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  • Episode 143 - Nintendo is going after Switch Emulators Again
    Feb 16 2026

    Nintendo Crusade to scrub and erase Switch emulation from the Internet and the world has kicked up again. Nintendo Recently released DMCAs to over a dozen Switch Emulators Github pages. Matthew Talks about this revelation and what Eden is doing to help preserve their work and the work of gaming preservation

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    21 min
  • Episode 142 - Happy 2026 and Emulation was the king of 2025
    Jan 18 2026

    After a hiatus due to personal reasons Meta Beta is back for 2026. Matthew Juarbe looks back at the gaming landscape in 2025 and saw a huge influx in the emulation scene. and while emulation was thriving and improving in 2025, traditional gaming on Consoles and PC had a not-so-great 2025. ranges from Lay off and studio closers to releases of poor remakes remasters and just God right awful performing games on even high-end PCs and Even Sony's own PS5 Pro

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    24 min
  • Episode 141 - Xbox 360 is 20yrs Old
    Nov 30 2025

    The Xbox 360 is officially 20 years Old. almost drinking age here in America LOL. During the seventh Generation Microsoft brought use. The First HD Console. the blueprint for Online Gaming. Games Like Halo 3, Halo Reach, Gears of War, Ninja Gaiden 2 and so Much more. but it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. The famous Red Ring of Death Caused Microsoft a lot of Problems and consumers a lot of headaches. Mattherw Juarbe talks about his history with Microsoft Seventh Gen Console. The Xbox 360

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    39 min
  • Episode 140 - AMD’s Maintenance Mistake Why RDNA 2 Still Matters
    Nov 2 2025

    AMD just put RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards into “maintenance mode,” cutting off future game optimizations for hardware that still drives a massive part of the gaming world. From PC GPUs to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, RDNA 2 is everywhere. So why call it legacy?
    Join Matthew as he dives deep into AMD’s confusing decision, explores the history of the GPU wars, and explains why this move could hurt AMD’s reputation while NVIDIA keeps strengthening its lead.

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    31 min
  • Episode 139 - Where Should the Next Pokémon Game Take Us
    Oct 20 2025

    Pokémon has taken us from Japan to France, Hawaii, and Spain — but where should the next adventure begin? In this episode, we explore real-world locations that could inspire the next Pokémon mainline or spin-off region. From the ruins of Italy to the jungles of Brazil and deserts of Egypt, join us as we imagine what Game Freak’s next stop on the world map could be.

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    15 min
  • Episode 138 - Massive Data Leak concerning the future of Pokémon
    Oct 14 2025

    A massive leak has shaken the Pokémon world. In this episode, we dive into the latest revelations about Generation 10 its rumored titles, region, and gameplay features—as well as internal documents suggesting Game Freak’s budgets for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Scarlet/Violet, and their next-gen projects. We also explore what these leaks might mean for the future of the franchise, how credible they are, and how this all fits into the bigger picture of how Pokémon games are made. Whether you’re hype, skeptical, or somewhere in between, join us as we unpack the secrets behind the leak.

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    23 min
  • Episode 137 - The Vulkan Dilemma Why PC Games Still Lean on DirectX
    Oct 14 2025

    Vulkan promised faster, cross-platform gaming performance, so why do most PC games still use DirectX? In this episode of Meta Beta Gaming, we break down the battle between Vulkan and DirectX, exploring developer challenges, Windows dominance, and where Vulkan truly shines, from Linux to the Steam Deck.

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    26 min
  • Episode 136 - Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1 Film Review
    Sep 21 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle trilogy and break down the First of the three-part finale films. we also discuss how the manga’s final arc is being adapted across the three films. Join us as we explore the pacing, the fights, and the big moments fans can expect as Demon Slayer races toward its finale.

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    17 min