We dive into the latest Assassin’s Creed news and what it means for the franchise. Xbox is making moves behind the scenes with a new message to employees, hinting they’re far from out of the fight. On top of that, a Bloodborne animated rated R movie is reportedly in the works, and we talk about what that could look like. Another packed week of news, speculation, and big potential shifts in gaming. Argh Me Hearties!

• Drinks and Life

• Latest News Announcements

-Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

• What We’ve Been Playing

-Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

-Hades II

-Vampire Crawlers
-Pragmata

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 49 - It’s Once Again a Pirate’s Life for Us

April is stacked, and we’re in the calm before the storm. We talk about the massive wave of game releases hitting this month and what we’re most excited to dive into. We also get into the ongoing conversation around AI, what it actually is versus what people think it is, and why it matters. Plus, we cover the latest news including a new PS5 menu layout and what it means for the user experience.

• Drinks and Life

• Latest News Announcements

-PlayStation 5’s New UI Leaks

• What We’ve Been Playing

-The Legend of Dragoon

-Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 48 - An April Storm is Brewing

PlayStation prices are on the rise, and we break down what that means for players and the future of the platform. At the same time, we’re deep into some massive JRPGs and talk about what’s been keeping us hooked for hours on end. From long grinds to immersive worlds, these games are hitting right now. As always… the conversation goes places you might not expect.



• Shapes of What Now?

• Bidets???

• Drinks and Life

• Latest News Announcements

-PlayStation Raises Prices Again

• What We’ve Been Playing

-Crimson Desert

-The Legend of Dragoon
-Borderlands 4 DLC

-Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 47 - PlayStation Prices Rising… Is This a Joke?

PlayStation is making moves to clean up its ecosystem by cracking down on shovelware trophies, while the industry continues to take hits with more layoffs at Epic and the shutdown of Dark Outlaw Studios. We break down what these changes mean for players, developers, and the overall direction of gaming. On top of that, we react to Xbox’s latest partner showcase and whether it delivered or fell flat. A packed week of updates, adjustments, and ongoing industry shifts.

• Drinks and Life

• Latest News Announcements

-More Shakeups in the Industry

-Xbox Partner Showcase

• What We’ve Been Playing

-Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch

-Tales of Berseria Remastered

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 46 - Shovelware and Shutdowns

Full spoilers ahead. We’re diving deep into Resident Evil Requiem, the story, the twists, the gameplay, and everything that made this entry one of the best in the series. If you’ve finished the game, this is where we break it all down and reflect on one of the best games of the year so far. If you’ve beaten the game, you’re in the right place. If not… come back later.

Thanks for Listening!

Spoilercast - Resident Evil Requiem

We’re deep in it right now. Massive JRPGs, long gaming sessions, and that never-ending grind yet somehow, the games just keep getting better. At the same time, both PlayStation and Nintendo are pushing updates that are making these worlds look and feel even sharper and the industry keeps losing more and more artists.

• Drinks and Life

• Latest News Announcements

-PSSR 2.0 and Nintendo Switch Upgrades

• What We’ve Been Playing

-Marathon

-Tales of Berseria Remastered
-Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 45 – JRPGs and Higher Resolutions

In this episode we dive into the latest waves of industry news making headlines across gaming. Reports are circulating about a new rumored Xbox console known internally as Project Helix, and we discuss what it could mean for the future of Microsoft’s hardware strategy. We also go over the Pokémon event and talk about how the Winds of may be shifting for one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises. Another week, another wild ride in gaming news. With Alex Meece joining us this week.

• Drinks and Life

-Winds of change are coming

• Latest News Announcements

-Waves of new stories

• What We’ve Been Playing

-Retro Revisits

-Resident Evil Requiem

-Tales of Berseria

-Marathon

-Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 44 – Another Wild Week in Gaming

PlayStation may be changing course. Reports and discussions across the industry suggest Sony could be pulling back from bringing its first-party titles to PC. If true, it marks a major shift in strategy for one of the biggest platform holders in gaming. In this episode we talk about the possibility of Sony stepping away from PC releases and what that means for the future of the PlayStation ecosystem. We go over how amazing Resident Evil Requiem is and… Cheez-It’s?

• Drinks and Life

-Cheez-It’s?

• Latest News Announcements

-PlayStation going back to Exclusives

• What We’ve Been Playing

-Resident Evil Requiem

-Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 43 – PlayStation Reclaims Its Exclusives

The industry rumor mill is spinning at full speed this week. Is this the biggest shift in modern gaming? This week’s episode is stacked with major industry shake-ups and horror hype. We dive into the reports and speculation surrounding Xbox potentially being sunsetted and what that would actually mean for players, publishers, and the future of the console space. Just when things couldn’t get louder… Resident Evil Requiem is also upon us.

• Drinks and Life

• Latest News Announcements

-Is Xbox Cooked?

• What We’ve Been Playing

-Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

-Marathon Server Slam

-Octopath Traveller 0

-The Pathless

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 42 -  The End of an Era?

This week has hit like a storm. From the passing of a true hardware legend to closures, layoffs, leaks, and uncomfortable industry realities, we’ve got a lot to talk about and yeah, it’s messy. In this episode, we break down the latest news that shook the industry, react to what it means for the future, and talk through how we’re processing it all as gamers.

• Drinks and Life

• Latest News Announcements

-Sad News All Around

• What We’ve Been Playing

-Vaultbreakers

-Turbo Overkill

-Nioh 3

-God of War Sons of Sparta 

-Pragmata Sketchbook

• Thanks for Listening!

Episode 41 -  It’s a Dark Day for Gaming

Shapes of Gaming is a podcast dedicated to the best digital entertainment medium the world has to offer. We talk about the latest games, gaming news, and most importantly what we play. Unfiltered, unedited and unhinged. Gaming is in our DNA and we have been doing it for a very long time so sit back, relax and enjoy the show.