
The Players' Take: A Video Game Podcast
The Players' Take is a weekly podcast where co-hosts Justin and Montrell discuss video games, video game news and all other topics pertaining to video games!
Episodes
356 episodes
Ep.340 - Borderlands 4 Impressions!
This week Justin goes solo and discusses his initial thoughts on Borderlands 4, his thoughts on Death Stranding 2 after beating it, and the latest Nintendo Direct!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thunder...
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Episode 340
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1:13:33

Ep.339 - Are the increased prices of consoles going to doom The Industry?
This week Montrell and Justin discuss the repercussions of increased console pricing, part 2 of Mark Darrahs Anthem video series, and Nintendo patenting ridiculous stuff!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @...
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Episode 339
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1:52:35

Ep.338 - Perfect Dark was almost saved??
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Hermen Hulst's interview with the Financial Times, Perfect Dark almost being saved by Take-Two, and do a full spoilercast on Death Stranding!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokage...
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Episode 338
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3:13:34

Ep.337 - Hollow Knight: Silksong should've given less notice
This week Montrell and Justin discuss the existence of a Steam console, Bioshock 4 bringing on Rod Fergusson, and manufactured controversy around Hollow Knight: Silksong!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @...
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Episode 337
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2:17:59

Ep.336 - PS5 Price Increases!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony increasing prices for all PS5 models, Roblox having some trouble legally, and Montrell's thoughts on how Battlefield VI needs to improve before launch!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itra...
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Episode 336
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1:58:16

Ep.335 - Will PS6 be $499?
This week Montrell and Justin discuss PS6 power and pricing rumors, will it be affordable when prices are going up? They also talk about Death Stranding, solutions to Monster Hunter's problems, and Starfield coming to PS5!Twitter: @thepl...
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Episode 335
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2:36:41

Ep.334 - Nintendo increases prices!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Nintendo increasing Switch 1 pricing, Mastercard commenting on Steam removing adult games, and the merits and faults of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves!Twitter: @theplayerstake
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Episode 334
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2:31:03

Ep.333 - What happened to Monster Hunter Wilds?
This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Battlefield 6 Multiplayer reveal, Sony suing Tencent over Light of Motiram, and Monster Hunter Wilds sales cratering since release!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin...
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Episode 333
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2:34:16

Ep.332 - Battlefield 6 Revealed!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Battlefield 6 reveal, Microsoft changing their mind on $80 games, and payment processors censoring games on Steam!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01
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Episode 332
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2:16:34

Ep.331 - What's Happening with Final Fantasy IX Remake?
This week Montrell and Justin discuss their current issues with League of Legends, the massive lawsuit around Subnautica 2, and rumors that there are problems with Final Fantasy IX Remake!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4theh...
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Episode 331
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1:56:57

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Spoilercast!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss their full spoiler thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Is it truly an all timer as it has been positioned?Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01S...
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1:46:57

Ep.330 - The Next Battlefield is in Trouble!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Ars Technica deep dive into the development of the next Battlefield, Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, and May Circana numbers!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thunde...
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Episode 330
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2:18:49

Ep.329 - Xbox Cancels Games and Closes Studios
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox's latest huge layoffs, impacting several games and resulting in the big closure of The Initiative and cancellation of Perfect Dark!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJusti...
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Episode 329
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1:56:30

Ep.328 - Sony Buying Warner Bros. Game Studios??
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Sony's latest investor presentation, rumors that they also want to buy the game/movie arm of Warner Bros. Discovery, and rumors of another Xbox layoff.Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4the...
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Episode 328
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1:56:16

Ep.327 - Marathon Delayed!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss "next gen" Xbox hardware, Marathon's delay, and Mina The Hollower's release date!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or ...
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Episode 327
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1:03:47

Ep.326 - Xbox Showcase and Summer Games Fest!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Xbox Showcase, Summer Games Fest, and a new Expanse game being announced!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or send...
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Episode 326
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2:31:45

Ep.325 - State of Play appetizer before Summer Game Fest?
This week Montrell and Justin discuss the Witcher 4 tech demo, Xbox deprioritizing their handheld, and Sony's latest State of Play!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on...
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Episode 325
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2:08:47

Ep.324 - Is Elden Ring Nightrein being fairly criticized?
This week Montrell and Justin discuss EA cancelling their Black Panther game and closing the studio, Elden Ring Nightrein criticism, and Montrell's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @it...
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Episode 324
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1:27:24

Ep.323 - Randy Pitchford, won't you please shut up?
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Jade Raymond leaving Playstation, April Circana numbers, and Randy's Pitchford's latest attempt to piss off everyone!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01
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Episode 323
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2:43:39

Ep.322 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Impressions!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox being the bigger publisher of games on Playstation, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Justin's initial thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokage
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Episode 322
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1:11:26

Ep.321 - GTA VI Delayed to 2026!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss the effect of GTA VI's delay, the latest Xbox quarterly financials, and EA not charging $80 for their games!?Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Sub...
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Episode 321
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1:26:53

Ep.320 - Xbox is raising prices!? Is the industry doomed?
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Xbox raising prices amidst terrible industry sales, another Titanfall game getting cancelled, and their thoughts on the Borderlands 4 gameplay deep dive!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4t...
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Episode 320
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2:26:32

Ep.319 - Ghost of Yotei Release Date!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Ghost of Yotei's release date, a rumored new BR from Ubisoft, and PS5 price hikes!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twitter or...
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Episode 319
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1:41:22

Ep.318 - Bungie's Marathon Revealed!
This week Montrell and Justin discuss Marathon's reveal, Star Wars Zero Company, and Montrell's thoughts on South of Midnight!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehokageJustin: @thundernut01Submit questions on Twit...
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Episode 318
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1:39:51

Ep.317 - Mayhem in the US! Will Nintendo be in Trouble???
This week Montrell and Justin discuss how the US tariff situation impacts the Switch 2 launch, a new Deus Ex game failing to find a backer, and the current state of Monster Hunter Wilds!Twitter: @theplayerstakeMontrell: @itrap4thehok...
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Episode 317
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2:07:34
