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The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp.322 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox being the bigger publisher of games on Playstation, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Justin's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2025-05-161h 11The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 306 - Xbox Developer Direct!This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct, the Horizon MMO getting cancelled, and Justin's initial impressions of Kingdom Come: Deliverence!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2025-01-242h 02The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 296 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Justin's thoughts on World of Warcraft: The War Within, Montrell's thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Switch 2 being backwards compatible!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-11-082h 33The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 294 - Sales data galore, Sports Games continue to dominateThis week Montrell and Justin discuss a slew of new sales data from Circana where sports games dominate, more of Montrell's Metaphor: ReFantazio thoughts, and Justin's thoughts on Europa Universalis IV!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-10-251h 50The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 292 - What the hell is Starblo? Impressions on Jason Schreier's new book!This week Montrell and Justin discuss 343 Industries being renamed to Halo Studios, Tencent possibly acquiring Ubisoft, and Justin gives some thoughts on Jason Schreier's new book!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-10-112h 11The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 277 - Nintendo Direct! Metroid Disappoints???This week Montrell and Justin discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, as well as Justin's thoughts on the Summer Games Fest and Xbox Showcase!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-06-223h 09The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 273 - Was Hellblade 2 the Right Choice for Ninja Theory?This week Montrell and Justin discuss a possible Total War Star Wars game, Hellblade 2's launch, and Justin's initial impressions on Wuthering Wave!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-05-242h 06The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 271 - Stellar Blade Review!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Microsoft closing studios, Playstation sales leaking, and Justin's final thoughts on Stellar Blade!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-05-103h 37The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 270 - Stellar Blade Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Microsoft console sales being way down, multiple release date announcements, and Justin's initial thoughts on Stellar Blade!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-05-032h 12The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 265 - PS5 Pro Specs Leak!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Gearbox being sold to Take-Two, PS5 Pro specs leaking, Justin's final thoughts on Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Montrell's thoughts on Rise of the Ronin!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-03-292h 52The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 254 - Steam Deck OLED Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Unity laying off 25% of staff, Tetris kid, and Justin gives his initial thoughts on the Steam Deck OLED!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2024-01-121h 33The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 247 - Playstation Portal Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss tons of new live service movement, The Game Awards nominations, and Justin's initial thoughts on the Playstation Portal!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-11-172h 21The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 241 - Castlevania: Nocturne thoughts!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Montrell's deeper thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Justin's thoughts on the first two episodes of Castlevania: Nocturne, and Naughty Dog's Last of Us multiplayer game likely being on ice for good!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-10-062h 35The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 219 - More Honkai: Star Rail Impressions! Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Impressions!!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Justin's further thoughts on Honkai: Star Rail, Montrell's thoughts on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall bombing and Phil Spencer's interview with Kinda Funny!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-05-052h 14The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 218 - Honkai: Star Rail Impressions! Armored Core 6 Release Date!!This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Activision Blizzard acquisition being blocked in the UK, Armored Core 6's latest trailer and release date, and Justin's early thoughts on Honkai: Star Rail!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2023-04-281h 56The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 181 - Tactics Ogre Reborn Announced!This week Montrell and Justin discuss digital game sales exploding, the official announcement of Tactics Ogre Reborn, and Justin's initial thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 3!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-08-052h 01The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 162 - Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Release Date!This week Montrell and Justin discuss EA rumored to be moving on to the next Battlefield game, Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak getting a release date, and more of Justin's thoughts on Horizon: Forbidden West!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-03-251h 42The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 160 - Elden Ring Has a Poor UI?This week Montrell and Justin discuss if Elden Ring has a bad UI, Sony's latest State of Play, and Justin's initial thoughts on Triangle Strategy!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-03-111h 51The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 157 - Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review Impressions!This week Montrell and Justin discuss Platinum being open to getting acquired, Sony's deception around Horizon: Forbidden West, and Justin's thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Arceus!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2022-02-182h 50The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 123 - The Downfall of Twitch?This week Justin and Montrell discuss Justin's thoughts on the Stranger of Paradise demo, and the Twitch drama surrounding sexual content on Twitch!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Support the show2021-06-251h 33The Players' Take: A Video Game PodcastEp. 84 - Playstation 5 Release Date and Pricing!This week Justin, Montrell and Tiara discuss this week's Playstation 5 showcase, including the release date and pricing information!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Tiara: @victorianjediSubmit questions on Twitter or send an email to theplayerstake01@gmail.com to interact with us! Please like, subscribe, and review the show!Timestamps:00:00:53 - Is Mario 3d Allstars a lazy remaster?00:02:38 - Does Pokemon need to be better?00:07:26 - We need permanent host nicknames! HELP US OUT00:11:27 - Tiara's nightstand gap adventure00:20:20 - What we've been playing2020-09-181h 40