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Gaming illuminaughty

Gaming illuminaughty
Crimson Desert
Expedition 33
Monster Hunter Wilds
Grand Theft Auto 6
Battlefield 6
Elden Ring
Xbox
GTA 6
Pragmata
Gaming
Marathon
Sony
Playstation 5 Pro
Black Myth Wukong
Concord
Esports
Video Game Industry
Game Development
Fire Emblem
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The premier WEEKLY gaming podcast since 2013 | We bring fun & the facts to the conversation | Hosted by @TheBlackHokage , @Utxjgthedon , @Ms5000Watts & @DevEthos

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes211Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

FD Signifer joins the Gi crew to talk gaming as a parent, the Ocarina of Time remake, Ubisoft trying to buy Blade, Nvidia's CEO getting honey potted, 50% of steam games using Ai and more.

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Phantom Blade Zero, Mass Effect 5, GTA 6 on South Park, Sweats ruining gaming, EA games morale, Insomniac's X-Men, Duskbloods, Steam demos fade away, Journalist getting free swag being problematic and more are discussed in episode 214 of The Gaming i... more

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EA firing 400 people, Bioware being shut down, Mass Effect Universe cancelled, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, Steam Next Fest, Fight Night's return, $1800 consoles & more are discussed in episode 213 of The Gaming illuminaughty Podcast.

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Star Wars Galactic Racer, Valor Mortis, Gears E-Day ranked, the Street Fighter movie, Hood Warfare 2, Epic games love for Ai, the COD tax, GTA 6 & more are discussed in episode 212 of The Gaming illuminaughty podcast.

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Hosts

The Black Hokage
Host of Gaming Illuminaughty with frequent involvement in multiple episodes; provides gaming analysis and opinionated commentary.
Ethos
Co-host with development and game industry perspective; covers news and analysis across segments.
Ms5000Watts
Co-host offering firsthand game experiences and culture perspectives; known for strong commentary.
UTXjgthedon
Co-host providing perspectives on modern gaming and community dynamics.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • The 🐐’s of talking gaming news and culture

    Being consistent is an understatement Preciate all the high iq conversations and laughs💯👑

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yo Toni
    United Statesa month ago
  • 10 years!

    Been rocking w the GI krew for a long time. Every week. Love Tbh Love Ethos Love Watts Love JG !!

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    5
    Guarded4L
    United States4 months ago
  • 10/10

    Always a good listen for all things games and how they are like minded when it comes to if you don’t want the industry to go a certain way vote with your wallet love that bro keep up the good work appreciate all the updates and news being broken down on the pod from around the industry

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    5
    lord dizzerton
    United States6 months ago
  • One isn’t enough

    I listen to the new episode at least 3-4 times a week until the next one! Worth the listen best gaming podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicy nic
    Canada7 months ago
  • Radical Political ideology

    Don’t want to hear the uninformed and ignorant political rumination’s. Unfollowed.

    Apple Podcasts
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    fulltilted
    United States7 months ago

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A few critiques note occasional repetitive structure and biweekly cadence could be improved.
Longstanding fans praise consistency and new co-host contributions.
Listeners appreciate candid takes on industry business models and marketing.
Rich, thoughtful gaming analysis with strong banter.

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The Crimson Desert Interview
Q: Can you go into a little further detail as to what drove the decision to make that change from an MMO to an action game?
The development really shifted gears, and they set out to create something different, aiming to attract brand new fans even outside of Black Desert.
Episode 156 - Xbox Got The Summer Hot
Q: How do you feel about the backlash regarding the new Assassin's Creed game starring a Black samurai?
It's a controversial topic, but many argue that the character is based on a real figure, Yasuke, and represent diversity in gaming, while criticism often stems from a perception of 'wokeness'.

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A weekly roundtable of four host voices discussing the gaming industry, hands-on impressions, and big-showcase reactions. Episodes commonly cover major releases, previews, and ongoing industry debates—ranging from business models, live-service ecosystems, and platform strategies to pricing, ownership, and marketing approaches. The crew blends hot takes with personal anecdotes, often weighing consumer impact against publisher decisions, and frequently critiques industry trends while highlighting indie games and notable demos. A standout is the dynamic banter among established gaming personalities, plus the addition of a dedicated co-host with a dev perspective, which adds nuanced commentary on development and strategy. Potential listeners wh... more

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Gaming illuminaughty launched 13 years ago and published 211 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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