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The first-person shooter genre boasts a rich lineup of incredible titles, yet over the years, many players have begun to feel that these games have become increasingly repetitive and predictably similar. Recognizing this fatigue, Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios aimed to bring something fresh to the table with their latest indie-developed FPS, MOUSE P.I. FOR HIRE. This game stands out with its unique blend of 1930s rubber hose animation style and detective noir storytelling, offering a distinctive visual and narrative experience. But does it have the depth, gameplay innovation, and engaging mechanics necessary to compete with more established FPS titles in the genre? Or does it simply serve as a nostalgic, black-and-white homage that leaves players wanting more? Let's explore what makes MOUSE P.I. FOR HIRE a noteworthy addition to the indie FPS scene and whether it lives up to the hype.(Music Provided by:)Covert Affair - Film Noire by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licen

SHOW NOTES3-15-2026Crimson Desert Makes Controversial Change Just One Week Before LaunchJust one week before its release, developer Pearl Abyss has quietly added Denuvo DRM, a controversial anti-tampering technology, to the PC version of Crimson Desert. For those who might be unaware, Denuvo DRM has long been a controversial choice for a variety of reasons. The third-party software is used by developers to make it more difficult for a game to be tampered with, thus protecting it from piracy. However, it’s often criticized by gamers, largely due to the performance issues that it can sometimes bring, such as lower FPS, increased CPU usage, and more. Link to Article: https://gamerant.com/crimson-desert-denuvo-drm-pc/ https://gamerant.com/crimson-desert-denuvo-pearl-abyss-response/ Invincible VS Confirms Open Beta Dates and RosterThursday, April 9, at 10:00 AM PT to Saturday, April 11, at 9:00 PM PTInvincibleAtom EveBulletproofThulaRex SplodeBattle BeastOmni-ManRobotMonster GirlAllen the Alienhttps://gamerant.com

EPISODE #391“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming news and More!”

EPISODE #390“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming news and More!” “What you Been Gaming”Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?“The 2ND Opinion”*THE GAMING MILL*“This is where we will discuss all the latest news”

EPISODE #388We need more light…In this Dark Looming World!“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming news and More!” “What you Been Gaming”Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?“The 2ND Opinion”Favorite Post Apocalyptic Games!(Talk About Favorite Post Apocalyptic Games)*THE GAMING MILL*“This is where we will discuss all the latest news”New Open World Game Is Bigger Than Red Dead Redemption 2, Twice the Size of Skyrimhttps://gamerant.com/crimson-desert-open-world-big-skyrim-rdr2/ Avowed, Xbox's First-Person Fantasy RPG, Is Coming To PlayStation 5 Next Monthhttps://gameinformer.com/2026/01/09/avowed-xboxs-first-person-fantasy-rpg-is-coming-to-playstation-5-next-month January Xbox Developer Direct Will Feature Forza Horizon 6, Fable, And Game Freak's Beast Of Reincarnationhttps://gameinformer.com/2026/01/08/january-xbox-developer-direct-will-feature-forza-horizon-6-fable-and-ga

(Over the last 6 months, we have been on an uphill battle to get episodes up. We noticed there were a few episodes that never hit Spotify or other platforms, so we are posting them now!)Episode 385“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming news and More!” “What have you Been Gaming?”Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?“The 2ND Opinion”Is Ghost of Yotei as Good as Tsushima?*THE GAMING MILL*“This is where we will discuss all the latest news.”1. Microsoft delays Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price hikes for some subscribershttps://www.theverge.com/news/794032/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-price-changes-countries 2. Call of Duty Black Ops 7 VS. Battlefield 6

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming news and More!” “What you Been Gaming”Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?“The 2ND Opinion”WHAT GAME SCREAMS HOLIDAY TIME FOR YOU??THE GAMING MILL“This is where we will discuss all the latest news”1. Dying Light: The Beast Has Over 170 Different Kinds of Zombieshttps://gamerant.com/dying-light-the-...2. Nintendo Direct September 2025: Everything Announcedhttps://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo... 3. Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Gameplay Footage Leakshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/bat...4. Ghost Of Yotei Beer From Sapporo Includes This In-Game Itemhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/gho...5. Dead Space Creator Would Be Interested In Making An Alien Game, If His One Condition Is Methttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/dea...#gaming #gamingpodcast #livepodcast

Episode 378“In this episode, Caleb 'Soleb' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming news around The Switch 2, Doom The Dark Ages, and More!” “What have you Been Gaming?”Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now?“The 2ND Opinion”Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Pricing, and More Details Revealedhttps://www.cinelinx.com/games/game-news/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-pricing-and-more-details-revealed/ *THE GAMING MILL*“This is where we will discuss all the latest news.”1. Blizzard Reportedly Reviewing Pitches For New StarCraft Games From Major Studioshttps://gamerant.com/blizzard-reviewing-starcraft-pitches-korean-developers/ 2. Assassin's Creed: Shadows is One of the Best-Selling Games of 2025 So Farhttps://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-shadows-us-sales-march-2025/ 3. Doom: The Dark Ages Directors Talk Dragons, Atlans, and Sandbox Set Pieceshttps://gamerant.com/doom-dark-ages-level-design-dragons-atlans/ #livepodcasts

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“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about PlayStation Going MultiPlatform, GTA 6, Mass Effect Rumors, and More!” “What you Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? “The 2ND Opinion” THE GAMING MILL “This is where we will discuss all the latest news” 1. Next Mass Effect Could Feature the Paragon and Renegade Systems https://gamingbolt.com/next-mass-effe... 2. The Witcher 4 Director Wants “Every Single NPC” to Look Like “They’re Living With Their Own Story” https://gamingbolt.com/the-witcher-4-... 3. PlayStation Has “a Couple” of “Deep Cut” Franchise Revivals in the Works – Rumour https://gamingbolt.com/playstation-ha... 4. PlayStation to Release Cross-Platform Titles on a Game-by-Game Basis – Herman Hulst https://gamingbolt.com/playstation-to... 5. Grand Theft Auto 6 is Expected to Make $1 Billion in Pre-Orders, per Analysts https://gamingbolt.com/g

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information and talk about The Game Awards, Xbox, Upcoming Games, and more!!” “What you Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? “The 2ND Opinion” ‘Xbox won’t have exclusives going forward’, it’s been claimed https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-wont-have-exclusives-going-forward-its-been-claimed/ According to Windows Central executive editor Jez Corden, who discussed his understanding of Microsoft’s first-party strategy in a series of X posts this weekend. *THE GAMING MILL* “This is where we will discuss all the latest news” 1. All the Trailers Shown At The Game Awards 2024 https://www.cinelinx.com/games/game-news/all-the-trailers-shown-at-the-game-awards-2024/ 2. Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025 https://www.cinelinx.com/games/cinelinxs-most-anticipated-video-games-of-2025/ 3. Sony is now Kadokawa’s largest shar

Episode 371 (Show Notes) “In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Best Black Friday Deals, GOTY Nominees, Sony Possibly Buying KadoKawa, and more!! ” “What you Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? “The 2ND Opinion” Sony wants to Purchase KadoKawa, Fans think its unfair. https://x.com/OmoiteS/status/1861863715194241062 *THE GAMING MILL* “This is where we will discuss all the latest news” 1. Key PlayStation figure Shuhei Yoshida Leaving Sony Interactive Entertainment https://gamerant.com/playstation-executive-shuhei-yoshida-leaves-sony/ Shuhei Yoshida, once labeled as the face of the brand, has announced his upcoming departure from Sony Interactive Entertainment, the branch of the company that handles video games. Yoshida, 60, joined SIE before the very first PlayStation was even released in late 1994. 2. Terminally Ill Fan Plays

Episode 368 (Show Notes) “In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Ubisoft Buyout Rumors, Assassins Creed, David Hayter in Studio, and more!! ” “What you Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? “The 2ND Opinion” Most Disappointing Games *THE GAMING MILL* “This is where we will discuss all the latest news” 1. Ubisoft is Reportedly Considering a Buyout by Tencent https://gamingbolt.com/ubisoft-is-reportedly-considering-a-buyout-by-tencent 2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Will Add a Co-op Mode After Launch – Rumour https://gamingbolt.com/assassins-creed-shadows-will-add-a-co-op-mode-after-launch-rumour 3. Veteran Metal Gear Solid Actor David Hayter is Seemingly Voicing Big Boss Again for an Unknown Project https://gamingbolt.com/veteran-actor-david-hayter-is-seemingly-voicing-big-boss-again-for-an-unknown-project 4. Starfield is “the Best

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information and talk about Star Wars Outlaws, Assassins Creed, All the PlayStation Updates, and more!! ” #gaming #GamingPodcast #gamingvideos “What You Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? “The 2ND Opinion” STAR WARS OUTLAWS HATE/REVIEWS *THE GAMING MILL* “This is where we will discuss all the latest news” 1. Everything Shown at the September 2024 PlayStation State of Play https://www.cinelinx.com/games/game-news/playstation-state-of-play-september-2024/ 2. Star Wars Outlaws' Lando Calrissian story DLC gets a November release date https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-outlaws-lando-calrissian-story-dlc-gets-november-release-date 3. Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed to 2025 following "learnings from Star Wars Outlaws" Ubisoft has announced a dramatic delay to Assassin's Creed Shadows, which will launch on 14th February 2025 instead o

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Black Ops 6, Metal Gear Solid: Delta, Xbox Exclusives, and More! ” “What you Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? VIDEO GAMES COMING SOON Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 3 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 9 The Elder Scrolls Castles (iOS, Android) - September 10 Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 18 Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 24 (SHOW TOPICS) 1. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Gets Encouraging Update The Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date will be announced before the end of the year, Sony has revealed. This turn of events serves as an encouraging update that suggests the M

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Bethesda Unionizing, Halo Series Canceled, College Football, and More! ” “What You Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? MOVIES COMING SOON Deadpool & Wolverine R, In Theaters Fri Jul 26, 2h 7m, Action/Adventure/Comedy https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/deadpool_and_wolverine Trap PG-13, In Theaters Fri Aug 2, 1h 35m, Mystery & Thriller https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/trap_2024 Borderlands PG-13, In Theaters Fri Aug 9, 1h 42m, Sci-Fi/Action/Adventure https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/borderlands Alien: Romulus R, In Theaters Fri Aug 16, Sci-Fi/Horror https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/alien_romulus VIDEO GAMES COMING SOON Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - August 1 SteamWorld Heist II (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Swi

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information and talk about GTA V Trevor DLC Canceled, Metal Gear Solid Delta, Video Game Movies, and More! ” “What You Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? 1. A GTA 5 DLC ABOUT TREVOR WAS CANCELED BECAUSE OF GTA ONLINE https://insider-gaming.com/a-gta-5-dlc-about-trevor-was-canceled-because-of-gta-online/ 2. ACTIVISION GAMES WILL START TO COME TO XBOX GAME PASS IN AUGUST https://insider-gaming.com/xbox-game-pass-activision-august/ According to eXtas1s, the Tony Hawk 1+2 remake and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy will also come to the subscription service shortly. Subsequently, in Corden’s report, he also outlines that he understands Microsoft’s strategy isn’t to release all of Actvision’s back catalog at once but rather drip-feed it into the platform. 3. Are Video Game Shows/Movies Really Needed? In this topic, we di

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information and talk about Capcom NEXT, College Football 25, Star Wars, and More! ” “What You Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? 1. Capcom Next 2024 Coming July 1st, Will Show the First Look at Dead Rising Remaster! https://www.cinelinx.com/news/capcom-next-2024-coming-july-1st-will-show-first-dead-rising-remaster-look/ 2. EA Sports Showcases The Sights and Sounds of College Football 25, Dynasty Deep Dive Coming this week! https://www.cinelinx.com/news/ea-sports-showcases-the-sights-and-sounds-of-of-college-football-25/ 3.Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Gets Updated Console Release in August https://www.cinelinx.com/news/star-wars-bounty-hunter-gets-updated-console-release-in-august/ 4. Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO Swords VS. Fists Trailer Reveals 10 New Characters https://www.cinelinx.com/news/dragon-ball-sparking-zero-swords-vs-fists

Episode 358 “In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information as well as talk about Fallout, Video Game Sub Price Increase, and More!” “What you Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Be Revealed Directly After Xbox Showcase https://www.cinelinx.com/news/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-to-be-revealed-directly-after-xbox-showcase/ RUMOR: XBOX TO REVEAL NEW DOOM TITLE DURING XBOX SHOWCASE, SAID TO BE ON PS5 AS WELL https://insider-gaming.com/doom-the-dark-ages/ https://insider-gaming.com/doom-the-dark-ages-will-be-on-xbox-and-ps5/ Insider Gaming understands that the next game in the DOOM franchise is set to be revealed during this year’s Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. The game, which has been under the codename/placeholder title ‘Year Zero’ is understood to have the final name ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ and has been in development for at

“In this episode, Caleb “Soleb '' Gayle and co-host discuss some of the latest gaming information and talk about Fallout, Xbox Drama, Assassins Creed: Shadows, and More!” “What You Been Gaming” Show introduction, this used to be called “what you've been drinking and gaming” but …who has time for that now? 1."Fallout is coming to Fortnite" https://www.vg247.com/fallout-fortnit... 2. Reports now say Call of Duty 2024 is, for real, coming to Game Pass https://www.vg247.com/reports-now-say... Xbox is reportedly set to add this year's Call of Duty - which is yet to be officially revealed - to Game Pass at launch, in what would be a first for the series and publisher. Naturally, this could in theory mean those with a subscription to the service would be able to grab the game without paying the usual price. 3. College Football 25 Trailer Reveals Gameplay and Features https://www.cinelinx.com/news/college... College Football is finally back on consoles this July as EA Sports has