Episodes

  • 492: Epic Xbox fail: Xbox Live goes down

    492: Epic Xbox fail: Xbox Live goes down
    Jul 4 2024
    Tonight’s topics:

    - Epic Xbox fail: Xbox Live goes down
    - Subscription services like Game Pass have stagnated
    - Capcom Next impressions
    - GRRM teases Elden Ring TV show
    - Crazy Taxi might return as a multiplayer game
    - Nintendo’s plans to beat Switch 2 scalpers

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 491: Why do Western game executives earn more than Japanese CEOs?

    491: Why do Western game executives earn more than Japanese CEOs?
    Jul 1 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - Would a Marvel vs Capcom game with anime characters sell?
    - Will Dragon Ball Z Sparking be more popular than Tenkaichi?
    - Will we finally get Capcom vs SNK 3?
    - Is Sony going to continue making service games?
    - Why doesn’t Sony contract folks from the emulation community?
    - Why is The Coalition removing Gears of War videos from YouTube?
    - How come more games don’t have destructible environments?
    - Will Elder Scrolls 6 take as long to release as Duke Nukem Forever?
    - Can Nintendo get away with releasing one hit every three years?
    - Can the Elden Ring DLC win Game of the Year?
    - Why do Western game executives earn more than Japanese CEOs?

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 491: Elden Ring DLC gets patched

    491: Elden Ring DLC gets patched
    Jun 28 2024
    Tonight’s topics:

    - Elden Ring DLC gets patched
    - Stellar Blade roadmap revealed
    - Shawn Layden discusses the future of gaming
    - PS2 emulated games on PS5
    - HipHopGamer vs Tom Henderson
    - Steam users spend $19 billion on games they’ve never played
    - Street Fighter movie lands on March 2026

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 490: Is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree too difficult?

    490: Is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree too difficult?
    Jun 24 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - Does Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree live up to the hype?
    - Is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree too difficult?
    - Should people receive refunds for Shadow of the Erdtree?
    - Would people complain if Elden Ring had a difficulty setting?
    - Are “Soulslike” games niche?
    - Should DLC be eligible for Game of the Year?
    - Will we see Marvel vs Capcom 4 in the future?
    - Which old games need to come back in a collection
    - Will there be a live-action Ico movie/show?
    - Did Xbox throw Shinji Mikami under the bus?
    - Are “leakers” finally getting their comeuppance?
    - Are Nintendo and Sony finally mending their relationship?
    - Should gamers stick with a game if it’s disappointing?
    - What upcoming new IP are you looking forward to?
    - Will you play Call of Duty 6 on Game Pass?
    - Should “insiders” be careful what they say?

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • 490: Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is real!

    490: Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is real!
    Jun 21 2024
    Tonight’s topics:

    - Nintendo Direct 2024 impressions
    - Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is real!
    - Sony to skip Gamescom 2024
    - Embracer shuts down Alone in the Dark dev
    - Sony working on Uncharted 2 movie
    - Larry Hryb finds a new home at Unity

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 489: Should Konami remake Metal Gear Solid 2?

    489: Should Konami remake Metal Gear Solid 2?
    Jun 17 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - Should Konami remake Metal Gear Solid 2?
    - Which franchises deserve the Lego treatment?
    - Who is the female protagonist in the modern era?
    - Which studios will Xbox shut down?
    - What are the worst moments in Xbox history?
    - Which 2025 games will be delayed to 2026?

    POST-SHOW SHIT

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    46 mins
  • 489: Summer Game Fest post-show wrap-up

    489: Summer Game Fest post-show wrap-up
    Jun 14 2024
    Tonight’s topics:

    - Richard Bailey’s SGF stories
    - Dragon Age: Veilguard gameplay trailer
    - Gears of War: E-Day returns to horror
    - Shawn Layden not happy with Phil Spencer
    - Elden Ring sells 25 million
    - Miyazaki speaks about Bloodborne PC port

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • 488: Did the Xbox Games Showcase save the brand?

    488: Did the Xbox Games Showcase save the brand?
    Jun 10 2024
    Tonight’s questions:

    - Did the Xbox Games Showcase save the brand?
    - Will Gears of War: E-Day bring the series back to its roots?
    - Will Black Ops 6 succeed on Xbox?
    - What did you think of Perfect Dark?
    - Will Fable have a character creator?
    - Did Xbox win the showcase wars?
    - Will the new Xbox consoles sell?
    - Which won: Xbox Games Showcase or State of Play?
    - Will future Xbox showcases be excellent?
    - Will Xbox ever announce which games are going multi-plat?
    - Are Xbox fans too willing to accept anything from the brand?
    - Why were there no Japanese-developed games at the Xbox showcase?
    - What were the best SGF/Xbox showcase games?
    - Which anticipated games weren’t shown?
    - Do gamers prefer flashy showcases or actual gameplay footage?
    - Should we be excited over vague release dates?
    - Will 2025 be one of the best years in gaming?
    - Is PlayStation finally making family-friendly games?
    - Are developers charged too much for air time at SGF?
    - Is SGF an adequate E3 replacement?

    Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

    Where to find Throwdown Show:

    Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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    2 hrs and 46 mins