In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the 2024 NFL Draft. He also celebrates the NFL adopting the XFL kickoff rule (at least temporarily), touches on some NFL trades we missed over the last month, and weighs in on the rumor that Robert Kraft put the kibosh on Bill Belichick’s bid to coach another team. …

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is so massive Sean had to bring in five guests to break down their thoughts on various parts of the game including The Ending and where we go from here into Part 3. So, if you didn't catch the title, there will be SPOILERS for the game on this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX. Sean is joined by the man who loves Ba…

After a week that saw some big releases and exciting announcements, we have a week of interesting announcements, and more layoffs, Gearbox is free from Embracer Group, and Phil Spencer has a big interview talking about Xbox. Sean and Marc discuss it all in this edition of Video Games 2 the MAX. Phil Spencer had an interview with Polygon while at th…

A huge week in gaming with some major releases all occurring on the same day and also big gaming news with GDC and PAX East happening this week as well. Right before recording Square-Enix had their Final Fantasy XVI: Rising Tide DLC panel and they gave some new info on what we'll be doing in the DLC, an all-important release date and so much more! …

What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, we've got a full Concacaf Nations League preview. Matt, Rachael, Raheem, and Edward get to gather to talk all things USMNT, Mexico, Jamaica, and Panama. Is this the best form the United States player pool has ever been in? What does that mean for expectations given what Gregg Berhalter's been doi…

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic breaks down the NFL’s free agent frenzy thus far. He also names his winners and losers of each division, touches on the proposed changes to the NFL’s kickoff rule, and wonders if Matthew Slater can make the Hall of Fame as a career Special Teams Ace. Enjoy the show and join us…

On this special episode of Last Word SC Radio, it’s the big NWSL Preview Podcast! And yes, we mean big! This episode features host Rachael Kriger, a longtime NWSL writer for Last Word on Soccer and MLS Multiplex. She’s not alone though. Joining Rachael are nine special guests to talk about various clubs in the NWSL. Give a warm Last Word welcome to…

This week has been absolutely incredible in showing the duality of the games industry at the moment. Two giants of video games, Sony and EA both have layoffs within a day of each other, closing studios, and echoing the same refrain of needing to reassess their strategies going forward. Embracer Group entered an agreement with Sabre Interactive so t…

It is nearly upon us, the moment Final Fantasy VII fans have been eagerly anticipating, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is mere days away. Sean is joined by Gaming Trends Writer at Inverse Hayes Madsen. Hayes has reviewed and played the full game already ahead of its official release. In this SPOILER-FREE discussion about the game, Hayes gives his though…

This was a week of anticipation for the industry focused more so looking forward to two major games that are coming in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Not to mention, Nintendo finally dropped that Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase as well. Sean and Marc discuss all of these things, how reviews are shapi…

What's up Internet? After a winter hiatus, Last Word Soccer Club Radio is back. Rachael Kriger, Dan Sperry, and Matt Pollard sit down to get caught up ahead of the opening week of the MLS season. We banter about all the new MLS jerseys, talking about the new designs, and sorting the kits into Drippin, Trippin, and training tops. Then we have a full…

Randy Isbelle joins Sean and Marc on this week's big episode, as Microsoft had its business update and wound up announcing four games will be coming to other console platforms. And while they did not announce which ones they are, reports are already out there that namedrop Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Grounded, and Pentiment as the four coming over.…

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into Super Bowl LVIII. He also touches on why firing DC Steve Wilks was the 49ers only real move to make, can’t help but discuss Patrick Mahomes’s GOAT trajectory, and poses his own Super Bowl conspiracy theory. Enjoy the show and join us March 15th for the following epi…

This week has been a whirlwind of rumors, speculation, and reports centered around Microsoft's possible direction for the future of Xbox as a brand, as a console, and what that means for the gaming world in general. Gaming social media imploded so crazily that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer had to reveal a business summit is occurring next week …

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into Super Bowl LVIII. He also discusses his confusion over Myles Garrett winning DPoY over TJ Watt, weighs in on the NFLPA’s comments on the NFL’s gambling policy, and examines the long-reaching implications of SB58. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the follo…

This week, Sony graced us all with a rather lengthy PlayStation State of Play showing off the promised games such as Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin, but also delivering a few surprises such as an almost 10-minute look at Death Stranding 2 among other announcements. Sean and Marc give their thoughts on the State of Play and if they are more hyp…

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic recaps last week’s NFL Championship weekend and gives his picks for the NFL’s end-of-year awards. He also wonders why all the blame for the Lions loss is being heaped upon HC Dan Campbell, catches up on the offseason coaching carousel, and discusses if the MVP and DPoY awards …

In a total shocker, the first big move from Microsoft acquiring Activision-Blizzard-King becomes 1,900 employees being laid off. Many of them involved Activision-Blizzard employees and also Xbox employees leading to a 9% cut in Xbox's total gaming division among all of their studios. They also canceled the Blizzard survival game, "Odyssey" due to t…

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL Conference Championship matchups. He also touches on the Ravens 2nd half domination of the Texans, weighs in on Chauncey Gardner-Johnson’s ongoing beef with Baker and the Bucs, and gives his take on Jon Anik’s remarks about fans and social media toxicity. En…

This week it feels like 2024 in gaming has begun in earnest with Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct 2024 where they showed off Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Avowed, Ara: History Untold, and the first look at the Machine Games Indiana Jones. Sean and Marc have their reactions primed and ready on the showcase itself, what they think of each game, if the …

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL Divisional weekend matchups. He also discusses his disappointment in Lions fans booing Matthew Stafford, wonders if the Packers are a budding NFC power, and weighs in on the still simmering beef between RGIII and Jay Gruden. Enjoy the show and join us next w…

The new January 2024 game releases are nearly upon us, as this week, not one, but two demos dropped for major games releasing this month. Sean and Marc have played Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Granblue Fantasy Relink. How do they stack up? Did they get them even more excited for their perspective releases? You'll want to tune in for this. A…

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL Super Wild Card weekend matchups. He also breaks down the Jaguars late-season collapse, touches on the Dolphins loss to the Bills, and weighs in on the Titans confusing decision to fire Mike Vrabel. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following e…

On this episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean, Marc, and Randy take a look ahead at what's coming in 2024. Each of the guys give out their Top 10 Most Anticipated Games, some honorable mentions, and perhaps some predictions for the year as well. Everyone has games they are excited about. Let us know which ones you are most looking forward to as we…

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 18 matchups. He also touches on the Ravens decimation of the Dolphins, weighs in on if the Steelers should move on from Kenny Pickett, and predicts a Tush-Push heavy road to the Super Bowl. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for th…