<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/endgame/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[EndGame]]></title><podcast:guid>18301f5e-e863-56b0-bf43-4a47a0c42586</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:40:59 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Endgame Podcast]]></copyright><managingEditor>Endgame Podcast</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Five lifelong friends break down gaming news, industry moves, console strategy, and the culture shaping the future of play. The EndGame Broadcast blends sharp business analysis, nostalgia, and lightly comedic chemistry into smart conversations for gamers who want to know what’s happening—and why it matters.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/72ad7023-2e99-4210-b0e7-bfabc72fa1ac/1400x1400-Black.png</url><title>EndGame</title><link><![CDATA[https://endgame.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/72ad7023-2e99-4210-b0e7-bfabc72fa1ac/1400x1400-Black.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Endgame Podcast</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Endgame Podcast</itunes:author><description>Five lifelong friends break down gaming news, industry moves, console strategy, and the culture shaping the future of play. 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From there, the conversation shifts to June's biggest upcoming releases as the crew debates which games are Day One purchases, which belong in the discount bin, and which titles might be dead on arrival.</p><p>With Summer Game Fest right around the corner, the panel shares predictions for PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Games Showcase. Could we finally see more of Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Monster Hunter Wilds' expansion, or Control Resonant? The crew weighs in on the announcements they hope to see and the surprises that could steal the show.</p><p>Join HackerNumber7, Billion, Shellz, Caveman, and LZ for another episode filled with gaming news, debates, hot takes, and Summer Game Fest hype.</p><p>Topics Include:</p><p>• Destiny 2 End of Life Updates</p><p>• Destiny 3 Rumors</p><p>• Marathon vs Destiny Debate</p><p>• Rocket League 2 on Unreal Engine 6</p><p>• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Discussion</p><p>• State of Fighting Games</p><p>• Steam Deck Pricing Concerns</p><p>• June 2026 Game Releases</p><p>• Summer Game Fest Predictions</p><p>• PlayStation State of Play</p><p>• Xbox Games Showcase</p><p>Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join us for our Summer Game Fest live reactions and coverage.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The EndGame Broadcast returns with a packed episode as the crew dives into Destiny 2's final chapter, the growing rumors surrounding Destiny 3, and whether Bungie is making the right move by shifting focus toward Marathon.</p><p>The team also breaks down the Rocket League 2 announcement and what a move to Unreal Engine 6 could mean for the future of one of gaming's most successful competitive titles. From there, the conversation shifts to June's biggest upcoming releases as the crew debates which games are Day One purchases, which belong in the discount bin, and which titles might be dead on arrival.</p><p>With Summer Game Fest right around the corner, the panel shares predictions for PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Games Showcase. Could we finally see more of Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Monster Hunter Wilds' expansion, or Control Resonant? The crew weighs in on the announcements they hope to see and the surprises that could steal the show.</p><p>Join HackerNumber7, Billion, Shellz, Caveman, and LZ for another episode filled with gaming news, debates, hot takes, and Summer Game Fest hype.</p><p>Topics Include:</p><p>• Destiny 2 End of Life Updates</p><p>• Destiny 3 Rumors</p><p>• Marathon vs Destiny Debate</p><p>• Rocket League 2 on Unreal Engine 6</p><p>• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Discussion</p><p>• State of Fighting Games</p><p>• Steam Deck Pricing Concerns</p><p>• June 2026 Game Releases</p><p>• Summer Game Fest Predictions</p><p>• PlayStation State of Play</p><p>• Xbox Games Showcase</p><p>Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join us for our Summer Game Fest live reactions and coverage.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://endgame.captivate.fm/episode/the-road-to-summer-games-fest-2026-ep-5]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e8f18244-7c04-47b5-b29d-3f66d70de83c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c84c3bfd-918d-4fab-9d80-a96d2c764168/EndGame-Episode5-PodcastCover-3000x3000.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:57:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e8f18244-7c04-47b5-b29d-3f66d70de83c.mp3" length="302914873" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:06:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-3d010811-7d72-4e93-bb3d-c5cb6b66cb9e.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>Nintendo Keeps Remaking the Wrong Games, Valve Battles the Scalpers &amp; GTA 6 Dodges BoA? |  Ep. 4</title><itunes:title>Nintendo Keeps Remaking the Wrong Games, Valve Battles the Scalpers &amp; GTA 6 Dodges BoA? |  Ep. 4</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to The EndGame Broadcast, where gaming culture, industry analysis, nostalgia, and unfiltered gaming conversations collide.</p><p>In Episode 4, the crew dives deep into Nintendo’s continued focus on remakes and whether franchises like Star Fox actually need another revival. The discussion quickly escalates into a larger conversation about creativity in the gaming industry, publishers chasing nostalgia, and whether companies are becoming too risk-averse.</p><p>The episode also features an extended discussion about PRAGMATA, Capcom’s latest sci-fi title, with detailed impressions on its gameplay mechanics, puzzle systems, cinematic storytelling, emotional moments, and unexpected twists. The crew also debates Steam controllers, gaming hardware ecosystems, AI-driven graphics technologies, and the rising cost of gaming across the industry.</p><p>If you enjoy passionate gaming discussions, industry debates, retro gaming nostalgia, and next-generation gaming conversations, this episode delivers all of it with the signature chemistry of The EndGame Broadcast crew.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to The EndGame Broadcast, where gaming culture, industry analysis, nostalgia, and unfiltered gaming conversations collide.</p><p>In Episode 4, the crew dives deep into Nintendo’s continued focus on remakes and whether franchises like Star Fox actually need another revival. 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