The Midnight Release
A nostalgic, late-night rewind through the golden age of gaming, pop culture, and friendship. Join Chase and Austin every week as they relive GameStop midnight launches, classic console wars, and the games and nostalgia that shaped us.
The Midnight Release
Episode 1 - Midnight at Gamestop
We’re kicking off The Midnight Release by rewinding to those legendary GameStop midnight launches — chaos, nostalgia, caffeine, and the golden age of gaming culture.
In our official kickoff episode, Chase and Austin press start on The Midnight Release and take you back to a time when gamers lined up outside GameStop for the biggest launches of the 2000s.
From Halo 2 to Modern Warfare 2 and everything in between, the guys share their memories as both fans and employees during the golden era of midnight releases; the hype, the chaos, and the unforgettable stories from behind the counter.
Then in Now Loading, they rank the entire Halo franchise in honor of the current buzz around Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake. And in The DLC Drop, they dive into remakes and reboots worth your time — from Fallout nostalgia to Final Fantasy Tactics and Lunar remasters.
Grab your energy drink, dust off your pre-order receipts, and settle in — because some memories are worth lining up for.
Press Start: Meet Chase & Austin, and learn how The Midnight Release works
Story Mode: Midnight at GameStop — legendary launches & wild customer stories
Side Quests:
- Now Loading — Ranking the Halo series
- The DLC Drop — Which remakes deserve your time
Save Point: Wrap-up & listener challenge: What’s your favorite game of all time?