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Shack Together045 - Shacknews Awards 2024 Recap feat. Greg Burke, TJ DenzerWelcome to episode 45 of Shack Together! Today's episode breaks from our usual format as we dive deep into the Shacknews Awards 2024, celebrating an incredible year in gaming. As your producer, I'm excited to guide us through our comprehensive awards coverage, which features an impressive 24 winners each in both our Game of the Year and Indie Game of the Year categories. This special episode showcases the breadth and depth of gaming in 2024, from major releases like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Astro Bot, and Black Myth: Wukong to standout indie titles like Balatro, Animal Well, and The Plucky Squire. We'll...2024-12-312h 09

Shack Together039 - Switch 2 Backward Compatible, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, feat. TJ DenzerWelcome to the 39th episode of Shack Together, everyone's favorite Shacknews video games podcast! Join host Asif Khan and co-ghost John Benyamine, along with myself producer Joe Stasio and special guest TJ Denzer as we kick off our weekly audio adventure with our classic "What we've been playing" segment, including Joe's experiences with FFVII Rebirth and Asif's ongoing F-Zero 99 saga. Mark those off your bing cards, folks! In our main segment "19Q Magoo," the team plays an alternative version of 20 Questions before heading over to our news segment. As always, Story Time delivers a comprehensive roundup of...2024-11-081h 45

Shack Together034 - MGS Delta: Snake Eater, Monster Hunter Wilds, TGS Recap, feat. TJ DenzerWe're excited to welcome TJ Denzer as special guest on this week's episode of Shack Together! TJ joins hosts Asif Khan and co-ghost John Benyamine, along with myself Joe Stasio, for an in-depth discussion on the Shacknews crew’s experiences in Japan, for the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) and much more. TJ shares first-hand accounts, offering insights on titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Monster Hunter Wilds. Next, our "Whence I Hail" segment challenges the crew to match video game characters with their respective titles in something of a “reversi” of last week’s game.2024-10-042h 21

Shack Together031 - Space Marines II, PS5 Pro, Astrobot, Apple Intelligence feat. Greg BurkeWelcome to another monumental episode of Shack Together, the one-and-only Shacknews video games podcast! This week, we’re excited to welcome Video Editor Greg Burke to our regular crew of host Asif Khan, co-ghost John Benyamine, and me, Joe Stasio. Greg brings an ever-faithful bounty of insights, including his love affair with Space Marines II. In our main segment, we dive into a fun game of Name That Robot! where our hosts test their knowledge of iconic robotic characters from video game history. It's a challenging journey through gaming's famous metal companions and heroes. Let’s see if g...2024-09-132h 03

Shack Together030 - PAX Recap, Concord’s Swift Death, Echoes of Wisdom Hype, feat. Donovan ErskineWelcome to another exciting episode of Shack Together, the best and only Shacknews video games podcast! This week, we're thrilled to have News Editor Donovan Erskine joining our regular crew of host Asif Khan, coghost John Benyamine, and producer Joe Stasio. Donovan brings his fresh perspective and gaming insights to the show, making for a lively and engaging discussion. In our main segment, we dive into what everyone's been playing lately. Donovan shares his thoughts on his recent reviews of The Casting of Frank Stone and Concord, while Joe excitedly recounts his 82-hours-so-far journey through Final Fantasy...2024-09-062h 16

Shack Together027 - DOOM: The Dark Ages Preview, DOOM Ports, Tango Acquired, feat. TJ DenzerWelcome back to another exciting episode of Shack Together, the official and only Shacknews video games podcast! This week, we're joined by our fantastic crew - host Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior News Editor TJ Denzer. Get ready for another lively discussion as we dive into the latest in gaming. Our main segment this week asks the age-old question: "Can it run DOOM?" We explore the most unexpected devices that have been modded to play the classic FPS, from refrigerators to pregnancy tests. The team buzzes in with their name to see if they know...2024-08-161h 47

Shack Together025 - Fallout London, Name That Weapon: The Game, feat. Bill LavoyWelcome to episode 25 of Shack Together! I’m your producer, Joe Stasio, and today we’re joined by host Asif Khan and Shacknews Managing Editor Bill Lavoy. We kick things off with our usual "What Have You Been Playing?" segment. Bill shares his thoughts on Fallout London, while I give the crew my quick impressions of Valorant and update everyone on my continued journey through Thedas in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Asif also gives us a glimpse into what he’s been playing recently, and spoiler alert, it involves a certain pixelated racing revival. Our main segmen...2024-08-021h 22

Shack Together022 - Is Xbox Game Pass Healthy? Nintendo’s Spooky Teaser, feat. Sam ChandlerIn this episode of Shack Together, the ultimate (and currently only) Shacknews video games podcast, your hosts Asif Khan, (maybe) John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and guides editor Sam Chandler dive into another exciting (read: slow) week of gaming news. Asif, John, and Sam share what they’ve been playing recently, while I talk about finally tackling my own white whale, one long-time listeners will be plainly aware of. Prompted by the Xbox Game Pass price increases, we a play a little game that dares to ask what are gamers actually playing on Xbox. The crew tries to...2024-07-121h 36

Shack Together021 - Kunitsu-Gami + Nintendo World Championships, Gamestop Fun, feat. Ozzie MejiaJoin us for a riveting installment of Shack Together, brought to you by Shacknews! Today, our lovely team—host Asif Khan, mysterious and invisible cohost John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and senior editor Ozzie Mejia—kick things off with a discussion about what we’ve been playing recently. Ozzie dives deep into his experiences with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Stray Gods: Orpheus DLC and the much-anticipated Nintendo World Championships NES Edition. You can read his full previews and impressions on Shacknews. Meanwhile, I share some quick thoughts after completing Animal Well and exploring Excavation of Hob's Barrow...2024-07-041h 45

Shack Together019 - SGF Recap, Xbox Showcase, AC Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, WDC 2024 feat. Ozzie MejiaWelcome to the nineteenth episode of Shack Together, the ultimate Shacknews Extended Podcast Universe podcast for video game enthusiasts and skeptics alike! Join your host Asif Khan, a wild John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and senior editor Ozzie Mejia, as we dive into the latest and greatest from Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. But first, Ozzie takes center stage to discuss Ubisoft's upcoming titles, Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows, providing a sneak peek into these two behemoths. Next, we stroll down memory lane with a retrospective look at E3 2014, revisiting some of the most si...2024-06-142h 17

Shack Together018 - The Final Shape Launch, Shadow of the Erdtree, GME Stock Chat, feat. Bill LavoyThanks for joining us for another episode of "Shack Together," the most-together Shacknews video games podcast there ever was! Asif Khan, possibly John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and managing editor Bill Lavoy are today’s crew and we’re all stoked to bring you the latest and greatest in gaming. We kick off with what we've been playing lately: Bill gives us the down low on Destiny 2’s latest DLC and how launch has fared, I finally finished the Three-Body Series, both the book and the show which means I will now shut-up about it, while Asif brings his usuall...2024-06-072h 01

Shack Together017 - SGF Predictions, State of Play, CoD on Gamepass, feat. Donovan ErskineIn this seventeenth episode of Shack Together, we bring you your weekly does of gaming chatter, predictions, and community interactions. Join us as your host, Asif Khan, is joined by myself Joe Stasio, and News Editor Donovan Erskine. As always, we kick things off with what we’ve been playing, including titles like MultiVersus, Killer Klowns From Outer Space, Animal Well, F-Zero 99, Vampire Survivors, and more. Our Summer Games Fest predictions are red hot, featuring bold takes and plenty of (possible) excitement. From updates on F-Zero 99 and Kojima's next games to brand-new horror movie adaptations and potential te...2024-06-011h 52

Shack Together015 - Animal Well, Day-Z, F-Zero Renaissance, Google I/O feat. TJ DenzerWelcome to Shack Together, the definitive Shacknews podcast experience where we discuss all things gaming, entertainment, and technology. Asif Khan, a belated John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and TJ Denzer team up and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions. In this episode, the crew discusses their thoughts on indie-sensation "Animal Well”, TJ’s overseas Day-Z adventure, and Asif’s F-Zero resurgence before challenging themselves to an exciting game of AI Captain where contestants have to guess which AI-forward video game I'm describing based on a (severely) redacted summary. From [redacted] to [redacted], the crew tests their...2024-05-171h 57

Shack Together014 - Rabbit R1 Review, HLTB Star Wars, iPads, NTDOY Earning, Feat. Ozzie MejiaAnother episode of Shack Together, the Shacknews video games podcast where we celebrate May the 4th a week late because I forgot about it last week. Fronted by our host Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior Editor Ozzie Mejia, we dive into a fun new segment entitled How Long 2D2 where the crew tries to guess how long Star Wars video games take to complete. We also discuss the latest stories from the past week in our Story Time segment, featuring reviews of games like Heading Out, Indika, Surmount, the new Razer Viper V3 Pro mouse, and the 1.0...2024-05-101h 37

Shack Together010 - Cake By Proxy, Sequels vs Originals, Broken Roads Review, feat. Lucas WhiteJoin us for this week's Shack Together, the official Shacknews video games podcast. Asif Khan, John Benyamine, myself Joe Stasio, and freelance contributing editor Lucas White discuss their latest adventures, including a very special update on F-Zero 99, Lucas’s jaunt through SaGa Emerald Beyond, and Joe’s continued love affair with 3-Body Problem. Soon after, the crew has a conversation on whether certain sequels live up to or faceplant in comparison to their franchise’s first release. From Portal to Zelda to Doom to Fable, find out which sequels and which originals we prefer. Over in Story Time...2024-04-121h 47

Shack Together009 - PS4 Trivia, Helldivers 2 Still Good, Apple Robotics feat. Dennis WhiteJoin us on this episode of Shack Together as we celebrate our favorite pasttime live, for you! Hosted by Asif Khan, John Benyamine, and myself, this episode is jam-packed with fun and informative edutainment for all! What’s more is we’re joined by Shacknews community manager, Dennis White! From discussing what games we’ve been playing lately to testing the crew’s knowledge with our aptly dubbed PSFortune trivia game, this episode is sure to steer you right. Can you name the highest rated Playstation 4 game on Metacritic, or what Bluepoint studios accomplished in the PS4 era? Tun...2024-04-051h 43

Shack Together007 - Console Codenames, Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review and Impressions, feat. Bill LavoyIn this episode of Shack Together, host Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Managing Editor Bill Lavoy dive into what we’ve been playing recently, including Dragon’s Dogma 2, Super Mario Maker for Wii U, and more. The team also plays a round or ten of Code Games, where I test Asif and Bill’s knowledge of console codenames over the past several decades. During Story Time, we discuss the latest gaming news, from Apple facing an antitrust suit to Ubisoft's generative AI project for NPC dialogue. We also touch on Shacknews’ reviews of games like Rise of the R...2024-03-221h 45

Shack Together005 - Mario Sales Showdown, Xbox Partner Preview, Blues Traveler Hook feat. Steve TyminskiJoin us for the fifth installment of Shack Together as host Asif Khan and myself, producer Joe Stasio are joined by editor Steve Tyminski to discuss our current gaming obsessions. In our first ever Mario-themed segment, I challenge the crew’s knowledge of everyone’s favorite Italian plumber in the form of Cudgel, Bubble, Trouble: Mario Edition. Over in Story Time, the team brings you the latest headlines, from Yuzu emulator settlements to SpaceX-backed flying cars. Plus, hear all about the announcements from the recent Xbox Partner Preview event as well as Shacknews’ review of the massively hyped...2024-03-081h 36

Shack Together004 - Donovan’s Pokémon Conquest, Skull and Bones Review, Apple BluesJoin us on this episode of Shack Together as we dive into the world of Pokémon with Shacknews’ resident Pokémon expert, Donovan Erskine! Our host Asif Khan, co-host John Benyamine, and myself are joined today by News Editor Donovan as we talk about the latest, greatest, and frequently saddest from the games and tech industry. In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our inaugural installment of Gotta Name 'em All where the crew test their knowledge of Pokémon games in a nail-biting, heart-pounding trivia gauntlet. Stick around for jaunt through the latest gaming news stor...2024-03-011h 35

Shack Together002 - Tegra X1 Power Hour feat. Xbox Exclusivity, David Craddock’s Perfect Run, Open AI SoraOn this, the sophomore episode of Shack Together, we have an exciting lineup for you. Asif Khan is joined by cohost John Benyamine, myself, and Shacknews Long Reads Editor, David Craddock. We discuss the games we’re playing lately, including F-Zero 99, Prince of Persia, Helldivers 2, Like a Dragon, Animal Crossing, and more. But the real reason you’re tuning in is, of course, Xbox’s exclusivity announcements. We dive head first into what Xbox’s plans (or lack thereof) mean for the future of the gaming giant. We also speculate on the four games that Xbox is planning...2024-02-161h 46

Shack TogetherShack Together TrailerThis is Shack Together, a brand-new podcast from Shacknews about coming together in the name of our very first love: games. Tune in for commentary from me, Asif Khan, my cohost John Benyamine, our producer Joe Stasio, and a pool of rotating guests covering the latest in gaming, technology, their respective industries, and more. Join us every Friday for new episodes on your pod-catcher of choice. Shack Together: Games, Tech, Friends. Every Friday. Do it for Shacknews.2024-02-0501 min

ShackcastShackcast 072 - Goatse Sashimi and the Koopa Clown CarThe gang gets together to chat about Ghost of Tsushima and Asif's latest Briefcase Level 08 Super Mario Maker 2 course. David also talks about his struggles with the Koopa Clown Car.2020-08-1100 min

ShackcastShackcast 071 - The Lost Episode 2We totally forgot to upload this episode. Please understand.2020-07-2200 min

ShackcastShackcast 070 - Flipping Turnips During A PandemicThe gang is back for our 70th episode of the Shackcast. On this episode of the official Shacknews podcast of Shacknews, the gang talks about flipping turnips in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and a bunch of other fun stuff. Check it out!2020-05-2300 min

ShackcastShacknews Feature: Mike Tyson InterviewDecades in the making, Shacknews finally sat down with Iron Mike Tyson to talk about charity, criminal justice reform, addiction, boxing, video games, esports, the COVID-19 pandemic, and marijuana.2020-05-0900 min

ShackcastShackcast 069 - Nice...The gang is back for our very special 69th episode of the Shackcast. On this episode of the official Shacknews podcast of Shacknews, the gang talks about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and a bunch of other fun stuff. Asif brings up his dream of a Nintendo Virtual Console PC Launcher, while Blake tries not to fall asleep as F-Zero is discussed. Tune in!2020-04-2900 min

ShackcastShackcast 068 - Preordering GabeN's Brain-Computer InterfaceThe gang got together for another Shackcast episode. Asif tries to sell the guys on brain port surgeries, and everyone suggests various places to put a new Raising Cane's in.2020-04-2200 min

ShackcastShackcast 067 - The Raising Cane's Stimulus PlanThe gang is back for another episode that will also air on YouTube. Asif has come up with a great way to restart the economy, and Greg lays out why he didn't give FF7 Remake a 10/10. There are some mild spoilers later on, but enjoy this episode while you think about the days before the Death Stranding.2020-04-1300 min

ShackcastShackcast 066 - Why Resident Evil 3 remake is not a 10/10The gang is back with a double wide episode recorded over a two day period last week. The Shacknews review for Resident Evil 3 remake was almost given a 10/10 score by Long Reads Editor David Craddock, but Asif, Blake, and the rest of the team talked him back to reality. Asif also declares his undying love for Half-Life: Alyx. This is also our first episode that is available on YouTube in video format, so check that out! Warning, this episode does feature some RE3 story spoilers!2020-04-0400 min

ShackcastShackcast 065 - Toilet Paper is the new moneyOn this episode, the gang reacts to everything getting cancelled as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. The guys also talk about how Death Stranding PC mods. This was recorded on March 13, 2020.2020-03-3000 min

ShackcastDev Chat 01 - Doom 64 Composer Aubrey HodgesOn our first episode of Dev Chat, Shacknews Long Reads Editor David Craddock chats with Composer Aubrey Hodges. You may have played some games Aubrey has worked on like Doom 64, Madden series, and even Robotron 64. This episode is part of our ongoing Countdown to Doomsday coverage at Shacknews. Head over to the site to check out our long read about Doom Eternal!2020-03-1900 min

ShackcastShackcast 064 - One of these days we are going to nail thisOn this very special episode of the Shackcast, the official Shacknews podcast of Shacknews, the gang gets "some feedback" from one of our listeners. We take quality control super seriously at Shacknews, so this episode features an exhaustive look at how we can get better. We also rank our show against all the other podcasts in Shacknews history. Blake talks about his recent hands-on previews of Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Baldur's Gate 3, and Asif talks about the account deletion feature on Shacknews.com as well as the Canton Ohio Weather Report's importance as a chronicle...2020-03-0800 min

ShackcastShackcast 063 - Where is Ohio?Asif, David and Blake chat about the gaming news of the day and explain to everyone where Ohio is.2020-03-0200 min

ShackcastShackcast 062 - Behold! The Valve Index!The gang gets together to talk about all sorts of gaming topics, and even introduce the world to a brand new Twitter account. Sorry for the crappy audio quality, it is Greg's fault.2020-02-1700 min

ShackcastShackcast 061 - Season 2 Episode 1 - The Evil Dead 2 of Doom Eternal podcastsThe Shackcast is back! David, Blake, and Asif returned after many months away to talk about Doom Eternal, Death Stranding, Nintendo Switch, and what the heck they have been up to since the last episode. Thanks for sticking with us.2020-01-2700 min

ShackcastShackcast 060 - Mrs. Elliot and The Village PersonsOn the 60th episode of the Shackcast, Asif is joined by Blake, Ozzie, and Greg from the Shacknews staff as well as Shacker Landrosradick and overall swell guy Sexy Bill the Cameraman. We talked about everything we saw at PAX West 2019. Asif gushes over FFVII Remake and Greg pours cold water all over that hype train. Things get heated when Greg says he doesn't know who Missy Elliot is. We talk about a ton of other games too ranging from Skater XL, Luigi's Mansion, Link's Awakening, Shovel Knight Dig, Avengers, and much more. 2019-09-0700 min

ShackcastShackcast 059 - Public Access PatreonThe gang is finally back from our two month hiatus. We touch on a ton of topics ranging from E3 all the way to EVO 2019. Asif also breaks down his latest power rankings. Of course, the gang talks Super Mario Maker 2 and a bunch more on this episode.2019-08-1700 min

ShackcastShackcast 058 - How to spell Death StrandingWe're back with a brand new episode of the Shackcast. On episode 58, David shares his real feelings about Death Stranding, Asif calls out some of the worst Shackers on his power rankings, and Blake steps all over Asif's work anniversary retrospective to talk about Detective Pikachu. Asif also goes into a deep dive on his Super Mario Maker 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare previews. 2019-06-0100 min

ShackcastShackcast 057 - Gordon Freeman's VR AdventuresAsif and David chat about Valve Index, Sea of Thieves, Loop Daddy, self-driving Teslas, and much more on the latest episode of the Shackcast, the official Shacknews podcast of Shacknews. Asif also shares his first and only Amazon product review.2019-05-0800 min

ShackcastShackcast 056 - NFG 9000The Shackcast is back with David, Blake and Asif. We start a new band called the Doomwads and Blake sings a song about the color of your energy. Asif unveils a new power ranking list and busts out his NFG 9000 on some Shackers who know what they did. The gang also chats about EDF: Iron Rain, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and David's latest long read at Shacknews. Fun fact: Asif ate a sandwich that gave him food poisoning right before this episode was recorded.2019-04-2100 min

ShackcastShackcast 055 - Lawbreakers: The MusicalOzzie Mejia and Blake Morse join our host Asif Khan on this episode of the Shackcast recorded in San Francisco, CA at GDC 2019. The gang talks Nindies, Friendster, Stadia, and everything else they saw at GDC. They also figure out that Lawbreakers probably would have been a better musical and Friendster was fine.2019-03-3100 min

ShackcastShackcast 054 - APE OUT is my jamThe gang is back with a new episode. We are all really digging APE OUT. Please enjoy the episode.2019-03-1800 min

ShackcastShackcast 053 - Banging Trash CansThe gang comes together to share some memories of Reggie Fils-Aime as he announces his retirement from Nintendo of America. Asif is joined by David and Blake as they break down the socioeconomic background of Sesame Street. Greg stumbles into the conversation at some point to try to derail our nostalgic conversation with his awfulness. Come bang some trash cans with us.2019-03-0900 min

ShackcastShackcast 052 - Eminem's Hot New Diablo 4 SingleAsif, David, and Blake are back with an episode that breaks down the February 13 Nintendo Direct. The gang also talks about the Activision Blizzard layoffs and changes that need to come to the games industry from a labor and corporate governance perspective. Lola also pees on the carpet.2019-03-0300 min

ShackcastShackcast 051 - Who is Josh Hawkins?Asif is joined by Shacknews Reviews Editor Blake Morse and Doer of Things Josh Hawkins on this episode of the Shackcast. Who is Josh Hawkins? Tune in to find out!2019-02-2300 min

ShackcastShackcast 050 - Post Horse Armor EraThe Shackcast celebrates our 50th episode with an all-star cast. Asif and David are joined by Greg and Blake as the gang discusses RE2MAKE, gaming news, and more. David also declares that we are officially in the Post Horse Armor Era. Thanks to everyone who has been with us on this Shackcast journey, we love to do it for Shacknews!2019-02-0800 min

ShackcastShackcast 049 - We like The Good PlaceOn this episode, Asif and David chat about The Good Place TV show. They also dive deeper into philosophical discussions. Asif also details how philosophy and morality played a role in his past job in financial services. David also gets his RE2 hype in during this extremely long episode.2019-02-0500 min

ShackcastShackcast 048 - Steve Jobs found dead at CES 2019Asif and Greg kick off the 2019 season of Shackcast with an episode recorded during CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys chat about Greg's horrible posting habits, Smash Ultimate, and highlight the Shacknews best products and innovation of CES 2019. 2019-01-2100 min

ShackcastShackcast 047 - The Shacknews Awards 2018Asif and David are joined by Greg Burke and Blake Morse to look back at all of The Shacknews Awards 2018. The Ohio guys lay out their Top 5 Restaurants in Northeast Ohio, and of course Blake had to add his two cents about food in NorCal. The gang also comes up with a new revenue stream for Shacknews based around fake GoFundMe drives for video games. Things get pretty heated when Greg suggests that Overwatch popularized the arena shooter. He's a filthy noob who probably can't even rocket jump. Speaking of which, you will want to listen to the whole...2019-01-0200 min

ShackcastShackcast 046 - Shack Staff GOTY 2018 Battle RoyaleWe got the whole Shacknews staff together to chat about our favorite games of the year 2018 on our live Twitch stream. Some of the audio wasn't recorded properly, so there might be some disjointed cuts in this podcast episode. Please understand. We will have one more episode coming next week where we look at our Shacknews Top 10 Games of the Year 2018.2018-12-2600 min

ShackcastShackcast 045 - Episode of the YearDavid and Asif are back with a mega long episode. Asif talks about his Twitter ban, the market collapse, and Lucky Charms Frosted Flakes. The gang breaks down their expectations for The Game Awards and talks about games they think need to be honored with some end of year awards.2018-12-1800 min

ShackcastShackcast 044 - Kirby Wins E3 2019Asif and David talk about the firings of both Hue Jackson and Tyronn Lue. We talk about Adderall in esports, Tetris Effect, RDR2, and PlayStation's decision to leave E3 for the first time ever. The gang discusses the miracle of Kirby in the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct. Asif also talks about his old days of high stakes Tony Hawk 3 gambling in college.2018-11-2100 min

ShackcastShackcast 043 - Lola, are you good?David and Asif are back and they talk about all sorts of things on this week's episode. David discusses his review of Diablo 3 for Switch and Asif talks a bit about his experience with the Fallout 76 BETA. The guys also chat about recent stock market volatility. We also get interrupted several times by Lola's escapades. 2018-11-0800 min

ShackcastShackcast 042 - Life, the Universe, and ShackingThe gang is back in Ohio with an extra long episode. We chat about Magic Leap's bait-and-switch practices, David's love of Taco Bell, the Cleveland Browns, and Asif's fear of Tetris in VR. Tune in to find out the answer to life, the universe, and Shacking.2018-10-3000 min

ShackcastShackcast 041 - Jet Lag CastAsif is joined by Shacknews Reviews Editor Blake Morse and special guest Sexy Bill the Cameraman on day 2 of Oculus Connect 5. The gang talks about Ichiban Bellman, VR, and Asif celebrates the first victory in his Hunger Strike for Cross Play. The guys were extremely sleepy during this recording as they were still incredibly jet lagged after their trip home from Tokyo Game Show 2018. Please understand.2018-10-1500 min

ShackcastShackcast 040 - TGS 2018: The Legend of Ichiban BellmanThis episode of the Shackcast was recorded in Japan after Tokyo Game Show 2018. Our host, Asif Khan, was joined by Shacknews Reviews Editor Blake Morse. The gang was also joined by Tony Hudson and Adam Kraus, two of Asif's old buddies from Ohio. The guys chat about TGS 2018, Doritos-scented Axe Bodyspray, Robot Restaurant, and The Legend of Ichiban Bellman. Enjoy this extremely-long and very-special episode.2018-10-0100 min

ShackcastShackcast 039 - Browns 2018 Season PredictionsAsif and David are back with another episode. They discuss Mega Man 11, The Messenger, and also provide everyone with their predictions for the Cleveland Browns' regular season win-loss record. 2018-09-1300 min

ShackcastShackcast 038 - PAX West Uber ConfessionalsOur host Asif Khan is joined by Shacknews Senior Editor Brittany Vincent, News Editor Charles Singletary, and Reviews Editor Blake Morse on this very special episode of the Shackcast recorded on location at PAX West 2018. The gang talks about a ton of awesome games that they tried out at PAX and they even share some very interesting stories about Uber encounters in Seattle. 2018-09-1200 min

ShackcastShackcast 037 - Maybe Not CrapDavid Craddock joins our intrepid host Asif Khan as they talk about the latest gaming news, fast food, and all things Northeast Ohio. The gang also celebrates the Shackcast's first year with a fond look back at some of our favoirte episodes and moments from the past year. Thanks to all our listeners for your great support!2018-09-1000 min

ShackcastShackcast 036 - Ray Tracing... X?The Shackcast is back with David and Asif talking about the latest gaming and technology news. Other topics discussed include Hard Knocks, Elon Musk's tweeting habits, and That Gyro Spot's customer service. We also speculate on the true meaning of NVIDIA's new RTX technology.2018-08-2800 min

ShackcastShackcast 035 - Key bindings and Kid RockThe gang took the show on the road this episode at QuakeCon 2018. The Shackcast has come full circle from our first episode at QuakeCon 2017. Asif is joined by Shacknews Review Editor Blake Morse and our News Editor Charles Singletary. They discuss a vast array of gaming topics spanning from EVO 2018, QuakeCon 2018 and even Smash Bros. Ultimate. Blake also shares his true feelings about Kid Rock and we permaban a restaurant.2018-08-1300 min

ShackcastShackcast 034 - Your Pro Football Hall of Fame Traffic ReportAsif and David are back to discuss the latest in video game news and fast food companies. The gang talks about Facebook's recent stock crash, and Asif handicaps the race to a $1 trillion market cap. He also sums up most of his trip to the EA Showcase and addresses the whole Rob Schneider being the GM of the Dallas Cowboys thing. Join The Resistance, Amazon shoppers! 2018-07-3000 min

ShackcastShackcast 033 - Hunger Strike For Cross-PlayAsif is joined by Blake Morse, Review Editor of Shacknews, and Sexy Bill the Cameraman to talk about video games, tacos, TennoCon 2018, and John Wick. The episode was almost lost when Blake unplugged the portable recorder, but we have salvaged the raw data for your listening enjoyment. Asif also commits to a hunger strike for cross-play, but only in between his regular meals.2018-07-2300 min

ShackcastShackcast 032 - RIP Cleveland, GG LeBronDavid and Asif are back in Ohio just in time to talk about some terrible news. LeBron James has decided to leave for Los Angeles, and the repercussions of this decision will be felt in Northeast Ohio for years to come. The gang also talks about video games. Asif gushes over Just Shapes and Beats while David talks about his latest addiction to Hollow Knight.2018-07-1600 min

ShackcastShackcast 031 - The Lost E3 2018 Trainwreck EpisodeThe Shackcast is back! Most of the Shacknews staff got together on the last day of E3 2018 to talk about the games they played, the interviews at the booth and the Shacknews World Championship. Take a listen as Asif, David, Greg, Ozzie, Bill, Sam, Charles, Donovan, and Blake join forces to do it for Shacknews on this very special episode.2018-07-0900 min

ShackcastShackcast 030 - "That's Why I Created Greg"Greg and Asif recorded a super late night podcast at the end of E3 Judges Week. They discuss COD BLOPS 4, KH3, Days Gone, Dreams, and a slew of PSVR titles. They also talk about tacos and their favorite new Irish pub in Santa Monica.2018-05-2400 min

ShackcastShackcast 029 - Quake Champions is Better than CODThe gang is back after a few weeks off! Asif is joined by David and Greg on this week's episode. We talk about Cobra Kai, God of War, Nintendo dumping virtual console, and Asif shares his true feelings about COD. Boo, Greg.2018-05-1400 min

ShackcastShackcast 028 - Senator, We Run AdsThe Shackcast returns to our home base of Canton, Ohio this episode. Asif and David chat about PAX East 2018, God of War hype, SEGA news, Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook hearing in Congress, Doom 2, Quake Champions, fast food and much more.2018-04-1600 min

ShackcastShackcast 026 - Do Something AwesomeAsif and David reunite to talk about GDC, Sea of Thieves, Apple's Education Event in Chicago, and much more on this episode. The gang also talks about Code Conference and Shacknews' PAX East booth.2018-04-0200 min

ShackcastShackcast 024 - The Cleveland Browns of Extra Life UnitedOn this episode, Asif sits down with special guest cohost Greg Burke to chat about video games and Shacknews' charitable efforts at Extra Life United 2018.2018-03-1900 min

ShackcastShackcast 021 - Behold! The 10 out of 10 ClubOn this episode, David and Asif chat about a lot of topics ranging from the stock market, video games they are playing, and Wendy's french fries. They also discuss what makes a game a 10 out of 10 at Shacknews.2018-02-2100 min

ShackcastShackcast 019 - Celeste, Sea of Thieves, Ads, Fudgepanel, and MoreOn this episode, David and Asif reunite to chat about a lot of topics. They celebrate the Shacknews Awards and chat about Celeste, Sea of Thieves Closed Beta, and some other more serious business. 2018-02-0400 min

ShackcastShackcast 018 - CESCASTThe first Shackcast episode of 2018! Greg Burke joins Asif Khan to talk about CES 2018 and Zelda. They talk about the best things Shacknews saw at CES and make some time to bash Star Wars.2018-01-2100 min

ShackcastShackcast 015 - Rocket Jump PreviewRocket Jump: Quake and the Golden Age of First-Person Shooters is the latest Shacknews mega feature by David Craddock. Asif and David sat down to talk about all the work that went into this 130,000 word history of id Software, 90's shooters, and the game that Shacknews was founded on, Quake. Please enjoy this preview show about our latest premium content to hit Shacknews. You can subscribe to Shacknews Mercury for $5/month to access Rocket Jump. The first three chapters are free to all Shacknews readers.2017-12-0900 min

ShackcastShackcast 014 - Super Mario Cereal StockpilesThis week, Asif and David are joined by Greg Burke to chat about the latest gaming news, the Shacknews Awards, and Super Mario Cereal. Greg unveiled his plan to profit from Nintendo's new Super Mario Cereal and we all geeked out about Nintendo Switch.2017-12-0300 min

ShackcastShackcast 011 - Charity Shaming Millionaires & Xbox One X Hot TakesOn this episode of the Shackcast, Asif and David talk about Shacknews' Extra Life performance and share their initial impressions of the Xbox One X. Asif gets up on his soapbox to charity shame some millionaires and the team adds yet one more restaurant to the pantheon of the Northeast Ohio diet.2017-11-1100 min

ShackcastShackcast 010 - The Shacknews Super ShowThis week Asif and David discuss their initial impressions of Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch. They also talk about some local issues in Northeast Ohio. The discussion also shifts to the topic of what makes a game a 10/10.2017-10-3100 min

ShackcastShackcast 005 - The Shacknews TheaterOn this episode Asif, David and Greg all chat about their reactions to the Apple Special Event. 2017-09-1300 min

ShackcastShackcast 003 - PAXCASTShacknews video editor Greg Burke joins our host Asif Khan to talk about PAX West 2017.2017-09-0300 min

ShackcastShackcast 001 - QuakeholioWelcome to the brand new Shackcast, the official podcast of Shacknews.com. This week on our pilot episode we discuss QuakeCon 2017 and tacos. 2017-08-2600 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 201 - 01/24/2014Jeff Cannata is preparing for his play's premiere on Friday night, so that leaves host Garnett Lee to lead Weekend Confirmed into Episode 201 with Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia playing the co-pilot role. They welcome in Sega Mobile's Ethan Einhorn and Area 5's (and former 1up Show alum) Matt Chandronait to break down what happened this week with everything involving Microsoft, EA, and Machinima, discussing how it could potentially affect an audience's perception of YouTube content providers. The talk then turns towards the world of mobile game development and how much of a brave new world it becomes for newcomers, especially those...2014-01-2400 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 200 - 01/17/2014Weekend Confirmed is celebrating a milestone today with its 200th episode! Join hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata, along with the Shacknews duo of Andrew Yoon and Ozzie Mejia, as they journey forward by looking into the problems that are plaguing Nintendo and what they can do to keep their boat above water. The topic then turns into the best-selling games of the year and what they mean for games and innovation moving forward. Then Garnett talks about Don't Starve and whether certain games would benefit more from assisting players more at the beginning. Then it's time to celebrate by...2014-01-1700 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 199 - 01/10/2014Weekend Confirmed is one step closer to a major milestone, having reached Episode 199! Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in Shacknews' Andrew Yoon and "Indie" Jeff Mattas to talk about a whole lot of CES fallout, including Valve's reveal of Steam Machines and whether they're viable in the gaming market. That's followed by some talk about DayZ before jumping into Titanfall's announcement of 6v6 multiplayer and how it could potentially compare to other shooters like MAG, PlanetSide 2, Resistance 2, and Brink. Focus then shifts to the upcoming Alien: Isolation before discussing the Bravely Default demo and Republique. The show wraps...2014-01-1000 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 198 - 12/31/2013Weekend Confirmed is ready to say goodbye to 2013. Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata are ready to usher in the new year with all of your favorite guests! The show starts with Naughty Dog's Jason Paul, The Escapist's Andrea Rene, Marcus Beer, and Shane Satterfield getting the ball rolling on some of 2014's most anticipated games, like the upcoming Uncharted, Watch Dogs, Titanfall, Infamous: Second Son, and Thief. Shacknews' Andrew Yoon, "Indie" Jeff Mattas, Christian Spicer, and Insomniac's James Stevenson jump into the second segment to talk about Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Child of Light, South Park: The Stick...2013-12-3100 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 197 - 12/24/2013Merry Christmas to everyone from the Weekend Confirmed family! It's time to march into the end of 2013 and hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in a slew of guests to discuss all of this year's best games, as well as many of our favorites. The show kicks off with Naughty Dog's Jason Paul, Christian Spicer, and "Indie" Jeff Mattas talking about BioShock Infinite, The Last of Us, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Tearaway, and Call of Juarez: Gunslinger. That's followed by Shacknews' Andrew Yoon, Shane Satterfield, and Marcus Beer coming aboard to discuss Injustice: Gods Among Us, Metro...2013-12-2400 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 196 - 12/20/2013There are two holiday episodes of Weekend Confirmed on tap for the end of 2013, but first, there's one more "regular season" edition to get through. Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in Shacknews' Andrew Yoon and Christian Spicer to talk about some of the final bits of news left over for the year, starting off with the recently-revealed sales numbers for Call of Duty: Ghosts. That leads into this week's Nintendo Direct and whether the news revealed can generate any sort of excitement for Nintendo in 2014. And yes, there's ample discussion about the games revealed for both the Wii...2013-12-2000 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 195 - 12/13/2013With only 12 days left until Christmas, it's time for Weekend Confirmed! Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia and "Indie" Jeff Mattas to take a look back at last Saturday's VGX awards. After briefly looking at the show, in general, the topic turns to the many games that were on display, including Titanfall, No Man's Sky, Quantum Break, and Tales from the Borderlands. With the VGX in the books, it's time to focus on more microtransaction controversy, this time, as it relates to NBA 2K14. Then it's time to talk more games, with Garnett and Jeff...2013-12-1300 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 194 - 12/06/2013Jeff Cannata is in the Big Apple this weekend, which leaves host Garnett Lee to lead this week's episode of Weekend Confirmed solo. He welcomes in Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia, Christian Spicer, and Nikole Zivalich and they lead off the show by discussing the increasing problems plaguingBattlefield 4 and where the game goes from here. The show then goes handheld, as Christian discusses everything that makes Media Molecule's Tearaway a sublime experience before Ozzie and Nikole dive into The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. As you might expect, this leads to a comparison of the two handhelds. Afterwards, Garnett takes...2013-12-0600 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 193 - 11/27/2013It's the Thanksgiving weekend edition of Weekend Confirmed and hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia and Shane Satterfield to give thanks to all things video games. The show begins with an extensive look at Forza Motorsport 5, discussing everything that makes the game one of the Xbox One's best launch titles. From there, the topic turns to Forza's controversial use of microtransactions, dissecting in detail an interview Garnett had conducted with Turn 10's Dan Greenwalt shortly before the start of the show. The topic then turns to Dead Rising 3 and Xbox Fitness before discussing the PS4...2013-11-2700 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 192 - 11/22/2013The next generation of consoles have all arrived and Weekend Confirmed is ready to celebrate with you. Join hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata, as they welcome in Shacknews' Andrew Yoon and "Indie" Jeff Mattas to break down both the PS4 and the Xbox One. The show re-visits some major titles from the PS4 launch, like Knack, Killzone: Shadow Fall, Resogun, and Need For Speed: Rivals. To help move the Xbox One discussion, Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia joins in the final segment to briefly talk about Ryse: Son of Rome, Dead Rising 3, and Killer Instinct before "Indie" Jeff Mattas talks some...2013-11-2200 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 191 - 11/15/2013The PS4 launches today and it's time to celebrate with Weekend Confirmed. Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in Shacknews' Andrew Yoon and The Escapist's Andrea Rene to usher in a new generation of consoles, but first, they discuss this past weekend's Blizzcon and all of the exciting news to come out of that event. Then the topic turns to next-generation consoles, where everyone discusses the PS4 launch lineup, including Killzone: Shadow Fall, Knack, Need For Speed: Rivals, and more. They also talk about what to expect from next week's Xbox One release and discuss why Nintendo may be...2013-11-1500 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 190 - 11/08/2013The 190th episode of Weekend Confirmed comes to you in full 1080p! With co-host Jeff Cannata away for the week, host Garnett Lee invites the Shacknews tandem of Andrew Yoon and Ozzie Mejia, along with Christian Spicer, to discuss the imminent arrival of Xbox One. But first, discussion turns to Call of Duty: Ghosts, talking about the series' growing sense of stagnation and whether it's necessarily a problem that can be solved or even one worth solving at all. After that, Andrew catches up on all things Xbox One, including games like Zoo Tycoon, Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: Son of Rome...2013-11-0800 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 189 - 11/01/2013Weekend Confirmed has finally reached the month of November and with next-gen console arrivals imminent, hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata invite Shacknews' Andrew Yoon and "Indie" Jeff Mattas to discuss the week's next-gen console stories, including the rumored different in resolution and the hardware announcements from Sony. After that, it's time to discuss games, as the crew breaks down Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag and Batman: Arkham Origins before Jeff professes further love for Path of Exile. The show wraps up with "Indie" Jeff revisiting The Stanley Parableover two years after first discussing the original mod, a brief talk about...2013-11-0100 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 188 - 10/25/2013With the next-gen consoles rapidly approaching, this week's edition of Weekend Confirmed begins with hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata discussing the rumored differences in resolution between the Xbox One and the PS4 and how it could potentially affect the two consoles in the long run. After that, the Team Rocket duo of Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia and The Odd Gentleman's Nikole Zivalich try to convince Jeff to stick with Pokemon X and Y, arguing for the merits of the games. That's followed by some discussion of Path of Exile and the console version of Diablo 3, before diving into some more...2013-10-2500 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 187 - 10/18/2013For this edition of Weekend Confirmed, we have two crews for you! We start the show with the Weekend Confirmed X crew of hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata and the Shacknews duo of Andrew Yoon and Ozzie Mejia reacting to the Watch Dogs delay and how that affects the decision to jump on to next-gen on launch day. That's followed by some early discussion of Pokemon X and Y before jumping into discussion of Telltale's The Wolf Among Us. After the first hour, we switch to Weekend Confirmed Y, with Insomniac's James Stevenson jumping in for a discussion on...2013-10-1800 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 186 - 10/11/2013It's a power trio for this edition of Weekend Confirmed. Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata are joined by Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia and they briefly muse about last week's League of Legends World Championship, as they all consider jumping back into the world of Riot's MOBA phenomenon. Discussion turns to Grand Theft Auto Online, including some listener stories about their experience in the game. Then everyone talks about the upcoming next-generation of consoles and the Battlefield 4 beta before Jeff talks about his brief experience with Beyond: Two Souls and Ozzie reels off the best of what he saw at this...2013-10-1100 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 185 - 10/04/2013Grand Theft Auto Online has launched, but sadly, hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata (and Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia) are stuck at the beginning on a "Waiting for players" message. But one person was lucky enough to get in and that's "Indie" Jeff Mattas, who's here to give us his early impressions of GTA 5's new online mode. But not before a brief discussion about Steam Machines and Valve's new controller. After talking some GTA, the crew talks about Card Hunter and what makes it so great, before lamenting its trip down the free-to-play rabbit hole. The show wraps up with...2013-10-0400 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 184 - 09/27/2013Weekend Confirmed begins with a cookie invasion! Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata bravely fend off the Cookie Clicker attack brought on by The Escapist's Andrea Rene, but not before sadly losing Shacknews' Andrew Yoon to the cookie onslaught. After everyone regroups from the Great Cookie Clicker Invasion of 2014, the team discusses Valve's revelation of Steam Machines before diving into some more Grand Theft Auto V. After discussing GTA's advancements in gameplay and some more character discussion, it's time to move on to Tokyo Game Show, where Andrew talks about some of the best things the event had to offer...2013-09-2700 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 182 - 09/13/2013Weekend Confirmed is ready to formally wrap up another week. Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in the Shacknews tandem of Andrew Yoon and Ozzie Mejia to discuss the latest news to come from Sony, including the PS Vita TV. But first, Jeff kicks off the show by talking about his experience with Final Fantasy XIV before discussing World of Warcraft's latest 5.4 patch. Talk then shifts to games by the dozen, including Grand Theft Auto V's dizzying number of missions, while Andrew catches us up on several upcoming releases, like XCOM: Enemy Within, Dying Light, Batman: Arkham Origins, and...2013-09-1300 min

Weekend Confirmed: The Video Game ShowWeekend Confirmed - Ep. 180 - 08/30/2013While the gaming world turns its eyes to PAX Prime in Seattle, Weekend Confirmed holds down the homefront. Hosts Garnett Lee and Jeff Cannata welcome in "Indie" Jeff Mattas and Shacknews' Ozzie Mejia to sort out this week's Nintendo announcements, including trying to make heads or tails of what the company was thinking with that 2DS design. After that, it's time to dive into games, as the team discusses Madden NFL 25, Saints Row IV, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Hearthstone (Or is it Hurthstone?), and Shelter. The show ends with a new round of Finishing Moves and a few Super Bowl predictions...2013-08-3000 min