In this episode of The Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton and Madrid dive back into the world of Pokémon Legends ZA, spending more time breaking down the Mega Dimension DLC, what it adds to the experience, and how it could shape the future of the game. From new mechanics to wild speculation, they dig into what’s working and what they’re still unsure about. The conversation then pivots to tech as the two compare different iPad models, weighing the pros and cons of each—performance, price, accessories, and who each model actually makes sense for. It’s a laid-back mix of gaming deep dives and real-world tech talk you won’t want to miss. 🧀🎮

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew jumps into the wild Fortnite x Bleach collaboration, talking skins, vibes, and whether it’s one of Fortnite’s best anime crossovers yet. They also break down Monster Hunter’s Title Update 4, spotlighting the newly added monster and what it means for the endgame grind. Chris shares his time with Game of the Year winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, digging into why it earned the top spot, before hyping up his excitement for the upcoming Resident Evil: Requiem. The discussion continues with Chris giving his own take on the Pragmata demo, comparing how his experience differed from Anton’s impressions last week, and the episode wraps with a thoughtful conversation on AI and its growing impact on the games industry—from development to creativity and beyond. All that and more in another cheesy episode 🧀🎮

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew breaks down the second Marvel Tokon beta—what’s new, what’s fun, and what still needs work. Anton dives back into the Pokémon Legends ZA DLC, sharing his latest experiences and whether the new content lives up to the hype. He also talks about The Game Awards from home and the big reveals—but most importantly, his personal impressions of the newly announced Pragmata demo after playing it on his PC. The excitement continues with the reveal of Mega Man 12: Dual Overdrive, and the team closes out the show with a heated discussion on amiibo gating features in multiplatform games—are we okay with paying more for locked-off extras? All that and plenty of laughs in this cheesy episode 🧀🎮

This week on The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives back into the galaxy far, far away with thoughts on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, breaking down how it holds up and why it still hits for fans of action-adventure games. They also take a look at everyone’s Fortnite 2025 wrap-up stats, comparing numbers, wins, and questionable life choices made on the island over the year.

The discussion shifts to big platform news as Final Fantasy VII Remake makes its way to Switch 2, sparking conversation about performance, portability, and what this means for Square Enix on Nintendo hardware. On the ongoing games front, Jalen continues his journey through Digimon Story: Time Stranger, while Chris checks back in with his progress in Ghost of Yōtei and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, sharing what’s clicking and what’s keeping him hooked. Another packed episode full of updates, stats, and classic Cheesy Controller banter you won’t want to miss 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of The Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew breaks down their bold and spicy predictions for the 2025 Video Game Awards—starting with Madrid’s surprise-heavy ballot and Jalen’s meticulously crafted picks that might just shake up the whole show. Meanwhile, Anton dives deep into Lumines Arise, sharing his obsession with the latest Weekly Challenges and how the leaderboard grind has fully taken over his life.

And of course, we can’t ignore the seismic shifts over in Fortnite as Chapter 7 Season 1 kicks off with massive mechanical changes, map rewrites, and enough new features to make even longtime players relearn the game.

It’s predictions, puzzle mastery, and battle royale chaos all in one episode—just another week with the Cheesy boys. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of The Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton and Chris lock in their predictions for who’s taking home the big trophies at the 2025 Video Game Awards. From the tightest indie categories to the heavyweight GOTY contenders, they break down the field, argue passionately, and call out the dark horses that could shake up the whole show.

Meanwhile, Anton finally rolls credits on Hades 2, clearing the last hurdle to let it enter the arena for his own personal Game of the Year list. He shares his full thoughts now that the credits have rolled—how the ending hit, how the systems evolve, and where it truly stands among 2025’s giants.

It’s predictions, celebrations, and a whole lot of opinions—perfectly seasoned and fresh out of the oven. 🧀🎮

On this week's Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into a jam-packed week of gaming news and hype. Rockstar finally breaks the silence—GTA 6 has officially been delayed to November 2026, and the squad has feelings. From there, they brighten things up with the release of Lumines Arise, bringing sleek puzzles and vibes back to modern platforms.

PlayStation drops a State of Play: Japan, giving the team plenty to gush over, while Nintendo fires back with the first Mario Galaxy movie trailer, sending everyone into cosmic excitement. The boys try their hand at predicting this year’s Game Awards nominees—and, as expected, chaos ensues.

Chris celebrates finally beating Silent Hill F and starting Ghost of Yotei , and the whole crew is stunned by Valve’s reveal of the Steam Frame, new Steam Controller, and an updated Steam Machine—aka Steam Hardware Era 2.0.

It’s a stacked, hilarious, and opinion-filled episode you won’t want to miss. 🧀🎮

On this episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad breaks down the ten games that define who they are as gamers, starting with Madrid, whose list is a clean blend of style, pure gameplay, and competitive obsession. From Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus and Pokemon Ruby Version, to all-timers like Persona 5 Royal, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astral Chain, Hades, Overwatch, and Monster Hunter World, Madrid showcases the exact mix of flash and fundamentals that shaped his taste—plus the iconic anchors of Halo 2 and Final Fantasy XIV.

Next up, Jalen runs through a lineup built on storytelling, depth, and nostalgia. He brings out the heavy hitters with NieR: Automata, Metroid Prime 2, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, Half-Life 2, and Final Fantasy VI. His love for Pokémon shines with Emerald and Pinball, while Persona 3 FES, Shadow the Hedgehog, and the legendary Marvel vs. Capcom 2 round out a list that perfectly captures his identity as a player.

Then Chris steps in with a list that traces a lifelong relationship with classic PlayStation charm, survival horror, and multiplayer legends. From Mega Man Legends, Resident Evil 2, Crash Bandicoot 3, and Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage to pillars like Silent Hill 1, Stardew Valley, Final Fantasy XIV, and Halo 2, Chris’ picks paint a full picture. Add in Pokémon Silver, Modern Warfare 2, Gears 2, The Sims 2, Persona 4, Midnight Club 3, and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, and you get a definitive snapshot of his gaming DNA.

Finally, Anton closes it out with a lineup full of emotional resonance, tight gameplay, and genre-hopping favorites. Pokémon Omega Ruby, NieR: Automata, Transistor, Tetris Effect, Skate 3, Skullgirls: Second Encore, Crisis Core Reunion, Monster Hunter World, Journey, and Final Fantasy XVI show exactly how his tastes evolved and why he plays what he plays today.

If you’ve ever wanted to truly understand the crew behind the mics, this is the definitive episode. 🧀🎮

Anton finally beats Pokémon Legends: ZA, wrapping up his journey through Kalos with plenty of thoughts on the story, postgame, and where the series goes next! The crew also dives into the wild new Fortnite season crossover with The Simpsons, shares their latest Hades 2 updates, and checks in on the eerie vibes of Silent Hill F. Plus, we talk Digimon Story: Time Stranger, the current Blade meta in Marvel Rivals’ PvE mode, and what’s keeping everyone playing (or falling off) this fall season. 🧀🎮

Anton’s back with a full Pokémon Legends: ZA progress report — from exploring the new twists on Lumiose City to breaking down the revamped battle mechanics and early story beats that have him hooked (and occasionally tilted). The crew debates how ZA stacks up against Arceus and what it means for the future of open-world Pokémon.

Meanwhile, Mark Cerny is dropping fresh details about the PS6’s architecture and AMD’s continued role in powering the next generation of PlayStation hardware — sparking speculation on what kind of performance leap we can expect and whether we’re finally reaching “PC parity.”

And just when you thought Fortnite couldn’t surprise anyone anymore, Epic announces The Simpsons as the next crossover season. The gang imagines what Homer’s emotes, Bart’s loadout, and Springfield landmarks might look like on the Battle Royale island. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton finally joins the next generation of handheld hype as his Nintendo Switch 2 arrives—early impressions, surprise features, and launch quirks included. From UI tweaks to game transfers, he’s hands-on and has stories to tell.

The Pokémon celebration continues as Anton dives into his early-game thoughts on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and what the return to Lumiose City means for longtime fans. The crew also breaks down the massive Pokémon GO level rework, what it means for progression, and whether Niantic actually listened to the community this time.

Elsewhere, we get spiritual in Ghost of Yotei, explore the future (and chaos) of AI video generation, and close things out with a dive into Digimon story time stranger.

New console energy, Pokémon passion, and digital chaos—just another week with the squad. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad breaks down their most anticipated game releases for the rest of 2025! From long-awaited sequels to fresh new IPs, the hype levels are rising fast as we plan out what’s left of our gaming year. Anton continues pushing deeper into Hades 2, sharing build strategies and why this game still refuses to miss. Meanwhile, we’re officially entering countdown mode with less than a week until Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and the crew dives into launch expectations, Mega Evolution theories, and day-one squad plans.

Outside of games, Anton attempts once again to convince Chris to enter the cursed yet hilarious world of Smiling Friends, as we break down how the show perfectly blends absurd comedy with unsettling horror. Will Chris finally give it a chance? Probably not—but it’s still great content. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives deep into Hades 2 and its fiery rise through the underworld of early access. The squad reacts to K-pop demon hunters storming into Fortnite, Daredevil joining the Marvel Rivals roster, and the growing anticipation for Ghosts of Yotei. They also unpack Microsoft’s latest Game Pass struggles, celebrate Madrid’s long-awaited induction into the Steam family, discuss the return of Skate, and wrap up with hype for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into a jam-packed week of gaming news and impressions! Anton breaks down Hades II finally reaching its 1.0 release, while the squad debates the lasting dominance of Xbox controllers on PC. Chris shares his early thoughts on Silent Hill F and reacts to the Fortnite x Daft Punk experience that lit up the island. The gang also covers all the big reveals from Tokyo Game Show 2025—including a wild Kojima appearance—and Sony’s September State of Play, featuring Marvel’s Wolverine, Saros, and Flight Simulator. Plus, Xbox hikes prices… again. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton preps his games while waiting for his Switch 2 to arrive, testing out the Nier: Automata Switch port to see how it runs before the big transfer. Meanwhile, Chris shares his impressions of Chronos: The New Dawn and gets hyped for Fortnite’s upcoming Daft Punk experience. The crew talks performance, vibes, and the ever-evolving world of gaming in 2025. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, Anton and Chris break down all the highlights from Nintendo’s September 2025 Direct. The spotlight shines on Pokémon Legends Z-A, with new Mega Evolutions stealing the show alongside the reveal of the Mega Dimensions DLC. Anton dives deep into how Pokémon Home compatibility works across console generations, and from mechanics to speculation, the crew covers it all. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the squad breaks down the freshly announced iPhone 17 lineup and what those upgrades really mean for gamers on the go. The long-awaited Silksong discussion makes its triumphant return, with the crew diving into hopes, expectations, and fears. They also check out Tokon: Fighting Souls, the newest contender in the fighting game arena, and share first impressions of Riot’s 2XKO. 🧀🎮

On this week’s episode of the Cheesy Controller Podcast, the crew dives into a mix of classics, comebacks, and curious hardware. From the hype around the new Skate and Lumines Arise to breaking down the freshly served Ghost of Yotei plates, the squad keeps the energy rolling. Sonic speeds back into the spotlight with Sonic Racing, while the tiny-yet-mighty 8BitDo Micro controller sparks debate. The real highlight? Chris officially platinums Crash Bandicoot 2, cementing his skills as the bandicoot master. Meanwhile, Anton journeys into the neon noir world of the Blade Runner point-and-click adventure, and the squad chainsaws their way through memories of Gears of War Reloaded. 🧀🎮

This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, we’re joined by ThirteenCross from the Rusty Rupees Podcast for a West Coast–flavored episode packed with big gaming news and unexpected crossovers. From Hollow Knight: Silksong finally locking in a September 4th release date to Gears of War hitting PlayStation and Helldivers marching onto Xbox on August 26th, the conversation doesn’t miss a beat.

We dig into Fortnite Festival’s Gorillaz takeover, PlayStation’s price hikes in the U.S. (with the PS5 Pro clocking in at $749.99), and the darkly nostalgic return of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Plus, the crew breaks down the Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV collab, the newly announced Sekiro anime, and the chaotic charm of Densha Attack.

It’s coast-to-coast energy, deep gaming dives, and plenty of laughs—Cheesy and Rusty in the best way.

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This week on the Cheesy Controller Podcast, things get spicy—literally and figuratively. The crew kicks things off with a fiery discussion on different types of peppers before diving into Fortnite’s unexpected downtime. From there, they break down Battlefield 6’s second beta weekend, react to the surprise Helldivers 2 x ODST crossover, and hear Anton’s thoughts on iOS 16 Public Beta 3. To top it off, the squad takes a look at the Pokémon Legends ZA demo shown at the Pokémon World Championships and share their first impressions. 🌶️🧀🎮