The Gaming Outsider

If you’re looking for a breakdown of everything shown at the Summer Game Fest this weekend, look no further! The crew from The Gaming Outsider does just that as well as give their impressions of the Switch 2, which released on June 5th. Enjoy!

"The gameplay still feels smooth and satisfying...but longtime fans might feel a bit torn, especially those who loved THPS4’s open-ended levels and were hoping for a 1:1 remake." Read Sean's review of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 & 4 on the website! thegamingoutsider.com/2025/07/24/ton…

"Developing bonds with items around your home is a novel mechanic that had me both intrigued and laughing my butt off while playing." Read Alyssa's full review of Date Everything! below: thegamingoutsider.com/2025/07/24/dat…

‘StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty’ released in the U.S. on July 27th, 2010 (15 years ago today). The sci-fi RTS sequel from Blizzard has had a number of expansion packs since launch & has been free-to-play since 2017. It sold over 3 million copies in its first month.

On July 26th, 2009, ‘Wii Sports Resort’ released. This sequel to the pack-in title for the Wii in 2006 was the first 1st party game to support the “Wii Motion Plus” accessory & was packed in with the game. It sold over 33 million copies & was the 3rd best selling Wii title.

The FTOI topic for episode 559 is Product Placement in video games. Do you have any favorites? Any least favorites? Drop your reply and it might get read on the show!! #TheGamingOutsider #TheGOCast tiktok.com/t/ZT6hwrko5/

Outbound from Square Glade Games and @silverliningint brings cozy off-grid adventure to PS5 and PC in early 2026! Customize your van, explore with friends, and live wild. Wishlist now! #OutboundGame #IndieGame #CozyGaming thegamingoutsider.com/2025/07/25/coz…

The weekend is upon us, and we want to know what your gaming plans are for the short break from the work week (at least for some of us). Are you playing anything new or working on your backlog? Let us know in the comments. Below: ‘Wuchang: Fallen Feathers ‘Killing Floor III’

July 24th, 2001 (24 years ago today) marks the release of ‘Max Payne’ on Windows. This Neo-noir 3rd person shooter from Remedy mirrors elements of Norse mythology, John Woo films & bullet-time effects from ‘The Matrix’. It was ported to PS2/Xbox later that year.

‘MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat’ released 30 years ago today (7/24/95) on MS-DOS. This vehicle simulation game developed/published by Activision was later ported to PC, Mac, Saturn & PlayStation. The game was well-received, selling over 500,000 units in its first 3 months.

Chaos hits consoles soon! Void Crew, the co-op space roguelite from developer @HutlihutGames and publisher @Focus_entmt, lands on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 4. Crossplay, six-player support, and deep space danger await: thegamingoutsider.com/2025/07/20/foc…

How do you want to start your Wednesday? With the newest episode of The Gaming Outsider Podcast, of course! Pop Culture References in video games, DK Bananza, Gaucho and the Grassland, and Forgotten 23 were played and discussed. Enjoy!! thegamingoutsider.com/2025/07/22/don…

‘Jagged Alliance 2’ released on July 23rd, 1999 (26 years ago today). Despite the number in the title, this tactical RPG is the 3rd title in the series. The game did well on sales and reviews amassing over 300,000 units sold, although it did poorly in the United States.

The Cenobites are coming. Hellraiser: The Game just dropped its first NSFW teaser. Developed by Boss Team Games and published by Saber Interactive, this one’s not for the faint of heart. youtube.com/watch?v=E_4kAp… #HellraiserGame #SaberInteractive #BossTeamGames #NSFW

More classics are coming to Atari 50! Namco titles like Pac-Man, Galaxian, and Dig Dug will be added in a new DLC, arriving later this year. thegamingoutsider.com/2025/07/21/nam… #Atari50 #Namco #RetroGaming #PacMan #DigDug #Galaxian #TheGamingOutsider

Who misses the glory days of “Summer of Arcade” on XBLA? ‘Splosion Man’ was one of the more popular titles on that platform & it released today in 2009 (7/22/09). This 2D-ish platform used explosions as its jump mechanic & was popular enough to sell half a million copies.

The Gaming Outsider Podcast records tonight! Join Zack, CB, and Jacob as they chat about what they've been playing, dive into new releases like DK Bananza, and pop culture references in video games. 📺 Watch and comment live at 7:30 PM Central: 🔗 youtube.com/live/HEsmzn5WW…

Explore a world made of particles in Particle Hearts, an atmospheric puzzle game from developer @UFireGames and publisher @FirstBreakLabs. Coming to Steam, Switch, Xbox, and PS5 on August 25! Read more about Particle Hearts here: thegamingoutsider.com/2025/07/20/par…

July 21st, 2010 (15 years ago today) brought ‘Limbo’ to Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. This puzzle platform had a monochromatic art style & minimal audio, which gave it a creepy vibe. It was later ported to other consoles & was the 3rd highest selling game on XBLA that year.