Episode 125: Blade Runner 2099 Horrible Cast Issues, Square Enix Revival Plans, & Clair Obscur News

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Join Grant Roland and Ed Phillips in DMG Gaming Podcast Episode 125 for a deep dive into Blade Runner 2099 casting drama, including Michelle Yeoh's controversial role and why fans are divided. We cover the latest gaming news August 2025, like Gears Reloaded's low player count flop, Halo on PlayStation rumors, Elden Ring movie script by superfan Alex Garland, Dragon Age writer joining Bethesda sparking Elder Scrolls 6 concerns, Mark Maron's Netflix rant over Dave Chappelle, Denzel Washington Black Panther 3 rumors, Borderlands movie box office failure, and the exciting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – a new game in the Clair Obscur universe.

In our DGR segment, we rant about Square Enix's decline and pitch remake ideas for classics like Chrono Trigger to save the company. Our Top 6 ranks the best games to remake, including Chrono Trigger, Parasite Eve, Vagrant Story, Skies of Arcadia, Shenmue, and Final Fantasy Tactics – essential for RPG fans debating underrated gems.

Random Game Roulette spotlights Terranigma, the SNES cult classic RPG with post-apocalyptic themes, moral choices, and emotional endings – a hidden 16-bit gem from Quintet. Wrap up with Loser of the Day (Rajah Jackson's wrestling assault controversy) and Winner of the Day (Clair Obscur fans for the new universe-expanding game).

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Timestamps for Easy Navigation (Boosts SEO with User Engagement):

• 00:00 - Intro & Docket: Blade Runner 2099 Tease
• 02:45 - Gaming News: Gears Reloaded Flop, Halo PlayStation Rumors
• 10:30 - Elden Ring Movie Script & Dragon Age Writer to Bethesda
• 15:15 - Mark Maron Netflix Rant & Denzel Black Panther 3
• 20:00 - Borderlands Movie Failure & Clair Obscur Expedition 33
• 25:40 - Blade Runner 2099 Casting: Michelle Yeoh Drama
• 30:10 - DGR: Square Enix Decline & Remake Suggestions
• 40:00 - Top 6 Best Games to Remake (Chrono Trigger, Parasite Eve)
• 50:30 - Random Game Roulette: Terranigma SNES Spotlight
• 55:00 - Loser & Winner of the Day: Rajah Jackson vs Clair Obscur Fans

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