Best Of The Worst

Best Of The Worst

Author: DiddiDoesGames/JayDimes June 9, 2025 Duration: 1:17:54
Show Notes: Wizards of the Coast announced an exclusive publishing agreement with Giant Skull development studios out of Los Angeles to begin work on the next video game in the Dungeons & Dragons franchise. No explicit details were released about the upcoming game, save that it is currently in development for PC and console, with more information to come at a later date.https://www.cbr.com/dnd-moves-on-from-baldurs-gate-for-new-video-game/ More than 300 quality assurance (QA) workers at Microsoft’s video game subsidiary ZeniMax Media have reached a tentative agreement with the company, marking a first-of-its-kind contract for the U.S. video game industry.https://uniglobalunion.org/news/microsoft-cwa/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/business/microsoft-video-game-union.html The upgraded version of Nintendo Switch, the third biggest-selling video game console of all time, will be released on Thursday, June 5. The Japanese company hopes to match its earlier runaway success with Switch 2. Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo... here's a roundup of the consoles that have marked video gaming history. https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250602-%F0%9F%8C%9Fthe-bright-side-ahead-of-switch-2-release-the-five-best-selling-gaming-consoles-of-all-time Video game movies are numerous, and rarely any good. In the TV realm, The Last of Us and Twisted Metal have shown that with the right creative team and storytelling, you can have successful live-action video game adaptations, but it's not always the case. Nonetheless, even the most poorly reviewed video game movies and flops can still outshine the worst video game from the series they're based on.https://www.thegamer.com/video-game-movies-at-least-better-worst-game-in-series/

Ever find yourself scrolling through gaming headlines, wishing you had a couple of trusted friends to help make sense of it all? That’s the space Joystick & Mouse | Video Games News & Reviews occupies. Hosts Don (known online as Diddi) and Tim (JayDimes) bring their conversations directly to your headphones, diving into the week’s biggest stories and releases. What sets this podcast apart isn’t just their knowledge, but their perspective: both are fathers balancing full-time careers with their passion for gaming. This reality shapes their discussions, focusing on games that fit into a busy life and trends that matter to players who can’t spend every hour online. You’ll hear genuine reviews of what they’re actually playing, not just the blockbuster titles, offering honest impressions on whether a game is worth your limited time. Their dynamic feels less like a formal broadcast and more like you’re sitting in on a chat between two pals who’ve been talking games for years. Tune in for a grounded, relatable take on the gaming world that cuts through the hype and gets to what’s genuinely interesting or fun. It’s a refreshing listen for anyone who loves video games but lives a full, adult life.
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R.I.P. Annie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:05
The nerd community lost a very talented actress. Blizzard paid a hefty fine but in the end it was just pocket change for them and the grammy goes to ... http://www.joystickandmouse.com http://shop.joystickandmouse.com/ h…
Blizzard Goes Dark In China [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:20
Blizzard goes dark in China. The playstation VR is HOW much and is The Last of Us the best video game adaptation ever. http://www.joystickandmouse.com http://shop.joystickandmouse.com/ https://www.patreon.com/joystickand…
2022 Year in Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:19
2022 Video Game Year in Review http://www.joystickandmouse.com http://shop.joystickandmouse.com/ https://www.patreon.com/joystickandmouse Review Forspoken Demo - Diddi
Poop In The Mail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:01
This episode deals with the 2022 Video Game Awards and how Diddi sent his poop in the mail. Come give a listen and see if you agree with our takes. http://www.joystickandmouse.com http://shop.joystickandmouse.com/ https:…
Measure Your Froot Loops [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:54
By the time this episode is posted the Video Game Awards show will have happened already but today we are going to take a look at the main categories and give our take of the nominees. http://www.joystickandmouse.com htt…
What are we going to do today Microsoft ... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:19
First, sorry for no episode. The Audio for 147 was corrupt and we couldn't recover it. Now on to the show. We discuss a couple of stories in the Microsoft XBox universe and we let you know if spending a lot of hours gami…
Show Me The Money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:55
Video game companies spend lots of money on games but apparently not on voice actors. And we hoped the latest google service would buck the trend but nope, not gonna happen and why do we play these games anyways? http://…
Sony and Nintendo Events [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:56
there were two big events since we last had a show and that's excluding the GTA6 leak. Sony held a Playstation State of Play event and later that same day Nintendo held a Nintendo direct. http://www.joystickandmouse.comh…
Upcoming For Ubisoft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:31
We lose the first unionized game company. We answer that age old question, are video games good for you. Nintendo is apparently an awful place to work if you're a female and Ubisoft tells us all about their upcoming stuf…
Arkham World ... Yes Please [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:31
The EA saga continues. We wax poetic through an imaginary game world of Arkham. It looks like there are some new video game inspired movies on the horizon and Sony is in deep shit ... again. http://www.joystickandmouse.c…