Explore every episode of the podcast Respec: Video Game Ramblings
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| Is the Street Fighter movie bad, good-bad, or just plain good? Alex has thoughts | Bonus Ramblings | 17 Oct 2026 | 00:19:22 | |
Alex has seen the Street Fighter movie, and so he's hopped straight on the podcast feed for a bonus episode solely about his thoughts on this latest cinematic... masterpiece? Messterpiece? Or is the truth a little more complicated? This bonus ramble will help you to puzzle it out. | |||
| GTA's Awards eligibility, vibe coded nonsense, and is Skylanders the pinnacle of 'Toys to Life'? | Respec Ramblings | 16 Oct 2026 | 01:13:45 | |
The boys are back in town, with Tom, Alex, and Mikhail back again to discuss this week's events in the world of video games - with a heavy focus on various AI-related nonsenses going on, from games getting pulled to storefronts barely working. Useful Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Alex's eBay Adventures 6:10 - GTA6, The Game Awards, and awards season in general 14:30 - Epic's new AI-powered store launcher 24:45 - Control Resonant sales figures 30:45 - Sega pulls Total War from sale due to undisclosed AI 45:45 - Big Walk developers confirm why it isn't coming to Xbox 56:15 - Retrorespective feat. Skylanders, Bully, Rocksmith, and more Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, we're feeling the pressure of preparing for Christmas finally beginning to ramp up, Tom has watched a bad movie about a primate, Mikhail's still on a Kurosawa and Lynch run, and somebody has crashed into Alex's car. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dark Arisen, Hellraiser: Revival, a Cyberpunk movie, & is PlayStation VR finished? | 09 Oct 2026 | 01:12:48 | |
It's been a busy week for big new games, so Alex, James, and Mikhail talk about Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dark Arisen, Tom is so-so about Hellraiser: Revival, and the team discuss the recently announced Cyberpunk 2077 movie and the newly announced GTA 6 radio stations. Useful Timestamps: 01:40 - Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dark Arisen. 26:50 - Hellraiser: Revival. 37:00 - Cyberpunk 2077 movie 44:10 - GTA 6 radio stations 52:24 - PS VR patent transfer 57:57 - Retrorespective feat. Mafia 3 and Scarface: The World Is Yours. Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, James has watched Digger, Mikhail has been watching more Kurosawa movies, and Tom bought a tumble dryer, which somehow ends up with a discussion about companies compiling data on all of us. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Reviewing Gears of War: E-Day, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and The Witcher 3 Remastered | Respec Ramblings | 02 Oct 2026 | 01:09:23 | |
We're back with more gaming rambling. Alex is joined by Tom Orry, Mikhail Madnani, and James Galizio. It's been a busy week for big new games, so Tom talks about Gears of War: E-Day and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Mikhail has been playing The Witcher 3 Remastered, and we have the usual round-up of big gaming anniversaries and what else has been published on Respec.net. Useful Timestamps: 2:15 - Gears of War: E-Day review discussion. 22:56 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer review discussion. 36:30 - The Witcher 3 Remastered 44:26 - GTA 5 Switch port 46:15 - Suda 51’s Grasshopper goes independent 56:00 - Retrorespective feat. N64 (again), RAGE, and more. Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, Alex and James talk about the Zelda concert, Tom has been watching an Australian dark comedy crime show, James has seen a great movie, and Mikhail is once again watching classic movies. Also some chatter about British comedy being the best in the world. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Tokyo Game Show, Fire Emblem, Control Resonant, and appreciating the N64's tiny launch lineup | Respec Ramblings | 25 Sep 2026 | 01:26:17 | |
We're back with more gaming rambling - with Alex talking about adventures in Japan after returning from Tokyo Game Show, joined by Tom Orry, Mikhail Madnani, and Dave Breens. Beyond the TGS chatter, the group also discuss review impressions of Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave and Control Resonant, Xbox's continued devastating restructure, indie shump Birdcage, and appreciate the effectiveness of the truly tiny Nintendo 64 launch line-up. Useful Timestamps:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, Alex shows off some of the tat he wasted money on in Japan, and Tom talks about his new shower head. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Analysing Xbox's latest 'Reset' move with Christopher Dring | Bonus Ramblings | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:34:20 | |
In this bonus episode of Respec Ramblings, Alex sits down with Christopher Dring of The Game Business to talk about the latest major movements at Xbox. What will the fate of Rare be? Is Activision the right home for Halo? What's the end game for Game Pass? All this and more, discussed. | |||
| Wolverine is just OK, Love and Deepspace community IRL, and Diablo 4 hits Switch 2 | Respec Ramblings | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:52:25 | |
This week, Tom hosts once again, and is joined by Mikhail Madnani and Rebecca Jones as Alex is in Japan for the Tokyo Game Show. This week the team discusses Wolverine on PS5 just being OK, Love and Deepspace's community in real life, and some new Switch 2 games, including Diablo 4. Useful timestamps:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, the group discuss Tom's hate of terrible headlines, and Rebecca has completed horror movies. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Kojima switches to Xbox, a whole lot of Zelda, and something brings a tear to Tom's eye | Respec Ramblings | 11 Sep 2026 | 01:26:15 | |
This week, Alex and Tom are joined by Mikhail Madnani and Dave Breens for discussion of what has been a pretty momentous week in game news. The gang discuss The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake, all the news from the Nintendo Direct, Kojima's surprising side switch, and overflow from Gamescom. Useful timestamps:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, the group discuss Tokyo Game Show plans, fantasy football, foldable phones, retro sports games, and another Tom Orry movie review. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Sony's disappointing State of Play, more Gamescom games, Onimusha, Dawnwalker, and Orbitals | Respec Ramblings | 04 Sep 2026 | 01:13:39 | |
This week, Tom Orry (Alex is recovering from Gamescom) is joined by regular contributors James, Rebecca, and Kirk to talk about:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, we chat about UK shop Primark, AI being everywhere, and Kirk's face hole. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| GTA 6 gets its Netflix reveal, Gamescom has games, and how is Elden Ring on Switch 2? | Respec Ramblings | 28 Aug 2026 | 01:02:35 | |
This week, Tom Orry (Alex is at Gamescom) is joined by regular contributors Mikhail, James, and Breens for a chat about:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, we chat about Tom's latest holiday, bad tea making, the amount of games releasing in September, and more. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| GTA 6 leaks, Retro Retail, Gamescom preview, and the sorry fate of Deus Ex | Respec Ramblings | 21 Aug 2026 | 01:05:52 | |
In this week's Respec Ramblings podcast, Alex Donaldson is joined by Dave Breens and Mikhail Madnani for some technically-challenged discussions, as Alex hosts while in the middle of an internet signal-destroying storm. Despite the challenges, the group discuss the recent GTA 6 leaks, a major development for the retro gaming market in the UK, hopes for Gamescom, and sobering discussion of the fate of Deus Ex. Useful Timestamps:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, with Gamescom around the corner, Alex gets in depth about preparing for a trade show. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Gaming on a budget, Star Wars Zero Company vs XCOM, and the strange concept of Pokémon banks | Respec Ramblings | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:59:46 | |
This week Alex Donaldson and Tom Orry fly as a pair, as if singing a beautiful duet, and chat about:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, we chat about ear wax removal, a love of and desire to own a camper van, expensive windscreens, and more. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Price rises, GTA 6's Netflix deal, and how many Freddos is a high end graphics card worth? | Respec Ramblings | 07 Aug 2026 | 01:11:25 | |
This week, Alex Donaldson and Tom Orry are joined by regular contributors Rebecca Jones and Mikhail Madnani for chat about:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, we chat about Bannanaphobia, Tom's holiday adventures, hot dog machines, and more. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| FF14 fanfest recap, even more layoffs, and why Palworld is secretly a cookie clicker game | Respec Ramblings | 31 Jul 2026 | 01:10:58 | |
Tom's away. but that doesn't stop the ramblings! This episode Alex Donaldson is joined by ronin games critic Dave Breens, RPG Site's James Galizio and Mikhail Madnani for chatter about:
Remember, Patreon subscribers also get The Lock In, an exclusive after-hours casual hangout podcast, every week. Over there this week, we chat about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and how it connects to Silent Hill Townfall, kindly reviewing a game that the public then hates & Cyberpunk 2077, and Tom Orry's bankrupt-worthy coffee problem. And don't forget the website; Respec.net! | |||
| Halo and Splatoon reviewed, Xbox classics hit PC, and is Super Circuit the worst Mario Kart? | The Respec Ramblings Podcast | 24 Jul 2026 | 01:22:49 | |
This week, Alex Donaldson and Tom Orry are joined by Respec contributors Mikhail Madnani and James Galizio. This week's video game related chatter includes:
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| In-game advertising, generative AI in game dev, and is Shrek 2 the best film of all time? | Respec Ramblings 3 | 17 Jul 2026 | 01:25:55 | |
This week, Alex Donaldson and Tom Orry are joined by Respec contributors Rebecca Jones and Dave Breens. This week's video game related chatter includes:
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| Xbox cuts, Hairline face-off, and is less more in Assassin’s Creed? | Respec Ramblings 2 | 10 Jul 2026 | 01:11:31 | |
The Respec video game ramblings podcast returns for more irreverent chatter. This week, Alex Donaldson, Tom Orry, and Kirk McKeand discuss:
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| Respec Ramblings 1: Arnold Schwarzenegger should be the next Doctor Who, and are we unhinged? | 06 Jul 2026 | 01:04:48 | |
We welcome you to the official Respec.net podcast with what you should come to expect as the usual smattering of video game and non video game nonsense. This week, Alex Donaldson, Tom Orry, and Rebecca Jones chat:
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