The Dusty Controller
The Dusty Controller
Nick Hall & Robbie Perry
The Dusty controller takes game-reviews, interviews, and news from Esports, the world’s fastest-growing industry, and shows how it affects the everyday gamer like me and you.
037 > The Cycle’s Cycle, Is Konami back?, Red Dead Dead, Marauders Beta
In this episode of the Dusty Controller, the crew looks at big news from Konami regarding previous titles, could this be a sign of things to come? Next, Nick takes a look at The Cycle: Frontier and Robbie reacts to news that no new development is coming to Red Dead Redemption 2. Finally, a Marauders beta announcement gets the boys fired up to jump back into space. 
Jul 15, 2022
43 min
036 > Grammys and Video Games, Sniper Elite, V Rising, and New Game Hype
A lot has happened in the week of esports, a huge announcement by the Grammys has the crew ready to jump for joy. Robbie looks at Sniper Elite while the captain dabbles in V Rising. A lot of hype after the Bethesda showcase has everyone talking Starfield, Elder Scrolls 6, and Fallout 5. Finally, the crew looks at the latest steam craze and sets their eye on a new game to try next week. 
Jun 17, 2022
43 min
035 > PS+ charging extra, Spiderman to Xbox?, KnightFall Review, V Rising early success
The crew takes a look at a “technical glitch” by Sony that up-charged PlayStation Plus members who had to back pay for received discounts. Robbie takes a look at how Spiderman was almost an XBox exclusive and what happened behind the scenes. Finally, the Captain takes a look at Knightfall: A Daring Journey and gives a preview of this week’s game and the early hype and success of V Rising. 
May 27, 2022
37 min
034 > female leads in gaming, Marauders Alpha Review, Silent Hill and Star Wars Rumors
Time to get spicy. The crew takes a look at Robbie’s lack of interest in Horizon Zero Dawn along with other games with female leads. Rumors are swirling about the new silent hill and the title for the new Star Wars Title. The Captain gives his review of the Marauders Alpha. Finally, the crew looks at next week’s game to try, who is up for some horse drifting?
May 20, 2022
33 min
033 > insurmountable flops, Marauders excites, and a goat retires
The crew relives the last two weeks of gaming, why can’t Robbie play for less than 10 hours at a time? The Captain gives his review of insurmountable, the rogue like mountain climbing game. Even Robbie gets excited for the Marauders Alpha, a rogue like, FPS.. it’s sea of thieves in space!! Finally, the crew gives kudos to a man who changed the landscape of casual gaming forever, find out who on this week’s episode of the Dusty Controller. 
May 6, 2022
36 min
032 > Metal Gear Solid, Kingdom Hearts 4, Halo TV
The crew dives into the announcement that Kojima studios will remain independent despite an odd series of tweets. Kingdom Hearts 4 is announced and it gets the captain feeling nostalgic. Robbie looks at his Age of Empires gameplay and the crew takes a stab at looking at the Halo TV series and where it draws you in, but also falls short. Finally, the crew looks at a new title for its listeners to try this week. Find out what it is on this week’s newest episode. 
Apr 15, 2022
37 min
031 > E3 Cancelled AGAIN, No-Build Fortnite Staying, Elden Ring’s Staying Power
The crew takes a look at a busy week. Will Robbie ever play Inscryption? E3 is canceled, what is its significance, and can E3 ever recover its own image? Fortnite announces its no-build event will be a playable game mode moving forward, is this good for the game, or does it crowd the space? Finally, is Elden Ring’s hype coming to an end or just starting. The crew takes a look at what goes into a game with true staying power. 
Apr 8, 2022
38 min
030 > Inscryption game of the year review, Amazon Games Boss steps down, PlayStation Plus
This week, the Captain was able to dabble in a new game, Inscryption, as it’s been on a hot streak of awards. Fortnite announces that the No build mode is here to stay. Robbie has some critiques for the Microsoft gamepass competitor, PlayStation Plus. And finally, the crew discusses the future of Amazon Games as their CEO has willingly stepped away. Despite a rocky start to the big dollar developer, does this departure now that Amazon Games had had back-to-back successes bode well for the brand?
Apr 1, 2022
45 min
029 > Fortnite’s big change, Nintendo quits GameStop, toddler baby chairs, loot box winning
The crew sits down and looks at the biggest change to come to Fortnite since its launch, what is Fortnite without building? Robbie is critical of GameStop as the Former Nintendo CEO quits the board with some colorful opinions. The Captain makes his new gaming purchase with a baby gaming chair. Finally, loot boxes get a big win in the Netherlands. 
Mar 25, 2022
37 min
028 > Does the Steam Deck threaten Nintendo?, Star Wars Delayed, Elden Ring Rules,
The crew takes a look at the steam deck, with all of the reported success, should Nintendo be worried? Robbie compares sword and board to aim assist. Elden Ring is living large at the top of the gaming world, but Japan still loves their Pokemon. The captain takes a look at the new mobile esports league. The entire crew has a moment to mourn as a significant delay is announced to one of the newest star wars games.
Mar 21, 2022
47 min
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