Hotline Feature – Ryan’s Video Game Report: Speedruns, Charity, and Controlled Chaos
Ryan Nicholson delivers his latest Video Game Report on Hotline, spotlighting Games Done Quick, the twice-yearly speedrunning marathon that raised $2.4 million for cancer research. Ryan breaks down what speedrunning really is, explains complex concepts like RNG, and shares highlights from inventive runs including Halo, American Truck Simulator, and a chaotic Mario 64 70-star relay featuring 70 different runners. Equal parts technical, hilarious, and heartwarming, the segment captures why Games Done Quick remains one of gaming’s most positive communities.
More episodes
Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Running Man’s Box Office Fall, Tom Cruise’s Honorary Oscar, and Star Trek’s Reboot Era
Entertainment correspondent Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to unpack a huge week in Hollywood. The two discuss the box office flop of The Running Man reboot starring Glen Powell, how shifting demographics an…
Hotline Feature – Chef Paul Smith: Turkey Brining 101, Holiday Prep Hacks, and Thanksgiving Pitfalls to Avoid
James Beard–nominated chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a deep dive into Thanksgiving cooking — from the right way to brine a turkey to exactly how much bird you should buy per guest. Paul breaks down foo…
Hotline Feature – Video Game Report: Pokémon Legends Z-A Review
On this Video Game Report, Dave Weekley and Ryan Nicholson review the most recent Pokémon game, Pokémon Legends Z-A. They highlight the pros and cons of the game, the design philosophy the development team has been strug…
Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Nolan’s “Odyssey,” Stephen King Remakes, and Poker Face’s Surprise Cancellation
Germain Lussier from Gizmodo joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to discuss Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey — a massive mythological epic shot on 2 million feet of IMAX film and featuring a powerhouse cast including Matt…