<![CDATA[Between Levels Podcast]]>Between Levels is a weekly gaming podcast hosted by WheelieAverage, Sarthe, and FightinCowboy. Each week, the trio dives into the latest releases, gaming news, industry trends, and audience questions, bringing together three distinct perspectives from across the gaming community. From blockbuster launches and hidden gems to in-depth discussions and special guests, Between Levels is where passionate gamers come together to talk about the games that matter most.

]]>betweenlevelspodcast@gmail.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:03:57 GMTThu, 18 Jun 2026 04:34:40 GMT60Between Levels Podcast<p><b>Between Levels</b> is a weekly gaming podcast hosted by WheelieAverage, Sarthe, and FightinCowboy. Each week, the trio dives into the latest releases, gaming news, industry trends, and audience questions, bringing together three distinct perspectives from across the gaming community. From blockbuster launches and hidden gems to in-depth discussions and special guests, Between Levels is where passionate gamers come together to talk about the games that matter most.</p>episodicBetween Levels Podcastbetweenlevelspodcast@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Xbox, GTA VI & The Future of Soulslikes | Between Levels Podcast Ep. 1]]>Welcome to the very first episode of Between Levels.

Join WheelieAverage, Sarthe, and FightinCowboy as they dive into some of the biggest topics in gaming, including Xbox's future, GTA VI, Summer Game Fest, and the future of Soulslike games.

In this episode, we discuss Xbox's recent showcase, industry layoffs, GTA VI's impact on the gaming landscape, Mortal Shell 2, Lords of the Fallen 2, anime games, gameplay versus graphics, and much more.

Between Levels is a weekly gaming podcast bringing together three different perspectives from across the gaming community to discuss the latest news, releases, and trends shaping the industry.

Follow Between Levels:

Instagram: @betweenlevelspodcast

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X: @BtweenLevels

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Between Levels

02:04 Upcoming Game Releases

03:21 Summer Game Fest Impressions

04:12 September & October Release Rush

05:26 Game Delays & Release Strategy

06:40 GTA VI's Shadow Over Gaming

07:56 Can Smaller Games Survive?

09:27 Xbox's Summer Game Fest Showcase

10:36 Innovation vs Established Franchises

11:30 Industry Rumors & Misinformation

12:41 Studio Acquisitions & Consolidation

14:11 Sony's Investment Strategy

15:31 Layoffs & Industry Restructuring

16:11 Gaming's Growth Problem

17:26 Are Soulslikes Here to Stay?

18:38 NFTs & Gaming Trends

19:33 Why Some Games Fail

21:03 The Death of the System Seller?

22:28 Graphics, Art Style & Immersion

23:05 Is Call of Duty Still King?

24:45 Understanding Gaming Communities

26:34 Realism vs Fun

27:10 Gameplay Over Graphics

28:52 Crimson Desert & Community Feedback

29:14 Evolve, Anthem & Games That Deserved Better

30:27 Mods & Community Support

31:12 Changing Consumer Habits

32:00 Rising Costs of Gaming

33:16 The Future of Gaming Technology

34:21 Why Gameplay Matters Most

35:52 The Power of Art Direction

36:39 Walking Simulators & Niche Genres

37:10 First Impressions Matter

39:32 Marketing & Expectations

40:43 Why Astro Bot Works

42:06 Storytelling in Games

44:02 Mortal Shell 2 & Modern Soulslikes

48:02 Pricing, Value & Expectations

50:34 Open World Design Challenges

52:27 Anime Games: Ambition vs Reality

55:42 Control Resonant Discussion

58:53 The Crowded Fall Release Schedule

62:12 Marketing, Hype & Mystery

66:38 FromSoftware's Untapped Potential

70:17 Developer Evolution & New Ideas

71:43 Gaming Through Parenthood

73:07 The Future of Between Levels

75:19 Final Thoughts & Community Questions

Subscribe for new episodes every week and send us your questions for future episodes.

]]>fbc8d1a3-5539-4468-aa02-baf77d070f47Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:20:16 GMT<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Between Levels.</p><p>Join WheelieAverage, Sarthe, and FightinCowboy as they dive into some of the biggest topics in gaming, including Xbox's future, GTA VI, Summer Game Fest, and the future of Soulslike games.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss Xbox's recent showcase, industry layoffs, GTA VI's impact on the gaming landscape, Mortal Shell 2, Lords of the Fallen 2, anime games, gameplay versus graphics, and much more.</p><p>Between Levels is a weekly gaming podcast bringing together three different perspectives from across the gaming community to discuss the latest news, releases, and trends shaping the industry.</p><p></p><p>Follow Between Levels:</p><p>Instagram: @betweenlevelspodcast</p><p>Facebook: Between Levels Podcast</p><p>X: @BtweenLevels</p><p></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Welcome to Between Levels</p><p>02:04 Upcoming Game Releases</p><p>03:21 Summer Game Fest Impressions</p><p>04:12 September &amp; October Release Rush</p><p>05:26 Game Delays &amp; Release Strategy</p><p>06:40 GTA VI's Shadow Over Gaming</p><p>07:56 Can Smaller Games Survive?</p><p>09:27 Xbox's Summer Game Fest Showcase</p><p>10:36 Innovation vs Established Franchises</p><p>11:30 Industry Rumors &amp; Misinformation</p><p>12:41 Studio Acquisitions &amp; Consolidation</p><p>14:11 Sony's Investment Strategy</p><p>15:31 Layoffs &amp; Industry Restructuring</p><p>16:11 Gaming's Growth Problem</p><p>17:26 Are Soulslikes Here to Stay?</p><p>18:38 NFTs &amp; Gaming Trends</p><p>19:33 Why Some Games Fail</p><p>21:03 The Death of the System Seller?</p><p>22:28 Graphics, Art Style &amp; Immersion</p><p>23:05 Is Call of Duty Still King?</p><p>24:45 Understanding Gaming Communities</p><p>26:34 Realism vs Fun</p><p>27:10 Gameplay Over Graphics</p><p>28:52 Crimson Desert &amp; Community Feedback</p><p>29:14 Evolve, Anthem &amp; Games That Deserved Better</p><p>30:27 Mods &amp; Community Support</p><p>31:12 Changing Consumer Habits</p><p>32:00 Rising Costs of Gaming</p><p>33:16 The Future of Gaming Technology</p><p>34:21 Why Gameplay Matters Most</p><p>35:52 The Power of Art Direction</p><p>36:39 Walking Simulators &amp; Niche Genres</p><p>37:10 First Impressions Matter</p><p>39:32 Marketing &amp; Expectations</p><p>40:43 Why Astro Bot Works</p><p>42:06 Storytelling in Games</p><p>44:02 Mortal Shell 2 &amp; Modern Soulslikes</p><p>48:02 Pricing, Value &amp; Expectations</p><p>50:34 Open World Design Challenges</p><p>52:27 Anime Games: Ambition vs Reality</p><p>55:42 Control Resonant Discussion</p><p>58:53 The Crowded Fall Release Schedule</p><p>62:12 Marketing, Hype &amp; Mystery</p><p>66:38 FromSoftware's Untapped Potential</p><p>70:17 Developer Evolution &amp; New Ideas</p><p>71:43 Gaming Through Parenthood</p><p>73:07 The Future of Between Levels</p><p>75:19 Final Thoughts &amp; Community Questions</p><p></p><p>Subscribe for new episodes every week and send us your questions for future episodes.</p>no01:15:561Xbox, GTA VI & The Future of Soulslikes | Between Levels Podcast Ep. 1full