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The Cheesesteaks and Controllers Podcast is Philly's place for all things gaming. From competitive esports to the hottest new announcements, Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports/Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli brings you everything you need to know, all with authentic Philly flair. If you want to learn more about video games, take a bite out of these Cheesesteaks and Controllers.
DISCLAIMER: Please don't bite your controllers. Your dentists will be angry with us.
This week Jason dives into the 2023 edition of The Game Awards, as he analyzes what happened at the show, and what needs to happen going forward.
This week, Jason speaks with Tony Arias and Abby Howard of Black Tabby Games about their new hit Slay The Princess! He then gives his thoughts on the Legend Of Zelda live-action film announced this week, before ending with predictions for the Game Awards nominee announcement coming next week.
This week, Jason is joined by Jeff Montegut, director of Extra Life for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, to talk about this weekend's Extra Life 2023 Game Day events. After that, Jason offers a few holiday gift ideas for the geek culture enthusiast on your list, and then gives his thoughts on the "Is 2023 The Best Year In Video Games?" debate.
This week on the return of Cheesesteaks And Controllers, Jason sits down with Orange Cassidy, AEW International Champion, ahead of AEW Dynamite at the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus. He then recounts his trip to Japan in August, before ending the show with two Pokemon Unite casters, Spragels and Zoinks, to talk about the competitive Unite scene.
IT'S EVO WEEK! Jason sits down with Evo general manager Rick "TheHadou" Thiher to talk about the show in two segments: one recorded before the Project L announcement, and one after! Jason then gives his hopes and dreams for this year's event.
This week, Jason speaks with The Verge's Ash Parrish about the troubles at The Overwatch League, including recent layoffs and a pending vote to continue the league. He then talks about the future in esports in general, and ends with a brief commentary on the importance of graphics in video games.
This week, Jason is joined by Digital Eclipse editorial director Chris Kohler to talk about The Making of Karateka, the upcoming interactive documentary which chronicles the development of a classic game from the mid-80s. Kohler speaks about the story behind the project, reveals a few interesting tidbits, and speaks about the importance of game preservation in today's industry.
This week, Jason sits down with James Deighan and Zack Manko of Mega Cat Studios ahead of their appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to talk all about WrestleQuest, which launches August 8!
Topics include Zack's burgeoning wrestling career, PAX East, the "wrestlfication" of the RPG, and more!
This week, Jason gives his thoughts on Capcom franchises the company should explore after comments made during a recent shareholder meeting. He then gives his thoughts on how the Mortal Kombat 1 roster might shake out, with tiers ranging from "definite" to "lol nah."
Somehow we're already halfway through the year 2023, so Jason looks back at the first half, recaps the bonkers month of June, then previews the rest of the year to come. Hide your wallets!
It's Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Day! Jason goes over reviews for the latest Zelda game, then he tackles the "classic vs modern" Zelda debate before ending with his thoughts on the best entry point for non-Zelda fans to enter the franchise.
This week, Jason sits down with Kyle Stallock, the head of community for online game marketplace Robot Cache, to talk about how this new store wants to use blockchain tech for good. Then, it's a full review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, followed by a look at how film critics were not ready for it.
It's a Convention Episode on Cheesesteaks and Controllers, as Jason eulogizes E3 after its cancellation and recaps his PAX East experience from last weekend.
It's PAX East weekend! Jason is joined by fellow Fox PHL The Gambler (and first-time gaming convention media badge holder) Jon Jansen to talk what he's playing now and what we're looking forward to at the show.
This week, Jason talks about not being excited about new esports ventures, lists his favorite Disney-themed video games of all time, and reviews the BEACN Mic and BEACN Mix Create recording equipment.
This week is all about Magic: The Gathering! Jason welcome Professor Brian from Tolarian Community College to talk about the state of the game today and the future. He then runs down the basic rules and formats of 31-year-old game, before previewing what's coming this weekend at MagicCon 2023 in Philadelphia.
This week Jason recaps the Nintendo Direct from February 8, then dives into football fever as Super Bowl LVII approaches, featuring YOUR Philadelphia Eagles.
This week MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills rejoins the show to talk about the MEAC Esports Championships that will run alongside the MEAC Conference Tournament in March. After that, Jason talks about the news of a few E3 dropouts, then finishes by eulogizing the games recently announced to be shutting down.
This week Jason speaks to Grant Kirkhope, video game composer extraordinare, to talk about his Goldeneye 007 soundtrack as the game re-releases today. Next, Jason gives some tips on how to play Goldeneye and what to expect, and finally he lists five games that, unlike Goldeneye, likely won't ever release again.
This week, Jason gives his advice on Fantasy Critic strategies and how to best build your publisher, followed by his thoughts on the first episode of The Last Of Us on HBO.
This week Jason sits down with Harold Goldberg, head of the New York Video Game Critics Circle, to talk about the organization and the New York Game Awards coming up January 17. He then looks ahead to 2023, including games coming out, gaming-related resolutions, and a eulogy for the Philadelphia Fusion.
It's the 2022 Wiz Wit Awards! Jason names his top 10 video games of 2022, as well as a few specialty awards for games that deserve special recognition.
This week, Jason sits down with Pedro "Flute Guy" Eustache to talk about his newfound fame, the complexity of video game music, and much much more.
Jason then shares the five biggest stories (in his opinion) in esports and video games from the year 2022.
Jason recaps all of the winners and reveals from The Game Awards 2022, then ends with something he has to get off his chest about the coming year.
Cheesesteaks And Controllers is back! This week Jason speaks with Ryan Hartman, VP of Media, Content, and Events at Penny Arcade, to talk PAX Unplugged in Philly this weekend. After that, Jason previews and predicts The Game Awards 2022 coming next week.
This week is all about the postseason, as Jason talks about the Fusion in the Overwatch League Playoffs, the final four of the League of Legends World Championship, and the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.
This week Jason recaps the Philadelphia Fusion's Countdown Cup results, reacts to the League of Legends Worlds 2022 Group Stage matches so far (sorry LCS), and runs down his 10 biggest game launches still to come in 2022.
This week Jason recaps the League of Legends Worlds 2022 Play-In Stage/previews the Groups Stage, looks back at the history of Mortal Kombat on its 30 anniversary, and gives his thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie teaser trailer.
This week on a special Wednesday episode, Jason speaks with Nyla Rose ahead of AEW Dynamite at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. He then chats with Mega Cat Studio's James Deighan and Zack Manko about Wrestlequest, the upcoming turn-based pro wrestling RPG. Finally he sits down with Red Bull's Hoa "Anakin" Luu, a professional Tekken player, to talk his history in Tekken and the future of the scene.
This week, Jason previews League of Legends Worlds 2022, recaps both the Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play, and finally gives his thoughts on the future of Street Fighter 6 after this week's Capcom TGS presentation.
This week Jason preview the Philadelphia Fusion in the Overwatch League's Summer Showdown playoffs, gives his thoughts on Madden NFL 23, and finally takes a walk down memory lane to the year 2012.
It's the PAX West 2022 Preview Show!
-Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty and founder of Squanch Games, joins the show to talk High on Life, Rick and Morty Season 6, and more.
-Celia Schilling from Yacht Club Games comes on to talk Shovel Knight Dig, Mina The Hollower, and more.
-Matt Casamassina, CEO of Rogue Games and IGN co-founder, chats about what Rogue is bringing to the show.
This week, Jason sits down with Matthew "MatPat" Patrick to talk about theories and the upcoming YouTube: Game On special. He then takes a trip around the esports world for the latest updates, and finishes with a recap of Gamescom 2022.
This week Jason speaks with Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference commissioner Sonja Stills about the MEAC's push into esports. He also speaks with FloWater CEO Rich Razgaitis about supplying Evo 2022 with clean water machines, and finally recaps the entire Evo 2022 events from the announcements to the results.
It's Evo 2022 week! To celebrate, Jason is joined by the founder and host of Spawn On Me Kahlief Adams, as well as IGN senior producer Mitchell Saltzman, to talk all things Evo, from the games being played to potential updates and announcements.
This week, Jason praises the Philadelphia Fusion for their huge run in the Overwatch League Midseason Madness, runs down the details revealed about the next Grand Theft Auto, and finally lists a few August game releases that may be flying under your radar.
This week Jason speaks with Chris Alderson and Doug Burton of Polyarc about Moss Book II, out now on PSVR and Meta Quest 2. He then recaps the Philadelphia Fusion's surprising run in the Midseason Madness, and ends with some video game-related event to watch for at San Diego Comic-Con 2022.
Jason returns from vacation to preview the Overwatch League Midseason Madness tournament, run down the biggest news headlines from his week away, and talk about a big casual problem in esports.
This week Jason speaks with Justin Kenna, CEO of Gamesquare and ex-CFO of FaZe Clan, about Complexity Gaming and its Complexity Stars initiative. He also recaps the first half of 2022, while looking ahead to the second.
This week Jason speaks with musician and Fortnite YouTube sensation Tiko ahead of his first-ever live performances at TooManyGames 2022 in Oaks, PA this weekend. He then details the best things to do at TooManyGames, and finishes with his top 10 most anticipated speedruns of Summer Games Done Quick 2022.
This week Jason recaps all of the Hot Game Summer livestream events, choosing ten of his favorite announcements and a few winners and losers. He ends with a review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge from DotEmu and Tribute Games.
On this week's milestone episode, Jason Fanelli sits down with Reggie Fils-Aime, the former president of Nintendo of America, to talk about his time with Nintendo, his new book Disrupting The Game, and more. Jason ends the show with a recap of Summer Game Fest Live 2022.
This week Jason runs down the Overwatch League Kickoff Clash brackets (with some Fusion predictions), recaps the PlayStation State of Play presentation, and looks back at the most memorable E3 moments of all time.
This week Jason recaps the Philadelphia Fusion's first three matches, runs down the schedule of June's video game events, and lists his most memorable trailers of all time.
This week Jason catches you up on the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational, Rainbow Six Siege Charlotte Major, and the Overwatch League through Week 2. He then dives deep into MultiVersus's closed alpha, and finally gives a few ideas for future character additions.
This week Jason speaks with his Overwatch League correspondent Will English IV about the first week of action. He then looks at what Xbox might have in store for the rest of 2022, and finally runs down the schedule for Summer Games Done Quick 2022.
This week Jason looks ahead to the start of the 2022 Overwatch League season, starting with what's new in 2022, then focusing on this week's matches, and finally diving into the Philadelphia Fusion.
This week Jason speaks with AEW's Aubrey Edwards about wrestling, game dev, and more. He also discusses guest characters in fighting games, and wraps up with a pitch to Epic Games for a Fortnite cosmetic set themed for a movie franchise celebrating its 25th anniversary on May 2.
This week Jason runs down the LCS Spring Final, lists a few things he wants to see from the All Elite Wrestling video game, and looks back at five musical moments from video game history.
This week, Jason gives his thoughts on fighting games going free-to-play, lists his hopes and dreams for the newly announced Kingdom Hearts 4, and finishes with 5 games you should play from this year that you may have already missed.
This week Jason sits down with Adam Boyes and Chelsea Blasko, co-CEOs of Iron Galaxy Studios, to talk about their new Nashville studio and the upcoming pro rasslin' battle royale Rumbleverse. He then lists a few games he'd like to see get the Max Payne remake treatment, then ends with a recap of the March Music Madness contest.
This week Jason analyzes the new PlayStation Plus tier system, opines about E3 2022's total cancellation, and lists the top releases to watch for in Q2 2022.
This week Jason heads down to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ for the first-ever esports tournament in the resort's history, a Madden 22 tournament hosted by the new player-vs-player app Landuel and its parent company Esports Entertainment Group.
Includes interviews with EEG president of esports Magnus Leppäniemi, EEG CEO Grant Johnson, and Madden pro player Chris "DubDot" McFarland.
This week Jason talks about esports for mobile games, recaps the ID@Xbox Showcase, and reveals the bracket for the March Music Madness 2022 contest! Search "March Music Madness" on Challonge and get your predictions in for a chance to win!
This week Jason tells you how you can win $50 to any digital gaming store you want, recaps Evo 2022's game list announcement and PlayStation's State of Play, then finishes by giving ideas for possible retro-style collections.
This week Jason expresses his concern regarding Capcom and Nintendo's recent decisions regarding competitive gaming, reacts to the reveal of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, and runs down a very busy March 2022 for game releases.
This week Jason Fanelli makes his wishes for the newly announced Street Fighter 6, runs down the winners of the 2021 DICE Awards, and lists his favorite collector's editions in gaming history.
Jason's back from a week off and jumps right in with new details on the 2022 Overwatch League. He then lists five potential video game mergers that make the most sense to him, and ends with some thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West as it finally reaches launch day.
This week Jason dives into the Six Invitational 2022 beginning February 8, talks more about his review of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, and runs down some mobile games that may change how you think about gaming on your phone.
This week Jason Fanelli breaks down the Esports Gaming League's Club Clash featuring the Philadelphia Union, lists all the big games releasing in February, and gives his favorite games to play while he's sick.
This week Jason analyzes Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard from multiple angles, then finishes with his review of Ubisoft's Rainbow Six: Extraction.
This week Jason speaks with Steve Fallon, creator of the "fantasy football but for video games" platform Fantasy Critic, while giving a few strategies for your league's draft. He ends by speaking with Aimee and Dr. Eric Rubin, owners of Game On State in Media, Pennsylvania, about the pay-to-play facility with arcade games, pinball, VR, and more.
This week Jason looks ahead to 2022, naming esports events and upcoming game releases worth keeping an eye on. He ends by running down the speedruns you should watch during Awesome Games Done Quick 2022 starting Sunday January 9.
After a nice Christmas break Jason is back and handing out the Wiz Wit Awards for 2021. Awards include:
The Fortnite Award For Outstanding Fortnite Achievement In The Field Of Fortnite Excellence
The Perfect Bite (best trailer/moment)
Back for Seconds (best remaster/remake)
The Chef's Kiss (under-the-radar title that was super impressive)
Extra Cheese (best DLC/expansion)
Missed Meal (most egregious missed game of 2021)
Tomorrow's Main Course (most anticipated 2022 game)
Top 10 Games of 2021
This week Jason speaks with Eports Entertainment Group's Murphy Vandervelde about the upcoming Madden 22 tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel Atlantic City. He also talks to Yacht Club Games's Celia Schilling about the hit Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon. He ends by recapping two recent competitive rulings made in two different esports leagues, one that just ended and one that has yet to begin.
This week Jason breaks down the winners and world premieres of The Game Awards 2021 before touching on an interesting story on esports betting out of New Jersey.
After a great Thanksgiving holiday Jason runs down two major esports events happening now, predicuts what world premieres we may see at The Game Awards, and lists his all-time favorite video game dogs in honor of Twix, his family dog that unfortunately passed away during the break.
This week Jason sits down with Mike Sepso, the CEO of Vindex, to talk about the past, present, and future of esports. He also speaks with Jonathan Grahm, head chocolatier of Compartes in Los Angeles, about making special chocolate bars for Riot Games and Arcane on Netflix. Finally, Jason gives early predictions of the winners for every category of The Game Awards 2021.
This week Jason sits down with the CEO of Nerd Street, John Fazio, to ring in the grand opening of The Block in Center City Philadelphia. He also reviews the Vertagear PL6000 gaming chair, and discusses the future of Super Smash Bros. now that Ultimate is complete.
This week Jason visits the Philadelphia Union's new Subaru Esports Hub at Subaru Park and chats with the team's Senior Director of Partnership Marketing Michelle Rosar about the new addition. He also breaks down the League of Legends Worlds 2021 Finals and reviews Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy from Square Enix and Eidos Montreal.
This week Jason talks about his worries regarding the Fusion Arena in South Philadelphia, recaps the PlayStation State of Play from October 27, and reviews both the SecretLab Magnus gaming desk and Nanoleaf's latest light technology Nanoleaf Lines.
This week Jason breaks down the League of Legends Worlds 2021 Knockout bracket, looks back at the history of Nintendo Direct on its 10th anniversary, and lists five games he thinks could transition well to the movie or TV screen.
This week Jason runs down the Philadelphia Fusion's many personnel changes, recaps TooManyGames 2021, and review the Arcade1Up Street Fighter II Big Blue arcade cabinet.
Esports and Gaming Insider welcomes Evil Uno from All Elite Wrestling to talk video games and wrestling, recaps the reveals of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, previews TooManyGames 2021, and finally announces his 2021 Extra Life charity campaign.
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Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli talks TooManyGames Expo with co-found Ryan Schott, digs into the League of Legends Worlds 2021 Groups with Riot Games LoL analyst Emily Rand, and finally gives his thoughts on who the final downloadable character for Super Smash Bros Ultimate will be.
This week Jason eulogizes the Philadelphia Fusion's 2021 season, recaps the September 23 Nintendo Direct, and runs down the groups for League of Legends Worlds 2021.
Remember to check him out on Twitter @BigManFanelli so you can win a pair of tickets to the Too Many Games Expo in Oaks, PA, October 8-10!
This week, Jason speaks with Will English IV about Overwatch League Playoff Bracketology, runs down all of the games that suffered delays this year, and lists the games that are still coming before December 31.
This week, Jason takes a look at the Overwatch League playoff bracket, recaps the PlayStation Showcase from September 9, and lists his 10 favorite Nintendo 64 games.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli predicts the Overwatch League Playoff Play-Ins, previews the rest of 2021 for the gaming industry, and recaps his trip to the return of live fighting game tournaments, Summer Jam 2021, in Cherry Hill , NJ this past weekend.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli recaps the Overwatch League Countdown Cup and Call of Duty League Championships, picks his ten favorite reveals from Gamescom's Opening Night Live 2021, and introduces the Cheesesteaks and Controllers Video Game Football Fantasy Draft.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli runs down the Overwatch League Countdown Cup with OWL expert Will English IV, talks about the future of the OWL and Call of Duty League with long-tenured esports journalist Dustin Steiner, and wraps up with his predictions for the Call of Duty League Championship Weekend.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli lays out the Philadelphia Fusion's path to the Overwatch League Playoffs, opines about the Overwatch League's future, and lists his favorite announcements from Nintendo's Indie World presentation.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli reacts to the Philadelphia Fusion's two big wins, previews Evo Online 2021, and gives five ideas for the next Fortnite musical act.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli predicts the first week of Overwatch League Countdown Cup action, talks about the Activision Blizzard situation, and finishes up with a discussion about the possibility of esports at the Olympics
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli welcomes Pennsylvania State Representative Ed Neilson to Cheesesteaks and Controllers to talk about Rep. Neilson's esports betting bill introduced to the PA House. Jason then revisits a discussion from a previous episode on what kinds of bets can be made on esports competitions, then finishes up with a theory about AEW and Capcom's cozy partnership.
This week Jason talks Overwatch League's Summer Showdown final four with Will English IV, analyzes the new that Netflix will be adding games to its service, and walks down memory lane thanks to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl.
Back from a week's vacation, Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli jumps right into the Overwatch League's Summer Showdown qualifiers and gives his picks for Week 3. Next is a recap of the July 8 State of Play presentation, with some commentary on State of Play as a whole. Finally he picks his favorite games of 2021 so far, addresses a few he hasn't picked up yet, and looks ahead to his five most anticipated.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli gives his picks for Overwatch League's Summer Showdown Week 1, explores the history of Sonic the Hedgehog, and shares 10 beachworthy video game music tracks for your summer playlist.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli wraps up E3 2021 starting with all the announcements from the five core showcases, then gives his top 10 favorite announcements before talking about how E3 can improve in the post-pandemic world.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli chats with Will English IV about Overwatch League's June Joust, gets the Nerd Street Gamers scoop from VP of Events Ben Schlegel, and gives 15 E3 2021 predictions, with five from friends of the show. It's E3 WEEK!
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli runs down the final week of Overwatch League June Joust qualifiers, goes through the E3 2021 schedule, and reacts to EVO 2021's big return.
Episode 50 of the Cheesesteaks and Controllers Podcast! Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is joined by Greg Miller of Kinda Funny to talk E3, games as a service, and more. Jason then previews the upcoming summer game announcement season, and finishes with a recap of the Philadelphia Fusion's 0-2 June Joust start before giving his Week 2 picks.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli speaks with Jess Scharnagle of Win.GG and Nerd Street Gamers to talk the big changes coming to Overwatch 2. Nick Madonna of the PHL Collective joins Jason next to speak about his development studio, including its next title Addams Family: Mansion Madness. Finally, Jason gives his picks for Overwatch League's June Joust Week 1 qualifier matchups.
This week Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli details the Rainbow Six: Siege Six Invitational, explains why Mass Effect is so impactful, and gives his first preview of E3 2021.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli talks with esports journalist Will English IV about the Overwatch League's May Melee tournament, runs down the highlights of the Epic v Apple court case, and travels through the complete spooky history of Resident Evil.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli regales in the Philadelphia Fusion starting the Overwatch League season 4-0, reviews the new Mortal Kombat movie, and holds the first ever Cheesesteaks and Controllers Character Draft.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli recaps Week 1 of Overwatch League and previews Week 2, talks about Call of Duty Warzone's big week and why it's a big deal, and finally lists a few games that celebrate your birthday with you.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli breaks down the opening matches in the Overwatch League's 2021 campaign, reviews the Resident Evil Showcase and Nintendo Indie World presentations from this week, and ends with a eulogy to the PlayStation Network on legacy consoles.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli previews the end of the League of Legends Mid-Season Showdown, speaks with Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu about the company's line of gamer-friendly lighting, and runs down his favorite video game wrestlers just in time for Wrestlemania.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli gives a quick primer on what esports betting might look like if New Jersey legalizes it in May. He then gives predictions on the fifth Season 5 DLC fighter for Street Fighter V, and finishes with an Easter-themed segment...but not in the way you think.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli breaks down why the Valorant Champions Tour Game Changers event is so important, runs down the list of top game releases in Q2 2021, and wonders why Nintendo is going to kill Mario on 3/31.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli recaps the Square Enix Presents livestream, discusses Sony buying Evo and the future of the fighting game scene with Spawn On Me's Kahlief Adams, and runs down the history of NCAA Basketball Games in honor of March Madness.
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This week Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli predicts the VALORANT Masters I tournament, runs through the gaming history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and looks ahead to Fortnite's upcoming Chapter 2, Season 6.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli sites down with Rosemary "Nekkra" Kelley to talk about her appearance in the Pokemon Presents video, casting experience, and more. He also runs down some important gaming anniversaries coming up in 2021, then finishes with a spotlight on Gnosia, a Werewolf-meets-Among Us style indie title coming to Nintendo Switch.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli breaks down the Philadelphia Fusion's 2021 Overwatch League schedule, recaps the PlayStation State of Play, and previews Pokemon's 25th anniversary events.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli previews the Overwatch events happening at BlizzConline, reviews this week's Nintendo Direct, and offers some advice to those who watch events like the Direct with snark in their hearts.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli previews all 12 teams in the 2021 Call of Duty League, celebrates Street Fighter II's 30th anniversary, and wonders if E3 will ever be the same again.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli welcomes a trio of guests for three info-packed interviews!
First he speaks with Greg Kim, the Director of Esports for Evil Geniuses, about joining VALORANT and the org's other endeavors.
Next he speaks with former Game Informer News Editor and business-minded industry vet Mike Futter about the GameStop stock situation.
Finally his guest is Celia Schilling, Marketing Manager for Yacht Club Games, to discuss the indie darling's first-ever full publishing venture Cyber Shadow.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli runs down the full Call of Duty League scheduled for 2021, analyzes Xbox's recent Live Gold pricing snafu, and gives his thoughts on the latest controversy regarding Tyler "Ninja" Blevins.
This week Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli gives a full rundown of the VALORANT Champions Tour, recaps the Resident Evil Showcase's biggest news, and talks about some presidential figures in past video games.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli takes a look at the upcoming Overwatch League and Call of Duty League season structures, gives a brief history of LucasFilm Games in light of its rebrand, and ends with a pair of things that stick in his craw.
It's 2021, and Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is looking ahead with his dreams for the esports scene, some games to watch for in the first three months, and five bold predictions for gaming in 2021.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli runs down the year 2020 in esports, then looks forwards to Awesome Games Done Quick 2021 with an interview with speedrunner Karl Germanovich and his picks for AGDQ 2021 speedruns to watch.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli hosts the first annual Wiz Wit Awards! Six speciality awards, followed by his personal Top 10 Games from the year 2020.
Outro music is "Super Mario's Sleigh Ride" by the OneUps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-22BUX1UnB4
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli examines recent missteps by both Nintendo and CD Projekt Red, then lists five games that didn't live up to the hype at launch.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli recaps the 2020 Game Awards, from the winners of every award to the big reveals that came throughout the show. He end by ranking his five favorite reveals of the event.
Cheesesteaks and Controllers hits the big 2 5! This week Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli speaks with Josh Tsui, director of the new video game documentary Insert Coin, about the film. He also speaks with Andrea Rene, one of the top names in games media, about her career so far, her own venture What's Good Games, and some Game Awards speculation. Finally, it's getting cold in Philly, so Jason runs down some of his favorite snow and ice levels in video game history.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli talks to David McIntosh about the latest news from Arcade1Up, runs down the best Black Friday deals in gaming, and talks about what he's thankful for on this Thanksgiving week.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli looks at the Philadelphia Fusion's roster moves so far in the offseason, runs down the Game Awards 2020 nominees, and explains the ESRB rating system ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli starts this week's episode talking rollback netcode and the future of fighting games online. He then runs down the history of console launches and the games that came with them, then ends with a rant about resellers ruining the experience of purchasing new consoles for everyone.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli breaks down both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation in the final week before the new consoles launch. He also lists a few of video games' most famous politicians, and finishes with the final update on the 2020 Extra Life campaign before the Game Day marathon on 11/7.
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Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back! This week he speaks with local Philly competitive gamer and Nerd Street Gamers camp teacher Jumaani Haskins about the state of pro fighting games and the work he does at NSG. Jason also speaks with Nathan Gulla, a Philly-area video game musician who is also participating in Extra Life 2020. Finally, Jason runs down a few ideas for spooky gaming fun this Halloween and takes a trip down memory lane talking PlayStation 2 on its 20th birthday.
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Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back analyzing potential offseason moves for the Overwatch League's Philadelphia Fusion. He also comments on AOC's recent Twitch stream, and highlights a few examples of guest characters in fighting games.
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This week, Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli speaks with Pete Powell, Chief of Staff of Nerd Street Gamers, about NSG's new partnership with Five Below. After that Jason gives his opinions on three things esports in general can do to gain more fans, and then ends with a few games that he just can't quit.
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Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli tackles the disappointing efforts of both the Philadelphia Fusion and the North American League of Legends teams. He also details what's launching with the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, then finishes with his thoughts on the idea of "console wars."
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Fox Sports Radio Philadelphia's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli previews the Overwatch League Grand Finals, gives his predictions for the League of Legends World Championships Group Stage, and makes his picks for the remaining characters coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
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This week Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli runs down the three North American teams in the League of Legends 2020 World Championships. He also dives into Microsoft's purchase of Bethesda, then finishes with a review of Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Nintendo Switch.
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This week on Cheesesteaks and Controllers Jason sites down with the Chief of Staff for Nerd Street Gamers, Pete Powell, to talk about NSG's brand new facility called The Block in downtown Philadelphia. Jason also speaks with League of Legends caster Julian "PastryTime" Carr about the game's upcoming 2020 World Championships. Finally, Jason breaks down the PlayStation 5's reveal and how an appealing price and great games were tainted by inconsistent messaging.
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This week Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports/Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli explains what League of Legends and its upcoming 2020 World Championships are all about. He also reacts to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series X news and takes a trip down memory lane for the PlayStation's 25th birthday.
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This week Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli runs through the Overwatch League playoff format and gives his picks to win it all. He also vents some frustration over not knowing the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X price and launch information, and finishes up with a discussion of Call of Duty League's 2021 news and a rundown of the Super Mario 35th Anniversary celebration from Nintendo.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli delivers the goods this week! First he talks to Philadelphia Fusion assistant coach Chris "ChrisTFer" Graham about the team's success and their focus going into the Overwatch League playoffs. Next he speaks to Dan Bravato and Chris Yortsos of SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory, talking the business side of esports. Finally he runs down the Gamescom 2020 Opening Night Live reveals and gives his review of the indie game Raji: An Ancient Epic.
In the TENTH EPISODE of Cheesesteaks and Controllers, Esports/Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli interviews three of the five MVP candidates for the Call of Duty League: the Atlanta FaZe's Simp and Cellium, and Shotzzy of the Dallas Empire. He also speaks with Devolver Digital Marketing Manager Robbie Paterson about Fall Guys, Devolverland Expo, and more. Finally, he explains what the heck is happening with Epic Games and Apple, while listing the best speed runs of Summer Games Done Quick 2020 (so far).
Esports/Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli analyzes the Call of Duty League's playoff bracket and makes his picks for who will take the trophy. He also speaks with Matt Merkle, director of operations for Games Done Quick, about this weekend's Summer Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon event. Finally he talks Halo Infinite's delay, Control's controversy, and more.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli has a stacked show this week! He starts by interviewing Makenzie "Mack" Kelly of the Call of Duty League's New York Subliners, then analyzes both Nintendo's financial report and PlayStation's State of Play presentation. He finishes with a review of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout for PS4 and PC.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back with a double interview episode! First he sits down with Vancouver Titans and Seattle Surge team manager Alfred de Vera to talk about being behind the scenes of a top esports franchise, and after that he talks with David Evans, studio head of indie studio Falling Squirrel, to talk about The Vale: Shadow of the Crown.
Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back with the latest news in the gaming world. This week he interviews Joey "Nubzy" DiGiacomo, the head coach of the Call of Duty League's Seattle Surge, recaps the Xbox Games Showcase, and for the first time ever reviews an upcoming game, with Carrion from Devolver Digital and Phobia Studio being the inaugural review.
Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli is back from vacation and bringing the heat! This week he explains the playoff formats for both Overwatch League and Call of Duty League, previews the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, and more.
In this episode Fox PHL The Gambler’s StudioEsports Insider Jason Fanelli addresses the fiasco surrounding the Evo fighting game tournament, previews some big July events to keep an eye on, and reviews Jay Anahi’s performance in the eMLS season. Also, Michael Hermann of Retrosoft Studios joins the show to talk about Retromania Wrestling!
WrestlThis week Esports Insider Jason Fanelli interviews Ricky "Atura" Lugo, head coach of the Call of Duty League's Florida Mutineers. Also he discusses The Last of Us Part II and the impact of spoilers, he reacts to the Pokemon Unite announcement and its potential meaning for esports, and ends by talking about the retirement of one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
Our #Esports Insider Jason Fanelli brings you his second episode of Cheesesteaks and Controllers with a dive into the Call Of Duty League and if you're feeling nostalgic, a look at Arcade1Up where you can buy classic arcade games.
In this debut episode Esports Insider Jason Fanelli breaks down what Overwatch is and how the Overwatch League works, runs down all of the announcements from Sony's PlayStation 5 reveal, and more.