down the biggest State of Play in PlayStation history. Did it deliver?Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing3:00 Mewgenics impressions8:00 Every Game Announced at State of PlaySupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PlayStation #StateofPlay #GodofWar #Gaming

This week - Kevin and Sam recap the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, go over PlayStation Q3 Finances, share our thoughts about the new Horizon game and chat about Valve delaying the Steam Machine.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing27:00 Nintendo Direct Recap52:00 PlayStation Financials1:02:00 Horizon Hunters Gathering1:19:00 Steam Machine DelayedSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Nintendo #NintendoDirect #Orbitals #PS5 #PlayStation #Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #Gaming #Podcast

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about a potential delay for the release of the PlayStation 6, Xbox's financial struggles and rumors of an upcoming State of Play/Nintendo Direct.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing23:00 PS6 Delayed?47:00 Xbox Financial Struggles1:16:00 State of Play/Nintendo Direct PredictionsSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PS6 #PlayStation #Sony #Xbox #Nintendo #Gaming #Podcast

This week - Kevin and Sam recap the Xbox Developer Direct! Breaking down first looks at Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Kiln and Beast of Reincarnation. In other news - Ubisoft has cancelled the long in development Prince of Persia remake amidst turmoil at the publisher. Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing12:00 Xbox Developer Direct Reactions52:00 Ubisoft in Turmoil Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #Fable #Forza #ForzaHorizon6 #Kiln #DeveloperDirect #Ubisoft #PrinceofPersia

This week - Kevin and Sam look forward to 2026! What are our most anticipated games? Our backlog plans? Xbox has also announced a HUGE Developer Direct with Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation - and maybe more?Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing22:00 Xbox Developer Direct52:00 Most Anticipated Games of 20261:07:00 Backlog Plans?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #Gaming #2026 #Wolverine #GTA6

Its our Game of the Year episode! Kevin and Sam both bring their Top 10 Games of 2025 to the table to cap off an amazing year in video games.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing11:00 Sam's Top 10 Games of 202545:00 Kevin's Top 10 Games of 2025Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaGet one Free Month: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMedia/redeem/C2A6E Follow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialThank you to our Patreon Supporters at the STGM Family Plan!Check out their content: https://x.com/splitend89 https://x.com/GamingTrendJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#GOTY #Expedition33 #Top10 #Gaming #PS5 #Nintendo #Xbox

This week - Kevin and Sam chat all about The Game Awards 2025! Our reaction to the show, every major reveal and the award winners!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing25:00 The Game Awards RecapSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialThank you to our Patreon Supporters at the STGM Family Plan!Check out their content: https://x.com/splitend89 https://x.com/GamingTrendJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#TheGameAwards #TheGameAwards2025 #Expedition33 #BradleyTheBadger #StarWars #FOTOR

This week - Kevin and Sam give their predictions for what will be revealed at The Game Awards! Rumors are swirling, let's add some speculation to the mix. We also give our rankings of Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStationTime Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing19:00 Grading Nintendo/PlayStation/Xbox's 202543:00 Predicting Game Awards Announcements!Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialThank you to our Patreon Supporters at the STGM Family Plan!Check out their content: https://x.com/splitend89 https://x.com/GamingTrendJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#TheGameAwards #Predictions #Gaming #Xbox #PlayStation #Nintendo #Valve #Steam

Its a light news week, as its Thanksgiving here in the USA - so Kevin and Sam are doing the social media trend of - 10 Games to Know Me! Better late than never, right?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Gaming #VideoGames #10GamesToKnowMe #Podcast #Xbox #PlayStation

This week - Kevin and Sam chat recap the Xbox Partner preview and give our predictions for the Game Awards 2025! Plus, tackle our Patreon question(s) all about The Game Awards.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing17:00 Possessor(s) Impressions - Code provided by Devolver Digital34:00 Xbox Partner Preview Recap59:00 Predicting The Game Awards winners!Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#TheGameAwards #Xbox #XboxPartnerPreview #Live #Expedition33 #Silksong #DeathStranding2 #GOTY #Possessors #devolverdigital

This week - Kevin and Sam recap the first ever PlayStation State of Play Japan and dive deep into Valve's announcement of a new Steam Machine. Could this be a seismic shift in the "console wars"? How does this affect Xbox's hybrid-PC plans? Much to ponder on the back of this huge announcement. Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing24:00 PlayStation State of Play Japan Recap52:00 Valve announces Steam Machine!Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PS5 #PlayStation #Steam #SteamMachine #valve

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about the success of the Nintendo Switch 2, our favorite Holiday games and in the biggest news of the week, PlayStation's cloud gaming improvements and potential PC Cross-buy strategy leaked?Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing22:00 Nintendo Switch 2 Success32:00 GTA 6 Delayed45:00 PlayStation Cloud Improvements & Cross-Buy1:20:00 Patreon Topic: What games give you holiday vibes?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PS5 #PlayStation #CloudGaming #Xbox #PC #Steam #Gaming

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about Halo Campaign Evolved - a new remake bringing Halo to PS5 for the first time ever. Where does this leave Xbox?Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing8:00 The Outer Worlds 2 Impressions32:00 Halo Campaign Evolved Thoughts and Future of Xbox Games1:30:00 Halloween gaming rituals?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #Halo #PS5 #GamePass #Remake #Gaming

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about Ys vs Trails in the Sky, Yooka Replaylee, Ball x Pit, Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4 and more! We also tackle what is next for Bluepoint and our patreon topic of the week!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing23:00 Keeper and Ninja Gaiden 4 Review1:06:00 Bluepoint's next game?1:17:00 Hidden Gems on PS Plus and Game Pass Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #Keeper #NinjaGaiden4 #GamePass #XboxGamePass #Bluepoint #PS5

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about Xbox missing out on $300 million by putting Call of Duty in Game Pass, PlayStation might be acquiring a new studio and more!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing4:00 Dreams of Another Impressions30:00 PlayStation acquiring Giant Squid?47:00 Call of Duty Lost $300 Million with Game Pass1:20:00 Patreon TopicSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #PS5 #PlayStation #CallofDuty #COD #GamePass

This week - Kevin and Sam talk about Xbox's massive price increase for Xbox Game Pass, Ghost of Yotei impressions and more!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing20:00 Ghost of Yotei Impressions38:00 Xbox Game Pass Price Increase and ChangesSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #XboxGamePass #Yotei #GhostofYotei #PS5

This week - Kevin and Sam recap the PlayStation State of Play and the Xbox TGS Show! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing5:00 Trails in the Sky First Chapter Thoughts10:00 State of Play Recap 1:05:00 Xbox TGS Showcase RecapSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PlayStation #PS5 #StateofPlay #Xbox #TGS #Forza

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about Borderlands 4, recap the AMAZING Nintendo Direct and give their predictions for the rumored PlayStation State of Play!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing23:00 Nintendo Direct Recap1:03:00 PlayStation State of Play Predictions1:28:00 Top 3 Most Anticipated Games in 2026Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PS5 #PlayStation #Nintendo #StateofPlay #Predictions #Gaming #Mario

This week - Kevin gives his review of Hirogami and Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2, Sam chats Silksong and more! Then - Nintendo has announced a Direct right before Mario's 40th anniversary - could something BIG be happening? We give our predictions. Then, more PS6 leaks with large implications for physical media. Finally, how do we feel about leaks?Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing30:00 Nintendo Direct Predictions57:00 Our Thoughts on Leaks01:17:00 PS6 LeaksSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Hirogami #StarWarsOutlaws #Ubisoft #UbisoftPartner #CodeProvidedByUbisoft #Silksong #Xbox #Nintendo #PS6

This week - Kevin and Sam give their reviews of Hell is Us, SHINOBI and Lost Soul Aside. Rumors are swirling about a PlayStation State of Play featuring Wolverine and more. Helldivers 2 is a hit on Xbox and will Silksong be Game of the year? Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing4:30 Hell is Us Review17:00 Lost Soul Aside Review26:00 SHINOBI Review33:00 Helldivers 2 Success on Xbox48:00 Rumored State of Play - Wolverine?1:10:00 What is Indie Game of the Year?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Review #LostSoulAside #HellisUs #SHINOBI #Gaming #PS5 #Wolverine #Xbox

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about Gears of War: Reloaded and the recent issues with remakes/remasters, developers delaying their games to avoid Silksong and the future of Cloud gaming after Xbox's recent expansion! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing22:00 Gears of War: Reloaded Review 49:00 Xbox Expands Cloud Streaming1:04:00 Are Indie Devs Scared of Silksong?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#GearsofWarReloaded #Review #VOIDBREAKER #Remakes #Gaming #Remaster #Xbox #PS5 #CloudGaming

This week - Kevin and Sam recap the highs and lows of Gamescom, chat about the PS5 price increase and the dangers of hype!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing30:00 Kevin's Topic: Gamescom Recap1:10:00 Patreon Topic: Hype Cycle/Expectation1:25:00 Sam's Topic: PS5 Price Increase/Does Sony Need to Talk?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PS5 #Gamescom #Sony #Xbox #Nintendo

This week - Kevin and Sam chat about our expectations for Gamescom Opening Night Live, if its finally time to say goodbye to last gen consoles and our Patreon mystery topic! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing23:00 Gamescom ONL Predictions!58:00 Is it time to leave PS4/Xbox One Behind?1:16:00 What should Naughty Dog's next game be?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Gamescom #ONL #XboxOne #PS4 #Gaming #Podcast

Welcome to Shared Save: A Gaming Discussion Podcast! This week - Kevin and Sam chat about PlayStation's multiplatform strategy and Collective Shout's censorship campaign against gaming!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & What We're Playing26:00 Sam's Topic: PlayStation's Multiplatform 50:00 Kevin's Topic: Censorship in Gaming1:06:00 Patreon Topic: Does Reviewing Games Affect our Enjoyment?Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:STGM: https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialKevin: https://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialSam: https://bsky.app/profile/samheaney.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#PlayStation #Xbox #Nintendo #Steam #Gaming #CollectiveShout #Censorship #Reviews

Keeping it simple: Xbox hit with mass layoffs and cancels Everwild & Perfect Dark!

On Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast: Xbox hints at their future hardware plans, Marathon is delayed and new Game Pass games!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha PlayingSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialAudio: https://anchor.fm/project-xtalkJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #XboxGamePass #GamePass #Bungie #Marathon

What is up everyone - Kevin here for a solo "XTalk Mini" where I go through every announcement from the recent Xbox Games Showcase and give my thoughts about everything announced! Enjoy!Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #XboxShowcase

On Project XTalk: An Xbox Podcast 233 - Kevin says goodbye to JamPackSam and they chat about Xbox cancelling their handheld, all the Xbox games from PlayStation's state of play, EA shuts down another studio and we give our final showcase/SGF predictions! Time Stamps:0:00 Intro & Whatcha Playing13:00 Xbox Handheld Shelved20:00 State of Play Round Up36:00 Black Panther Cancelled40:00 SGF/XBOX PredictionsSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaveTheGameMediaFollow Us:https://bsky.app/profile/savethegamemedia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jampacksam.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/themuff1nmon.bsky.socialAudio: https://anchor.fm/project-xtalkJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/89rMmfzmqwSupport our Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/SaveTheGameMediaAll music created by the amazing Purple Monkey: https://linktr.ee/pme.jib#Xbox #SGF #BlackPanther #XboxGamePass #XboxHandheld