So…Nintendo is making digital games less expensive than physical? Sort of kinda not really maybe. Plus, how is Crimson Desert? FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/Rj6yENoxBY8

Here are Dave and David's full unedited comments for those interested:

Today on CORE, Crimson Desert is here. Also, that DLSS5 blowback was intense. And lots more! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/2DpM4Q81Ya8

As promised, a 55 minute free preview of Jon's commentary run through RE9 is UP! The rest will soon be up on the Substack and Patreon for subscribers. youtu.be/Q5csoDrScpI

Scott and Bobby talk all things Midnight so far, the prey system, Silvermoon, housing and loads more. Get in. The video game water is fine! FEEDS, EPISODES and SITE: frogpants.com/instance YOUTUBE: youtu.be/LsLXx96YVdE

Looks like Sony is out of the multi-platform port business. We have lots of thoughts. Also, RIP Highguard. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/_ecSY_-s1iQ

Comic up: "Scroll Eternal”. More at frogpants.com/comics

As I said yesterday, America, your usual tourist demographic from friendly countries don't hate you. We're not holidaying in America anymore because your police keep doing this and so you are considered an unsafe state to travel to.

canadian after a tim hortons

ilios chokebridge is a classic

It’s wild that I grew up hearing about how artificial sweeteners might cause cancer but then it turned out that non-artificial sweeteners definitely cause cancer.

Comic: "The RAM Generation"

Just saw that Xing Zhilei, the Chinese DIY influencer, posted an update on his self-built cat town which went viral last year. youtu.be/i1savUPr-yU

Diablo hit a milestone, and is giving EVERYTHING a warlock. Also, we ramp up for a Playstation State of Play today! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/bz2FN7luAc4

This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥

Time to break in my @coreshow.bsky.social mug! @scottjohnson.zip @jonjagger.bsky.social @beauschwartz.com

Mmm coffee @coreshow.bsky.social

Is Overwatch back on top? We talk OW re-branding, the Ashes of Creation mess, Valve’s Steam hardware, and maybe the end of Outer Worlds, and more! | FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/7WNjtRdR76k

Surprisingly good video on the Cold War from David_thegreatest on TikTok. Covers how the main threats to the US post WW2 were Britain and France's legacy of colonialism and the rise of communism. Many of todays problems can be explained through this lens.

Now an overwatch cat main

Vendetta trailer is awesome! youtu.be/Ch2J2Xuu3VI?...

Honestly dropping the 2 from overwatch is some of the best news of 2026 so far. Fuck Bobby Cockdick in the dick.

So when is Canada getting some of its own Eh-I?

Yet again, Win11 has stealth installed overlay bullshit i DID NOT consent to, something called Microsoft Edge Game Assist, Gaming Copilot and xbox social, and other malware MY PC IS NOT YOUR XBOX! FUCK OFF @xbox.com @microsoft.com I ALREADY UNINSTALLED THAT SHIT 3 TIMES THIS YEAR FOR A REASON

This is Rafah before and after genocide. Russia wants to do this to Ukraine. And it feels to me like this current US administration would really love to this to their own and their neighbours. If you’re living in a democracy it’s important not to vote for the clear and obvious fucking monsters.

Excited to finally receive my 500ep of CORE mug! Thanks @coreshow.bsky.social for the weekly content and the laughs from @beauschwartz.com and @jonjagger.bsky.social. Perfect packaging @scottjohnson.zip and fam!

So, turns out we know what Highguard is now, and it’s not all that great. Plus all kinds of other stuff this week on CORE! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/AxgQE2ierLQ

New Boeing pilot training simulator just dropped!

Not just any journalist, she won the goddamn Triple Crown of broadcast journalism (an Emmy, a Peabody, and a Murrow) in 2024 for her reporting on Gaza. This is textbook censorship of the highest degree

PSA for @coreshow.bsky.social listeners: Expedition 33 SPOILERcast with @jonjagger.bsky.social and I is up for Patrons! Nearly 3 hours :)

Were you in the mood for a Code Veronica remake? We might be too. Also, Marathon is actually preselling pretty well, and Ubisoft might be on fire. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/MNnv1DFehak

Time for the OsCORES! The crew got into the weeds of picking our favorite, side-eyeing the bummers, and giving love to the surprizes in gaming in 2025. ENJOY! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtube.com/live/LVZhCd5...

This week is like most final episodes of the year: Loaded up with games and your emails and texts! ENJOY! (the OsCORES next week! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/Za21KBXnGN4

Merry Christmas, hope today is a nice day with loved ones for you.

incredible things are happening on tiktok www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8y5e9Jo/

500 episodes of CORE? Why not get a mug to celebrate it?! frogpants.shop/products/cor...

Metroid Prime 4 and a load of Dec releases happened! Plus, Geoff is still trolling people about the game awards. FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/KltErABN88w

Turns out, the game awards nominations are controversial. Sounds like most years, but this time? There’s a bit more to it. We hit it hard, along with all the usual! FEEDS, EPISODE and SITE: frogpants.com/core VIDEO: youtu.be/MogOceNI2W8

So valve announced 3 new products today so I’m going take that to mean half-life 3 confirmed

Our Extra Life dinner break is complete and we’ve returned to conquer the many mountain biomes of PEAK with @joceplays.com, @beauschwartz.com, and @truvillainmanny.bsky.social. Join us for the climb, and support a great cause too! Watch twitch.tv/joceplays Donate www.extra-life.org/teams/thegam...

Joinin the fray in 10 minutes! Come watch and donate if ya can

oops where did the time go...

6 of 7 must be really popular at Borg parties these days.

The @coreshow.bsky.social recording is pushed to tomorrow. Sorry for the delay :)