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Next-Gen Console Watch

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Playstation 6
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Playstation 5
Microsoft
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Grand Theft Auto 6
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Xbox Game Pass
Steam Deck
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Game Awards
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Call Of Duty

Since the early days of gaming, players have debated which console reigns supreme and how to build the ultimate high-performance gaming PC. Each week, Next Gen Console Watch breaks down the biggest advancements in video game hardware—covering PlayStation, Xbox, and PC upgrades—all in under 20 minutes. From console power comparisons to must-have gaming PC upgrades, we help you decide where to inves... more

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon and Ryan are joined by Game Scoop's Sam Claiborn, and the trio look ahead to next week's gamescom trade show. The biggest gaming trade show in the world is set to feature looks at Gears of War:... more

Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Max, and Ryan look foward to Fall 2026, and some of the biggest gaming questions we will we'll have some answers to. With console prices up across all three major systems, will retailers offer... more

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Max, and Bo break down Bo's recent op-ed about the death of the $500 console. With RAM shortages, supply chain issues, and general inflation wreaking havoc on the games industry, is it time to... more

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week we look at a first-party showdown that hasn't ocurred in many moons: two major games, God of War: Laufey from Sony, and the Fable reboot from Xbox, will drop within about a week from each other. This ... more

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Recent Guests

Max Govill
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Brian Altano
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Episode: PlayStation’s Physical Game Problem Isn’t Going Away - Next-Gen Console Watch
Bo Moore
Senior Manager of Tech at IGN
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Episode: DLSS 5: Are Faces Fixed or F*****? - Next-Gen Console Watch
Max Govel
Host of Podcast Beyond
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Episode: Did Nintendo Just Lose Its Chance to Beat the PS2? - Next-Gen Console Watch
Logan Plant
Host of Nintendo Voice Chat and reviewer of Donkey Kong Bananza
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Episode: Donkey Kong Bananza Is Switch 2’s Killer App - Next-Gen Console Watch
Ryan McCaffrey
From Podcast Unlocked
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Episode: Comparing the ACTUAL Exclusives of PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 - Next Gen Console Watch
Michael Higham
Reviewed the PS5 Pro for IGN
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Episode: PS5 Pro: Powerful But Unessential - Next-Gen Console Watch

Hosts

Damon Hadfield
Host of Next Gen Console Watch with long-running involvement in IGN network.
Daemon Hadfield
Host of Next Gen Console Watch, with IGN/Geek Media Network affiliations.
Max Govil
Host of Podcast Beyond, embedded in IGN/PlayStation ecosystem coverage.
Ryan McCaffrey
Host of Podcast Unlocked; regular contributor to Next Gen Console Watch discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Ads are crazy

    Multiple minutes of ads in a 20-30 minute show. Kinda crazy on baby

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Robbie6816
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unlistenable

    The constant ads are beyond the pale!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JJNYC114
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast on upcoming gaming tech

    Great podcast on on upcoming gaming tech that keeps you informed and also doesn’t overstay its welcome, clocking it at around 30 minutes most episodes. Great listen for gaming fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JTWNSC
    United States3 months ago
  • 7.5/10

    Too much water

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sir Breadstick .
    United States4 months ago
  • So. Many. Ads.

    And LOUD ones too! I love the content and all of the IGN hosts and guests, but it genuinely becoming hard to listen anymore. I keep wishing it won’t get worse, and then it does.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AS12000
    United States8 months ago

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Guests and hosts from major outlets add credibility and diverse perspectives.
Listeners appreciate concise, 20-minute format with insightful hardware and platform analysis.

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#18
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#108
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#11
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#21
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#68
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#122
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PlayStation Having Second Thoughts About Sharing Its Games - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: What do you think is driving Sony to pull back from PC releases?
I think it's mainly about cost management and competitive strategy: porting existing games is cheaper than building new ones, and keeping people on PS5 might be the goal to safeguard hardware sales.
Why Xbox Can’t Give Up on Hardware - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: Do you think Sony will be concerned if Xbox's next hardware is friendly to PC players?
Max indicates that it could be a concern, especially if Xbox's hardware is noted for its versatility and access to various platforms.
Why Xbox Can’t Give Up on Hardware - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: What do you think needs to happen for Xbox to regain consumer excitement about their new hardware?
Ryan suggests that they might need to convince consumers with a set-top console that connects to multiple storefronts, indicating a shift away from traditional console battles.
No GTA, No Problem: Fall 2025 Is Secretly Stacked - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: Which game are you most looking forward to?
I'm most looking forward to Ninja Gaiden 4, but I think a lot of the other games will be really good, too.
No GTA, No Problem: Fall 2025 Is Secretly Stacked - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: What was your sort of feeling about Ghost of Yōtei?
I think it's going to be a great game, especially if it refines what the first game did.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Next-Gen Console Watch

What is Next-Gen Console Watch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers the interplay between major consoles (PlayStation, Xbox) and PC hardware, with a strong emphasis on pricing, services, and ecosystem strategy. Recurring conversations include Game Pass and subscription value, hardware pricing cycles, anticipated software lineups, and the evolving role of first- and third-party exclusives. Across episodes, listeners get actionable takes on how upcoming hardware and software decisions could shape buying choices, upgrades, and platform loyalty. A notable edge is the panel's inside-baseball analysis of industry moves, rumors, and forecasts, often anchored by hands-on experience with consoles and games, plus guest perspectives from prominent game media outlets. This blend of practica... more

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1. Max Govill
2. Brian Altano
3. Bo Moore
4. Max Govel
5. Logan Plant
6. Ryan McCaffrey
7. Michael Higham

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