Drop-In Drop-Out

Patrick has RETURNED and we are breaking down everything announced at PlayStation's State of Play to kick off Summer Game Fest 2026. What did you think of the announcements?
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State of Play breakdown begins - 15:30
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
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And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

The biggest week in gaming is here, and we're putting our reputations on the line.
This week on Drop-In Drop-Out, the gang predictions for Summer Game Fest 2026, the Xbox Showcase, PlayStation rumors, surprise reveals, longshots, long shot theories, and everything in between. Will Persona 6 show up? Is Half-Life 3 finally real? Does Sony bring back an old franchise? And how many predictions will age poorly?
 
Join us as we answer a series of yes-or-no questions, make realistic predictions, throw out some wild longshots, and see who can predict anything?
 
Timecodes
00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:05 – Housekeeping
00:03:59 – Summer Game Fest Overall Predictions
00:26:39 – Xbox Showcase Predictions
00:44:17 – PlayStation Predictions
00:59:24 – Summer Game Fest Predictions
01:12:47 – Community Predictions
01:24:41 – Realistic Predictions
01:30:54 – Long Shot Predictions
01:40:01 – Rapid Fire Predictions
 
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
 
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

Patrick is out so our very own Dumpster Boy has recruited the Dumpster Diva  (perhaps that's Jerica) to talk about a TON of video game news! 
Timecodes
Intro - 0:00
What we're playing - 7:25
The end of Destiny 2 -  29:28
News Spotlight - 52:37
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

... and technically, the best games based on tv shows too, but that's not as flashy in the title!  This week, Jake, Jerica and Kayla drop in to talk all about the best crossovers in videogames!
Timecodes
Intro - 0:00
New Lord of the Rings game 4:24
Our favorite movie/tv show games - 16:45 
Outro 1:49:28
 
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

This week, JakeTwitchin and Blaster Goblin, aka JAKEBLASTIN, take us through what they've been playing, and this week's gaming news
Timecodes
Forza Horizon 6 impressions - 3:40
LEGO Batman impressions - 16:20
Saros impressions - 27:17
NBA The Run - 33:23
This week's news - 51:35
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com