Darren gets on the mic with Craig on this episode to discuss what they've been playing recently and to give their thoughts on the recent footage coming out on the TGS FF7 Revelations Demo. Sit back, relax and enjoy the banter!

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Darren and Andrew get on the mics to discuss the games they've loved so far in 2026. Be they brand new games or revisiting old favourites, there is plenty to digest here!

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Darren is joined by Chris once again to go through some of the biggest news items of the last month! The hopes of game price increases after GTA 6, the biggest games of BlizzCon, how the EU Kids Act may affect video game industry and even the latest from Naughtydog. Its all here on the Gift of Gaming podcast!

GTA 6 Price Hopes to Blaze a Trail for General Increase

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/kingdom-come-deliverance-studio-co-founder-hopes-grand-theft-auto-6-will-blaze-a-trail-to-higher-game-prices/

BlizzCon 2026 Announcements

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/12/blizzcon-2026-opening-ceremony/

Stop Killing Games movement sounds alarm on EU Kids Act

https://massivelyop.com/2026/10/02/stop-killing-games-movement-sounds-alarm-on-eu-kids-act-this-is-a-bomb-that-could-implode-the-whole-video-games-industry/

Activision Takes Over Halo

https://kotaku.com/activision-taking-over-halo-franchise-and-what-remains-of-halo-studios-will-now-be-a-support-team-2000736427

Naughty Dog Update

https://www.polygon.com/naughty-dog-the-last-of-us-two-new-projects-intergalactic-update-2027/

https://www.polygon.com/uncharted-5-naughty-dog-in-progress/

Darren, Craig and Colm have put some good hours into Star Wars Zero Company. The turn-based tactics style game from Bit Reactor and Respawn has received positive reviews, hitting 85% on Metacritic at the time of writing. But what the GoGPod guys think of this new entry into the turn-based tactics genre?

With Star Wars being such a hit, the guys are doing a post show on what other skins/IPs could help promote the next turn-based tactics game. Check it out over on Patreon.com/thegiftofgaming

The Doctor is in the house! Darren and Chris are joined by Dr. Daniel, the GoG Pod's in house medical practitioner, to discuss all the various gaming injuries we've all come to know and hate. Looking for some insight on how best to practice your gaming as our bodies decay and we slump ever closer to our demise? Look no further!

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Darren is joined by Kev and Craig, the podcast's most knowledgeable team on all things Final Fantasy 7. With new trailers, new news and updates from the games director, Final Fantasy 7 Revelations is looking bigger and bigger. So if you're a Final Fantasy 7 fan, sit back and enjoy the ride. If you're not, what on earth are you waiting for?!

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Darren is joined by Chris to take a look back at the news from August. Playstation doubles down on discless, Kingdom Hearts fans are eating well and Compulsion studios has saved itself from Microsoft!

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Playstation Discless Saga:

https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-reasonable-consumers-know-dont-own-digital-games

https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-state-of-play-no-disc-no-buy-destiny-3

https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-ending-playstation-discs-physical-media-january-2028

Marvel Tōkon's Bad on PC:

https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-tokon-devs-confess-regaining-trust-after-fumbled-pc-launch-will-be-extremely-challenging

Tekken 8 Game Director Leaves:

https://www.ign.com/articles/hot-on-the-heels-of-katsuhiro-haradas-exit-from-bandai-namco-the-director-of-tekken-7-and-8-has-left-too

Kingdom Hearts 4 Update:

https://www.polygon.com/kingdom-hearts-4-square-enix-tokyo-game-show-news-teased/

Compulsion Studio Saves itself:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/compulsion-games-officially-separates-from-xbox-the-team-told-me-we-would-rather-eat-rocks-and-drink-gasoline-than-be-split-up

Darren and Craig, long time Fire Emblem fans, spend the episode breaking down the Fortune's Weave Nintendo direct and discuss whether or not its something to look forward to.

Check out today's post show on patreon.com/thegiftofgaming where Craig and Darren talk about video games they would love to see based on recent experiences.

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