The First Gen Gamers Podcast
@firstgengamerspod.bsky.social
Jed and Ashley, two lifelong gamers, pick a topic about gaming and debate the best nominees, one console generation at a time. Available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more.
DM’s open for collabs only.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/firstgengamerspodcast
DM’s open for collabs only.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/firstgengamerspodcast
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First Gen Gamers is all about celebrating the weird, wild, fun history of video games. We're on all the major platforms. Co-hosts are @streetsajed.bsky.social and @fthatpod.bsky.social. There's a LinkTree in the bio too.
DM's are open for collabs.
First Gen Gamers is all about celebrating the weird, wild, fun history of video games. We're on all the major platforms. Co-hosts are @streetsajed.bsky.social and @fthatpod.bsky.social. There's a LinkTree in the bio too.
DM's are open for collabs.
This is unexpected, but cool. Would be interested to see Atari continue down this path of salvaging obscure games and giving them new life.
Atari has acquired all IP rights to five Ubisoft titles "with a view to making them available on new platforms"
-Cold Fear (2005)
-Child of Eden (2011)
-I Am Alive (2012)
-Grow Home (2015)
-Grow Up (2016)
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-Cold Fear (2005)
-Child of Eden (2011)
-I Am Alive (2012)
-Grow Home (2015)
-Grow Up (2016)
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November 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This is unexpected, but cool. Would be interested to see Atari continue down this path of salvaging obscure games and giving them new life.
I hope Retroid sues him back into the oblivion he usually occupies.
Retroid Confirms Rapper Soulja Boy "Does Not Have Permission" To Rebrand And Sell Its Handhelds
Rapper is under fire again for rebranding other people's products
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November 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I hope Retroid sues him back into the oblivion he usually occupies.
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Do I happen to know anybody who has experience in video editing, loves video games and gaming history, and would be interested in launching a YouTube channel with me?
If you aren't that person, but know someone who might be, please pass it along. DM's are open to discuss.
If you aren't that person, but know someone who might be, please pass it along. DM's are open to discuss.
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do I happen to know anybody who has experience in video editing, loves video games and gaming history, and would be interested in launching a YouTube channel with me?
If you aren't that person, but know someone who might be, please pass it along. DM's are open to discuss.
If you aren't that person, but know someone who might be, please pass it along. DM's are open to discuss.
They're donors to this enshittification of the East Wing with that gaudy, gilded ballroom. They're not commenting because they can't bite the hand.
I asked Microsoft PR about this—specially the DHS using Halo IP to recruit for ICE—and the company declined to comment.
October 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
They're donors to this enshittification of the East Wing with that gaudy, gilded ballroom. They're not commenting because they can't bite the hand.
The PS2 is 25 in America today. I have a weird relationship with it. It came out a year before I moved across the country. During its lifespan, I got married, went to school, and had twins. I didn’t play much on it, so I don’t have a lot of connection to it.
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The PS2 is 25 in America today. I have a weird relationship with it. It came out a year before I moved across the country. During its lifespan, I got married, went to school, and had twins. I didn’t play much on it, so I don’t have a lot of connection to it.
Buying ActiBlizz might end up being the worst move X-Box ever made, for them and the industry.
SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Microsoft Pushes Xbox Division to Hit Higher Profit Margins
Management’s goal of 30% profit margins for gaming has led to job losses, canceled projects
www.bloomberg.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Buying ActiBlizz might end up being the worst move X-Box ever made, for them and the industry.
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The genericized use of "AI" as a marketing buzzword for generative AI is doing so much discourse damage especially among a certain generations of the least tech savvy people to ever be exposed to technology regularly. That's the power of words on an illiterate society, baybee
October 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The genericized use of "AI" as a marketing buzzword for generative AI is doing so much discourse damage especially among a certain generations of the least tech savvy people to ever be exposed to technology regularly. That's the power of words on an illiterate society, baybee
Part 2 of a deep-dive into the Evolution of #Mario w/special guest @erikslader.bsky.social is up! #gaming #videogames #nintendo
The Evolution of Mario, Part 2 w/Erik Slader
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October 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Part 2 of a deep-dive into the Evolution of #Mario w/special guest @erikslader.bsky.social is up! #gaming #videogames #nintendo
New episode! @erikslader.bsky.social guest hosts with @streetsajed.bsky.social to discuss the evolution of #Mario. Part 1 covers his beginnings in Donkey Kong through the games of the N64. #videogames #gaming #Nintendo
The Evolution of Mario, Part 1 w/Erik Slader
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October 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
New episode! @erikslader.bsky.social guest hosts with @streetsajed.bsky.social to discuss the evolution of #Mario. Part 1 covers his beginnings in Donkey Kong through the games of the N64. #videogames #gaming #Nintendo
Due to circumstances beyond control, today's planned episode has been postponed until next Monday. Sorry, friends.
October 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Due to circumstances beyond control, today's planned episode has been postponed until next Monday. Sorry, friends.
Two price hikes on the console in a year, and now increasing the cost of Game Pass.
Are they TRYING to kill the brand?
Are they TRYING to kill the brand?
Microsoft confirms changes to Game Pass (Essential, Premium, Ultimate tiers) news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Ultimate priced at $29.99/month
Ultimate priced at $29.99/month
October 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Two price hikes on the console in a year, and now increasing the cost of Game Pass.
Are they TRYING to kill the brand?
Are they TRYING to kill the brand?
One of the worst companies in gaming forms a Voltron of crap by selling to Jared Kushner's private equity group and the Saudi investment fund. This is only going to get more terrible for the industry.
EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion
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September 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
One of the worst companies in gaming forms a Voltron of crap by selling to Jared Kushner's private equity group and the Saudi investment fund. This is only going to get more terrible for the industry.
Subtly downgrade a band
Cubic Zirconia Jam
Cubic Zirconia Jam
Subtly downgrade a band
Slightly Used Order
Slightly Used Order
Subtly downgrade a band
Newport Dolls
Newport Dolls
September 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Subtly downgrade a band
Cubic Zirconia Jam
Cubic Zirconia Jam
So, the game is fine, it works well, it's just the user's problem, but it's also so bad, the Switch 2 version is delayed until TBA. Gearbox is something special.
Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Port Delayed Indefinitely, Pre-Orders Will Be Canceled | TechRaptor
2K and Gearbox have indefinitely delayed the Switch 2 port of Borderlands 4, and pre-orders for the game on Nintendo's console are being canceled as well.
techraptor.net
September 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
So, the game is fine, it works well, it's just the user's problem, but it's also so bad, the Switch 2 version is delayed until TBA. Gearbox is something special.
New episode, and we’re talking about the best and worst controllers to come with the console. #videogames #gaming #atari #nintendo #sega #xbox #playstation
Best and Worst Controllers
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September 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New episode, and we’re talking about the best and worst controllers to come with the console. #videogames #gaming #atari #nintendo #sega #xbox #playstation
I'm not one for custom controllers, but this is awesome.
PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller – ASTRO BOT Joyful Limited Edition preorder at Target (now eligible free shipping/5% off for Red Card) buff.ly/YFuj1Gr
Amazon buff.ly/s0zmvy5
PS Direct buff.ly/eYNJIHe
Walmart buff.ly/1C4RW2O
Best Buy buff.ly/XIs3h9O
GameStop buff.ly/A0gXoUc #ad
Amazon buff.ly/s0zmvy5
PS Direct buff.ly/eYNJIHe
Walmart buff.ly/1C4RW2O
Best Buy buff.ly/XIs3h9O
GameStop buff.ly/A0gXoUc #ad
September 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I'm not one for custom controllers, but this is awesome.
Randy Pitchford is incapable of communicating without being a smug, insufferable douche.
Borderlands 4 Performance Is "Pretty Damn Optimal", Says Randy Pitchford | TechRaptor
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has a few choice words for those who are complaining about Borderlands 4's performance, particularly on PC.
techraptor.net
September 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Randy Pitchford is incapable of communicating without being a smug, insufferable douche.
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One of the coolest video game preservation stories I have ever covered arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/...
All 54 lost clickwheel iPod games have now been preserved for posterity
Finding working copies of the last few titles was an “especially cursed” journey.
arstechnica.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
One of the coolest video game preservation stories I have ever covered arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/...
@kelnivale.bsky.social from @finalgirlspodcast.bsky.social is the special guest for this episode, and we're talking all about women in #gaming. #videogames
Women in Gaming w/Kellie from The Final Girls Podcast
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September 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
@kelnivale.bsky.social from @finalgirlspodcast.bsky.social is the special guest for this episode, and we're talking all about women in #gaming. #videogames
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I saw all our videos bomb and could not find out why despite a LOT of searching and contemplation.
Turns out, YouTube threw a killswitch on ALL OF YOUTUBE called Restricted Mode, and it keeps you from seeing the VAST MAJORITY OF VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.
Check your YT account & turn off Restricted Mode!!
Turns out, YouTube threw a killswitch on ALL OF YOUTUBE called Restricted Mode, and it keeps you from seeing the VAST MAJORITY OF VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.
Check your YT account & turn off Restricted Mode!!
September 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I saw all our videos bomb and could not find out why despite a LOT of searching and contemplation.
Turns out, YouTube threw a killswitch on ALL OF YOUTUBE called Restricted Mode, and it keeps you from seeing the VAST MAJORITY OF VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.
Check your YT account & turn off Restricted Mode!!
Turns out, YouTube threw a killswitch on ALL OF YOUTUBE called Restricted Mode, and it keeps you from seeing the VAST MAJORITY OF VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.
Check your YT account & turn off Restricted Mode!!
Dude hasn’t lived up to his legacy in decades, has expressed some looking-down-the-nose views on gaming, and is overall too old and set in his ways. This needs fresh eyes and a fresh mind.
Steven Spielberg really wanted to direct a ‘CALL OF DUTY’ movie.
• His team pitched his vision for the film to Activision
• Activision got spooked by Spielberg wanting full control over the film so they sold the rights to Paramount instead
(Source: puck.news/newsletter_c...)
• His team pitched his vision for the film to Activision
• Activision got spooked by Spielberg wanting full control over the film so they sold the rights to Paramount instead
(Source: puck.news/newsletter_c...)
September 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Dude hasn’t lived up to his legacy in decades, has expressed some looking-down-the-nose views on gaming, and is overall too old and set in his ways. This needs fresh eyes and a fresh mind.
Getting some new console hardware today.
A Polymega.
My retro-gaming capabilities just went through the roof.
A Polymega.
My retro-gaming capabilities just went through the roof.
September 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Getting some new console hardware today.
A Polymega.
My retro-gaming capabilities just went through the roof.
A Polymega.
My retro-gaming capabilities just went through the roof.
If they want it to be authentic, then there needs to be several 12-year-olds yelling racist and homophobic slurs in the theater.
Call of Duty Movie On the Way from Paramount | TechRaptor
Activision and Paramount have confirmed that a Call of Duty movie is in the works, and it's promising to deliver an "unforgettable cinematic event".
techraptor.net
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
If they want it to be authentic, then there needs to be several 12-year-olds yelling racist and homophobic slurs in the theater.
PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE
"Life's Too Short, You Know?" - Atari's CEO Wants To Remaster Snatcher And Panzer Dragoon Saga
"I would love to work on one of those"
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September 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE