Hosts Eric and Kishon dive into a fast-paced episode covering gaming, life, and culture. They kick off with a candid breakdown of NCAA 26 (harsh verdict: scripted and frustrating) and Madden 26 (still superior but monetized), then move through reactions to the recent Nintendo Direct, the Virtual Boy mini, Mario Galaxy re-releases, and the Mortal Kombat collection release details. Along the way they discuss new releases like Borderlands 4 and Metal Gear Solid Delta, debate battle-pass monetization in modern games, and preview upcoming fighting titles and tag-based fighters. A sponsored segment highlights Don Pepe X, an AI-powered crypto trading agent, and the hosts trade opinions on cartridges, physical media, and performance targets. Beyond games, Kishon shares a nursing-school update and a heartfelt PSA about kindness and respect, plus special shout-outs to creators and community members (JRock, Vante) and author Destin J. Munden. Expect sharp takes, laughs, and plans for future co-op streams and collaborations.   Don PepeX   Shoutouts: Deston J Munden Instagram - authordjmunden youngpapi_52 - Tik Tok/ Twitch/ Instagram/ Music  Vonte - (TakeitNblood) Twitch/ YouTube/ (Ball_is_life33) Instagram   Website | GamePad Saga https://gamepadsaga.podbean.com/ Click HERE to join our Discord. https://discord.gg/QRK7GSxqvW Where you can listen: Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | Audacy | Boomplay | Goodpods | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Podfollow Follow us on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram |TikTok | X (Twitter)    Say thanks to fasttech123 Music by Antonio Jade