In the aftermath of so much video game news it’s time for us to catch up on stuff we’ve been doing for the past couple of weeks. Justin’s got way too few games and Julian has way too many. Then Julian has way too few movies and Justin has way too many. Balance in all things.

00:00 Introduction, corrections from last week’s show

24:45 An update on Julian’s health (feel free to skip to the next timestamp)

34:20 Falling off of 007 First Light

58:32 House of Ashes, The Adventure of Elliot

01:10:07 Marvel Magic: The Gathering, UFC 6

01:37:50 Legacy of Kain: Ascension, Romeo is a Dead Man

01:45:33 VA-11 HALL-A, Hades, Gitaroo Man

02:02:53 Forbidden Solitaire

02:14:41 Justin’s movie round-up (The Smashing Machine, The Bride, Hokum, Masters of the Universe, Over Your Dead Body, Eenie Meanie, Wrecking Crew, Everything Everywhere All at Once)

02:59:17 Obsession

03:06:59 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)

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Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

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Hi there, folks! Keigh Geoffley here for another exciting edition of the E Summer Game Awards Fest 3! We have so many incredible games to show you, developer interviews, and even the reveal of a new console! Brought to you with the power of AI! Don’t fight it; it’s inevitable!

Ahem. Julian here. If you’ve listened to the show for a while you know the drill: we talk about the “not E3” news packaged by a spoof of all things “not E3”. If you’re new here, buckle the hell up, because this is the craziest episode we’ve ever done!

00:00 Introduction

02:58 Summer Game Fest Opening Night Live

01:02:13 Xbox Showcase

02:15:59 Nintendo Direct

03:02:49 Sweet Tea Games Direct

03:16:39 Wishlist round-up, wrapping up

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Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

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It’s the calm before the storm. Sony has had their State of Play, which we cover, but that’s just the appetizer for next week. That’s right friends, Keigh Geoffley returns to host the E Summer Game Awards Fest 3 for 2026!

00:00 Billowing fat plumes, announcements

09:38 Sony State of Play 2026

01:12:21 007 First Light final thoughts

01:43:39 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake final thoughts

02:03:41 Justin’s movie round-up (Unhinged, Nanny Cam, The Hunt, The Barbie Movie)

02:20:55 Making movies with friends, Backrooms, Masters of the Universe 2026

03:08:19 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)

Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.com

Logo and artwork by John Gholson

Announcer: John Gholson

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