After a short hiatus the gang is back and ready to dive deep into Microsoft's plan to buy Activision Blizzard. This week we're going through the Game Awards nominations....and more or less tearing them apart. We discuss how the deal came togeth

Splitscreen Judges The Game Awards

Dec 3rd, 2021 57m 43s

This week we're going through the Game Awards nominations....and more or less tearing them apart. Listen to hear us go through the award categories and give our two cents about who we think will win, who we think should win, and which games the

Splitscreen Gives Thanks

Nov 26th, 2021 52m 37s

This week the crew is giving thanks...and talking games, of course. First, we kick things off with a discussion about the most recent gaming news (including what's going on at Activision Blizzard), then we give our honest reviews on the PS5 and

Halo Comes Full-Circle After 20 Years

Nov 19th, 2021 1h 1m

This week, in honor of the release of Halo Infinite, we're taking a deep dive into the series as a whole. First, we kick things off with a little In The Headlines discussion, then we talk about the 20th anniversary of Halo, our thoughts on Halo

Animal Crossing Gets Its Groove Back

Nov 12th, 2021 1h 1m

In honor of the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise, we're diving deep into the many iterations of the beloved game. First, we kick things off with a recap of what's new in the Happy Home Paradise DLC, then we discuss

Let's Revisit The Early Aughts Time Capsule That Was GTA

Nov 5th, 2021 59m 43s

This week we're joined by Kotaku Staff Writer Isaiah Colbert and are diving deep into Grand Theft Auto as the remaster trilogy is due out soon. First, we kick things off with a discussion on recent video game news, then we look back at GTA and

The Art Of The Spooky Game Is More Than Just Jump Scares

Oct 29th, 2021 57m 36s

In honor of the spooky season, we're talking spooky games this week on Splitscreen. First, we kick things off by naming the games that are too scary for us to play. Then, we give our best scary game recommendations. And finally, we finish thing

The Internet Is The Best And Worst Thing To Happen To Gaming Fandom

Oct 22nd, 2021 1h 3m

This week we're diving into the intense (and sometimes scary) world of gaming fandoms. First, we discuss how gaming fandoms have evolved over the years, and give our hot takes on some of the biggest fandoms out there. Then, we dive into the dar

New World Feels Like An Old MMORPG (In A Good Way)

Oct 15th, 2021 46m 57s

This week we're diving into MMOs and talking about Amazon's New World. First, Lisa Marie challenges us on what actually defines and MMO as we discuss our first experiences with MMOs. Then, Fahey takes us through New World, and we round out with

Super Smash Splitscreen Ultimate

Oct 8th, 2021 1h 7m

This week we're talking Super Smash Bros and we're joined by none other than Kotaku's resident fighting game expert, Ian Walker. First, we kick things off with a conversation about the history of the famous brawl game and our own experiences wi

How The Nintendo Direct Became Its Own Metaverse

Oct 1st, 2021 57m 29s

This week we're joined by Kotaku staff writer Isaiah Colbert and are talking about all things Nintendo Direct—our highlights and irritations from the most recent event, the history of the event, and the culture and fandom surrounding it.See Pri

Deathloop and Other Significant Time Loops

Sep 24th, 2021 45m 40s

We're back this week with guest host Renata Price who's filling in for Fahey as he gets better (we miss you, Fahey!). And this week we're discussing time loops via Deathloop of course. First, we kick things off with our honest reviews of Deathl

Video Game Award Shows Are A Mess (RECAST)

Sep 17th, 2021 51m 48s

This week we're talking about the disaster that is video game award shows. To kick things off, Nathan runs us through the brief (and odd) history of video game award shows. Then, despite ourselves, we present the very first Splitscreen Awards.

Spoiler Alert: This Is An Episode About Twists And Spoilers (RECAST)

Sep 10th, 2021 47m 6s

This week we dive into the weird world of video game twists, and spoiler alert: there WILL be spoilers. First Ash leads us in a discussion on the controversy of spoilers in the gaming world. Then, Nathan takes us through a speed run on the hist

Splitscreen Goes Back to School

Sep 3rd, 2021 57m 47s

Whether we like it or not, September is upon us. And that of course means we're reminiscing about the back-to-school days. First, we're talking about our memories of attempting to play games during school, then we discuss our all-time favorite

What is a Metroidvania Anyway?

Aug 27th, 2021 46m 32s

This week we're diving into metroidvanias—what the heck are they, how do we define them, and how do we really feel about them? Plus, we try to re-name the terribly-labeled genre with something a bit more apt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.

Are We Living in The Sims?

Aug 20th, 2021 52m 28s

This week we're talking about that good ol' classic game, The Sims. First, we kick things off with a discussion on our first encounters with The Sims (some of us took to it more than others). Then, Lisa Marie breaks down what the big deal is ab

Video Game Movies And TV Shows Have Stopped Being Terrible (with Brock Wilbur) (RECAST)

Aug 13th, 2021 42m 33s

This week we're talking video game movies starting with one of the most infamous, of course, 1993's Super Mario Bros. Then, special guest journalist/comedian Brock Wilbur takes us through the weird-but-real history of infamous movie producer Uw

And Just Like That, We're Back! With a Couple of Strays.

Aug 6th, 2021 44m 27s

We're back! And with a couple of new cats! Please welcome Kotaku staff editor Lisa Marie Segarra and Kotaku staff writer Ethan Gach to the Splitscreen team. We're talking about our own (at times) controversial takes on our beloved household pet

We'll Be Back Soon!

Jul 30th, 2021 1m 18s

We’ll be right back after these Fahey messages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Game Over. Continue?

Jul 23rd, 2021 1h 8m

This week we have a very special (and very sad) episode, in which we say our final goodbyes to hosts Nathan Grayson and Ashley Parrish. To kick off this goodbye-themed episode, we start with a short discussion on games we haven't finished speci

Too Many Games, Too Little Time (RECAST)

Jul 16th, 2021 46m 16s

This week we're diving into the topic of TIME. First, Fahey leads us in an exploration of the games that utilize time manipulation mechanics. Then, Nathan walks us through the history of the video game holiday season madness. And finally Ash cl

The New Hotness

Jul 9th, 2021 53m 7s

In honor of the heatwave that's currently dominating July, we thought we'd do a special heat and fire-themed episode. First, we kick things with a discussion on the best and worst video game fire levels of all time. Then, we talk about gaming's

"Vagina Bones" And Other Weird Ways Games Have Been Changed For America

Jul 2nd, 2021 54m 36s

This week we're exploring the weird ways we've changed foreign video games for American audiences (Kirby's eyebrows, for instance?), as well as the reverse: the weird ways we've altered American video games for foreign gamers. Then, after talki

The Splitscreen Snacktaku Special, Not Sponsored By G Fuel (RECAST)

Jun 25th, 2021 57m 51s

It's a snacky Snacktaku special this week as we dig into our favorite in-game snacks and road-test G Fuel to see what all the hype is about. (Spoiler alert: WE GET IT. WE GET IT NOW.) Plus, special guest Dan Goubert of The Empty Bowl podcast an