It was a pretty huge month in the world of gaming in October, with Microsoft finalising their purchase of Activision-Blizzard. In between that, there were a lot of departures, with Playstation CEO Jim Ryan announcing he’s leaving Sony after more than 28 years. Hideki Kamiya from PlatinumGames, and Pete Hines from Bethesda also left their posts. October also saw the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Does the game live up to its hype? Tune in to hear KKP’s take on it, as well as their quick...

In conjunction with the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 this week, we take a look back at the game that got the ball rolling in the 3D era, Metal Gear Solid. From cinematic cutscenes to epic storylines and unique gameplay moments, Metal Gear Solid laid the foundation for what proved to be a very successful franchise for Konami and its creator, Hideo Kojima. We recall our experience playing the game and what made it so great and memorable. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Kenn Leandre, CEO and Founder of Kakuchopurei.com had the chance to be at the recent Asian Games as a technical officer. He joins us on the show to share what his role was like there, how esports fared in its debut as a medal event at the Asian Games, as well as how we can help to elevate Malaysia’s esports success further, on the back of their good performance at the event. Kenn also gives his thoughts on the allocation made to the industry during the tabling of Budget 2024 recently. See...

The developers from Cellar Vault Games, Benny Chan and Eshan Jayatilaka join us to share how an FYP project led to the creation of the company, developing horror games that are highly infused with local cultures and narratives, and the challenges that come with it, especially when it comes to marketing the game to the international audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six years after the release of the critically acclaimed Breath of the Wild, Link returns on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Now that the dust has slightly settled, what does it feel like to return to a slightly different Hyrule, with more depth and layers? Sabrina Yusof shares her experience playing the game and how it compares to Breath of the Wild. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a slightly special episode of our monthly round up with KKP’s Jon Leo, as he was in Japan, attending Tokyo Game Show 2023 when we recorded the show. So, naturally, we ended up talking about the games that he managed to get his hands on, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Like A Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth, and Dragon’s Dogma 2, among others. We also summarised September’s biggest news, including the drama with Unity Engine and the leaks at Microsoft, and many others. Jon Leo also shared...

It’s been 10 years since Michael, Franklin, Trevor came to our lives and changed the landscape of the open-world gaming genre. The cynical among us might have grown tired of Rockstar’s insistence on remastering Grand Theft Auto 5 through two generations of consoles, as well as the massive popularity of GTA Online that led to the game, perhaps overstaying its welcome, but no one can deny the cultural impact, legacy and staying power of this iteration of GTA. We reflect on GTA 5’s longevity and...

GGWP gets in on the fun of celebrating BFM’s 15th anniversary by talking to 15 BFMers about the games that they’re currently playing. Tune in to hear what kind of games we play and whether they’re similar or different to the kind of games that you play! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s another packed month in the gaming world, with Baldur’s Gate 3 dominating the headlines for all the right reasons. At the end of the spectrum, Overwatch 2 was in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. Again. In between that, we have reports from Gamescom 2023 and EVO 2023, as well as other releases from the month, including Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, as well as KKP’s glowing review of Sea of Stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with the release of the Gran Turismo movie, GGWP looks at what makes the Gran Turismo franchise competitive and relevant, and its position in the market, compared to its competitors. We also look at Gran Turismo 7, a year on from its release and what it’s like to play the game now, with the latest updates, as well as using a sim racing wheel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visited Passion Republic’s office a year on from the release of their first ever in-house IP, Gigabash, to discuss what led to the creation of this arena brawler, transitioning from creating assets and animation for AAA studios to making their own game, and the challenges that come with it as they celebrated the game’s first year anniversary with the release of the Switch and Xbox versions of the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The highly anticipated CRPG from Larian Studios, based on Wizards of the Coast’s franchise, Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally here. How does Larian Studios fare in their attempt at tackling this franchise, on the back of their success with Divinity: Original Sin 2? Najman Maliki gives us his impressions of the game, 10 hours in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a bit of everything in this month’s round-up with Jonathan Leo, from Kakuchopurei.com. There’s the follow up from Microsoft’s victory against the FTC, EVO 2023 details, VO controversy and many more. The games that we reviewed this month are Remnant 2, Gravity Circuit, Viewfinder, Disney’s Illusion Island and Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GGWP team was invited to a trading card game event last month, which led some of us down a rabbit hole of the TCG world. But wanting to stay true to the GGWP spirit, we also tried out digital alternatives to this longstanding and niche hobby. That led us to Magic: The Gathering Arena. Is it as good as the real deal? We share our quick thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard can finally go through after the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt at requesting for a preliminary injunction to block the deal failed last week. How did the case pan out in court? Lawyer Lesley Lim joins us on the show to break it all down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GGWP goes on a slightly different tangent in this episode by trying to learn more about Web 3.0 Gaming. Blockchains and NFTs might be going through a rough patch at the moment, but is there a future still in this space? Our guests share their thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diablo 4 is finally here, and so far, the game has been delivering on all fronts. Huge Diablo fan Najman Maliki shares his final thoughts on the main game and whether this marks a return to form for Activision-Blizzard and their beloved franchise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Not E3 season and coverage continues for this month’s round up, as we summarise the biggest announcements from Sega, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Nintendo and others. We also review three of the biggest releases from the month, and spoiler alert: all of them are bangers! Tune in to find out Jon Leo’s thoughts on Final Fantasy 16, Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Developers from the critically acclaimed Coffee Talk and its recently released sequel, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly join us in this episode to talk about the inspiration behind the creation of the games, depicting the world of coffee drinkers of all kinds, with their own sets of problems and background stories, as well as giving gamers the chance to channel their favourite barista. Tune in to hear what it’s like for Toge Productions to develop these games and find...

Yes, you read that right. Liga Esports Antara Parlimen or LEAP is exactly as it says - an esports tournament that pits parliaments and constituents against one another. What’s the rationale behind this approach, and what does the organiser, Kakuchopurei.com hopes to achieve with it? Founder & CEO of the website, Kenn Leandre shares his visions and long term goals for this tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in the middle of the year, which means that it’s time for the annual E3 season. Or not. :PSony got the ball rolling with their Playstation Showcase 2023, featuring gameplay from the long awaited Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, as well as some other big announcements, including a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake. We go through the showcase, as well as some other headlines throughout the month of May. We also review some of the biggest releases from the month, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and the...

Burning Shores, the DLC to Playstation’s epic action RPG game from last year, Horizon Forbidden West has finally been released recently. Is Aloy’s follow up journey in the land of the Forbidden West worth getting? Najman Maliki, our resident Horizon fan, gives his take on it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In conjunction with the release of the new Super Mario Bros. movie (which is performing well in cinemas), we look back at the franchise’s evolution and growth and how it became Nintendo’s most valuable asset. We also recommend some Mario games that you should check out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com took a break from his Raya celebration to join us for our monthly roundup of gaming news in April. Some of the news items that were covered include Sega’s purchase of Rovio for US$776 million, and Diablo 4 getting another open beta session next month. We also talked about some of April’s releases, including Dead Island 2, Everspace 2 and Coffee Talk 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerge Group started its life right in the middle of the pandemic, via its talent agency arm for esports athletes called Emerge Esports. Despite the challenging circumstances, the group persevered, and several years later, they added other items in their portfolio, to fully immerse themselves in the industry. Its CEO and Co-Founder, Roy Kek joins us on the show to share their journey so far, and the importance of persevering and committing to contributing to the growth of the industry at this...