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It’s been one of the most memorable years in gaming history, for better and for worse. We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2023. TIMECODES What We’re Playing (04:02) Games We Played This Year (42:58) The Game Awards 2023 (02:03:42) GTA VI Trailer (02:13:54) Ask IOG (02:29:55) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD, metal gear solid 3, snake eater

PlayStation showcase rumors, the bizarre state of Xbox, and a trail of broken games. TIMECODES Evil Dead Rise Review (04:37) What We're Playing (11:05) Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hype (23:40) PlayStation Showcase Rumors (36:51) Redfall Disaster (51:31) The State of Xbox (59:42) Broken Games on Release (01:10:37) AskIOG (01:25:50) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD, metal gear solid 3, snake eater

2023 is proving to be the incredible year of games we'd expected with MANY more coming soon. We're STOKED. CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD

We’re only two months into the year and gamers are feasting already. Between dreams fulfilled, stellar remakes, and impressive adaptations, we discuss it all and more on ep. 279 of the It’s Obvious Podcast. TIMECODES What We’re Playing (05:08) Dead Space Remake (08:18) Hogwarts Legacy (16:38) The Last of Us HBO (01:15:10) AskIOG (01:21:25) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD

A new year brings new games, and brother, it’s lookin' like a helluva year. We discuss what we’re stoked for most and more. TIMECODES What We’re Playing (07:22) Ubisoft Open World Star Wars Game (27:46) The Last of Us Part 3 & HBO Show (32:24) Most Anticipated Games of 2023 (32:29) Ask IOG (01:09:20) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD

We’re spoiling everything in God of War Ragnarok and making game awards predictions. TIMECODES What We’re Playing (01:48) The Callisto Protocol (06:15) WoW Dragonflight (16:09) Game Awards Predictions (19:23) God of War Ragnarok Spoilers (50:44) AskIOG (01:33:29) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD

Multiplayer games may be suffering the live service plague, but single-player classics are undergoing the remake renaissance. TIMECODES What We’re Playing (13:53) Overwatch 2 Impressions (16:42) Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer (34:36) Cyberpunk Slaps (55:24) Silent Hill (01:03:01) Resident Evil 4 Remake (01:07:17) The Witcher Remake (01:12:40) Remake Renaissance (01:15:17) Henry Cavill Leaves The Witcher (01:27:55) Rocksteady Founders Leaving Studio (01:30:54) Marvel EA Three Game Deal (01:34:58) Ask IOG (01:37:04) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD

Reactions, controversies, and a whole lot of community questions (courtesy of Jacob’s commitment to compliments). TIMECODES Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (6:44) Modern Warfare 2 Beta Final Thoughts (21:04) The Last of Us HBO Trailer Reaction (38:51) Iron Man game from Motive (50:47) Wonder Woman game (57:15) Disney Star Wars games (01:02:42) Another Hogwarts Legacy Rant (01:05:00) GTA 6 leaks (01:08:43) Twitch drama (01:13:16) Halo Infinite HCS / The Pit (01:18:32) The Real Insider Busted (01:20:20) Dunkey Publishing (01:27:28) AskIOG (01:31:56) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD

There are tons of games to talk about! TIMECODES What We’re Playing (6:46) The Last of Us Part 1 (12:01) MW2 (16:37) Hogwarts Legacy (33:31) Rise of the Ronin (41:06) God of War Ragnarok (42:25) RE4 Remake Coming to PS4 (45:24) The Callisto Protocol (47:04)  Assassin’s Creed Infinity, Mirage (53:03) Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (56:58) Fire Emblem Engage (59:27) Octopath Traveler 2 (01:01:53) House of the Dragon (01:03:31) Rings of Power (01:08:10) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake, Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty, COD

Naughty Dog has shared an in-depth look at their Last of Us Part 1 remake, and comic con happened! TIMECODES (9:14) What We’re Playing (17:06) NOPE Spoiler Free Review (22:52) The Last of Us Part 1 Gameplay (32:20) Best of Comic Con, SDCC (51:47) Future of Harry Potter (59:50) AskIOG CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake

God of War Ragnarok’s finally got a release date, Skate’s going free to play, and PlayStation's introducing reward points. TIMECODES What We’re Playing (06:37) God of War Ragnarok Release (11:58) Ubisoft & Digital Games (14:38) PlayStation Stars (16:39) Skate. (20:12) Terminator Survival Game (27:02) Robocop: Rogue City (29:51) AskIOG (33:10) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake

TIMECODES Obi-Wan Kenobi Review (07:14) What We’re Playing (23:12) Our Gaming Convictions (33:58) Are Original Ideas Dying? (38:49) New FromSoftware Games (49:12) Halo MCC MTX (57:23) Overwatch 2 (01:12:13) AskIOG (01:20:05) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake

TIMECODES What We’re Playing (19:46) Best Games (36:15) AskIOG (01:20:05) CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Callisto Protocol, Starfield, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Remake

TIMECODES  (19:21) Elden Ring (39:05) Hogwarts Legacy (57:45) Kingdom Hearts 4 (01:06:50) Halo TV Show (01:13:54) AskIOG CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast

TIMECODES (18:29) What We’re Playing (20:22) Lost Ark (36:08) Horizon Forbidden West (40:36) Elden Ring (01:10:14) News (01:21:57) AskIOG CONNECT WITH US YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast

The Sony Empire strikes back!!! Well, not exactly. But it’s impossible to deny the days of the console wars are over, the age of studio acquisitions has begun. TIMECODES: (16:21) What We’re Playing (18:46) Pokemon Legends Arceus (37:44) Sony Acquires Bungie (50:25) Respawn Working on Star Wars Games (57:37) Blizzard’s Survival Game (01:02:34) Crysis 4 Announcement (01:03:22) Suicide Squad Delayed (01:06:00) GTA 6 Officially Announced (01:08:37) Game Animations Debate (01:15:14) Halo TV Series Trailer (01:20:11) AskIOG CONNECT WITH US: YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Activision, Blizzard, Call of Duty

In an unprecedented power move, Microsoft intends to acquire Activision/Blizzard for 68.7 billion dollars. What could it mean for Sony? What impact will it have industry-wide? We break it all down and more. TIMECODES: (17:37) What We’re Playing (37:45) Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition (1:03:53) Activision Employee Union (1:09:27) William Dafoe Joker Idea (1:12:58) AskIOG CONNECT WITH US: YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Gaming Podcast, Activision, Blizzard, Call of Duty

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We're joined by Sam Harris as we catch up on each other's lives, the games we're playing, and answer fun questions from the community. CONNECT WITH US: YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Returnal, Nier, Gaming Podcast

We disappear for a few weeks and there’s a handheld PC, a dead space remake, and Netflix streams games now. CONNECT WITH US: YouTube Discord Twitter Instagram Facebook Email: ItsObviousGaming@gmail.com TAGS: Video Games, Podcast, Gaming, Gamescast, Game Reviews, Game Previews, Gaming News, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, Anime, Series, Movies, Horizon Forbidden West, Returnal, Nier, Gaming Podcast