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When Nintendo Switch 2 Will Be Announced & What that Tells Us About Its Launch
Nate The Hate - April 28, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourThere is much anticipation about the Nintendo Switch 2 & though many details remain unknown, the biggest of them is when will it be announced... We discuss the numerous windows of opportunity Nintendo has ahead of itself in 2024 to announce the Switch 2 and how each of these widows will play a r...
We Need to Have a Talk About Gaming in 2024...
Nate The Hate - April 01, 2024 15:00 - 1 hourIt's time for you to gather around & listen... for we need to have a long talk about the state of the video game industry in 2024 & its concerning, uncertain future. The Gaming Blender Could you design a video game? Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show.
Why Nintendo Switch 2 Was Delayed & Impact on 2024, Reveal Timing & More -- What We Know
Nate The Hate - March 31, 2024 00:00 - 1 hourThe Nintendo Switch 2 release is now expected in early 2025 & questions remain -- why was it delayed & how will this move impact Nintendo's 2024? With the delay now all but confirmed, Nintendo's 2024 has been reshaped, as reveal timing for Switch 2 remains a mystery & the Switch shows its age. ...
Nintendo 2024 Predictions: Switch 2 Reveal & Launch Timing, Back-Compat & More (ft. Digital Foundry)
Nate The Hate - February 06, 2024 19:00 - 1 hourNintendo's 2024 has begun and with a new year comes new excitement & possibilities. For Nintendo, 2024's looking to be the new of new beginnings, as the successor to Switch prepares for its arrival. We discuss the Switch's final year & when we think we'll first hear of Switch 2, when it'll launc...
Xbox Series X|S 2024 Predictions: Indiana Jones, Xbox Goes 3rd Party, Back-Compat Returns, FFXVI & More
Nate The Hate - January 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourAs 2024 begins, so does a new dawn for the Xbox Series X|S. With 2023 behind us & a clearer vision for what is to come from Microsoft & the Xbox Series in the near future, there is much to be excited about when it comes to Xbox & gaming. We discuss what we know & what we expect from the Xbox in ...
The Game Awards: BIG Xbox Reveal, Monster Hunter, Final Fantasy Blowout & More Predictions
Nate The Hate - December 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hourThe Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will Microsoft bring a major game reveal or GamePass announcement? Could Capcom share with us a first-look at a new Monster Hunter? Will Nintendo have any presence? Cou...
Nintendo Switch 2: Can It Compete with PS5 & Xbox Series X? We Asked for Answers (ft.DigitalFoundry)
Nate The Hate - November 21, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutesMany things about the Nintendo Switch 2 remain unknown; but based on leaks and testing, we have a general idea of what type of performance we can anticipate from the yet-to-be announced hardware. With ray-tracing being a key feature of modern hardware, we explore what type of ray-tracing perform...
Will PlayStation Portal Replace my Nintendo Switch -- Full Review & Impressions
Nate The Hate - November 17, 2023 17:00 - 1 hourSony have released the PlayStation Portal: a streaming device that allows users to play their PS5 library wherever, whenever -- well, at least in principle. We have given the PlayStation Portal a battery of tests, played a variety of games & report to you our full thoughts & impressions. Given t...
What Nintendo's Switch 2 Denial REALLY Means -- What We Know; Can Switch Outsell the PS2?
Nate The Hate - November 15, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourNintendo recently gave a statement which aimed to dismiss reports of Switch 2 tech demos at Gamescom earlier this year; but the statement's masterful wordsmithing has created some confusion amongst the Nintendo community. Furthermore, Nintendo has modified slides shown to investors, which may ha...
Nintendo Switch 2: Custom SoC & Feature Set, Two Models, BC & More - Here's What We Know
Nate The Hate - October 18, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourA variety of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors surfaced in recent weeks & they covered a multitude of topics: but did any have a foundation of truth? We discuss the latest round of Switch 2 rumors & sprinkle in a couple of new bits of information we have been able to confirm via our own sources concernin...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Will Make History on Nintendo Switch..
Nate The Hate - October 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourSuper Mario Bros. Wonder is set for release on Nintendo Switch in just a few more days & with comes the potential of a historic release. With more than a decade since the last 2D Mario release, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has a great deal of hype & anticipation. We analyze the history of 2D Mario r...
The Rise of Digital Hardware: How it Threatens Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series & PS5
Nate The Hate - September 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourSince the advent of the digital age, companies have sought a means to shift consumers to a pure digital consumption model & gaming is the next major industry to embrace this change. Is a digital-only model a concern for the gaming industry? Or will we continue to see a hybrid approach of digital...
Nintendo Direct Reaction: Nintendo Shifts to Next-Gen Switch; Xbox Leaks Switch 2 Performance Range?
Nate The Hate - September 20, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourWhat may be the final Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Nintendo Switch has aired & with it came some new announcements -- including a Game of the Year nominee; but the real story is how the Direct illustrated a tonal shift, as Nintendo transitions from Switch to the Switch 2. Furthermore, Xbox ...
Nintendo Direct Predictions: F-Zero, Fire Emblem Remake, Smash Bros, Metroid Prime & More
Nate The Hate - September 12, 2023 19:00 - 1 hourA new Nintendo Direct is upon us & we are ready to give our thoughts and predictions on what we hope may be shown. With Tokyo Game Show around the corner, could a surprise third-party reveal show up? As the Nintendo Switch enters its twilight years, this Nintendo Direct is one to keep a close ey...
Nintendo Switch 2 Leak: Release & Reveal Timing, Load Times, Full RTX - Here's What We Know
Nate The Hate - September 11, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutesThe industry event of Gamescom has come & gone; and with it came new information concerning Nintendo's plans and ambitions for the Switch Successor. While much remains unknown, a couple of tech demos were presented during the industry convention & with them came information that provides a bette...
Baldur's Gate 3 has changed the future of Xbox... but is it for the better ?
Nate The Hate - September 07, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourThe release of Baldur's Gate 3 has taken the gaming world by storm & it has been a hot topic of conversation when discussing the Xbox Series line of hardware. Originally slated for release in 2024, Baldur's Gate 3 is now coming to Xbox in 2023; but a significant exemption was made to make it hap...
Why Starfield is of "Historic Importance" for Xbox & Bethesda
Nate The Hate - August 27, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourStarfield, the highly anticipated release from Bethesda Games, is soon releasing for Xbox Series X, Series S and PC; & many are wondering: can it live up to the hype & make gaming history? We analyze historic Xbox releases, note the high quality pedigree of prior Bethesda releases; including Sky...
Why Nintendo Needs This Feature for Nintendo Switch 2
Nate The Hate - August 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourAs the video game industry evolves and grows, so do the standards in which the customer expects to have select features be ever present. Be it online functionality or the ability to communicate with friends during gaming sessions, the video game industry holds its own set of standards and one su...
Nintendo Switch 2 Leak: Late 2024 Release, Publishers Express Concern? Here's What We Know
Nate The Hate - August 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourA new report surfaced from VGC that sheds light on some of the plans Nintendo may have for the Switch successor -- commonly referred to as Switch 2. With details regarding launch timing, backwards compatibility, and more... we share our thoughts on the article's claims and provide some extra det...
Uncertain Future of Nintendo Switch Gets Clarity | Nintendo Direct Reaction & Thoughts
Nate The Hate - June 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hourThe June Nintendo Direct just took place & with it came a lot of answers concerning the future of the Nintendo Switch in 2023 & beyond. What did the newly announced games tell us about the future of the hardware & when new hardware may arrive? We discuss this & give our thoughts on the Direct,...
Nintendo Direct Predictions: 2D Mario, Dragon Quest, Mario RPG, Metroid Prime & More
Nate The Hate - June 20, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourA new Nintendo Direct is upon us & we are ready to give our thoughts and predictions on what we hope may be shown. With Nintendo's second half lacking content, this is the moment to announce their lineup for the remainder of 2023 and what title will serve as their big holiday release. Perhaps a ...
Did Xbox Do Enough to EXCITE Gamers in 2023 & Beyond? ft. Rand al Thor
Nate The Hate - June 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourThe Xbox Showcase has concluded & Microsoft delivered a show that the Xbox brand desperately needed. Highlighting a large array of first-party games, release dates for major releases, & Japanese partnerships, the Xbox Showcase infused the Xbox brand with much needed energy; but was it enough to ...
PS5 Hit With a BIG Problem & Impacts on Future; PlayStation Showcase Reaction & Thoughts
Nate The Hate - May 31, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourThe first PlayStation Showcase of 2023 has aired & with it came a fresh look at upcoming games, but also the revelation of a BIG problem for the PS5. As 2023 advances and the future software lineup is developed, we may see the true impacts of this issue make its presence known. Furthermore, we d...
PS5 Showcase HYPE Predictions: Spider-Man 2 Release Date, Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake & More
Nate The Hate - May 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hourThe first PlayStation Showcase of 2023 is upon us & with it comes high hope & expectation. With a focus on PS5 and PSVR2, it's now the time for Sony to give specifics on their 2023 lineup with a Spider-Man 2 release date, shed light on the future of PSVR2, and share surprising third-party reveal...
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom to Achieve the Impossible?
Nate The Hate - May 04, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, is soon releasing for Nintendo Switch & many are wondering: can it outsell its predecessor? We analyze historic trends, note growth in the gaming scene since 2017 and weigh potential impacts of the higher...
Why Starfield Delay STRENGTHENS Xbox Series X; Puts Pressure on PlayStation 5
Nate The Hate - March 11, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourMicrosoft have given Starfield an official release date & while it faces a delay, the release timing of the game finds itself strengthening the Xbox Series lineup for 2023. Additionally, it puts pressure on Sony and PlayStation 5 come the second-half of the year. We discuss why this is & how Mic...
Nintendo Direct Reaction: How Metroid Prime & Tears of Kingdom Reshapes 2023 & Beyond
Nate The Hate - February 13, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourThe first Nintendo Direct of 2023 has aired & with it came release dates and some surprise releases. Furthermore, insight into Nintendo's plans for 2023 and beyond came to light, as we get a better look at their intentions for both the first half of 2023 and the second half of the 2023. We dis...
Nintendo Direct Predictions | Metroid Prime, Final Fantasy, Tears of the Kingdom & More
Nate The Hate - February 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourThe first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is coming our way & with that comes fresh predictions. What will Nintendo announce & detail in this coming Direct? Will they focus on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Or will they surprise with some desirable and unexpected first & third-party announce...
Nintendo Switch 2023 Predictions | Metroid Prime 4, F-Zero, Price Drop, GameBoy NSO & More
Nate The Hate - February 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourA new year has begun for the Nintendo Switch & with it comes new expectations & predictions. We give our predictions for Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch in 2023 and the opening months of 2024. Will we see a new 2D Mario game? Could a new Donkey Kong swing to Switch this year? Will Metroid Prime...
Xbox Direct Reaction: Forza Delayed, Starfield June Release; Hi-Fi Rush Game of the Year?
Nate The Hate - January 26, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutesThe first presentation of 2023 has aired, and it was Microsoft taking lead. While the industry waits patiently for the premiere Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play of 2023, Microsoft took point & shared details on their first half of 2023 lineup. A blend of great news and some bad news, the M...
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