Married to the Games
626 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 235 ratingsThis is Married to the Games, a weekly video game podcast! Join Gabe Patillo, Tim Rauter, Ed Placencia, and Chris McCrackin as they discuss gaming news, marriage, work and everything in between. Tune in and laugh along with the hosts as they balance life and their love of the games.
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Episode 612: Grains
June 07, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourThis week the guys recap the Sony State of Play and discuss their release date strategy, discuss the PSVR2 PC adapter, Kena going to Xbox, and much, much more! PlayStation Boss Reveals Why Sony Doesn't Release Most PS5 Games On PC Day-And-Date PlayStation VR2 players can access games on PC with adapter starting on August 7 Kena: Bridge of Spirits is headed to Xbox consoles.
Episode 611: Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait
May 31, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourThis week the guys talk about Neil Druckmann’s Odd Interview, COD 6 coming to Game Pass, and much, much more! Sony Deletes Its Controversial Interview With Last Of Us Director Due To ‘Significant Errors Microsoft confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass
Episode 610: Married to the Gripes
May 24, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourChris is back! This week the guys talk about Ninja Theory's next game already being greenlit, IGN Making Some Moves, and much, much more! Hellblade 2 developer Ninja Theory's next game reportedly already greenlit by Xbox https://www.eurogamer.net/hellblade-2-developer-ninja-theorys-next-game-reportedly-already-greenlit-by-xbox IGN scoops up Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/21/24161718/ign-gamer-network-acquisition
Episode 609: The Short Two-Man Show
May 17, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutesWith Chris called away for a work trip, it's down to just Tim and Ed this week, and it's a short episode! Still, the guys manage to breeze through news stories such as the Ghost of Tsushima PC Port being delisted in some countries and Sony Naming New Co-CEOs! PlayStation Names Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst as New CEOs, Succeeding Jim Ryan https://flip.it/rPY6OP Ghost of Tsushima's PC port has been delisted in nearly 200 countries and territories without PSN access, even though most of t...
Episode 608: The Olympic Edition
May 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourThis week the guys talk about the Helldivers 2 PSN-linking policy, Microsoft closing studios, and much much more! Sony revokes widely despised Helldivers 2 PSN linking policy https://www.polygon.com/24150011/helldivers-2-playstation-psn-linking-policy-revoked Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/microsoft-announces-4-studio-closuresincluding-arkane-austin-and...
Episode 607: I'd Rather Be Terrifying
May 03, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutesThis week Tim, Ed, and Chris talk about magnetic joycons for the Switch 2, the upcoming Xbox showcase, and much, much more! Sounds like the Switch 2 has Joy-Cons that attach magnetically The Xbox games showcase airs June 9th, followed by a Call of Duty Direct To donate to the GoFundMe to support the Patillo family, please visit: https://gofund.me/c5bb4a8e
Episode 606: The "Easing In" Episode
April 26, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutesThis week Tim, Ed, and Chris reflect on the past week, Gabe's memorial service, and the special moments and takeaways that stood out. If you missed the live stream of Gabe's Celebration Service, you can view the replay at: https://www.youtube.com/live/5H_CEvaoS20?si=NZjCQs46fFD6EslZ. To donate to the GoFundMe to support the Patillo family, please visit: https://gofund.me/c5bb4a8e
Episode 605: Remembering Gabe
April 15, 2024 18:00 - 46 minutesGabe Patillo passed away April 12, 2024. Tim, Ed, and Chris sit down for an emotional talk to remember our friend. To donate to the GoFundMe to support the Patillo family, please visit: https://gofund.me/c5bb4a8e
Episode 604: Family Meeting
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourLet's sit down, pull back the curtain, and talk about what's been going on behind the scenes. Also this week, the guys talk about a visual Hellblade 2 sticking point, Star Wars Outlaws pricing, and much much more! Hellblade 2 looks like the most visually ambitious Unreal Engine 5 game yet Star Wars Outlaws' $110 and $130 editions
Episode 603: They're Not Gonna Stop Singing!
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutesIt's another episode with the Three Amigos (keep Gabe in prayer) as the guys talk about Star Wars KOTR, Dad Jokes, and much much more! Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Far From Dead, Saber Interactive Says
Episode 602: BBQ Expectations
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourIt’s another 3-wheeled show with Gabe out sick, but we’re still here with games and life! It sounds like Xbox wants a piece of the Nintendo Switch pie, as a new report claims that it's working on a "fully native" handheld PS5 PLAYERS CAN OWN JIM RYAN IN BOBBLEHEAD FORM
Episode 601: Runner 2 Shoes
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutesGabe's under the weather this week, we covered a lot of news at 600, so it's another short show! ARTICLES: Sony Reportedly Undertaking Internal Investigation Following Leaked PS5 Pro Specs Converse debuts new Dungeons & Dragons-inspired high tops and apparel
The Live Episode 600 Celebration
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutesFINALLY, we are all together! Married to the Games family from all over the country (AND CANADA) descend on Franklin, TN, and have the most amazing time together! Listen along. Borderlands (2024) Official Trailer 600th EP YouTube Livestream
Episode 600-A
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutesShort show this week as the fellas break down MORE layoffs with Sony and get ready for the LIVE Episode 600! Article: Playstation-partnered studio from former Black Ops devs shuts down after saying its Sony collaboration would bring “complete financial security”
Episode 599: Mega-ER Man!
March 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the fellas dive into Helldivers 2, Nintendo getting paid, Sony MAYBE offering some refunds and much much more! Question of the Week: What’s the last game you couldn’t WAIT to play? Articles: Helldivers 2 Developer Insists Sony Acquisition Rumor Is ‘Fake’ Nintendo wins $2.4M in Switch emulator lawsuit, Yuzu to shut down Here's Your First Look At The New Ninja Turtles Game PlayStation offering full refunds for first AAA game since Cyberpunk 2077
Episode 598: Can Everyone Just Feel Better!?
March 01, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutesThis week the fellas dive into more layoff news, PSVR 2 and PC, Neil Druckmann’s low-key life dreams and much much more! Question of the Week: What are you playing right now? Articles: PlayStation Laying Off 900 Across Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla, And More, Closing London Studio Sony is officially bringing its VR headset to PC Neil Druckmann Doesn't Have Many More Big Games To Make, Longs For "Low-Key" Life
Episode 597: Ed's Rubbing it in in Disney
February 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the guys talk a lot of Sony and Microsoft business and much much more! Question of the Week: Should we do away with in-launcher reviews? Articles: Sony wants its PlayStation exclusives to come to PC earlier Microsoft Confirms Plans To Launch These Four Xbox Games On Rival Platforms Microsoft is slowly building to a future where ‘every screen is an Xbox’ Borderland Movie Trailer
Episode 596: What is Xbox Doing!?
February 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the fellas talk about what in the world Xbox could be up to and much much more! Question of the Week: What apps on your phone are you playing right now? Articles: Microsoft prepares to take Xbox everywhere
Episode 595: Pawtucket Phil
February 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourEveryone is back together this week as the fellas dive into the future of Xbox, Superbowl predictions, Disney x Epic, and much much more! Question of the Week: You just got a new console. What's the first game going on it? Articles: Xbox Future? www.theverge.com www.dualshockers.com metro.co.uk www.gamesindustry.biz Madden NFL Officially Predicts Final Score Of Super Bowl 58 Disney and Epic Games to Create Expansive and Open Games and Entertainment Universe Connected to Fortnite
Episode 594: Gabe's Turn...To Be Sick...
February 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the guys talk Suicide Squad, Sony State of Play, Microsoft layoffs, and much much more!! Question of the Week: How far out should a game be announced? Articles: Sony State of Play Microsoft slashes 1,900 jobs across Xbox and Activision Blizzard
Episode 593: Tim is Sick!
January 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the guys jump into PlayStation 5 squashing cheaters, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Microsoft flirting with being a publisher, and much much more!! Question of the Week: How far out should a game be announced? Articles: PlayStation 5 update blocks Cronus Zen cheat devices Microsoft might be considering Xbox exclusives on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch Indiana Jones Hasn't Game Trailer First teaser
Episode 592: Grab the Eggs and Milk!
January 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the boys complain about the cold as they discuss some DualSense news, Until Dawn, Plants vs. Zombies 3, and much much more! Question of the Week: What game(s) are you looking forward to in 2024? Articles: PS5's DualSense Controller Is Getting An Update, Store Listing Reveals DAVID F. SANDBERG DEVELOPING UNTIL DAWN FEATURE FILM EA is finally launching Plants vs. Zombies 3 Past story about PvZ3
Episode 591: The One With All the Question Marks
January 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the guys are back at it talking about Marvel Snap being back in the news, Twitch problems, and much much more! Question of the Week: What game(s) are you looking forward to in 2024? Articles: Marvel Snap maker gets $100M funding for ‘years’ of development, plus new IP Twitch is cutting one-third of its staff
Episode 590: Happy 2024!!!
January 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week is the first episode of 2024!!! We all made it! The guys dive into the hot water with Sony, Steam’s biggest games of 2023, Tetris finally being beaten, and much much more! Question of the Week: What video game world would you want to live in in real life? Articles: Fans outraged as Xbox uses AI artwork to promote indie games Sony Fined $14 Million For Damaging Third-Party PlayStation Controllers Steam Reveals Its Best-Selling and Most-Played Games of 2023 After 34 years, a 13...
Episode 589: Games of the Year 2023
December 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIt's our Game of the Year episode! The fellas are breaking down their top 5 (well Ed and Gabe are) and much much more! Question of the Week: What are your New Year's Resolutions?
Episode 588: A Very 2023 Married to the Games Christmas!
December 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourMERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Who else is coming through at Christmas time!? Married to the Games, that’s who!! This week the fellas dive into a bunch for it being the end of the year such as The Last of Us online, the Insomniac hackers, Sega’s remakes, and much much more! Question of the Week: What are your top 5 games of 2023? Articles: The Last of Us Online finally canceled Insomniac hackers release 1.3 million files covering Wolverine, Spider-Man 3, and beyond Activision Blizzard CEO retires ...
Episode 587: Coals for Christmas
December 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the fellas are back home and ready to talk gaming! This week they dive into leaks at Insomniac, E3, The Day Before, and much much more! Question of the Week: What do you want for Christmas? Articles: Warning: ‘Wolverine’ Leaks Begin After Alleged Insomniac Hack E3 Is Permanently Canceled The Day Before Developer Shuts Down Less Than A Week After Launch
The Game Awards Aftermath
December 11, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutesThe fellas are in LA for The Game Awards and break down their favorite moments of the week and much much more! Articles: All the game announcements and trailers from The Game Awards 2023 All The Game Awards 2023 Winners Revealed
Episode 586: Ed-Xcite Bike
December 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThis week, before heading to The Game Awards, the fellas dive into the GTA VI trailer, Sony purging TV shows, money from mobile games, and much much more! Question of the Week: Are you a Trophy/Achievement Hunter Articles: Sony is purging some TV shows from users' libraries, including purchased content | TechSpot Grand Theft Auto VI's First Trailer Drops Early After Leak The Most Successful Mobile Games of 2022 Additional Info
Episode 585: That's So Gerald
December 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourShort show this week as the fellas dive into Marvel Snap publisher issues and much much more! Question of the Week: What video game would make a good board game? Article: Marvel Snap Publisher Suffers Layoffs, Could Shut Down
Episode 584: Gobble Gobble 2023
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourHAPPY THANKSGIVING!! This week the news is skinny, but the guys are still here for you! Question of the Week: What are you thankful for? Article: The Last of Us Part 2 PS5 remaster unveiled with trailer, release date
Talking with Tyler Bushnell of Polycade
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesIn this extra episode, Gabe sits down with Tyler Bushnell of Polycade! They talk about Tyler's family history in gaming, why they chose Kickstarter, and his answer to having an arcade machine at home! Links: www.polycade.com Polycade Kickstarter!
Episode 583: Let's Talk Nominees
November 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourThis week the fellas dive into some Grand Theft Auto news, Sony live service games, some Game Awards nominees and much much more! Question of the Week: What video game made you a gamer? Articles: The Game Awards Nominees GTA 6 has been officially announced, with a trailer coming next month Sony Commits to Launch Just Six of PlayStation’s 12 Live Service Games by March 2026 Tune in Monday, November 20th for a special BONUS Episode with Tyler Bushnell!
Episode 582: International Link
November 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week the fellas dive into a live action Zelda in the works, Microsoft and AI, the Playstation and Twitter breakup and much much more! Ed's Stack-Up Stream (Happening from 6am ET Nov. 10 - 6am ET Nov. 11) Question of the Week: With the live action Zelda movie actually coming, should Link have a voice? Articles: Nintendo is Making a Live Action Legend of Zelda Microsoft is bringing AI characters to Xbox Xbox sparks dev revolt with new AI writing partnership Sony to remove PlayStati...
Episode 581: Thwip Thwip Thwip
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBThis week the guys dive into Remedy’s remakes, Twitch vs. the Switch, Microsoft controllers and much much more! Question of the Week: What’s a game you’d say is one of the best games you’ve ever played in your WHOLE life?! Articles: REMEDY ENTERTAINMENT PLC: Q3 2023: ALAN WAKE 2 LAUNCHED WITH A GREAT RECEPTION – LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE Twitch ditches Switch / Twitch is ‘ending support’ for its Nintendo Switch app Microsoft is killing compatibility for unauthorized Xbox accessor...
Episode 580: Back from TwitchCon
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week the fellas dive deep on Spider-Man 2, Ed coming back from TwitchCon and much much more! Question of the Week: What video game would you call an oldie but a goodie? Article: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 sells over 2.5 million copies in first 24 hours
Episode 579: Pallet Mover 9: Overtime!
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBThis week the fellas limp along without Chris McCrackin and talk the new Mario voice, a NEW Nintendo 64, Matt Mercer as Vincent and much much more! Question of the Week: What video games do you play with your kids? Articles: Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64 / The company behind the Analogue Pocket turns its attention to the N64. We don’t know what the console will look like yet, but it’s launching in 2024. Quick VO Journey and announcement with Matt Mercer Kevin Afghani announced h...
Episode 578: Chromatic Aberration
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week the fellas dive into Gamepass news, the problem with the Xbox Series X's power vs the S, a new console from Sony coming and much much more! Question of the Week: Have you ever mourned not being able to play a game anymore? Articles: Modern Warfare III and Diablo IV won't come to Game Pass until 2024 Remedy Opens Up About Challenges Developing Alan Wake 2 for Xbox Series S Sony Confirms PS5 Slim for This Holiday Season
Episode 577: Bippity Boopity
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 227 MBThis week the fellas say goodbye to the Overwatch League, talk what’s happening with Knight of the Old Republic, Diablo IV coming to Steam, and much much more! Question of the Week: We often talk about video games getting the movie treatment, but what movie do you think should get the video game treatment? Articles: Blizzard commits to “revitalized esports program” as players wave OWL goodbye Sony Deletes Mentions of Troubled Star Wars: KotOR PS5 Remake, Hides Trailer Diablo IV is comi...
Episode 576: So I Married a Vegetable Separator
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week the fellas dive into what seems to be the last hurdle for the Microsoft/Activision deal, Jim Ryan stepping down, the Meta Quest 3 and much much more! Question of the Week: If you worked for a game developer, what would you want your job to be? Articles: A Ubisoft sale clears the final obstruction for the Microsoft-Activision merger Jim Ryan, President and CEO, announces retirement after 30 years with Sony Interactive Entertainment Meta Quest 3 Headset Hands On Pre-order Assa...
Episode 575: Dog 1 : Roomba 0
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis week the guys dive into the Xbox leaks, Final Fantasy VII save files and much much more! Question of the Week: If you worked for a game developer, what would you want your job to be? Articles: Every blockbuster reveal from the Xbox Leak Xbox’s Phil Spencer responds to blockbuster leak: ‘So much has changed’ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Has 'Special Bonuses' for FF7 Remake Players
Episode 574: Jury Duty
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThis week the fellas dive into Starfield, Wayfinder, Overwatch, and much much more! Question of the week: What game do you think you have the most hours in? Articles: Sweden’s Embracer weighs options for Borderlands maker Gearbox Entertainment ‘Star Wars’ Video - Game Director Stig Asmussen Leaves Electronic Arts
Episode 573: The Ominous Hum
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week the fellas dive into Starfield, the new Atari 2600+, Playstation hiking up prices and much much more! Question of the Week: When it comes to character creation what category do you fall in? I could do this all day I spend a fair amount of time to get it right Just a few adjustments Whatever the default is Articles: Playstation Plus Price Hike NO CARTRIDGE LEFT BEHIND Starfield Features a Touching Tribute to Fan Who Passed Away Will GTA 6 Cost $150!?
Episode 572: Lil 56k
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week the fellas dive into Microsoft’s “Series” problem, the Valorant World Championships, Memphis vs Starfield and much much more! Question of the Week: If you had to get a video game themed tattoo what would it be? Articles: Microsoft Doubles Down On More Affordable But Weaker Xbox Series Valorant World Championships Elon there Ben Affleck there Tennessee man arrested for selling early copies of Starfield Article 1 Tennessee man arrested for selling early copies of Starfield Ar...
Episode 571: Fans & Paperweights
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBThis week the fellas dive into Mario’s voice, Call of Duty losing a teammate, recapping Gamescom Opening Night Live news and much much more! Question of the Week: What’s your favorite video game sound? Articles: One of Call of Duty's best-known developers has left Treyarch after nearly 20 years Charles Martinet Retires From Longtime Voice Role Of Nintendo’s Mario Gamescom ONL 2023 Round-Up: Everything Announced
Episode 570: Be Regretful Be Be Regretful
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week the fellas dive into the new Strike System for Xbox, crossplay with Epic Games and much much more! Question of the Week: Rate these in order of importance to you: Graphics, Game Performance, Story and Gameplay Articles: Xbox Introduces New Strike System to Curtail Bad Behavior Epic Games is bringing its crossplay tools for developers to consoles Starfield Preload Start Times Confirmed
Episode 569: The Critical of Us
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week the fellas dive into Netflix gaming, Street Fighter 6 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Red Dead Redemption leaks and much much more! Question of the Week: What is one of your favorite arcade games? Articles: Netflix’s new virtual game controller iOS app hints at TV gaming Street Fighter 6’s TMNT costumes are so expensive, players are DIYing their own We Finally Know what those Red Dead Redemptions Leaks were About First Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Trailer Has Arrived,...
Episode 568: Silencing the Beep
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBThis week the fellas dive into new PS5 features with the newest update, some sneaky good games in August, the Super Marios Bros. movie streaming, and much much more! Articles: Xbox Insiders Can Now Stream To Discord Directly From Their Console PS5 Beta Rolls Out Today with New Accessibility and Audio Options, Social FEatures, and UI enhancements Best New Games – August 2023 How to watch 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' online (and possibly catch it for free)
Episode 567: Games on Layaway
July 27, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 243 BytesThis week the fellas dive into Venmo and Microsoft, pizza scented controllers, the questions get OUT OF HAND and much much more! Articles: You can now Venmo new Xbox Games Microsoft has created a pizza-scented Xbox controller PS5 Exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will officially Run on Steam Deck Game On: LeBron James Discusses His Collaboration with Playstation
Episode 566: Game Camp
July 20, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 243 BytesThis week the fellas dive into what seems to be the never ending drama between Sony, Microsoft and Activision/Blizzard, Xbox Live Gold going away and much much more! Articles: Sony agrees to 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft Xbox Live Gold becomes Game Pass Core in September, same price with 25 games