Author : Tony Polanco

http://www.thekoalition.com - 528 Posts - 1 Comments

Considering normal life mundane, Tony prefers to spend most of his time absorbed in fictional worlds that stimulate his imagination. Tony is a geek through and through, and his love for Comic Books, Science Fiction, Heavy Metal, and Video Games knows no bounds. He uses his natural writing talent and communication skills to express to the world why it's awesome to live a geek-centric lifestyle. Former Senior Editor of STFUandPlay and Staff Writer for DualShockers. Current Executive Editor of this here site, Tony writes news, previews, editorials and is the host of the Throwdown, Throwdown your Questions and Spoiler Alert podcasts. Tony encourages the team to do their best by being all George Washington and getting bullet holes in his cape from leading by example. Tony also still dreams of being a superhero one day.

Throwdown Podcast

Abandoned App Launch is a Disaster | TD347

Tony PolancoAugust 13, 2021August 12, 2021

by Tony PolancoAugust 13, 2021August 12, 20210

On Throwdown Ep. 347, we discuss the ongoing Blue Box/Abandoned drama, GTA games being remastered, Xbox Games 2021, and more! Tonight’s Topics: – Abandoned app...

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Will PlayStation 5 Have Any Surprises This Holiday? | TYQ346

Tony PolancoAugust 9, 2021August 19, 2021

by Tony PolancoAugust 9, 2021August 19, 20210

On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 346, we discuss the PlayStation 5’s holiday, Halo: Infinite’s budget, hidden gems, SSDs in consoles, Xbox Game Pass, Eidos Marvel...

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PlayStation 5 is a Financial Success | TD346

Tony PolancoAugust 6, 2021August 19, 2021

by Tony PolancoAugust 6, 2021August 19, 20210

On Throwdown Ep. 346, we discuss Sony and Nintendo financials, EA’s investor call, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster being review bombed, and more! Tonight’s Topics: –...

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Did the Halo Infinite Technical Preview Get You Hyped? | TYQ345

Tony PolancoAugust 2, 2021August 19, 2021

by Tony PolancoAugust 2, 2021August 19, 20210

On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 345, we discuss the Halo Infinite technical preview, the Activision lawsuit, next-gen consoles, ultra-wide monitors, Xbox Game Pass on Nintendo...

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PS5 Update Beta Adds SSD Storage Expansion | TD345

Tony PolancoJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021

by Tony PolancoJuly 30, 2021July 30, 20210

On Throwdown Ep. 345, we discuss PlayStation 5’s expandable storage, PS5 sales, Shawn Layden’s thoughts on subscriptions services, the Halo Infinite technical test, Blue Box,...

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What First-Party Games Are Releasing This Holiday? | TYQ344

Tony PolancoJuly 30, 2021July 26, 2021

by Tony PolancoJuly 30, 2021July 26, 20210

On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 344, we answer questions about Steam Deck’s peripherals, Psychonauts 2 vs Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, first-party 2021 holiday releases,...

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EA Play 2021 Impressions + Breakdown | TD344

Tony PolancoJuly 29, 2021July 26, 2021

by Tony PolancoJuly 29, 2021July 26, 20210

On Throwdown Ep. 344, we discuss EA Play 2021, Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island, Skull & Bones’ troubled development, Kotaku’s controversial articles, and more! Tonight’s...

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Can Steam Deck Become a Long-Term Success? | TYQ343

Tony PolancoJuly 29, 2021July 26, 2021

by Tony PolancoJuly 29, 2021July 26, 20210

On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 343, we answer questions about Steam Deck, strategy guides, best handhelds, AAA mobile games, $70 games, parent gamers, and more!...

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Valve’s Steam Deck Will Rival the Nintendo Switch | TD343

Tony PolancoJuly 28, 2021July 26, 2021

by Tony PolancoJuly 28, 2021July 26, 20210

On Throwdown Ep. 343, we discuss the Valve Steam Deck, Psychonauts 2’s invincible mode, no Star Wars at EA Play, game delays, Christopher Judge playing...

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Has Halo Stood the Test of Time? | TYQ342

Tony PolancoJuly 28, 2021July 26, 2021

by Tony PolancoJuly 28, 2021July 26, 20210

On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 342, we answer questions about Jedi Fallen Order 2, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, Halo’s legacy, Capcom’s mascot, cult classic games,...

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July 2021 PlayStation State of Play impressions | TD342

Tony PolancoJuly 27, 2021July 25, 2021

by Tony PolancoJuly 27, 2021July 25, 20210

On Throwdown Ep. 342, we discuss PlayStation’s State of Play, the new Switch OLED model, Assassin’s Creed Infinite becoming a live service, and more! Tonight’s...

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Will $70 Games Succeed or Fail This Generation? | TYQ341

Tony PolancoJuly 27, 2021July 25, 2021

by Tony PolancoJuly 27, 2021July 25, 20210

On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 341, we answer questions about $70 games, in-game ads, Housemarque, fightsticks vs fightpads, Xbox in Japan, Director’s Cut games, influencers,...