The Evening Buzz
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
The Evening Buzz is an entertainment talk-show that focuses on local & international pop culture; movie and video game reviews, new weekly releases (on Netflix, Apple TV, and more). It keeps you updated with the latest in entertainment and gaming news. It's all you need to know in the internet culture trends. Presented by Mikail Atiyeh Friday till Monday from 8 - 9 PM GST in the UAE on 95.0 FM or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com
Episodes
- 339 - SAROS Review, Xbox Rethinks Exclusives, Steam Controller Scalper Issues | 08.05.26
This episode covers the release of Housemarque’s game SAROS, Xbox's multiplatform strategy discussions, and Valve's new reservation system for its Steam Controller. The Evening Buzz is a pop culture and gaming news show hosted by Mikail At…
- 338 - MTG Returns to Middle-earth With The Hobbit, Marvel Snap Devs Hit Layoffs | 04.05.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses Magic: The Gathering's upcoming The Hobbit expansion, the plagiarism apology from the artist behind the One Ring card, and layoffs at Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner.
- 337 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 03.05.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the latest releases and premieres across movies, TV shows, and video games for the week of March 5, 2026. Host Mikail Atiyeh provides an update on recent entertainment and gaming trends.
- 336 - GameStop Reportedly Eyes eBay, Oscars Update AI Rules, Battlefield Movie Bidding War Heats Up | 02.05.26
This episode covers reports of a potential GameStop acquisition of eBay, updates to Academy Award rules regarding AI, and a bidding war for a Battlefield film. It also highlights general entertainment and gaming news.
- 335 - PRAGMATA Review, PlayStation Responds to PS5 DRM Fears, Resident Evil Trailer Divides Fans | 01.05.26
In this episode of The Evening Buzz, the host discusses the PRAGMATA release, PlayStation's response to PS5 DRM concerns, and fan reactions to the new Resident Evil trailer. The program covers international pop culture and gaming news.
- 334 - PlayStation Digital Game Expiry Worries Fans, Last of Us Online Director Speaks, New Steam Deck Tools | 27.04.26
This episode discusses concerns regarding PlayStation digital game expiration, comments from the director of the canceled Last of Us Online, and new Steam Deck developer tools. The Evening Buzz covers pop culture, entertainment, and gaming…
- 333 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 26.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz, hosted by Mikail Atiyeh, covers the latest releases and premieres in movies, TV shows, and video games for the week of April 26, 2026.
- 332 - Former PlayStation Exec Criticizes Day-One PC Releases, Call of Duty Leaves Game Pass Day-One, and Uncharted 5 Remains Unconfirmed | 25.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses comments from former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida regarding day-one PC releases, Xbox's policy on Call of Duty Game Pass day-one launches, and the current status of Uncharted 5.
- 331 - ID@Xbox Showcase Announcements, New Game of Thrones Projects, and The Rings of Power Season 3 Release Date | 24.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers ID@Xbox indie reveals and Game Pass updates, new Game of Thrones projects, and the 2026 release date for The Rings of Power Season 3.
- 330 - Elden Ring Movie Cast & Release Revealed, Game Pass April Lineup Announced, Bloober Team Teases Seven Games | 20.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the reveal of the Elden Ring movie cast and release date, the April 2026 Game Pass lineup, and Bloober Team's announcement of seven upcoming games.
- 329 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 19.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the latest releases in movies, television shows, and video games for the week of April 26, 2019. It also provides an overview of current entertainment news and internet culture trends.
- 328 - Warner Bros CinemaCon 2026 Reveals, Call of Duty Movie Announced, Sony Pictures Slate Updates | 18.04.26
This episode covers Warner Bros and Sony Pictures' announcements from CinemaCon 2026, alongside news of a Call of Duty movie in development. The Evening Buzz provides updates on entertainment and gaming news.
- 327 - CinemaCon 2026 Announcements: Disney, Amazon MGM, Paramount & Universal Pictures | 17.04.26
This episode covers the major studio announcements from CinemaCon 2026, including updates from Disney, Amazon MGM, Paramount, and Universal Pictures. The Evening Buzz provides a summary of the latest news and upcoming projects shaping the…
- 326 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 12.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the latest releases in movies, television shows, and video games for the week of April 12, 2026. Host Mikail Atiyeh provides updates on current entertainment trends and new titles available across va…
- 325 - Disney Extraction Shooter Rumored at Epic, YouTube Premium Price Hike, Metal Gear Solid Movie Moves Forward | 11.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses rumors of a Disney extraction shooter at Epic Games, the YouTube Premium price increase, and the development progress of a Metal Gear Solid movie. It serves as a general update on entertainment an…
- 324 - Amazon Drops Support for Older Kindles, IShowSpeed Anime Announced, Marathon Budget Revealed | 10.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers Amazon ending support for older Kindle book purchases, the announcement of an IShowSpeed anime, and reports regarding the budget and status of the game Marathon.
- 323 - Sony Removes Shovelware From PS Store, Steel Ball Run Release Schedule Revealed, New LOTR Game Rumored | 06.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses Sony's removal of shovelware from the PlayStation Store, the Steel Ball Run release schedule, and rumors regarding a new Lord of the Rings game from Crystal Dynamics.
- 322 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 05.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the latest entertainment releases, including movies, TV shows, and video games for the week of May 4, 2026. Hosted by Mikail Atiyeh, the program provides updates on pop culture and internet trends.
- 321 - Indie Game Subscription Faces Backlash, Aragorn Won’t Return in Hunt for Gollum, PS Plus April 2026 Games | 04.04.26
This episode discusses backlash against a new indie game subscription, the status of Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum, and the April 2026 PlayStation Plus Essential game lineup.
- 320 - Last of Us Online Was 80% Complete Before Cancellation, Disney Eyes Epic Games, Anime Awards 2026 Nominees | 03.04.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, potential Disney interest in acquiring Epic Games, and the nominations for the 2026 Anime Awards. Mikail Atiyeh discusses these developments in the gaming a…
- 319 - Google Play Copies Play Anywhere, Loot Boxes Face Stricter Ratings, AI Actor Tilly Norwood Debuts | 13.03.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers Google Play's new multi-platform gaming system, updated PEGI age rating criteria regarding loot boxes, and the debut of AI performer Tilly Norwood. Host Mikail Atiyeh provides updates on these latest…
- 318 - PlayStation Tests Dynamic Pricing, Next Xbox Could Hit $1,200, Slay the Spire 2 Rejects Microtransactions | 09.03.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses reports of Sony testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store and potential high price points for the next-gen Xbox. It also highlights Slay the Spire 2's commitment to avoiding microtransactio…
- 317 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 08.03.26
The Evening Buzz reviews the latest movie, television, and video game releases for the week of August 3, 2026. Host Mikail Atiyeh provides updates on current entertainment, gaming news, and internet culture trends.
- 316 - Marathon Rejects FOMO Battle Passes, Steam Machine Release Uncertain, Slay the Spire 2 Breaks Records | 07.03.26
This episode covers Bungie's commitment to avoiding FOMO battle passes in Marathon, updates on the Steam Machine release, and the record-breaking launch of Slay the Spire 2. The Evening Buzz provides an overview of the latest news in gamin…
- 315 - Xbox Reveals Project Helix Console, Highguard Final Update Before Shutdown, Black Flag Remake Confirmed | 06.03.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers Microsoft's Project Helix announcement, the final update for Highguard, and the confirmation of an Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake. Host Mikail Atiyeh provides updates on the latest entertainment…
- 314 - Resident Evil Requiem Review, Sony Pulls Back From PC Strategy, Spider-Verse Delay Explained | 02.03.26
This episode reviews Resident Evil Requiem, discusses reports on Sony's shift toward console-first releases, and explains the production delays for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
- 313 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 01.03.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the latest releases in movies, television shows, and video games for the week of January 3, 2026. The program provides updates on entertainment and gaming news, as well as internet culture trends.
- 312 - Netflix Exits Warner Bros Bid, Bloodborne Remake Rejected, God of War Casting Backlash | 28.02.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers Netflix's withdrawal from the Warner Bros. bidding, reports on a declined Bloodborne remake, and fan reactions to the casting for Amazon's live-action God of War series.
- 311 - Smiling Friends Ending After Season 3, Resident Evil Requiem Breaks Steam Records, Marathon Server Slam Surges | 27.02.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the announced conclusion of Smiling Friends, the record-breaking Steam launch of Resident Evil Requiem, and early player feedback from the Marathon Server Slam.
- 310 - House of the Dragon Season 3 Trailer Drops, Game Industry Faces Big Shift, New Far Cry and AC Confirmed | 23.02.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses the release of the House of the Dragon Season 3 trailer, trends in the video game industry, and the announcement of new Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed titles. The show presents the latest entertainm…
- 309 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 22.02.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the latest releases in movies, television shows, and video games for the week of February 26, 2022. Host Mikail Atiyeh provides updates on current entertainment, gaming news, and internet culture tre…
- 308 - Meta Shifts Toward Roblox-Style Platform, Xbox Leadership Shake-Up | 21.02.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses Meta's reported shift toward a Roblox-style social platform and the leadership transition at Xbox, where Asha Sharma succeeds Phil Spencer. The show also covers general entertainment and pop cultu…
- 306 - Major Gaming Buyout Rumored, Steam Adds PC Specs to Reviews, Seven Kingdoms Episode 5 Breaks Out | 16.02.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses a rumored major gaming industry buyout, Steam's new PC specification features for reviews, and critical praise for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 5.
- 307 - Harry Potter Trio Nearly Starred in Wizard of Oz, Bluepoint Games Shut Down, Resident Evil Requiem Leaks Spread | 20.02.26
This episode discusses a unique pitch for a Wizard of Oz film starring the Harry Potter actors, the closure of Bluepoint Games, and recent leaks regarding Resident Evil Requiem. Host Mikail Atiyeh provides updates on these and other pop cu…
- 305 - PlayStation State of Play Highlights, Major PS5 Reveals and New Game Announcements | 13.02.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers the latest PlayStation State of Play event, featuring new PS5 reveals, updates on major franchises, and new game announcements. The show also explores broader entertainment news and pop culture trend…
- 304 - Overwatch Spotlight 2026 Reveals Updates, Baldur’s Gate Series Set for HBO, Xbox Plans Around GTA 6 | 06.02.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz covers Blizzard's Overwatch Spotlight 2026, the announcement of a Baldur's Gate series for HBO, and Xbox's release strategy in relation to GTA 6. Hosted by Mikail Atiyeh, the show reviews pop culture, gamin…
- 303 - Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere to Apple TV, Markiplier's Iron Lung Hits, Sea Snake GOT Spin-Off | 02.02.26
Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe is reportedly heading to Apple TV, with the author maintaining creative control. Markiplier's "Iron Lung" has achieved significant box office success. Additionally, reports suggest a Game of Thrones ani…
- 302 - PS6 Likely Post-2028, Silent Hill Franchise Faces Box Office Struggles, Highguard Defended by Devs | 30.01.26
New analyst forecasts suggest the PS6 will launch after 2028, with Sony extending the PS5's lifecycle. The film 'Return to Silent Hill' debuted with the lowest box office in the series' history, and developers are defending Highguard again…
- 301 - Steam Clarifies AI Disclosure Rules, Arc Raiders to Add Multiple Maps, Star Wars Slate Update, ChatGPT Ads Incoming | 19.01.26
The Evening Buzz covers updates to Steam's AI disclosure rules, the addition of multiple maps to Arc Raiders, the latest on the Star Wars slate, and OpenAI's plans to introduce ads to ChatGPT. The show also touches on broader entertainment…
- 300 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 18.01.26
The Evening Buzz covers the latest weekly releases in movies, TV shows, and video games, discussing new premieres, launch titles, and streaming debuts. The show focuses on pop culture, reviews, and internet trends, airing Fridays to Monday…
- 299 - God of War Series Casts Kratos, Netflix Locks 45-Day Theater Window, Arc Raiders Issues Permanent Bans | 17.01.26
Amazon’s God of War series has cast Ryan Hurst as Kratos. Netflix’s Ted Sarandos confirmed a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. films. Arc Raiders is issuing permanent bans to cheaters.
- 298 - Palworld Gets a Trading Card Game, Jon Snow Sequel Scrapped by HBO, Resident Evil Showcase Highlights | 16.01.26
The latest episode of The Evening Buzz covers the announcement of a Palworld trading card game, the reported shelving of a Jon Snow sequel by HBO, and updates from the Resident Evil Showcase. The show discusses local and international pop…
- 297 - The Biggest Movies Coming in 2026 - What You Need to Know | 12.01.26
The Evening Buzz podcast previews anticipated 2026 movie releases, including superhero epics, major franchises, and original films, highlighting why they are must-watch events for cinema fans.
- 296 - Latest Releases in Movies, TV Shows & Video Games This Week | 11.01.26
The Evening Buzz reviews this week's latest releases in movies, TV shows, and video games. The show covers streaming debuts, new launch titles, and internet culture trends in entertainment and gaming.
- 295 - Most Anticipated Anime of 2026, Netflix Ends The Witcher Series, Arc Raiders Film in Development | 10.01.26
This episode covers the 20 most anticipated anime releases for 2026, the conclusion of Netflix's The Witcher series, and the development of an Arc Raiders film. It also touches on game balance updates.
- 294 - Most Exciting TV Shows of 2026, Arc Raiders Trading Feature Divides Players, Xbox Game Pass January Reveals | 09.01.26
The Evening Buzz discusses upcoming 2026 TV shows across genres, player reactions to Arc Raiders' trading feature updates, and new additions to Xbox Game Pass for January, such as Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village.
- 293 - Sony Patents AI Game Tutorials, Arc Raiders Adds Aggression Matchmaking, Most Anticipated Games of 2026 | 05.01.26
This episode of The Evening Buzz discusses Sony's patent for AI-generated game tutorials and Arc Raiders' new aggression-based matchmaking. It also explores the most anticipated games of 2026, covering titles like GTA 6 and Batman.
- 292 - What to Expect From PlayStation in 2026, Netflix Eyes 17-Day Theatrical Windows, Rise of Friendslop Games | 04.01.25
The Evening Buzz covers Sony's 2026 PlayStation plans, including releases and strategy. They also discuss Netflix's potential 17-day theatrical window for acquired films and the trend of "friendslop" games prioritizing social aspects.
- 291 - PlayStation Plus January 2026 Lineup Revealed, Marvel Drops Avengers Doomsday Thor Trailer, Silent Hill Goes Annual | 02.01.25
Sony has confirmed the January 2026 PlayStation Plus lineup, featuring Need for Speed Unbound. Marvel has released the Avengers: Doomsday Thor trailer, and Konami is planning to make Silent Hill an annual franchise.
- 290 - 2025 Annual News Recap: Anime Blockbusters, Gaming Turmoil, and a Year of Highs and Lows | 30.12.25
The Evening Buzz reviews 2025's entertainment landscape, highlighting anime films' box office dominance, the gaming industry's challenges, and the year's biggest disappointments. The show covers pop culture, movie and video game reviews, a…