The Ringer-Verse

On the last episode of Button Mash before ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ release week, Ben brings on three ‘GTA’ experts, superfans, and community members to revel in anticipation for the biggest game of all time. GTA Wiki editor Guy and GTA6 subreddit moderators Michael and Xan reminisce about the twists and turns of the interminable wait since ‘GTA V,’ the wild rumors and conspiracy theories, their plans for playing the game, the questions they can’t wait to have answered, the best ‘GTA VI’ research and resources, their preparations for the internet frenzy, the future of the franchise, how to savor this special moment in gaming monoculture, and more.(00:00) Introductions(9:46) Plans for the ‘GTA VI’ debut(21:17) ‘GTA’ origin stories(29:39) Concerns about ‘GTA VI’ modding, jailbreaking, or leaking?(52:44) Things that we are looking forward to about ‘GTA VI’(1:04:42) ‘GTA VI’ resource shout-outs(1:15:30) Is this the best ‘GTA’ will ever be?Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Michael, Xan, and GuyProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The Boys are back and they’re diving straight into the ‘VisionQuest’ post-credits scene that is taking the nerd fandom by storm! They dive into the return of the Scarlet Witch in ‘Doomsday’ and what that means for the MCU moving forward.

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The Boys are back and they’re buzzing from the season finale of ‘VisionQuest’! They discuss Ultron as a character and what his motives are, how this show fits into the MCU of the past and the future, and provide their MCU TV show rankings.

(0:00) Intro

(7:11) Spoilers ahead

(9:12) ‘VisionQuest’ Season 1 finale instant reactions

(1:01:36) Midnight Meter: ‘VisionQuest’ Season 1

(1:04:09) Outro

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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The Boys are back, and there’s some big news to talk about! They discuss the newest Godzilla film: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero.’ But before that, they dive deep into the news that rocked the nerdverse this week: James Gunn leaving DC!

(0:00) Intro

(4:20) Nerd News: James Gunn and DC

(53:40) Spoilers ahead

(55:36) ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ instant reactions

(1:32:38) Midnight Meter: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’

(1:36:00) Outro

(1:36:69) Post-credits

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman

Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Devon Baroldi, and Jamie Yukich

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Ben saddles up on Epona (and his Skyborne Galestrider) to cover a couple of classics that just got fresh coats of paint, ponder the nature of nostalgia, and discuss how to update games that don't leave a lot of room for improvement. First, Ben and Polygon's Giovanni Colantonio review Nintendo's new Switch 2 remake of the all-time great adventure 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.' Then, Gio's Polygon colleague Oli Welsh joins to break down the post-'Ocarina,' pre–'GTA VI' Game of the Year race; explain the new branch of Blizzard's signature MMO, 'World of Warcraft: Forever'; and question whether 'WoW' is truly eternal.

(00:00) Intro

(13:32) 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' with Giovanni Colantonio

(68:13) The GOTY race and 'World of Warcraft' with Oli Welsh

Host: Ben Lindbergh

Guests: Giovanni Colantonio and Oli Welsh

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopowell
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