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THiRD SHiFT

THiRD SHiFT
Video Games
Borderlands 4
Xbox
Xbox Game Pass
Playstation
Video Game Soundtracks
The Game Awards
Shadow Of Mordor
Summer Games Fest
Game Awards
Dragon Quest XII
GOD OF WAR
Xbox Showcase
Lansing
World Of Warcraft
Nintendo Direct
Nintendo
Game Pass
Day Of the Devs
Acclaim

Join Eric & Matt Fridays for THiRD SHiFT, our weekly Gearbox and gaming podcast!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes614Founded10 years ago
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Video GamesComedyLeisure

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Latest Episodes

This week Eric puts up a fight, Matt learns to juggle, PlayStation and EA want to serve your more ads, Ghost Recon gets new content, GTAVI goes to Netflix, itch.io has a great indie game bundle, and we're both sold on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave!

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This week Matt brings the oddest two-pack you'll ever see, Eric tries to break his rule, Dragon Age may be dead for good, Steam upgrades its wishlists, PlayStation and Xbox both go down, GoG launches its patron program, and God of War Laufey gets the... more

This week, Eric goes splat, Matt gets retro, Gamescom plans to show off the new Witcher 3 expansion, Sony faces class action, Nintendo comments on their lawsuit, and we get new trailers for two cool Marvel games!

Releases: Splatoon Raiders & 70s-Sty... more

This week Matt gets bewitched, Eric goes mad, we don't know what's up with id Software, EA pulls an EA, Capcom comes in clutch, CEOs are doing CEO things, and we pop open the Mailbag!

Releases: Mesmalie & The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu

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Episode: The Happy Zone | Bloober Team, Xbox Ally pricing, EA Games

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Matthew (Matt)
Host of THiRD SHiFT; frequent co-host with Eric; central voice in weekly Gearbox and gaming discussions.
Eric
Host of THiRD SHiFT; provides energetic commentary and industry takes; strong presence in weekly conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Good times!

    Two good balls just having a good time talking about some games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mahagaglunng
    United States2 years ago
  • Eric’s the best!

    Eric is the best part of this podcast. With the witty remarks and the on point facts this man has it all. Great podcast very informational and fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diesel bub the 3rd
    United States2 years ago
  • Best gaming podcast

    These guys are awesome. They’re down to earth and yet hilarious. I feel like they cover current games with a better perspective than any other gaming podcast out there. Five stars easy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Somewebpixels
    United States4 years ago
  • Worth the listen!!

    I started listening halfway through the year so I started from the beginning and finally caught up! I have grown to enjoy listening to y'all!! I feel like and I'm pretty sure not alone but would totally wanna join y'all's recordings and such. Y'all make it feel really friendly and welcoming. When I listen makes it feel like I should crack a cold on and take in all the funnies, being around, and gaming world news. Worth ALL THE STARS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChickeeBlee
    United States5 years ago
  • A Delicious 5 Star Review

    Been on the Patreon for a while so clearly I like the podcast. Definitely a must listen if you're a fan of Gearbox but it's also a great place to hear about new indie games. Keep up the great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan S Peterson
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and humor, calling the show entertaining and informative.
Guests and content are described as down-to-earth and relatable for Gearbox fans.
Fans appreciate the balanced takes on industry moves and game impressions.

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Apple Podcasts
#146
Taiwan/Leisure/Video Games

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Blood Pressure | Beyond the Strand, RGG Direct, PlayStation State of Play
Q: This week's question, Game Boys launch title Alleyway was a clone of which classic 1976 Atari arcade game?
Hogan's Alley
Blood Pressure | Beyond the Strand, RGG Direct, PlayStation State of Play
Q: Last week's question was, which open world survival game is set on the fictional ocean planet 4546B?
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Turnabout Unicorn | Nintendo Direct, Steam/Itch.io, Battlefield 6
Q: Which games did they mention as part of Nintendo's Direct or the surrounding showcase?
They highlighted Once Upon a Katamari, Octopath Traveler Zero, Adventures of Elliot, and other Square Enix titles as part of the Direct, with opinions on Switch and Switch 2 releases.
Turnabout Unicorn | Nintendo Direct, Steam/Itch.io, Battlefield 6
Q: Using a pun referring to both the game's long-awaited status and the use of time travel in its plot, what is the full title of Crash Bandicoot 4?
The full title is Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, which the hosts note in a trivia corner.
Stupid James, Useless James | Borderlands 4, Scarface, Sonic Racing, Persona 5 Strikers, Console Exclusives
Q: Whose experiments with a time machine kick off the events of Command and Conquer Red Alert?
The correct answer is James McCann, but the caller James initially misses it; the host confirms the answer with a related hint about a real-life scientist, and the segment rewards the correct knowledge.

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This show blends candid banter with frontline gaming industry analysis, centering on Gearbox titles, platform dynamics, and the week's big tech and publisher moves. Episodes weave in impressions from recent showcases, debates over pricing, live-service trends, and indie game highlights, all delivered with humor, personal anecdotes, and a knack for calling out industry shifts. Noteworthy are the duo's chemistry, pragmatic takes on business decisions, and a steady mix of reflections on hardware, platforms, and community happenings that help listeners gauge what's worth watching in gaming this week and beyond.

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