Timesphere

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott think back on 2025 and heavily discuss what they are looking forward to most in 2026, while also delving into what they want to change about their gaming and media habits in the new year. There is also plenty of Marvel Rivals on the docket, along with more issues with AI (as usual…)If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Level-5 AI discussion: https://kotaku.com/professor-layton-boss-wants-people-to-stop-demonizing-generative-ai-2000655721 Expedition 33 AI follow-up: https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-expedition-33-disqualified-did-it-use-ai-response/ Harada AI comments: https://x.com/Harada_TEKKEN/status/2004359569645228288 Marvel Rivals Esports: https://esportsinsider.com/2025/12/marvel-rivals-ignite-unveils-2026-league-format If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott recap and rate The Game Awards 2025, share some insight into how the awards are actually selected for some categories, and draft their favorite games revealed at this year’s show. Let us know your favorite reveals and thoughts on the show in the comments or links below!If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ Special shout out to the Six One Indie team! https://www.sixoneindie.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss Call of Duty apparently hitting rock bottom with Black Ops 7, some fun announcements for games like Vampire Survivors, and the revival of Hytale. All of that sandwiches the longest AI Shame Corner yet and more talks about how much the Steam Machine might actually cost.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Special shout out to the Six One Indie team! https://www.sixoneindie.com/ Restart (read Lex’s review!): https://www.restart.run/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-review VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ PC Gamer: https://www.pcgamer.com/ Gbiz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ GamesRadar+: https://www.gamesradar.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.#callofduty #xbox #steam

In this week’s episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott get really excited about Steam’s upcoming Steam Machine console and break down some thoughts about its potential price, release date, and impact on hardware space. Then, stick around to hear about some controversy from The Game Awards, Sony’s new projects such as the Horizon Zero Dawn MMO, and more.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Special shout out to the Six One Indie team! https://www.sixoneindie.com/ VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Insider Gaming: https://insider-gaming.com/Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ IGN: https://www.ign.com/ Alyssa Mercante: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InvertedbyAlyssaMercante The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/ PC Gamer: https://www.pcgamer.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this week’s episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss Amazon’s massive layoffs and gaming cuts, EA continuing to fumble with its developers when it comes to AI, and Take-Two’s CEO having good AI takes in a sea of terrible news. All of that leads into Animal Crossing making a big comeback in 2026, big updates to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and more!If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Bloomburg: https://www.bloomberg.com/?source=eyebrow VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Insider Gaming: https://insider-gaming.com/Nintendo Everything: https://nintendoeverything.com/ Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In a special edition of Timesphere, Cale is joined by Kotaku’s Kenneth Shepard and Inverse’s Hayes Madsen for a spoiler-filled discussion about Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This includes reviewing the game’s story, characters, gameplay, and predicting the future of the Pokémon franchise. If you liked this episode, make sure to give Ken and Hayes some love on their socials. I’ve also include my Pokémon Legends: Z-A review, along with some of Ken and Hayes’ stories below! Cale’s Pokémon review: https://boosterblogs.beehiiv.com/p/pokemon-legends-z-a-reviewKen’s bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shepardcdr.bsky.social Ken’s Pokémon review: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-legends-za-review-switch-2-bugs-performance-2000637719 Hayes’ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/solfleet.bsky.social Hayes’ big Pokémon article: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pokemon-legends-z-a-review Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms! All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified YouTube: / @timesphereshow

In a special edition of the show, Scott talks with Cale about his time reviewing the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and if Microsoft's new gaming handheld is worth the massive $1,000 price tag. Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms! All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified YouTube: / @timesphereshow #xbox #steam #rogally