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No New Nintendo Hardware in 2023? What's Next for Switch & Next-Gen Hardware (ft. Digital Foundry)

Nate The Hate - January 18, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour
It's no secret that Nintendo is working on next-generation hardware to succeed the Nintendo Switch. However, did the rumors and reports of a mid-gen refresh (Switch Pro) have merit? We discuss the recent comments made by Digital Foundry on this subject matter, go over the timeline of rumors and ...

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Xbox Series S|X 2023 Predictions: Starfield Delay, Gears Collection, Persona 6, and More

Nate The Hate - January 11, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour
After a lackluster 2022, Microsoft and the Xbox Series are looking to redeem themselves in the eyes of gaming community. With some major titles announced for 2023 releases, the year will come down to one simple truth: Can Microsoft deliver on these promises? The Gaming Blender Could you design a...

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The Game Awards Predictions: Armored Core, Silksong Dated, Death Stranding 2 & Zelda: TotK?

Nate The Hate - December 07, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour
The Game Awards are upon us & with it comes predictions. Which company will surprise with an unexpected announcement this year? Will FromSoft bring Armored Core? Could Hollow Knight Silksong get a release date announcement? Will GoldenEye 007 shadow drop on NSO and Xbox? Could Nintendo bring a Z...

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Is GameFreak to Blame? We Asked & Got the REAL Answer

Nate The Hate - December 02, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes
The release of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has been ripe with controversy and opinion on the subject matter of: who is to blame for the game releasing in such a sorry state. Is it GameFreak? Nintendo? The Pokémon Company? With misinformation polluting social media and news articles, we asked for an...

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: What Went Wrong - We Asked Game Devs for Answers

Nate The Hate - November 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour
Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet launched on Nintendo Switch in a less than perfect state. With numerous performance issues present, many are now wondering why these problems are so prevalent in the two games, whether the issues are commonplace &, if so, is this a reflection of aging hardware. W...

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Why Boycotting Video Games is a Joke... and You Shouldn't be Laughing

Nate The Hate - November 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour
The call for a boycott of a video game or a game developer/publisher has been commonplace in recent years; yet, most boycott rallies have been utilized for clout, subscription gains & financial well-being. Boycotting video games has turned into a joke & we aren't laughing. The Gaming Blender Cou...

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Does Bayonetta 3 Performance Satisfy; Harmful Impact of Bayonetta Boycott & Hellena Taylor

Nate The Hate - October 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour
Bayonetta 3 has launched for Nintendo Switch; but is the game's performance up to par? We analyze the game's performance and discuss the game's ambitious design. Is Switch hardware to blame for the performance issues or is Platinum's engine poorly optimized? Or both?  Furthermore, we discuss th...

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Konami's Future: Metal Gear Solid Return is Next; Reaction: Silent Hill 2 Remake Worries

Nate The Hate - October 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour
Konami officially announced new Silent Hill projects, which include a Silent Hill 2 Remake from Bloober Team, exclusively for the PS5. It seems as though Konami is ready to invest heavily into gaming. What's next for Konami? A little title called Metal Gear Solid. We share our thoughts on Silen...

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Konami's Future: Metal Gear Solid Return is Next; Reaction: Silent Hill 2 Remake Worries

Nate The Hate - October 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour
Konami officially announced new Silent Hill projects, which include a Silent Hill 2 Remake from Bloober Team, exclusively for the PS5. It seems as though Konami is ready to invest heavily into gaming. What's next for Konami? A little title called Metal Gear Solid. We share our thoughts on Silen...

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PS5 Hacked - Piracy & Homebrew Future Detailed; Nintendo Direct: Mario Movie Reactions

Nate The Hate - October 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour
The PS5 has been officially hacked & Sony is okay with it. Confused? Well, we have the answer as to why Sony is okay with the it & how Sony played a role in releasing the step-by-step instructions to hack/jailbreak the PS5.  Furthermore, we got our first-look at the Super Mario Movie & we have ...

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Nintendo Switch Game Price Controversy; Why GoldenEye 007 Lacks Online for Xbox

Nate The Hate - October 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour
A new "controversy" has appeared online following the release of a new Switch game being priced at $70. Some feel this may indicate the arrival of $70 Switch games... but does it? Furthermore, we breakdown why GoldenEye 007 has online multiplayer for Nintendo Switch but the Xbox release will omi...

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Nintendo Switch Game Price Controversy; Why GoldenEye 007 Lacks Online for Xbox

Nate The Hate - October 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour
A new "controversy" has appeared online following the release of a new Switch game being priced at $70. Some feel this may indicate the arrival of $70 Switch games... but does it? Furthermore, we breakdown why GoldenEye 007 has online multiplayer for Nintendo Switch but the Xbox release will omi...

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Nvidia Leaks New Nintendo Hardware; Surprising Impact GTA6 Leak Has on Games Industry

Nate The Hate - September 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour
Did a recent exchange between Nvidia employees leak the existence of new Nintendo hardware? Details of Grand Theft Auto 6 circulate this week; but the bigger story is the impact the leak had on the industry & the development. The truth about the impact of the GTA6 leak will surprise you. We disc...

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Nintendo Direct Reaction: 2022 Lineup Surprise; Switch Future Shines in 2023 (ft. DigitalFoundry)

Nate The Hate - September 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour
The latest Nintendo Direct has aired & the dust has settled. With a strong focus on Japanese software, some felt the show underwhelmed; but there was plenty to look forward to from Nintendo and their development partners. We discuss what the Direct offered & how it shapes the future of the Ninte...

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Nintendo Direct Predictions: GCN Joins NSO, Zelda: BotW2 Date, Metroid Prime & More (ft. Jeff Grubb)

Nate The Hate - September 11, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour
A new Nintendo Direct is upon us and we are here to talk what we know will be there & what we prediction will be there & what may not be there. Is it time for Nintendo to give Metroid Prime 1 a release date for Switch? Will we learn the date and name of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2?...

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The TRUTH About Nintendo Switch DRM Problem; PlayStation Exploits Brand Strength

Nate The Hate - August 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour
Both Sony & Nintendo had a rough week in terms of news announcements -- as the Nintendo Switch gains support for a poor DRM solution; whereas Sony uses their brand strength to exploit their fans by raising the price of the PlayStation 5 in several markets across the world. We do a deep dive into...

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We Need to Talk Why Nintendo Directs, The Last of Us Part 1 & Xbox Showcase Are Failures

Nate The Hate - August 19, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour
Communication is necessary if one intends to keep a relationship strong and built on trust. Nintendo, Sony & Microsoft could learn a lot from this basic principal when it comes time to discussion & share information about presentations & new game releases.  We discuss whether or not the compani...

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Nintendo Direct Rumors 'Coming Soon'; Concerns for Future Directs in 2022

Nate The Hate - August 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour
It's a new month and with it comes the inevitable: Nintendo Direct rumors & concerns as to whether or not a new Direct will come during the month or for the remainder of the calendar year.  The Gaming Blender Could you design a video game? Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the Show.

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Xbox Showcase Predictions: New Banjo, FF7 Remake, Elder Scrolls, GoldenEye, 1vs.100 & More

Nate The Hate - June 11, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour
Microsoft & Bethesda will air their 2022 Showcase presentation & present a plethora of game announcements & gameplay trailers. We discuss our predictions for the show & why now may be a pivotal time for Microsoft to show what their first-party studio have been working on. Titles like Avowed, For...

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State of Play Predictions: Resident Evil 4, Final Fantasy XVI, FF7 Remake Part 2 & More

Nate The Hate - June 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour
Sony have announced a State of Play & in the 30-minute presentation that intend to show games from third-party partners and highlight some software for PSVR2. We share our predictions & what we expect to see from the show; some of which includes: a release date for God of War, a new trailer for ...

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Nintendo Switch Online to Add GameBoy + Transfer Pak Support; GBA NSO is REAL - What it Means

Nate The Hate - April 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour
Nintendo has actively been increasing the value of Nintendo Switch Online since last year with new additions to the Expansion Pack and DLC offerings; but a recent leak sheds further light on the direction will take the service in the coming months. Aside from corroborating previous reports of in...

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Nintendo Switch Online to Add GameBoy + Transfer Pak Support; GBA NSO is REAL - What it Means

Nate The Hate - April 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour
Nintendo has actively been increasing the value of Nintendo Switch Online since last year with new additions to the Expansion Pack and DLC offerings; but a recent leak sheds further light on the direction will take the service in the coming months. Aside from corroborating previous reports of in...

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Why PS5 Lacks PS1/PS3 Back-Compat, PS Premium NOT GamePass Rival; Buy Standalone PS1/PS2 Game?

Nate The Hate - April 13, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour
Sony's PlayStation Plus Premium service will soon launch, but is the service a competitor to GamePass or is it Nintendo Switch Online done right? We examine the service, its appeal, and discuss if PlayStation Plus Premium will be a successful venture for the company. The Gaming Blender Could you...

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Nintendo Switch 2022 STRENGTHENED by Breath of the Wild 2 Delay; Will it Launch Switch Pro?

Nate The Hate - April 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour
As Nintendo enters into their new fiscal year, they announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will not release in 2022, as originally promised. However, is this delay catastrophic to their release plans? And could the delay have been intentionally designed to have the title launch...

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Nintendo Direct Reactions: How Mario Kart 8 DLC Shows Future of Switch Hardware

Nate The Hate - February 12, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour
The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 has aired & with it comes a substantial update to Nintendo's software lineup for 2022. Alongside surprising game reveals, Nintendo may have shed light on their future plans when it comes to Switch hardware. We discuss what this means & how it may influence Ninte...

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Nintendo Direct Predictions: Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Fire Emblem, Metroid Prime & GoldenEye?

Nate The Hate - February 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour
The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 is upon us & we share with you our predictions of what we think & hope will show during the presentation. Will Nintendo set the world ablaze with a new Fire Emblem? Is it time for Metroid Prime? Could GoldenEye find its way to the Nintendo Switch Online Service?...

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PlayStation 5: Buy PS1, PS2, PSP Classics + PS3 Streaming in 2022; When Will PSVR2 Arrive?

Nate The Hate - January 29, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour
In spring 2022, Sony will introduce their answer to Microsoft's Game Pass service with their own service, which will merge PS Now and PS Plus into a single cohesive service. To entice users to upgrade, Sony will offer classic software spanning the PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portab...

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PlayStation 5 2022 Predictions | Persona 6, Final Fantasy 7 Part 2, Last of Us Remake & More

Nate The Hate - January 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour
Sony's PS5 will start the calendar year of 2022 strong with major game releases in the opening months, and that momentum may last for the next twelve months & beyond. While Sony has detailed their first-party roadmap for 2022 fairly well, some surprises remain from first and third-party partners...

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Nintendo Switch Predictions for 2022 | Metroid Prime, Fire Emblem, BotW2, XBC3, & More

Nate The Hate - January 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour
The table is set for Nintendo to have one of their strongest years, in terms of first-party output. With Pokémon and Kirby setting the tone for Nintendo's 2022, gamers can & should expect big things from the Big N in 2022. While some anticipated releases may see delays, many expected and unexpec...

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Nintendo Switch Predictions for 2022 | Metroid Prime, Fire Emblem, BotW2, XBC3, & More

Nate The Hate - January 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour
The table is set for Nintendo to have one of their strongest years, in terms of first-party output. With Pokémon and Kirby setting the tone for Nintendo's 2022, gamers can & should expect big things from the Big N in 2022. While some anticipated releases may see delays, many expected and unexpec...

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