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?

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

WHY DO GAMES DO THIS? This week, we're discussing our gaming pet peeves. Those things that just grind our gears in a video game no matter how good the rest of the game is. What are yours?!

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Beginning of episode - 0:00

Topic start - 7:30

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.

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

Nintendo shadow dropped a Star Fox 64 remake direct, Ken Levine talked about Judas again, and more gaming news from this week!

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Beginning of episode - 0:00

What we're playing - 8:44

Star Fox - 20:10

Judas - 33:48

News Spotlight - 43:18

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, Greg Miller from @KindaFunnyGames drops in to talk about our gaming firsts! What were your gaming firsts? The categories are below - comment your answers, or join our discord at www.dropindropoutpod.com to find the template and fill it out!

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Beginning of episode - 0:00

First game you played - 7:40

First console you owned - 17:40

First game you beat - 25:50

First game you rage quit - 34:10

First game you played online - 39:45

First game that made you cry - 44:00

First soundtrack you loved - 51:38

First game you were obsessed with - 1:06:30

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.

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

Forza Horizon 6 is right around the corner, so we are talking ALL about racing games to build the hype. Are you picking up Forza Horizon 6 later this month?

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Topic start - 3:46
Arcade racers - 17:25
Simulation racers - 1:00:56
Kart racers - 1:12:10
Anti-grav - 1:25:40
Soundtracks - 1:35:40
Forza Horizon 6 - 1:43:33

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