Summer games were wild - Nonsense Podcast S5E16

Summer games were wild - Nonsense Podcast S5E16

June 22, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 5 · Episode 16

About this episode

This episode discusses the surprising reveals from E3 2023, focusing on major gaming franchises and their impact on fans.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts on Government Scams 02:59 Discussion on Personal Experiences and Relationships 06:03 Chicago Life and Driving Experiences 08:59 Traffic and Driving Culture in Chicago 11:57 Nostalgia and Music from the Past 14:55 Gaming Presentations and E3 Discussion 17:57 Kingdom Hearts and Disney's Influence 20:27 Navigating Game Licenses and Red Tape 21:54 Final Fantasy: Expectations and Disappointments 25:32 Voice Acting Changes in Final Fantasy VII 30:17 E3 Highlights: Wolverine and Game Releases 36:17 Gundam Rogue Orbit and Community Reactions 38:45 Cozy Games: A Surprising Interest 41:06 Cameos and Controversies in Gaming 42:49 The Anticipation for Persona 6 44:59 The Persona Fanbase and Developer Expectations 47:00 Game Pass and Upcoming Titles 48:56 Excitement for New Game Releases 50:09 Concerns About God of War's Direction 54:53 Critique of New Characters and Storylines 01:00:02 Wrap-Up and Future Discussions Most gamers are over the hype, but this year's E3—especially the Nintendo presentation—still managed to surprise even the most jaded fans. From the visceral excitement over Wolverine's next chapter to the subtle teasing of beloved…

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Host: FNBob

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Organizations: E3, Nintendo, Gears of War, Star Fox

Products: Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy VII, Persona 6, God of War, Gundam Rogue Orbit, Game Pass

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