The Game Awards beats out the Super Bowl? XBOX and physical game distribution reach a new low. I check out the demo for Final Fantasy 7 Remake on the Switch 2 and give my grade for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

THIS WEEK: We continue the talk about the Shade heard around the gaming and fandom world as I discuss why the cast and crew of Mortal Kombat 2 isn’t sweating the cast of Street Fighter. I also share my thoughts on the trailers for Supergirl, Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2, and, of course, the end of an era in anime as My Hero Academia says farewell. All this, plus my review of Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft season 2.

It’s our annual TGA highlight show, where we talk about all of the winners, world premieres, and guest spotlights of this year’s event. Did it live up?

This week, we are running wild with news and conversations as we are combining both video games and fandom news this week including the huge news regarding Netflix and Warner Bros., as well as a review of Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

YANNICK BELZIL, Narrative Designer at TRIBUTE GAMES, returns to discuss the development of the much-anticipated new brawler MARVEL COSMIC INVASION. He also reflects on the impact of their previous hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: SHREDDER’S REVENGE, and the next mega project he and the team are currently working on.

THIS WEEK: We’ve reached our final stop before Thanksgiving, and I delve into this week’s latest news, including the status of the latest TMNT film project, a rare comic book breaking auction records, and the top 5 reasons to be thankful this year within our fandoms. Then our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK reviews the latest Netflix live adaptation of Last Samurai Standing based on the graphic novel by Shogo Imamura.

I give my predictions for this year’s Game Awards nominees and my review of Ninja Gaiden 4, developed by Platinum Games.

THIS WEEK: I give my thoughts on this week’s news, including more reveals of the Super Mario Galaxy movie, Fallout Season 2 trailer, Hideo Kojima and Disney teaming up, and more. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I talk about the new Netflix documentary ”Being Eddie” and discuss what was talked about, what wasn’t talked about, and what I took away from it.

We have a rundown of the games announced on the recent PlayStation State of Play showcase, as they also created yet another milestone for themselves. I also give my thoughts on the Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer, plus my review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

THIS WEEK: We have a loaded show with more news in the world of gaming, news based on three previous guests on this show, and more. I also give my review of The Witcher season 4, starring Liam Helmsworth, taking over as Geralt of Rivia.

THIS WEEK: Nintendo announces the release date for Pokémon Legends ZA DLC. PlayStation further evolves the PS PORTAL with another new feature. Multiple games were delayed until 2026, and many developers were laid off from major companies. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I join the fight against the Shadow Warriors with my review of DOUBLE DRAGON: REVIVE. All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. Presents TALK TIME LIVE

A.J.Beckles stops by TALK TIME LIVE EXCLUSIVE to talk about his role as Okuran in the highly popular anime series DAN DA DAN, as well as his first time appearance at this year’s NYCC, and more. Get ready for an entertaining and insightful look at this young talent’s career.

On this Halloween edition of SELECT/START, Gamestop announces the end of the console wars. A fighting game based on AVATAR: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra is in development. Viz Media announces a book based on the words of a Nintendo Legend. Fighting game fans rejoice as Battle Arena Toshinden Trilogy is coming back to consoles. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I give my grade for Pokémon Legends ZA for the Switch 2.

Retrosoft Studios director and founder Mike Hermann talks about the latest DLC for Retromania Wrestling and more.

Mario is heading to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. I give my thoughts on DC KO issue #1 and why I am excited about this tournament saga. Japan honors the voice of Goku. Marvel makes plans to ”kill off Spidey and Wolvie” again. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK: History repeats itself as HALO is officially coming to the PS5, and I discuss what this could mean for the console wars and the future of XBOX.

This week on the SELECT/START gaming podcast, we are back with a big announcement involving our next guests on TALK TIME LIVE EXCLUSIVE in connection with MARVEL COSMIC INVASION. I also got my hands on the LEGO Gameboy and talk about why this may be the most genius design to date. Google turns your smartphone into a Pokedex, and in our FINAL STAGE segment, I review PS Studios and Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei for the PS5.

I play catch-up with a few things that happened last week, including my thoughts on Peacemaker and why I liked the direction they went with it. I also give my thoughts on Netflix’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I look back at my time at NYCC and talk about the biggest news coming out of that and more.

It’s the final show before New York Comic-Con, and we’ve got a loaded show full of news, including The Simpsons coming out with a new movie, KILL BILL returns to theaters, Ranma 1/2 season 2, Peacemaker thoughts, and my review of The SMASHING MACHINE.

YO JOBRA!!!  THIS WEEK: We touch on the discussion of EA GAMES’ plans to go private and sell their company in a controversial move. Plus, XBOX gamers are once again brushing the salt from their shoulders as prices go up on Game Pass. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I review G.I. JOE: The Wrath of Cobra and ask, does this game live up to not only the standards of the brand but also the beat-em up genre? All this and more in this episode of the SELECT/START video game podcast.

THIS WEEK: We have news on both upcoming Spider-man movies, along with my thoughts on the trailers for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest crazy episode of Peacemaker, and my review of Marvel Zombies on Disney+