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Gamer Traffic Show.

Mike Sampson and Mr. Amazing

Funny and interesting views of video games, movies, anime and sports.

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24:57

PS5 Outsold Switch 2 and Xbox. Who's next!,GTA 6 may...

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2026/01/11

Send us a text We pit PS5’s holiday surge against Switch 2’s early cycle and follow the money to pricing, timing, and software momentum. Then we map 2026’s biggest PlayStation games, weigh GTA’s ripple effect and react to a fresh Marvel tease. • PS5 outpacing Switch 2 in November on price and timing • Japan’s market leader is the Switch‑led while PS5 lags behind • 2026 slate highlights with Wolverine, Sora, Phantom Blade, Nioh 3 • GTA trailer cadence as a delay signal and industry schedule a...

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29:24

Xbox Prices Up, Hopes Down for 2026. The Street...

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2026/01/10

Send us a text We weigh Xbox’s rising console prices against slipping hardware sales. We look ahead to Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Gears of War E-Day to save Xbox in 2026. Then debate Street Fighter’s new film trailer versus Mortal Kombat’s box-office pull. • US and UK sales declines and market share pressure • Sell hardware at a loss, focus on Game Pass • Multiplatform releases weakening hardware incentive • Handheld momentum and component cost headwinds • Fable as a potential system ...

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52:30

From John Cena’s Shocking Loss ,To Arcade1Up’s...

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2025/12/24

Send us a text Two hosts argue whether Cena’s tap-out was the right call, pull apart what makes a true top-five GOAT list, and lay out why Battlefield 6 is winning sales while Black Ops 7 stumbles. We unpack Arcade1Up’s closure, the 30-year low in console sales, and hype The Boys final season. • Top five wrestlers ranked by impact and longevity • Best wrestling video games and why they stick • Arcade1Up’s rise, repeats, and shutdown lessons • Battlefield 6 sales surge vs Black Ops 7 reviews ...

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36:23

Valve Enters The Living Room , Netflix is making a...

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2025/11/26

Send us a text We weigh Valve’s rumored return to the living room, debate Netflix’s push into games, and react to a stylish heist trailer that banks on star power. Regional pricing shakes up PS5 strategy in Japan, and we get hands-on with the PS Portal before a spicy game rant and holiday sign-off. • Valve’s console aims above PS5 Pro power • Price expectations between $700 and $1000 • Design notes on controller bulk and faceplates • Strategy to replace Xbox as third platform • Netflix gamin...

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45:58

GTA 6 delay to November 2026, Can Marvel's Wolverine...

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2025/11/16

Send us a text GTA 6 moves to November and the industry shuffles around it. We break down who should move, why Switch 2 is surging, and how PlayStation Portal’s cloud unlock changes the handheld conversation. • Rockstar’s delay logic, polish pressure, and hype management • The five-week runway rule for major launches • Risks for Wolverine, Fable, Gears, and Call of Duty timing • Holiday 2026 calendar scenarios and safer windows • Switch 2 sales momentum, bundles, and attach rates • PlayStati...

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29:43

When Halo Lands On PlayStation, The Console War Changes

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2025/11/06

Send us a text Halo jumps to PS5 and everything we thought about exclusives gets tested. We weigh pride against profit, debate a PC-like Xbox, swap our top basketball games, roast and praise a killer-chimp trailer, and put PS5’s sales in historical context. • Halo remake heading to PS5 and what it means for Xbox identity • Acquisitions, revenue pressure and why cross-platform expands reach • 25th anniversary timing and expectations for sales across platforms • Next-gen Xbox rumored as high-e...

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36:32

Battlefield Breaks Records While Xbox Fades From...

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2025/10/29

Send us a text A record-breaking Battlefield launch sets the tone as we debate whether momentum can beat tradition when Black Ops returns. We also rank the games people take way too seriously, dig into PlayStation’s 30th anniversary collab with Reebok, preview the Eddie Murphy Netflix doc, and question Xbox’s shrinking footprint in stores. • Battlefield’s seven million in three days and revenue impact • Battlefield vs Black Ops lifetime sales predictions • Madden, 2K, Call of Duty, Mario Kar...

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54:01

Saudi Money in video games , NES at 40, Street...

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2025/10/22

Send us a text We break down Mexico’s 8% tax on violent games, challenge the evidence behind it, and point to real online harms that need targeted action. We also look at Saudi Arabia’s growing role in gaming, celebrate NES at 40 with new gear, debate MK2’s delay, and judge Street Fighter’s cast. • Mexico’s 8% violent game tax framed as safety without clear evidence • real risks around cartel recruitment via game chats and social platforms • practical parenting: ratings, limits, and choosing...

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48:28

How did the “affordable” consoles become luxury...

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2025/10/01

Send us a text We pull apart the new price era of gaming—from Nintendo’s $450 Switch 2 and $80 games to Sony’s storage trade‑offs and Xbox’s $800 special edition—and weigh what’s market pressure versus corporate choice. We also green‑light Wolverine’s trailer, celebrate Demon Slayer’s box office surge, and share how to vote with your wallet when hype meets high prices. • Switch 2 pricing backlash and $80 software • Membership requirements hidden in “retro” value • Accessory inflation across ...

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50:12

PlayStation 6 rumors too soon and Playstation 5...

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2025/09/18

Send us a text Heated debate ensues over PlayStation 6 rumors suggesting a 2027 release date and potential pricing strategy, with co-hosts strongly disagreeing about whether this timeline is too soon after PlayStation 5. • PlayStation 6 rumored to feature detachable disc drive with three different SKUs and potential pricing between $450-800 • Discussion about whether Sony should wait until 2028 due to COVID impact on PS5 lifecycle and recent PS5 Pro release • Marvel Rivals coming to PlayStat...

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56:42

007's Gaming Renaissance(Playstation State of Play),...

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2025/09/14

Send us a text We dive deep into the new 007 game showcased at State of Play, highlighting its Hitman-like gameplay and focus on a young Bond earning his license to kill. The game offers multiple play styles and features classic Bond elements like gadgets and stealth mechanics. • First major Bond game in 13 years, releasing March 27, 2026 • Developed by IO Interactive (Hitman creators) • Features Patrick Gibson as a young James Bond • Offers different gameplay approaches: stealth, action, or...

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40:46

PlayStation 4 Support Ending, Helldivers team up with...

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2025/08/27

Send us a text Gaming is approaching a tipping point with PlayStation 4 support ending in 2026 and game prices climbing to unprecedented levels. We dive into industry shifts and question whether $80 games will become the new normal. • PlayStation 4 support winding down with major developers dropping the 12-year-old console by early 2026 • Beat Saber and Genshin Impact outlining multi-phase withdrawal plans • Helldivers 2 arriving on Xbox Series X on August 26th with exclusive Halo-themed con...

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38:35

PlayStation's Price Hike and the Console Economy...

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2025/08/24

Send us a text The gaming industry faces significant price adjustments as PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox respond to economic pressures and market competition with new strategies and hardware offerings. • PlayStation 5 prices in the US increasing by $50 across all models effective August 21st • Sony cites "challenging economic environment" and tariffs as reasons for the price hike • Nintendo Switch original model price increased from $299 to $339, with Switch Lite up by $30 • Xbox entering t...

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40:08

Gaming's Great Migration: Is the console wars over,...

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2025/07/31

Send us a text Sony's job posting for a "senior director of multi-platform and account management" sparks heated debate about which PlayStation exclusives might come to Xbox, with Spider-Man emerging as the most likely candidate despite overall skepticism. • PlayStation games rumored to come to Xbox following Sony job posting seeking someone to manage games "beyond PlayStation hardware" • Game Pass profitability questioned, with both hosts arguing the model isn't sustainable and damages the ...

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39:13

List of games you need to play before summer ends,...

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2025/07/12

Send us a text Gaming Traffic breaks down the ultimate top ten summer games for 2025, featuring both new releases and all-time classics. We debate different approaches to defining summer gaming, explore PlayStation's surprising move to bring Helldivers 2 to Xbox, and review the upcoming Running Man movie remake. • Call of Duty Black Ops 6 offers comprehensive entertainment with campaign, multiplayer, and zombies mode • Nintendo dominates summer gaming with Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Banza...

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53:16

Capcom's Gaming Future: Resident Evil and Street...

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2025/07/05

Send us a text Capcom dominates gaming news with Resident Evil Requiem and Street Fighter Season 3 announcements while Microsoft shakes the industry with massive layoffs across Xbox studios. • Resident Evil Requiem revealed for February 2026, starring a new FBI analyst character set 30 years after Raccoon City • Street Fighter Season 3 bringing Sagat, C. Viper, Alex, and Ingrid to the roster through 2026 • Arc System Works showcase highlights Double Dragon Revive with environmental combat me...

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57:09

Gaming's Summer Spectacle: Xbox and Playstation are...

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2025/06/19

Send us a text We dive into the major gaming announcements from PlayStation's State of Play and Xbox's Showcase events, comparing the different strategies each platform is taking and highlighting the most exciting upcoming games and hardware. • PlayStation VR is making a comeback with the upcoming game "Thief" featuring a new protagonist • Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection includes 20 games spanning multiple platforms for $69.99 • Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater remaster and Astro Bot DLC announ...

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50:22

Gaming's Godfather has returned with the Switch 2:...

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2025/06/12

Send us a text The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived after an eight-year wait, and we're breaking down everything about Nintendo's newest console. Mike managed to secure a pre-order at a GameStop location that wasn't on most people's radar, giving us the chance to experience this highly anticipated system first-hand. • First impressions reveal a noticeably larger screen compared to the original Switch, with the same slim profile • The magnetic Joy-Con controllers slide on smoothly and fe...

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55:09

Grand Theft Auto 6 Delay,Microsoft's handheld...

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2025/05/21

Send us a text Mike and Taze tackle gaming's hottest topics including GTA 6's year-long delay, Xbox's confusing handheld strategy, and Nintendo's strict new anti-piracy measures. • Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed until May/2026, proving Mr. Amazing earlier predictions correct • Rockstar likely knew about this delay long before announcing it, frustrating many fans who bought consoles specifically for GTA 6 • Xbox has two different handheld strategies in play: a collaboration with AS...

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48:32

Microsoft's Price Hikes: Gaming's Financial Future,...

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2025/05/09

Send us a text Microsoft's aggressive price hikes across its gaming ecosystem signal potential industry-wide shifts, with first-party games jumping to $80 and console prices increasing by up to $130. These moves coincide with Xbox's surprising strategy pivot as Gears of War heads to PlayStation, raising questions about the future of exclusive titles and traditional console competition. • First-party Xbox games including Gears of War, Halo, and Forza will now cost $80, following Nintendo's le...

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