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• 💸 Nintendo Switch 2 pricing drama – What caused the sudden reversal?
• 🧠 The strategy behind Nintendo’s cave-in – smart move or desperation?
• 😈 Daredevil Season 1 review (Disney+) – Brutal, bold, or just bland?
• 🧠 Comparing the reboot to the original Netflix series

🔥 Highlights:

• Is Nintendo playing it safe or losing its edge?
• Our spoiler-free and spoiler-filled thoughts on Daredevil
• Why fans are divided over tone, pacing, and character direction
• What Nintendo’s pricing move means for Sony and Microsoft

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🚨 Is Bungie’s Marathon destined to become the next Concord-level disaster—or will it redefine PvP shooters? In Episode 95 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips break down the comparisons between Sony’s failed live-service shooter Concord and Bungie’s upcoming title Marathon.

We dive deep into the early gameplay footage, player expectations, Bungie’s track record, and why Marathon is facing a tidal wave of hype—and skepticism.

🔍 In This Episode:

• 🎯 Marathon vs. Concord – What fans are saying and why the comparison matters
• 💥 Bungie’s challenges post-Destiny 2
• 📉 Why Sony’s push for live service is failing—and what Marathon must avoid
• 🔮 Our predictions: Can Marathon break the curse?

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• Why Marathon is being called the “next Concord”
• Sony’s live-service obsession and Bungie’s place in it
• Is there still hope for PvP shooters in 2025?
• The DMG take: what we'd do differently

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🎮 Has Nintendo finally crossed a line? In Episode 94 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive into why some fans believe Nintendo is turning to the dark side—whether it’s anti-consumer practices, questionable business decisions, or something more insidious brewing behind the scenes.

PLUS—we’re joined by a special guest who brings a fresh, fiery perspective to the gaming conversation!

In This Episode:

• 🕹️ Why fans are saying Nintendo’s lost its way
• 💸 Pricing, remakes, and service models—where Nintendo might be going too far
• 🔥 Our special guest joins to drop hot takes and insights
• 🧠 Is Nintendo still the “good guy” of the gaming world, or just another corporation?

Highlights:

• Examining recent decisions by Nintendo that have divided the fanbase
• The guest's unique take on modern Nintendo vs. classic Nintendo
• Predictions on how Nintendo may pivot with the Switch 2 and beyond
• Honest, humorous, and heated discussion as always from the DMG crew

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🕰️ What do dire wolves and Chrono Trigger 2 have in common? Absolutely nothing—except one is now closer to reality than the other. In Episode 93 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips go full rant mode about the scientific community making more progress reviving extinct species than Square Enix has made on a sequel to one of the greatest JRPGs of all time.

In This Episode:

• 🐺 Dire wolves are actually being brought back—seriously
• 🎮 Yet somehow... no Chrono Trigger 2 in sight
• 🧠 What this says about Square Enix’s priorities
• 🔮 Could a Chrono Trigger sequel ever live up to the original?

Highlights:

• The absurdity of modern science outpacing game development
• Why Chrono Trigger still has one of the most loyal fanbases ever
• How Square Enix keeps avoiding their most requested game
• Our wishlist for what Chrono Trigger 2 should be, if it ever happens

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🎮 Big delays and big demon-slaying energy! In Episode 92 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips break down two massive stories in gaming and entertainment:

• The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been delayed—we talk what’s behind the pushback, what this means for Nintendo’s 2025 lineup, and how it affects the gaming market.
• Plus, we give you our full review of the Devil May Cry Netflix series—how faithful is it to the games, is it worth watching, and does it hit the same high notes as Castlevania?

In This Episode:

• 🎮 Why the Switch 2 delay might be a good move (and why it might not)
• 😈 Our honest thoughts on the Devil May Cry Netflix series
• 🔥 How Netflix is handling game adaptations lately
• 🧠 What we expect from Nintendo in the next 12 months

Highlights:

• Analysis of Nintendo’s timeline, possible hardware updates, and game lineup delays
• Breakdown of Devil May Cry’s animation, pacing, voice acting, and fan service
• How this series compares to other Netflix adaptations like Castlevania and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

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🎙️ Is Asmongold being unfairly labeled, or is there more to the controversy? In this episode of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips break down the latest social media firestorm surrounding popular Twitch streamer and YouTube personality Asmongold.

We dive into the accusations, the context, and the online reaction, asking the important question: Where’s the line between criticism and cancel culture?

In This Episode:

• 🔍 What exactly is Asmongold being accused of?
• 🧠 Context matters – examining the full story
• ⚖️ Free speech vs. hate speech in online spaces
• 🗣️ Our take on the outrage cycle in gaming and streaming communities

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🎮 Ubisoft is rising from the ashes—but is it too late or just in time? In Episode 90 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips revisit their predictions about Ubisoft’s downfall, and how the company is now making bold moves toward reinvention and revival.

From shifting game design philosophy to new leadership strategies and surprise fan service, we break down what this “reincarnation” of Ubisoft actually means—and why we were right all along.

In This Episode:

• 🔄 The new Ubisoft strategy – What’s changed, what’s working, and why now?
• 🎯 We called it! – Revisiting our past takes on Ubisoft’s collapse and turnaround
• 🕹️ What Ubisoft is doing differently – Are they finally listening to gamers?
• 🔮 Can they truly come back? – Our honest predictions for Ubisoft’s future

Highlights:

• Analysis of Ubisoft’s latest moves, dev updates, and game pivots
• AC Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and what they signal about the company
• New IPs, remakes, and signs Ubisoft is moving away from "corporate safe"
• How Ubisoft’s transformation compares to past studio turnarounds

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🕵️‍♂️ What’s really going on with Assassin’s Creed Shadows? In this episode of the DMG Gaming Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips uncover the truth behind the marketing hype, leaks, and contradictions surrounding Ubisoft’s most controversial Assassin’s Creed title to date.

With increasing fan backlash, unclear messaging, and Ubisoft’s reputation on the line, we break down what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what they don’t want you to know.

In This Episode:

• 🎮 The real state of Assassin’s Creed Shadows – What Ubisoft isn’t telling you
• 🔥 Exposing inconsistencies in gameplay previews, developer interviews, and marketing claims
• 🧠 Fan reactions and backlash – Is the franchise still salvageable?
• 🚨 Our verdict – Can Shadows succeed, or is this the final crack in the Creed?

Highlights:

• Dissecting the narrative, visuals, and mechanics Ubisoft has shown so far
• Comparing AC Shadows to previous titles—what’s improved, what’s regressed
• Exploring community distrust and the growing divide between Ubisoft and its fans
• What AC Shadows’ success or failure means for the future of the franchise

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