As Donkey Kong takes center stage in the Super Mario Bros. movie, questions about the future of the franchise arise.

While the community has become enthralled with the discourse surrounding Steve and his place in the competitive scene, it seems those most within the community are unaware that the scene is crumbling right before our eyes. With Beyond the Summit dissolving and major Esports organizations parting ways with some of the biggest names in the game, it s…

NINTENDO AND MICROSOFT ARE WORKING TOGETHER!?!? Not exactly. In fact, this supposed contract is actually meaningless. We're here to tell you why!

Today we discuss Starfox Armada, a pitch from a Retro Studios employee that never went anywhere. The ideas on display in the pitch could have been the revival Starfox was in need of, but we got Zero instead.

Nintendo has opted for selling The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at a hefty $70! Will this high price point hurt the sales of the game? Will it have any affect at all? Is there a justification for this price point? It's all discussed here on Wii The People!

IGN reports that Nintendo will not be attending E3, and that they have also heard the rest of 2023 after Zelda will be light.

According a a tweet from someone who seemed to leak the original game, Metroid Dread is getting a sequel.

SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY 2 CONFIRMED!?!? Nintendo sent an email.

The Smash drama continues. Alan Bunney, CEO of Panda Global jumped on an open interview/Q&A to share more of his side of the story. Join Michael and Matthew as they discuss the implications Panda's collapse has on the Smash scene.

Christopher Dring, head of Games Industry Biz, claims that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the last big Switch game. But what is a *big* switch game? Join Michael and Matthew to discuss which franchises Nintendo values most, and what the rest of the Switch lineup is going to look like.

According to Digital Foundry, a mid-cycle Switch Pro was planned for release but quietly cancelled. As the Nintendo Switch nears the end of it's life cycle, many questions about the proverbial Switch 2 remain unanswered. Join Michael and Matthew Cottrell as they discuss the implications for the tough transition that lies ahead.…

Scarlet and Violet are a mess. Who's to blame? Is Game Freak lazy? Or are they being forced to crunch by outside forces? We'll discuss that and more.

As we witnessed the events of the last few weeks, and heard all the statements from relevant parties, we're not sure what conclusion to come to. Find Wii the People: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2wxc59e2YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/9pksxe5ySoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wiithepeopleSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/24vuf222…

It's that time of year again where release season is creeping up on us and Scott has a boatload of games he's been working his way through. Two Point Campus, Cult of the Lamb, Fashion Police Squad, and Rollerdrome are all here, along with a trip back to the Late to the Party Lounge for more World of Warcraft adventuring. But first, Evan shares abou…

Join us for the first episode of God of War Game Club, in which we discuss our experiences and reactions playing through God of War (2018) for the first time. This episode covers the story chapters "The Marked Trees" and "Path to the Mountain". Follow us on Twitter: @savingcontent | @ev_rowe | @hawk_se…

Live (but recorded) from The Windy City, nothing will slow us down in our pursuit of talking for too long about video games! Scott’s gone hands-on with Hard West 2, and he shares his experiences touring through all of the recentish Battlefied releases, PLUS Scott has taken the plunge into World of Warcraft, a place Evan dares not return to. Evan’s …

Do you believe in life away from work? Does the thought of Big Fast Food playing tricks on your beverage expectations keep you up at night? Do you crave PINK JEEPS? Then stay a while and listen while Scott and Evan talk about the issues that matter to YOU. Scott's got a playdate with the Playdate, and has been enjoying a smattering of games like Po…

Gather round the ol' Hifi with your two favorite dads for another riveting episode! The Summer of Scott continues, and Scott has been indulging in all of the perks that come with the unparalleled freedom of having the house all to yourself (Kevin McCallister style). We take a brief detour into Tinsel Town to chat about the horror and thriller films…

We still mean it, but what we also mean is that we'll make the dang episodes when we can make 'em. Listen, we don't always get to choose what obstacles we face in life, you know? Sometimes it's a giant truck, sometimes it's a really big rock, sometimes it's a calendar. The good news is, usually you can push through! Oh, right, podcast description! …

This probably seems like a trick, but we are in fact finally back in the podcasting saddle, ready to wrangle video games for your listening pleasure! Scott's got the dirt on Postal: Brain Damaged and Redout 2, and Evan's got Neon White on the brain, as well as the joys of playing games like Horizon: Zero Dawn, Elden Ring, and Jedi: Fallen Order on …

Welcome to Quicksave [Bytes], where we pick one focused topic to discuss to bring you a shorter, more byte-sized Quicksave experience. Ha. We're so clever. For our first edition of Quicksave [Bytes], Scott and Evan sit down to talk about the games they're most looking forward to in 2022, and also to make some wild-ass predictions about GOTY 2022 (w…

Introducing a new podcast from Saving Content: DotEXE! Saving Content's own Ed Acosta and his brother Eric Acosta have spun up their own show where they talk about games and highlight a new discussion topic each week. We're including the first episode of their show here in our feed so you can check it out COMMITMENT FREE and then click the link bel…

Back on our BS just in time for the holidays, after having been stunned into a faux-dairy coma for the past two weeks. Scott's gotten his hands on exciting new space action game Chorus, the brilliant stealth tactics expansion Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – Aiko’s Choice, and the somewhat controversial Battlefield 2042. Evan's struggled to f…

We've been making Quicksave for a whole year! Who would have imagined we'd stick with it this long. Not us. We kick the show off with an extremely refined and elegant celebration worthy of only the wealthiest individuals before diving into two weeks worth of GAME CHAT CATCH UP. Scott's got the skinny on Riders Republic, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Love…

From the brilliant mind of Hugo Weaving, welcome to Mindjackery! We don't know what this show is but you're stuck in it now. It's a bit early for Game of the Year talk around these parts, but we've got two strong candidates in this show that you probably should hear about. Scott has gone pedal to the medal with Forza Horizon 5, and Evan is utterly …

Short play lists and sore throats are keeping this week's show coming in nice and slim. Scott's fanning the flames of Nuclear Blaze, a hidden gem from one of the creators of Dead Cells that you simply have to play, and he's learned to enjoy cleansing his palette with Wind Peaks, a lovely hidden items game that's sure to please fans of Where's Waldo…

Welcome to spooky month, in which we are required to do silly spooky bits and you are required to listen and pretend to enjoy them. Also, spooky games! Scott's been playing Back 4 Blood and shares what it's like to get back in the saddle with this spiritual successor to the beloved Left 4 Dead franchise, and he's hyping up Circuit Superstars, the m…

Shenanigans! Evan burns a good ten to fifteen minutes* talking about desk setups and cable management before we finally get into VIDEO GAMES. Scott's been spending time with Far Cry 6 and everything you've heard about it is true. Evan is falling in love with Lost Judgment (surprising nobody), and the guys discuss Alan Wake Remastered, which is anot…

The Fall release tidal wave is crashing on the shores of Saving Content, but we are prepared with steeled nerves and finely adjusted gaming chairs. Scott kicks us off with more Diablo II: Resurrected, because it is in fact that good! He also shares his opinions on Hot Wheels Unleashed, a strong contender for best new arcade racer, and then the guys…

Scott's gone wings-on with SkateBIRD, a Tony Hawk-alike that's full of charm but fails to stick the landing, and he's gone back to Tristram to rescue Deckard Cain once again to celebrate Diablo II: Resurrected, which is both new and shiny and very much still Diablo II. Evan's been dipping into the font of gaming goodness that is the year 2017 with …

Happy First Day, everyone! Evan and Scott sit down to dedicate a full episode to Arkane's big new hit, DEATHLOOP. It's hard to say how many times we've had this conversation by now, but it still feels as fresh and exciting as ever. We break down what DEATHLOOP is, all of the things that make it tick, and all of the reasons why we adore it. Discusse…

Scott's been playing a real mixed bag of games recently, and he would love to tell you all about them! Comanche (yes, that Comanche), Maneater: Truth Quest, and Dice Legacy have all been on his mind and I bet you can't which of them is good and which ones are not. Evan's finally wrapped up Arkane's 2017 hit Prey, he's spent more time hitchhiking in…

We didn't take a break, YOU took a break! While you were gone, Scott's checked out Aliens Fireteam Elite, Myst (the new one), Twelve Minutes, and Golf Club Wasteland. Evan decided that since you were on a break, he would take one too, but he did spend some time with Psychonauts 2 because he's a stand-up dude. And, we have a double-size mailbag! Dis…

We've got a short, sweet, succinct show for you this go 'round! Scott talks about the latest season of Warzone and taking a trip down memory lane with Quake. Evan's been playing the new narrative adventure game Road 96, and is experiencing the joys of late game power imbalances in Prey. Discussed: Warzone 7:30, Quake 16:34, Road 96 29:40, Prey 43:3…

We're coming in hot with fresh takes on some very new releases, FINALLY. Scott's all over Death's Door and Bless Unleashed, AND some hardware reviews. Evan's been fully immersed in Axiom Verge 2, and he's at last dipped into Returnal to see what the fuss is about. Discussed: Death's Door 7:52, Turtle Beach Recon Controller 19:02, Roccat Syn Air Pro…

The Summer lull continues, and both Scott and Evan find themselves bouncing around between a number of different games. We dip into mini breakdowns of The Ramp, FF7 Remake INTERMission, and Pokemon Unite, but this week's primary focus is on the ongoing saga at Activision Blizzard and the breaking reporting about Fullbright's toxic workplace culture…

The new release drought continues but is starting to subside, and Scott is digging into SkyDrift Infinity (which is kind of new but also not), and there's some excited discussion about new studio Neon Giant's cyberpunk twin-stick shooter ARPG The Ascent. Evan has finally finished Final Fantasy VII Remake and we get into spoiler town to discuss the …

Michael and Matthew cover their impressions of Pokemon Unite and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

It's that dang July games drought, so this week we're splitting the difference between games played and industry news, which there is absolutely ZERO shortage of. Scott shares his thoughts on Urban Trial Tricky Deluxe Edition, and Evan has a Final Fantasy VII Remake check-in. We dive into hard into Valve's new Steam Deck, chat up some hot new Elgat…

Nickalodeon tries the Smash formula on for size, Mario gets a new watch, and Valve enters the hybrid-console business.

After a week off, we have returned to tell you all of the things you need to know about video games! Seriously, if it's important, we've got it covered. Scott's been playing Boomerang X and F1 2021, and Evan has been discovering the joys of Arkane's Prey (2017). We dig into some news with a freshness rating of "very fresh" to "looking a little stal…

In episode 15 of Wii the People, we discuss the recent announcement of the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) and it's implications on the future of Nintendo. Also: Mario Golf: Super Rush discussions and the rumor of a Donkey Kong animated movie.Timestamps0:00 Intro, Switch OLED Reaction22:06 Mario Golf: Super Rush Impressions53:26 Donkey Kong Animation …

Before diving into video games this week, we take some time to chat about the joys of moving house and the hot new theatrical release, F9! Eventually we meander our way over to the likes of competitive multiplayer games, and Scott's new love affair with Yakuza 0 (much to Evan's delight). Evan's been checking out the No More He…

We've barely recovered from the surprisingly overwhelming amount of news from E3 and we are back with a lighter, tighter, more focused package. Scott shares about his time with Aragami and Red Solstice 2: Survivors, and Evan has lots to say about FF7 Remake: Intergrade on the PS5. There's brief discussion on Phantom Abyss, and a truly exciting new …

Is Metroid Dread too expensive? Is Pokemon Unite going to be a hit? Was Kazuya the right choice? All this and more in Wii the People!Timestamps0:00 Opening1:12 Pokemon Unite is coming to Switch in July16:30 Metroid Dread isn't worth $60?38:55 Was Kazuya the right choice?1:18:08 Where's the new Donkey Kong game?…

Scott and Evan sit down to talk about their week in video games, starting with impressions of Chivalry 2, the long overdue sequel to Torn Banner Studios' breakout hit of *checks notes* 2012!? Scott's been messing about with EXTREME-RANGE SNIPING in Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, and it is not exactly his favorite one of these types of games. Eva…

Michael, Matthew and Trevor analyze the Nintendo's e3 direct and reflect on all the recent announcements.Timestamps0:00 Intro0:39 Kazuya comes to Smash18:08 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania19:50 Mario Party Superstars22:15 Metroid Dread30:11 Mario Golf, Monster Hunter Stories33:12 WarioWare Get it Together36:36 Shin Megami Tensei 549:40 Danganrompa a…

Michael and Matthew give their take on all the rumors surrounding Nintendo's e3 presentation.They also cover the breaking news of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope being anounced at the Ubisoft Forward event.

Scott has been playing one very bad game and one very good game and we bet you won't be able to tell which is which! Listen to him talk about Open Country and NINJA GAIDEN Master Collection to play along and test your wits! Evan's spent some more time with Stonefly, which he's enjoying but is rapidly upstaged by his gushing about Powerwash Simulato…

Michael and Matthew get together to discuss the recent Donkey Kong game rumors.Check out this great write up from DK Vine: https://dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post=6338WTP is back! See you on Friday for e3 Predictions.