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Gamer Traffic Show.

Mike Sampson and Mr. Amazing

190 episodes

3 weeks ago

Send us a text We weigh Valve’s rumored return to the living room, debate Netflix’s push into games, and react to a stylish heist trailer that banks on star power. Regional pricing shakes up PS5 strategy in Japan, and we get hands-on with the PS Portal before a spicy game rant and holiday sign-off. • Valve’s console aims above PS5 Pro power • Price expectations between $700 and $1000 • Design notes on controller bulk and faceplates • Strategy to replace Xbox as third platform • Netflix gamin...

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Send us a text We weigh Valve’s rumored return to the living room, debate Netflix’s push into games, and react to a stylish heist trailer that banks on star power. Regional pricing shakes up PS5 strategy in Japan, and we get hands-on with the PS Portal before a spicy game rant and holiday sign-off. • Valve’s console aims above PS5 Pro power • Price expectations between $700 and $1000 • Design notes on controller bulk and faceplates • Strategy to replace Xbox as third platform • Netflix gamin...

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Episodes (20/190)

Gamer Traffic Show.

Valve Enters The Living Room , Netflix is making a harder push in video games on your TV screen, Japan gets a Playstation 5 console that dedicated to Japan only and much more.

Send us a text We weigh Valve’s rumored return to the living room, debate Netflix’s push into games, and react to a stylish heist trailer that banks on star power. Regional pricing shakes up PS5 strategy in Japan, and we get hands-on with the PS Portal before a spicy game rant and holiday sign-off. • Valve’s console aims above PS5 Pro power • Price expectations between $700 and $1000 • Design notes on controller bulk and faceplates • Strategy to replace Xbox as third platform • Netflix gamin...

3 weeks ago

36 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

GTA 6 delay to November 2026, Can Marvel's Wolverine and other games survive GTA 6 onslaught, Switch 2 sales are still on fire and with cloud gaming added to the PlayStation Portal, can the Portal give the Switch any competition and much more.

Send us a text GTA 6 moves to November and the industry shuffles around it. We break down who should move, why Switch 2 is surging, and how PlayStation Portal’s cloud unlock changes the handheld conversation. • Rockstar’s delay logic, polish pressure, and hype management • The five-week runway rule for major launches • Risks for Wolverine, Fable, Gears, and Call of Duty timing • Holiday 2026 calendar scenarios and safer windows • Switch 2 sales momentum, bundles, and attach rates • PlayStati...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

When Halo Lands On PlayStation, The Console War Changes

Send us a text Halo jumps to PS5 and everything we thought about exclusives gets tested. We weigh pride against profit, debate a PC-like Xbox, swap our top basketball games, roast and praise a killer-chimp trailer, and put PS5’s sales in historical context. • Halo remake heading to PS5 and what it means for Xbox identity • Acquisitions, revenue pressure and why cross-platform expands reach • 25th anniversary timing and expectations for sales across platforms • Next-gen Xbox rumored as high-e...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Battlefield Breaks Records While Xbox Fades From Store Shelves And Eddie Murphy Steals The Spotlight, 5 games that gamers take too seriously and much more.

Send us a text A record-breaking Battlefield launch sets the tone as we debate whether momentum can beat tradition when Black Ops returns. We also rank the games people take way too seriously, dig into PlayStation’s 30th anniversary collab with Reebok, preview the Eddie Murphy Netflix doc, and question Xbox’s shrinking footprint in stores. • Battlefield’s seven million in three days and revenue impact • Battlefield vs Black Ops lifetime sales predictions • Madden, 2K, Call of Duty, Mario Kar...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Saudi Money in video games , NES at 40, Street Fighter casting wins and misses, roster scope concerns, tax on violent video games and much more..

Send us a text We break down Mexico’s 8% tax on violent games, challenge the evidence behind it, and point to real online harms that need targeted action. We also look at Saudi Arabia’s growing role in gaming, celebrate NES at 40 with new gear, debate MK2’s delay, and judge Street Fighter’s cast. • Mexico’s 8% violent game tax framed as safety without clear evidence • real risks around cartel recruitment via game chats and social platforms • practical parenting: ratings, limits, and choosing...

2 months ago

54 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

How did the “affordable” consoles become luxury item—and why your wallet is the only protest that works. Demon Slayer’s movie made $ 600 million worldwide, is Wolverine the big Fall game of 2026 and much more.

Send us a text We pull apart the new price era of gaming—from Nintendo’s $450 Switch 2 and $80 games to Sony’s storage trade‑offs and Xbox’s $800 special edition—and weigh what’s market pressure versus corporate choice. We also green‑light Wolverine’s trailer, celebrate Demon Slayer’s box office surge, and share how to vote with your wallet when hype meets high prices. • Switch 2 pricing backlash and $80 software • Membership requirements hidden in “retro” value • Accessory inflation across ...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

PlayStation 6 rumors too soon and Playstation 5 hasn't hit puberty yet. A New York man arrested for selling counterfeit Nintendo products since 2018, faces 15 years in prison,Call of Duty Black Ops 7 confirmed PS4 , Xbox One and much more.

Send us a text Heated debate ensues over PlayStation 6 rumors suggesting a 2027 release date and potential pricing strategy, with co-hosts strongly disagreeing about whether this timeline is too soon after PlayStation 5. • PlayStation 6 rumored to feature detachable disc drive with three different SKUs and potential pricing between $450-800 • Discussion about whether Sony should wait until 2028 due to COVID impact on PS5 lifecycle and recent PS5 Pro release • Marvel Rivals coming to PlayStat...

3 months ago

50 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

007's Gaming Renaissance(Playstation State of Play), Nintendo's latest Direct, Capcom blaming PlayStation for Monster Hunter sales slowdown and much more.

Send us a text We dive deep into the new 007 game showcased at State of Play, highlighting its Hitman-like gameplay and focus on a young Bond earning his license to kill. The game offers multiple play styles and features classic Bond elements like gadgets and stealth mechanics. • First major Bond game in 13 years, releasing March 27, 2026 • Developed by IO Interactive (Hitman creators) • Features Patrick Gibson as a young James Bond • Offers different gameplay approaches: stealth, action, or...

3 months ago

56 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

PlayStation 4 Support Ending, Helldivers team up with Halo, Red Dead Redemption 2 hitting 77 million copies sold, who the female cover athlete of NBA 2k 26 should be and much more.

Send us a text Gaming is approaching a tipping point with PlayStation 4 support ending in 2026 and game prices climbing to unprecedented levels. We dive into industry shifts and question whether $80 games will become the new normal. • PlayStation 4 support winding down with major developers dropping the 12-year-old console by early 2026 • Beat Saber and Genshin Impact outlining multi-phase withdrawal plans • Helldivers 2 arriving on Xbox Series X on August 26th with exclusive Halo-themed con...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

PlayStation's Price Hike and the Console Economy Shift, Xbox new handhelds coming on Oct 14, 2025 but no price. Are superhero movies dying and will the genre die like the Western movies and much and more.

Send us a text The gaming industry faces significant price adjustments as PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox respond to economic pressures and market competition with new strategies and hardware offerings. • PlayStation 5 prices in the US increasing by $50 across all models effective August 21st • Sony cites "challenging economic environment" and tariffs as reasons for the price hike • Nintendo Switch original model price increased from $299 to $339, with Switch Lite up by $30 • Xbox entering t...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Gaming's Great Migration: Is the console wars over, are more Playstation games going to Xbox and Nintendo. Reaction to Mortal Combat 2 new movie trailer and Hulk Hogan passing away at age 71 and much more.

Send us a text Sony's job posting for a "senior director of multi-platform and account management" sparks heated debate about which PlayStation exclusives might come to Xbox, with Spider-Man emerging as the most likely candidate despite overall skepticism. • PlayStation games rumored to come to Xbox following Sony job posting seeking someone to manage games "beyond PlayStation hardware" • Game Pass profitability questioned, with both hosts arguing the model isn't sustainable and damages the ...

4 months ago

40 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

List of games you need to play before summer ends, Helldiver 2 coming to xbox and much more.

Send us a text Gaming Traffic breaks down the ultimate top ten summer games for 2025, featuring both new releases and all-time classics. We debate different approaches to defining summer gaming, explore PlayStation's surprising move to bring Helldivers 2 to Xbox, and review the upcoming Running Man movie remake. • Call of Duty Black Ops 6 offers comprehensive entertainment with campaign, multiplayer, and zombies mode • Nintendo dominates summer gaming with Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Banza...

5 months ago

39 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Capcom's Gaming Future: Resident Evil and Street Fighter. Plus, the decline of Xbox and is it time to said good bye to the Xbox and much more.

Send us a text Capcom dominates gaming news with Resident Evil Requiem and Street Fighter Season 3 announcements while Microsoft shakes the industry with massive layoffs across Xbox studios. • Resident Evil Requiem revealed for February 2026, starring a new FBI analyst character set 30 years after Raccoon City • Street Fighter Season 3 bringing Sagat, C. Viper, Alex, and Ingrid to the roster through 2026 • Arc System Works showcase highlights Double Dragon Revive with environmental combat me...

5 months ago

53 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Gaming's Summer Spectacle: Xbox and Playstation are battling it out. with exciting games announcements and hardware reveals. Also, killer doll Megan is back this summer with a sequel to major hit movie Megan.

Send us a text We dive into the major gaming announcements from PlayStation's State of Play and Xbox's Showcase events, comparing the different strategies each platform is taking and highlighting the most exciting upcoming games and hardware. • PlayStation VR is making a comeback with the upcoming game "Thief" featuring a new protagonist • Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection includes 20 games spanning multiple platforms for $69.99 • Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater remaster and Astro Bot DLC announ...

6 months ago

57 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Gaming's Godfather has returned with the Switch 2: First Impressions, Nintendo's Zelda movie delay and much more.

Send us a text The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived after an eight-year wait, and we're breaking down everything about Nintendo's newest console. Mike managed to secure a pre-order at a GameStop location that wasn't on most people's radar, giving us the chance to experience this highly anticipated system first-hand. • First impressions reveal a noticeably larger screen compared to the original Switch, with the same slim profile • The magnetic Joy-Con controllers slide on smoothly and fe...

6 months ago

50 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Delay,Microsoft's handheld strategy is confusing, Godfather of gaming says:Don't Hack or lose everything, Switch 2 pre-orders are crazy and much more.

Send us a text Mike and Taze tackle gaming's hottest topics including GTA 6's year-long delay, Xbox's confusing handheld strategy, and Nintendo's strict new anti-piracy measures. • Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed until May/2026, proving Mr. Amazing earlier predictions correct • Rockstar likely knew about this delay long before announcing it, frustrating many fans who bought consoles specifically for GTA 6 • Xbox has two different handheld strategies in play: a collaboration with AS...

7 months ago

55 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Microsoft's Price Hikes: Gaming's Financial Future, will $80 and up games kill the video games industry , Gears of War going to PS5 and much more.

Send us a text Microsoft's aggressive price hikes across its gaming ecosystem signal potential industry-wide shifts, with first-party games jumping to $80 and console prices increasing by up to $130. These moves coincide with Xbox's surprising strategy pivot as Gears of War heads to PlayStation, raising questions about the future of exclusive titles and traditional console competition. • First-party Xbox games including Gears of War, Halo, and Forza will now cost $80, following Nintendo's le...

7 months ago

48 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Nintendo keeping price "for now" for the Switch 2 with potential changes after Fall 2025, LeBron James Ken doll released for $75, immediately sold out on Amazon,Minecraft movie breaks box office records with $162 million opening weekend and much more.

Send us a text Nintendo's Switch 2 officially begins pre-orders April 24th with a June 5th release date, keeping prices at $450 for the base model and $500 for the Mario Kart World bundle. • Nintendo keeping price "for now" with potential changes after Fall 2025 • Mario Kart World introduces flying, underwater racing, day/night cycles, and new weapons • New game chat feature eliminates need for separate communication apps • GameStop offers trade-in values: $175 for OLED Switch, $125 for orig...

8 months ago

45 minutes

Gamer Traffic Show.

Switch 2 Revealed, Mario Kart at $80 has Nintendo lost touch with reality and is Nintendo Switch 2 a day one purchase.

Send us a text The Game of Traffic Show dives into Nintendo's freshly announced Switch 2 console, breaking down the specs, games, and controversial pricing strategy that's ignited heated debate throughout the gaming community. • $450 base console price point ($500 with Mario Kart World Tour bundle) makes this Nintendo's most expensive system ever • New hardware features including magnetic Joy-Cons, mouse functionality, and 4K/60fps capability when docked • Expanded storage with 256GB interna...

8 months ago

1 hour

Gamer Traffic Show.

Xbox's Steam Connection, Astro Bot console bundle ,is a Xbox handheld coming soon, will shorter games make a comeback and much more.

Send us a text Microsoft continues evolving its gaming strategy with a new Xbox UI that suggests Steam Deck integration and Steam games access through the Xbox app. We explore the implications of this cross-platform approach and how it reflects Microsoft's broader "be everywhere" philosophy. • Xbox developing UI that appears compatible with Steam Deck, showing Steam games in the interface • Tom Warner from The Verge broke the story about Xbox potentially allowing Steam game access • PlayStat...

8 months ago

32 minutes