The Pod of Greed

Well, Konami finally released the new banlist, but... it's not great. Paul and Alec discuss this, the new Genesys points update for Beyond the Brave, the Pokemon 30th anniversary scalper situation and violence at the recent Bandai Card Fest.

In this new episode of the Pod of Greed, Paul and Alec weigh in on the use of generative AI for translation in the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh Tag Force GX game. Plus we talk about the amazing new Yu-Gi-Oh anime promotional video, and the Pokemon 30th Anniversary TCG set.

Paul and Alec react to the exciting of Yu-Gi-Oh Tag Force GX, the newest Yu-Gi-Oh video game coming out next year! Plus some retractions about Magnificent Monsters

Paul and Alec recap Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds, Magnificent Monsters, and the current troubles with Yu-Gi-Oh.

We preview the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh Worlds happening this weekend, plus the return of Pokemon theft, Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, and Microsoft's disc to digital feature!

Alec shares his Genesys format experience so far, we review the competitors in the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship, recap the results of YCS Montreal, and discuss a handful of weird and exciting product collabs.

Konami has introduced a new set of prizes for upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh events. Paul and Alec discuss whether or not this is an improvement. And the dystopian nature of buying Trading Cards.

Paul and Alec recap their adventures at Gen Con, checking out the Naruto Card Game and other TCGs. Plus our review of the amazing new Spider-Man movie!

Paul and Alec answer viewer topics and questions from the Pot of Greed.

Paul and Alec talk about how so many trading card game players like to try to live in the future. But maybe it's better to slow down and play in the present.

Paul and Alec recap their experience at the Yu-Gi-Oh North America World Championship Qualifier, including the controversy around Genesys format.

Welcome back to the Pod of Greed! This week, Paul and Alec recap their weekend at Anime Expo and the NRG TCG Night Market, discuss the Cyberpunk TCG and new Azuki TCG, and return to the ongoing war between PlayStation and its fans. It's a rough one.

Paul and Alec talk about the unfortunate new Yu-Gi-Oh development where a card shop had to stop tournaments because of smelly players. Also the removal of Playstation discs isn't great.

Paul and Alec discuss the handful of small Yu-Gi-Oh news stories before getting into the disappointing announcement of the Steam Machine price tag and the announcement of GTA VI preorders.

Konami has revealed details on Chaos Origin, Bandai has announced a new Naruto TCG, and Pokemon is having an AI competition!

Paul and Alec eulogize the late Alex Cimo. We also discuss some other Yu-Gi-Oh developments around Genesys format, the final Shadow Duelist Master Duel event, and more.

Paul and Alec recap each of their individual weekends at both Yu-Gi-Oh and Digimon TCG regionals respectively, we discuss the new Yu-Gi-Oh Manga cards, Pokemon TCG's event sales policy, Magic x Marvel Superheroes, and of course, Sony's State of Play video game showcase!

This week, Paul and Alec have a lot of card game news to catch up. Yu-Gi-Oh has announced and priced the long awaited Magnificent Monsters set. It's got the first Grandmaster Rare cards, but it'll cost you a whopping $35 for a chance at them. There's also Battles of Legend Glorious Gallery, a set that feels a bit overshadowed this year. The Pokemon Company has now printed 10 billion cards in the past year, but it's still not enough to stop the scalpers. Magic the Gathering plans to make Universes Beyond half of its total product lineup. And the beloved Chaotic...

Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh? Console Gaming or PC Gaming? Anime subs or dubs? Paul, Alec, and even Larry return this week to play "This or That" with all of their favorite nerdy hobbies!

Paul and Alec discuss the newest Yu-Gi-Oh banlists, Paul's victory at a recent Blazing Dominion case tournament, and the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase! Plus more nihilistic AI stories.