As a special New Year's treat, we're taking a look back at the best moments from Controller Club 2025! From the biggest news stories to our favourite reviews and discussions, here is what we're remembering from the past year of Controller Club.Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos00:48 - Our Hopes for Gaming in 202511:15 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review24:50 - Building the Switch Hall of Fame37:44 - Drafting our Dream PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale 2 Fighters55:00 - Fan Expo Highlights01:02:53 - A Minecraft Movie Review01:14:33 - Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions01:21:36 - The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Review01:28:59 - The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Review01:43:57 - Building Our Dream Animal Crossing Game01:56:04 - PAX West Highlights02:11:31 - Donkey Kong Bananza First Impressions02:23:24 - Drafting the Most Iconic Video Game Sound Effects02:31:15 - The September State of Play (& Wolverine Thoughts)02:51:11 - Drafting the Most Bankable Gaming Franchises03:04:00 - Ghost of Yotei First Impressions03:15:37 - Five Nights at Freddy's 2 03:19:35 - What We've Been Playing (Hollow Knight: Silksong, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Tiny Bookshop)03:30:19 - OutroFollow the show!Twitter: https://twitter.com/controller_clubInstagram: https://instagram.com/controllerclubpodTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@controller.clubApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/controller-club/id1614095846Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6eAkyalUckNzceQGoJwumwFollow us!Lauren: https://twitter.com/LRouse19Tom: https://twitter.com/tomdrewartKlein: https://twitter.com/TheKleinFeltOriginal theme music by Jon Rouse© Controller Club
It is finally time! This week, Tom, Lauren, and Klein look back on the best games of 2025, highlighting a handful of their favorites as well as handing out the award for Game of the Year 2025.
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On this week's show, we discuss the biggest announcements/moments from the 2025 Game Awards, breaking down everything Mega Man's return, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, two new Tomb Raider games, and more.
Also, Lauren takes us through everything there is to know heading into Fallout Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video with a deep-dive S2 breakdown.
And stay tuned, as Tom gives his final Ghost of Yotei thoughts, Klein reviews Skate Story, and Lauren shares her latest Hades 2 update.
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On this week's show, we fill out our ballots for the 2025 Game Awards, predicting everything from the biggest announcement of the night to what will win Game of the Year. Also, stay tuned to the very end for Tom and Lauren's thoughts on the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 movie, and Klein's review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
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On this week's show, we revisit our list of upcoming video game adaptations and decide which we are the most excited to see. Listen in as we cover everything from The Last of Us Season 3 to the Elden Ring movie.
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On today's show, the crew is joined by special guest Steve Vegvari for a disucssion on the most 'bankable' franchises in gaming. They also stop down for some conversation on the most recent Xbox Partner Preview Showcase, and a deep dive into everything from Arc Raiders to Chrono Trigger in 'What We've Been Playing.'
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It's an 'Oops, all news' edition of Controller Club. Join in the fun as Klein, Tom, and Lauren break down Valve's new Steam Machine console, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer reveal, and much more of the latest and greatest in gaming news. Also, stay tuned to hear our thoughts on the Dispatch finale and the newly released Lumines: Arise.
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On this week's show, we react to a pair of big-name game delays in GTA VI and Marvel 1943, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PS2 by putting together our very own hall of fame for the console.
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On this week's show, we are joined by ABC Gamer's David Smith for a deep dive conversation on Ghost of Yotei. Join in the fun as we pop the hood on Sucker Punch's latest open-world adventure through Feudal Japan.
Also, listen in as we react to the latest in gaming news, including Crash Bandicoot potentially getting a TV show, and the Animal Crossing update fans have been waiting for, and break down what we've been playing, from Dispatch Episodes 3+4 to Jurassic World Evolution 3.
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On this week's show, we declare the console wars over, as it was announced Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to PlayStation next year. We also react to news of a potential Metroid movie and play another round of The Great Trophy Throwdown.
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On this week's show, we aim to catch 'em all with the release of a Pokémon game. Listen in as we discuss the recent massive Pokémon leak, as well as share our thoughts on Pokémon Legends Z-A, mere days after release.
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On this week's show, Klein and Tom are joined by Game Informer Executive Editor and All Things Nintendo Host Brian Shea to draft the best Mario power-ups ever.
Also, the crew dives into the news, including reports of a controversial Assassin's Creed game cancellation and an update on the live-action Pokémon TV series.
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On this week's episode, Klein, Tom, and Lauren react to the Xbox Game Pass price hike, EA getting acquired, and a potential new Halo remake.
Also, in honor of Ghost of Yotei's release, we decided to ask, "What is the best open-world in gaming?" with a new randomized bracket!
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The all-time classics keep coming, as Hades 2 dropped this week into our laps. Join the Controller Club crew as we share our first impressions on Supergiant's latest action rogue-like. Also this week, we react to the latest PlayStation State of Play, which included the official re-reveal of Insomniac's Wolverine.
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A new episode of Controller Club is here. Join in the fun as the crew breaks down rumors of a PlayStation State of Play, Borderlands 4's messy launch, and potential multiplayer in Cyberpunk 2.
Also, there is plenty of fun to be had in our video game sound effect draft, an update on our Silksong thoughts, and a review of Flick Shot Rogues.
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On this week's show, we react to the first Nintendo Direct since the Switch 2's release, sharing our thoughts on major announcements like the first Mario Galaxy Movie trailer, the Hades 2 release date, and a brand-new Fire Emblem.
Also listen in for our thoughts on new games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Katanaut, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.
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On this week's show, we have collected all of our developer interviews from PAX West 2025 into one special episode of the podcast. Join us as we chat with the teams behind TetherGeist, Ravenswood Academy, FATE: Reawakened, War of the Western Deep, and Fresh Tracks live from the show floor.
- Timestamps:00:00 - Introductions and Hellos
01:00 - TetherGeist Interview (O. and Co. Games)
06:56 - Ravenswood Academy Interview (KingsIsle Entertainment)
27:55 - FATE: Reawakened Interview (Kingsisle Entertainment)
30:49 - War of the Western Deep Interview (Sunsgrove Studios)
35:25 - Fresh Tracks Interview (Buffalo Buffalo)
39:07 - Outro
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On this week's show, we are back from our first PAX experience. Join us as we recount the weekend at PAX West 2025, and preview exciting new games like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Borderlands 4, and many more.
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On this week's show, join in the fun as we react to the biggest announcements out of Gamesomce 2025, as well as do a deep dive book club discussion on the 2007 classic, Portal.
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On this week's show, we look ahead to the future of Xbox, discussing what we want from the next Xbox console as well as pitch our dream first year of games for the next-gen machine.
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