DMG Gaming Podcast
Welcome to "Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers" Gaming Podcast where lifelong best friends Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive deep into the world of video games. Join us as we explore everything from the latest releases to nostalgic retro games, offering insightful reviews, and engaging discussions. With 20 years of friendship fueling our banter, DMG isn't just about games—it's about sharing a passion with a touch of humor and plenty of opinions. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just dipping your toes into the gaming world, there's something here for everyone. Tune in and game on with DMG!
DMG Gaming Podcast
Episode 107: Summer Game Fest 2025 Predictions, Switch 2 Launch Woes & Zombie Nation Roast
Episode 107 of DMG Gaming Podcast (August 3, 2025) brings intense predictions and sharp critique. Hosts Grant Roller and Ed Phillips dive into Summer Game Fest 2025 predictions, speculating on long-awaited reveals including a Witcher 4 trailer, Metroid Prime 4 footage, and the Final Fantasy IX remake. While excitement builds, they roast Nintendo’s botched Switch 2 launch—$499 price, lackluster day-one titles like Mario Kart World, and missing headliners like Metroid Prime 4.
In entertainment news, they unpack the buzz around Black Panther 3 casting Denzel Washington as a multiverse T’Challa and explore backlash toward Clair Obscure for its allegedly “too white” cast. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney’s viral soap stunt and Henry Cavill’s Highlander reboot get the usual DMG commentary.
The Top 10 segment ranks iconic Saturday morning cartoons, from X-Men: The Animated Series to TMNT, with plenty of 90s nostalgia. Think Looney Tunes, Pinky and the Brain, Gummy Bears, and Captain Planet.
In Random Game Roulette, they land on the chaotic NES cult classic Zombie Nation—where a flying samurai head blasts cities with eyeballs and vomit. Despite terrible gameplay, it wins points for its insane metal soundtrack and bizarre 8-bit anti-American flair.
It’s a loud, fun, and nostalgia-fueled episode packed with hot takes, childhood throwbacks, and gaming predictions that will shape the rest of 2025. 🎮
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