The CORE Podcast

On this week’s CORE episode, Sony is pumping the gas on the PS5 price 6 years in. By kind of a lot, historically speaking. Also, Crimson Desert dominates! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/iJMD3WdQmF4

Happening today, 1pm MT, at frogpants.tv

So…Nintendo is making digital games less expensive than physical? Sort of kinda not really maybe. Plus, how is Crimson Desert? FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/Rj6yENoxBY8

Today on CORE, Crimson Desert is here. Also, that DLSS5 blowback was intense. And lots more! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/2DpM4Q81Ya8

As promised, a 55 minute free preview of Jon's commentary run through RE9 is UP! The rest will soon be up on the Substack and Patreon for subscribers. youtu.be/Q5csoDrScpI

Slay the Spire 2 is VERY good you guys. Also, the ram problem persists. And is it Crimson Desert day yet? FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/mwCXKW202sI

Looks like Sony is out of the multi-platform port business. We have lots of thoughts. Also, RIP Highguard. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/_ecSY_-s1iQ

Hey my duders. For a week, I am running a freebie on the site: Kirby Avatar pack, all art from me, for the low price of FREE. Get in there! frogpants.com/products/the...

Time for CORE! And suddenly, we will have Wolverine this year. Also, weird business going on at Xbox, and the games of March are staring us down! Lots more too. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/og1M8IGrrvY

That ashes of creation thing is just getting messier and messier by the day. Also, Unity wants you to type your next casual video game. We will explain. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/ElS7IM_1Gf8

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Diablo hit a milestone, and is giving EVERYTHING a warlock. Also, we ramp up for a Playstation State of Play today! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/bz2FN7luAc4

It’s official! The great Liam O’Brien is coming to Nerdtacular this June in SLC! From Critical Role to The Mighty Nein, he’s a legend and a long-time friend. Can’t wait to have him hang with the Frogpants community! Tickets & hotel info: frogpants.com/nerdtacular

Is Overwatch back on top? We talk OW re-branding, the Ashes of Creation mess, Valve’s Steam hardware, and maybe the end of Outer Worlds, and more! | FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/7WNjtRdR76k

So, turns out we know what Highguard is now, and it’s not all that great. Plus all kinds of other stuff this week on CORE! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/AxgQE2ierLQ

More CORE 500 mugs flyin out the door!

Were you in the mood for a Code Veronica remake? We might be too. Also, Marathon is actually preselling pretty well, and Ubisoft might be on fire. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/MNnv1DFehak

CORE Special: Warren Davis & The Creation of Q*Bert. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtube.com/scottjohnson

Wait, what happened to Highguard? Also, we have our Kratos. He used to be our Loki. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/tzOdpQJ7Pjo

Are we really finally getting a Starcraft shooter? Seems like it. Also, the January releases! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/A5t60RemOsI

IT'S TIME! That's right, tickets and group rates area UP for Nerdtacular 2026! ALL the details are at frogpants.com/nerdtacular. Come one come all! Can't wait to see you all.

Not saying this happens, just saying it wouldn't be so bad if it did. www.core.show/p/the-new-li...

Time for the OsCORES! The crew got into the weeds of picking our favorite, side-eyeing the bummers, and giving love to the surprizes in gaming in 2025. ENJOY! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtube.com/live/LVZhCd5...

This week is like most final episodes of the year: Loaded up with games and your emails and texts! ENJOY! (the OsCORES next week! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/Za21KBXnGN4

Know what's great that not NEARLY enough people played? 'Overload'. A banger of a love letter to Descent 1 and 2. Came out in 2018. Some of the devs worked on Descent. Fantastic game. And it's $5.99, 80% off for the winter sale on Steam. NO BRAINER! store.steampowered.com/app/448850/O...

Could games be the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for the GenAI discussion? I think it might well could. New post up on CORE.SHOW. Looking forward to your comments. www.core.show/p/we-have-an...

On a whole new CORE, a little awards wrap-up, some thoughts on Netflix buying WB games, and lots more this week. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/iSF87R4BSUQ

Some quick thoughts on the Netflix WB thing and how it effects the games division at Warner: youtu.be/ay8nW-jJLDQ

Metroid Prime 4 and a load of Dec releases happened! Plus, Geoff is still trolling people about the game awards. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/KltErABN88w

500 episodes of CORE? Why not get a mug to celebrate it?! frogpants.shop/products/cor...

Are the latest round of Half-Life 3 rumors worth discussion? We find out, while bringing you yet another episode of CORE! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/w1Oh-GUPqdw

Turns out, the game awards nominations are controversial. Sounds like most years, but this time? There’s a bit more to it. We hit it hard, along with all the usual! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/MogOceNI2W8

A big drop from Valve! Hardware a hoy! But no prices. Or Half-Life 3. But we talk about all that and loads more this week! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: core.show VIDEO: youtu.be/t2dwXdb8ZF8

Quick thoughts on the Steam hardware announcement today: open.substack.com/pub/coreshow...

Blizzard says NO, you are not getting WoW on consoles….officially. Plus, that PS Portal you got two years ago can finally do cloud gaming! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: core.show VIDEO: youtu.be/SYV8rpb6140

This week on CORE, Animal Crossing comes to Switch 2 with 3.0, and Amazon Games falls apart! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/bC1rd3TQiFI

Making a top 100 list is really hard, but PC Gamer went ahead and tried anyway. Plus a lot more this week on CORE! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/XldVBNJCaRI

CORE bumped a day. We had a death in the extended family last night we've just learned of. It's rally round the family time. Should be good tomorrow for a normal time. Thx for your patience.

On this week’s CORE episode, the reviews for the Xbox Ally-X are in, and it is not a good scene. Also, Quantic Dream is making an…MOBA? All that and more! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/6glkEJ-g0Og

Hades II jumped ahead of the year’s pack of excellent games for us. It’s prompting some interesting thoughts. Also, MS and Gamepass dig a little deeper on that grave. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/GRlh95-2o78

Enjoy the 7 min scream super cut edit of my first 2 hours in Silent Hill f with me and Jon Jagger. :) youtu.be/EFyFLHR1iVU

Microsoft might have pumped the price too high finally. Plus, EA going private, and all the big games of October on CORE! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/kp7tINbxu3s

This week on CORE, Nintendo Direct hype: Metroid Prime 4, Fire Emblem, Virtual Boy! Nods & Hades 2 on Sept 25. Pitchford clowns, Sega revives “Ninten-Don’t,” and Cyberpunk 2 may go multiplayer. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/4EHWwXEfmXA

CORE is out! What would it take to get Johnny Silverhand back? Not much it turns out. Also, that Expedition 33 concert must be amazing. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/AlSIchCxE58

Talking this year’s GamesCom with Tanner, who was there! The games that stood out, the strong WoW showing, and a lot more! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/PTicATwX6qs

Beau and his girlfriend. #corepodcast frogpants.com/core