Next-Gen Console Watch

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10 Games That Deserve the Oblivion Remaster Treatment - Next-Gen Console Watch Apr 25, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! In this week's episode, Daemon is joined by Beyond's Max Scoville, Unlocked's Ryan McCaffrey, and IGN's Community Lead, Jada Griffin. The topic: what's the difference between a remake and a remaster? And what games do we think deserve the same remastered treatment that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion got? We also have last episode's poll results, and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

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What Does Switch 2 Mean for PS6, Xbox? - Next-Gen Console Watch Apr 14, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! Ryan and Max are back as they discuss what the Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing means for the eventual PlayStation 6 and next Xbox. Can any console going forward reach the same success as the original Switch? And for handheld gaming PC's and the Xbox handheld, can we expect those to cost $450+, just like the Switch 2? Plus we have last week's poll results, and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

And if you're in Los Angeles the weekend of June 7-8, join us as IGN Live makes its return! We had a great time putting on a multi-day live show for all the fans last year, so we're doing it again. Special Early Bird ticket pricing is available: $15 for single-day general admisson, and $30 for single-day VIP. Check out IGN.com/Live for details.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Looks Awesome & Pricey - Next-Gen Console Watch Apr 04, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week we have Jada Griffin, Sam Claiborn, and Bo Moore joining Daemon as they take a look at the Nintendo Switch 2. It's more powerful, can run more games, and will cost you more money. Is the new hybrid console worth $450 for the base model? And will the new Mario Kart World be worth a whopping $80 alone? Plus we have a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

This episode of Next-Gen Console Watch was produced by Daemon Hatfield and Jobert Atienza. Technical direction is by Jobert Atienza, with technical production by Marhyan Franzen and Amir Rakib. Audio engineering is handled by Amir Rakib. Post-production editing is by Jobert Atienza, and graphic design is by Justin Vachon.

Next-Gen Console Watch is an IGN production and part of the Geek Media Network.

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The PS6 Games We Already Know About - Next-Gen Console Watch Mar 28, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch. This week Daemon is joined by IGN's Community Lead, Jada Griffin, and regular Game Scoop co-host Mark Medina to look ahead to the PlayStation 6. There have been tons of games announced during this generation that still haven't seen the light of day, and the chances of them being PS6 titles grows greater with each passing financial quarter. Games like the Splinter Cell remake, Star Wars Eclipse, The Elder Scrolls 6, and more have a good chance of missing the PS5 completely. Plus we have last week's poll results.

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Our Final Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions - Next-Gen Console Watch Mar 21, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Game Scoop's Sam Claiborn joins to to peer into the future with our predictions for the Nintendo Switch 2. The big reveal for Nintendo's new hybrid console is coming up on April 2nd, and we give our best guesses on price, release date, games at launch, and more. Plus we have last week's poll results, and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

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Next-Gen Xbox: Windows Into the Future - Next-Gen Console Watch Mar 14, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch. This week, Daemon is joined by Unlocked's Ryan McCaffrey—in person!—and IGN's executive tech editor, Bo Moore, to talk about Xbox's supposed leaked next-gen plans. Microsoft has reportedly greenlit a brand new next-gen Xbox console and not one but two handhelds, one of which will be made by a third party. Plus we have last week's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

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Our Most-Wanted MIA PS5, Xbox Games - Next-Gen Console Watch Mar 07, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon is joined by Unlocked's Ryan McCaffrey and IGN's Community Lead, Jada Griffin, to answer the very important question of, "What ever happened to...?" Like, what ever happened to Hollow Knight: Silksong? Or that Wolverine game? Or a bunch of other titles that we haven't heard a peep from in years. Plus, we have last week's poll results (a close one this week!), and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

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Seven Upcoming Open-World Games That Could Break New Ground - Next-Gen Console Watch Feb 28, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This Daemon, Max, and Ryan take a look at some upcoming open-world RPGs that could be adding something new to the genre. Last-gen games like Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077 added incredible levels of immersion to their franchises, and now that we have new(ish) hardware like the PS5 Pro, open-world games could be entering a new era. Ghost of Yōtei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, The Witcher 4, and yes, Grand Theft Auto 6 could be breaking new ground in the genre. Plus we have last week's poll results, and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

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Xbox Wants Out of the Console War - Next-Gen Console Watch Feb 21, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Max, and Ryan analyze recent comments from Xbox's Phil Spencer, and it sounds like Xbox is kind of done with the console wars. What does this mean for Xbox's future, and how does this affect PlayStation? And of course, there's Nintendo who goes by the beat of their own drum. Plus we have last week's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

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Sony vs Xbox vs Nintendo: Who Had the Best Early 2025 Show? - Next-Gen Console Watch Feb 14, 2025

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Daemon, Max, and Ryan look back at the three major showcases from the three major console manufacturers. Sony recently had their State of Play, showing off a few high-profile titles like the Housemarque's Saros and Tides of Annihilation. Xbox also aired the recent edition of Developer Direct, highlighting first-party games South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages, and the surprise Ninja Gaiden 4. Of course, Nintendo had to get in on the action with the first official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2. What made the bigger splash? Plus we have last week's poll results, and a new poll for you to go over at IGN.com.

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