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🛡️ Is the Legend of Zelda live-action movie doomed before it even begins? In Episode 105 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips take a critical look at Nintendo’s upcoming Hollywood adaptation. With so many failed game-to-film transitions, will Zelda suffer the same fate—or break the curse?

We’re diving into the casting rumors, creative team, production updates, and fan concerns about this highly anticipated project. Plus, we share our dream cast and how we’d bring Hyrule to life on the big screen.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• 🎬 Breakdown of the Zelda movie announcement
• ❌ Why fans are already worried—and are we?
• 👑 Who should play Link, Zelda, and Ganon?
• 🧝‍♂️ Can Nintendo pull off a fantasy epic, or will this flop like Mario did (before it got good)?

🔥 Highlights:

• What makes Zelda so hard to adapt
• A look back at past Nintendo film disasters
• Our take: is live-action even the right move for this franchise?
• Predictions on how critics and fans will respond

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🎉 The DMG Podcast is BACK in full force! After a short break, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips return to unpack the biggest gaming stories of the week—and they’re HUGE. From Switch 2 rumors and specs to Elden Ring: Nightreign hype, we cover everything that’s setting the gaming world on fire right now.

We’re breaking down all the leaks, reveals, and controversies, along with our signature mix of hard opinions, laughs, and old-school gaming wisdom. Don’t miss this comeback episode—it’s stacked!

🎙️ In This Episode:

• 🔥 Nintendo Switch 2: New leaks, potential features, and our reaction
• 🌒 Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC: Trailer thoughts, lore theories, and FromSoft’s next big move
• 🎮 What’s hot in the gaming world this week—industry news, delays, drama & more
• 💬 Catch-up: What we’ve been playing and watching during the break

🔥 Highlights:

• Can the Switch 2 compete in a post-PS5 world?
• Is Nightreign shaping up to be FromSoftware's best DLC ever?
• Indie gems, triple-A bombs, and everything in between
• The DMG crew returns with fresh fire—don’t miss it!

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💀 Rip and tear returns in medieval style! In Episode 103 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive headfirst into DOOM: The Dark Ages—id Software’s bold new vision for the legendary FPS franchise.

From heavy metal combat and brutal executions to its dark fantasy setting, we’re breaking down the trailer, gameplay, lore, and everything that’s got the community hyped (or concerned). Is this the most exciting direction for DOOM yet—or a gamble too far?

🎙️ In This Episode:

• ⚔️ First impressions of DOOM: The Dark Ages gameplay and setting
• 🧠 Why id Software made the shift to medieval brutality
• 🔥 How this stacks up against DOOM Eternal and classic DOOM
• 🎮 What fans love—and what has them worried

🔥 Highlights:

• Lore breakdown: the Slayer’s new role in a dark, ancient world
• Our take on the new weapons, enemies, and design choices
• Is this DOOM’s God of War moment?
• Honest predictions: Game of the Year contender or niche experiment?

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