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Tyler’s Save File: June 2026

The month the floodgates opened.

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Reviews

Replaced Review

One depressing kitty.

Jul 15 • Tyler DeFazio

007 First Light Review

Jul 3 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

Beethoven should be proud.

Jul 3 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Review

Fumi Games' budget went to Troy.

Jul 3 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

Features

Tyler’s Save File: June 2026

The month the floodgates opened.

Jul 15 • Tyler DeFazio

Opinion: Make Activision Great Again

Can bringing back the old solve casual gaming fatigue?

Jul 14 • Ethan Trent

Opinion: Story is a Waste of Time in Video Games

Jon's essay for losing the TGA 2025 bet.

Jul 8 • Jonathan Perez

RAM Shortage or Conspiracy?

A look at the RAM crisis and a new class-action suit that makes some interesting claims.

Jul 6 • Ethan Trent

Opinion: The Perfection of Alien Isolation

Approaching the highly anticipated sequel cautiously.

Jul 2 • Ethan Trent

The Uncertain Certainty for Gamers

How the console wars, new technology, and rising costs will shape the gaming landscape.

Jun 23 • Ethan Trent

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Tyler’s Save File: June 2026

Ethan Trent

Opinion: Make Activision Great Again

Jonathan Perez

234. Pillaring that Franchise

Jeff Campese

229. Summer Game Fest 2026

Top 5 Lists

30:54

Top 5 Star Wars Quotes

Hokey magic and a certain green alien get the shaft.

May 23, 2025 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

37:08

Top 5 Marvel Movies

Getting the team together.

Apr 29, 2025 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

41:57

Top 5 Fictional Assassins

They're very, very sneaky.

Feb 25, 2025 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

26:34

No, we're not fluent in Italian. Why do you ask?

Jan 12, 2025 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

Podcast

1:49:17

234. Pillaring that Franchise

Jon hates storytelling in video games, and Tyler is getting wrecked by DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations.

Jul 14 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

233. A Very Goofy Podcast

Look, sometimes you just need to talk about nonsensical things with your pal. Like getting rid of physical discs.

Jul 14 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

1:30:01

232. Hidden in Plain Sight

This week, we dive into the cost analysis of Jon’s Switch 2 and explore why Tyler has no self-control. Plus, early impressions of Replaced and Meccha…

Jul 1 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

1:23:16

231. Three's a Crowd

Games are releasing left and right! This week, we review MOUSE: P.I. for Hire, Mixtape, and 007 First Light.

Jul 1 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

2:20:16

230. Asha Sharma Shepherds Xbox's Showstopping Showcase

Jon and Tyler discuss Xbox’s turn at bat during Summer Game Fest. Spoiler — Jeff should be very, very happy.

Jun 18 • Tyler DeFazio and Jonathan Perez

1:45:01

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