A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE

EPISODE 453: IRONHEART REVIEW PART 1

THIS WEEK: Riri Williams has arrived! I give my thoughts on the first three episodes of Marvel's latest series. The cast, the story, and how well this show captures the essence of the comic by Brian Michael Bendis. Plus, I discuss all the news from our favorite fandoms this week, including this unusual casting for the upcoming Street Fighter film.

SELECT/START: Clair Obscur - EXPEDITION GOTY?

THIS WEEK: I run down the announcements made at the Arc System Work Showcase. Cat Quest 3 gets a cool free update. I give my thoughts on Andy Bogard in FATAL FURY: COTW. I also give my thoughts on whether 50 Cent is a good choice to play a Street Fighter favorite character in the upcoming movie. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I talk about why I wish Roger Ebert were alive to play what could be the Game of the Year in Clair Obscure: Expedition 33.  

EPISODE 452: THE PUNISHER COMES TO SPIDER-MAN BND

This week, we get the huge announcement that Jon Bernthal is reprising his role as the Punisher in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day film. I talk about what that could mean for the fate of Tom Holland's role as Peter Parker/Spidey. Plus, we get the first wild trailer of The Toxic Avenger and more.

SELECT/START: ONIMUSHA 2 RETRO REVIEW + DONKEY KONG BANAZA DIRECT

THIS WEEK: I give my thoughts on the latest Nintendo Direct, focusing on what's to come for the anticipated debut of Donkey Kong Bananza. Plus, XBOX announces they are still in the console wars, and WB Games is looking to refocus their studio. 

EPISODE 451: What's the deal with SDCC this year?

THIS WEEK: A little over a month away, and no big announcements for SDCC have been made before the news of Marvel Studios not attending this year. Will fans get the event they paid for? Plus, all the news on what's happening in our favorite fandoms this week and more.

SELECT/START: ADVANCED V.G. (SATURN TRIBUTE) REVIEW

THIS WEEK: We have lots of news regarding XBOX's next plans for gamers (including a new handheld console), Switch 2's record-breaking accomplishment, the end of the SAG-AFTRA video game strike, and our review of the classic import fighting game known as Advanced V.G. 

EPISODE 450: PREDATOR - KILLER of KILLERS REVIEW

I ran down the announcements from Summer Game Fest. I also give my thoughts on Marvel's latest book, "The World to Come," and why fans are in an uproar over the NEW White Black Panther. I also talk about the latest with SDCC and why DC Studios isn't going to Hall-H. Plus, my review of Predator: Killer of Killers and more.

SELECT/START: GUNDAM SEED BATTLE DESTINY + PS STATE of PLAY

Lots of news to cover this week with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, explosive announcements from the latest PS State of Play, what I hope to see in this year's Summer Game Fest world premieres, and my review of Gundam Seed Battle Destiny for the Switch and Steam.

EPISODE 449: KARATE KID LEGENDS REVIEW

We have another loaded show with news on Marvel Studios and SDCC, upcoming shows, and movies. Plus, I give my review of Karate Kid Legends and explain why fighting game fans will love this movie and why we need a sequel yesterday.

SELECT/START: INDIANA JONES and the GREAT CIRCLE (PS5) REVIEW

THIS WEEK: There is a lot of news to cover, including EA's cancellation of a Black Panther project and shutting down a studio. We look at the line-up for this year's Summer Game Fest. Nintendo plans to stop Switch 2 scalpers on launch day, and more on this week's episode of the SELECT/START podcast.

EPISODE 448: BET REVIEW

We had a fun and packed show with news and updates on Marvel Studios projects, the Voltron film, and results from the Crunchyroll anime awards. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I take a look at Netflix's latest live adaptation known as "BET" based on the Square-Enix manga and anime "Kagegurui."

SELECT/START: CAPCOM FIGHTING COLLECTION 2 REVIEW

THIS WEEK: We get the huge announcement from Bandai Namco regarding Elden Ring,  big news for Stellar Blade fans, and games that will be upgraded for free on the Switch 2. Then in our FINAL STAGE segment, I will go back down memory lane to give my review of Capcom Fighting Collection 2.

EPISODE 447: DRAGON BALL DAIMA (ENGLISH DUB) REVIEW

THIS WEEK: I give my thoughts on new trailers for IRONHEART and SUPERMAN, and the news from RGG STUDIOS regarding the upcoming VIRTUA FIGHTER game they are working on. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I give my thoughts on the complete English dubbed version of DRAGON BALL DAIMA.

EPISODE 446: MARVEL MULTIVERSE MIDTERM GPA - PHASE 4 & 5

I use my grading system to determine what grade I give to phases 4 and 5 of the multiverse saga (excluding Ironheart, which arrives in June). This, plus the news going on in our favorite fandoms.

SELECT/START: GEARS OF PS5 - HELL HAS FROZEN OVER

THIS WEEK: We've got a lot to cover this week, including thoughts on the latest GTA 6 trailer, Palworld patch update, and a discussion about GEARS of WAR coming to the PS5 and what that could mean for the future of the XBOX brand.

EPISODE 445: THUNDERBOLTS* REVIEW

THIS WEEK: We celebrate the 17th anniversary of IRON-MAN and the beginning of the MCU from Marvel Studios. Then, in our "TALK TOPIC of the WEEK," I give my thoughts on THUNDERBOLTS* and whether it is the best movie since Endgame (but you don't need a crystal ball to predict the obvious of my answer to that). All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE!

SELECT/START: PHANTOM BREAKER BG ULTIMATE + XBOX PRICE HIKE

Microsoft comes out of the closet to announce its price increase for the XBOX SERIES X|S and its games.EA cuts more jobs and cancels the development of a new TITANFALL game. Your physical disk collection may be deteriorating. GameStop is investigating an internal scam within its stores. Then, in our FINAL STAGE segment, I give my thoughts on the remastered pixel-perfect brawler PHANTOM BREAKERS BATTLEGROUND ULTIMATE (on the Nintendo Switch).

EPISODE 444: SINNERS REVIEW

I run down the latest news of the week, including new trailers and some missing elements of Daredevil: Born Again that I missed. We also celebrate the 7th anniversary of Avengers: Endgame. Then, in our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I saw SINNERS and gave my thoughts on Ryan Coogler's action horror film.

SELECT/START: SWITCH 2 CHAOS + FATAL FURY COTW REVIEW

THIS WEEK: Nintendo has created pandemonium once again with the coming of the SWITCH 2. We discuss why you shouldn't worry about not getting it on Day One. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, we visit South Town to give our review of FATAL FURY City of the Wolves for the PS5.

EPISODE 443: DAREDEVIL SEASON 1 REVIEW

We unpack everything from the Fantastic Four trailer and what this could mean for the SECRET WARS. We also discuss a new behind-the-scenes look at the Superman film. Nintendo Switch 2 prices have been revealed. In our TALK TOPIC of the WEEK, I will give my thoughts on season 1 of Daredevil: Born Again.