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SELECT/START: MK1 REVIEW PART TWO (N-SWITCH)

THIS WEEK:
NAJI JETER gets a win at the BAFTA Awards.
MEGATON MUSASHI finally comes to the US.
I get excited for STELLAR BLADE.
The countdown to STAR WARS OUTLAWS begins.
MARIO comes to FAN EXPO Philly!
I will tell you why PuzzMIX is one of the most addictive and insanely low-priced puzzle games to enjoy right now.
In our FINAL STAGE, I return to MORTAL KOMBAT 1 on the Switch and talk about whether it has improved since it first launched.

EPISODE 398: GODZILLA X KONG REVIEW

This week I give my thoughts on the sequel to one of the epic crossovers of our time. But does Godzilla X Kong have the same impact as the first?
Plus we talk about some of the biggest news of the week on our favorite fandoms including the passing of actors Chance Perdomo and the legendary Loius Gossett Jr and more.
All on this week's episode of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE!

SELECT/START: HI-FI RUSH PS5 REVIEW

THIS WEEK:
MARVEL is going into OVERWATCH MODE.STELLAR BLADE demo is here!New DLC announced for DOUBLE DRAGON GAIDEN, NARUTO X BORUTO ULTIMATE NINJA STORM CONNECTIONS, and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I check out the underappreciated platformer HI-FI RUSH now on the PS5.All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START

EPISODE 397: X-MEN 97 is HERE!

This week, I give my thoughts on the first two EPIC episodes of X-MEN 97' on Disney Plus. Also in this episode, we will talk about other news and thoughts on:
Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura coming to Netflix
Sand Land on HULU
Thoughts on MARVEL 1943: The Rise of Hydra game trailer.
Thoughts on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer. 
My thoughts on the Road House remake.
PLUS, check out a clip of MEGA-RAN's Omega-level X-Men reference track on this episode! 
All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE!

SELECT/START: CONTRA O.G. REVIEW

THIS WEEK:
The Fighting Game Community has lost an icon.
BANDAI NAMCO gives us a deeper look into DRAGON BALL SPARKLE ZERO
I check out the SAND LAND Demo.
Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I review CONTRA Operation Galuga.
All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START

TTL EXCLUSIVE REWIND: Maile Flanagan and Amanda C. Miller

Here is a throwback episode from the 2018 archives of TALK TIME LIVE featuring Maile Flanagan and Amanda C. Miller doing this first-time-ever interview together.
I talk with them about their work on both Naruto and Boruto and more. 

SELECT/START: TTL X SMNE WWE 2K24 REVIEW

Join me and Sunday Night's Main Event host Boris Roberto Aguilar as we check out the latest installment into the WWE 2K series.
 
We check out the Good, the Bad, and the Better of this game and give a final grade.
 
Check it out right here on this special crossover episode.

EPISODE 396: The Life and Legacy of Akira Toriyama

This week we celebrate the life of the one and only Akira Toriyama. I talk about the impact he has made around the world and helped turn the anime industry into a billion-dollar empire as well as how his work affected many. 
We also talk about more going on in the world of our favorite fandoms including the recent success of The Marvels, the closing of Rooster Teeth, and the coming of Books 2 & 3 of Avatar The Last Airbender on Netflix. 
All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE! 

TTL EXCLUSIVE: The Artist of GAMEHEADS talk about their work on PS5 Spider-Man 2

I have the honor and privilege of talking to the team behind the latest Spider-Man suit skins that appear in the latest update of Insomniac Games Spider-Man 2 on the PS5.I hang out with artists Marisa Diaz, Diane Trinh, and Tabari Davis representing GAMEHEADS which is an organization created to empower youth of color and low-income youth with the knowledge and skills to become involved in the gaming industry.
We talk about how they became a part of this organization as well as the behind-the-scenes suit design for SPIDER-MEN's "Fly N' Fresh DLC available now for $4.99.Proceeds from the DLC will go to the GAMEHEADS organization to help further their cause.Check it out and be sure to check out their website: https://gameheadsoakland.org/

SELECT/START: FF7 REBIRTH REVIEW

NOTE: This week's TALK TIME LIVE podcast episodes are dedicated to the life and legacy of the legendary Akira Toriyama.

EPISODE 395: Streaming apps that are worth your watch in 2024

This week we focus on the state of streaming networks and whether they are worth the watch and wallet. 
Plus news on what's going on in the world of Marvel and DC Studios, the Willy Wonky Fyre Fest, and more!

SELECT/START: FATE SAMURAI REMNANT REVIEW

THIS WEEK:
FINAL FANTASY 7 REBIRTH has arrived!!!
Rocksteady FINALLY gives us that much-needed Nintendo Switch patch update for Batman Arkham Knight.The POKEMON Company has announced the next Pokémon game.I give my thoughts on the debut of Peacemaker on MORTAL KOMBAT 1 and ED on STREET FIGHTER 6.SONY has begun layoffs of staff from some of your favorite studios.
Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I fight for the Holy Grail with my review of FATE/SAMURAI REMNANT for the Switch.

EPISODE 394: AVATAR - The Last Airbender Review

This week we covering all of the latest in our favorite fandoms including:
A live adaptation of Naruto in the works
I finally sit down to watch Oppenheimer 
WB Games admit to their failure with Suicide Squad KTJL
What is in store for TEKKEN 8
and my review of AVATAR: The Last Airbender on Netflix
All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE!

SELECT/START: MARIO vs DONKEY KONG REVIEW

THIS WEEK:
We run down Nintendo’s XBOX edition of Nintendo Direct.
Meanwhile, WWE 2K24 confirms the removal of Brock Lesnar and Vince McMahon.
INSOMNIAC GAMES reveals some of the new costumes coming in the new update.RETROSOFT STUDIOS finally gives fans the update to RETROMANIA wrestling they’ve been waiting for.
Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I checked out Mario vs. Donkey Kong.
All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START

TTL EXCLUSIVE: Interview with DESMOND WONG talking about CAT QUEST 3

TALK TIME LIVE EXCLUSIVE: with CEO | Artist | Game Designer, DESMOND WONG
We return to Singapore to speak with Desmond Wong to talk about the highly anticipated third installment of the CAT QUEST game series.
In this interview we will talk about:
His thoughts on CAT QUEST 2
What we can expect in CAT QUEST 3
The challenges he faced during the pandemic
Possibly designing for other publishers.
Biggest challenges.
and more.
Be sure to check out the official website of the Gentle Bros and get ready for CAT QUEST 3 as well as checking out the first two games at: https://thegentlebros.com/

EPISODE 393: MADAME WEB REVIEW

This week we have a very MARVEL-centric episode headlined with my review of MADAME WEB.
All here in this week's episode of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE!

SELECT/START: PERSONA 5 TACTICA

THIS WEEK:
Is 2K Games postponing their WWE 2K24’s showcase mode?
We give thanks and celebrate Jerry Lawson for his contributions to video games.
X-BOX confirms a next gen console is in the works.
CRYSTAL DYNAMICS reveals the redesign for LARA CROFT.
Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I continue my Phantom Thieves fandom with my review of PERSONA 5 TACTICA.
All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START

SELECT/START: JUJUTSU KAISEN - CURSED CLASH REVIEW

THIS WEEK:
We talk about the special STATE of PLAY featuring FINAL FANTASY 7 REBIRTH.I also give my thoughts about the FINAL FANTASY 7 REBIRTH DEMO. PARAMOUNT+ announces a mini-series based on KNUCKLES.INSOMNIAC GAMES finally announced the much-anticipated update to SPIDER-MAN 2. The Greatest of all time enters the WWE 2K ring. I talk about why I am a full-fledged PHANTOM THEIF
Then, in our FINAL STAGE, we enter the world of JUJUTSU KIESEN and find out why it is cursed with a mundane experience.

EPISODE 392: The STATE of SOCIAL MEDIA for FANS

This week I discuss the state of enjoying your favorite fandoms on social media in today's social climate. At a time when we said "it is a great time to be a fan" later became a time when people have turned toxic and bitter to one's appreciation for it. 
I talk about what was, what has become, and whether it can be again. Plus, all the latest news in the world of anime, comics, movies, and games including the passing of the great and iconic Carl Weathers. 
All this and more in this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE! 

SELECT/START: BATTLE of the BADDEST FIGHTING GAME

This week, It’s a TRIPLE THREAT match up as I give my thoughts on the best and baddest fighting game out today between STREET FIGHTER6, TEKKEN 8, and MORTAL KOMBAT 1.
PLUS: thoughts on PS State of Play, Suicide Squid Kill the Justice League, WWE 2K24 gameplay, and much more on this edition of A.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVE EXTRA: SELECT/START