Matt Diorio (CGN Host)

Matt Diorio (CGN Host)

Editor/Podcast Host/Content Creator - Crashing Game Night

I have been gaming since the days of Intellivision II. If I am not tending to my deserted island, I am off looking for the next great treasure and adventure. In this day and age, we just need to be excellent to each other and stay frosty.

My favorite movie: Top Gun

My favorite game: Chrono Trigger

My favorite game night game: Monopoly Gamer(Standard and Mario Kart editions)


Related Episodes
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Crashing Game Night PodcastMarch 29, 202601:26:05158.82 MB

Episode 366 - GalaxyCon Richmond 2026 In Review

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the latest round of layoffs hitting Epic Games and Crystal Dynamics as well as Matt and Theo give their thoughts on GalaxyCon Richmond 2026.

Episode 365 - Playstation Sued In The UK As Everyone Celebrates Mar10 Day
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Episode 364 - A Pokemon Direct, Playstation Plus March Games, And Rumors Of Playstation Leaving PC
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Episode 364 - A Pokemon Direct, Playstation Plus March Games, And Rumors Of Playstation Leaving PC

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Episode 363 - Phil Spencer Retires, Asha Sharma To Replace Him. Whats Next For Xbox?
Crashing Game Night PodcastFebruary 28, 202601:19:32147.38 MB

Episode 363 - Phil Spencer Retires, Asha Sharma To Replace Him. Whats Next For Xbox?

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Episode 362 - D.I.C.E. Awards, Playstation Direct, and The MTG-TMNT Crossover
Crashing Game Night PodcastFebruary 22, 202601:10:46130.64 MB

Episode 362 - D.I.C.E. Awards, Playstation Direct, and The MTG-TMNT Crossover

On this episode of the podcast we give our thoughts on the D.I.C.E. Awards winners, the MTG - TMNT crossover, and discuss all the Playstation State of Play announcements.

Episode 361 - Switch Breaks Nintendo Record, February Playstation Plus, & Playstation AI Podcasts?
Crashing Game Night PodcastFebruary 07, 202601:17:31143.23 MB

Episode 361 - Switch Breaks Nintendo Record, February Playstation Plus, & Playstation AI Podcasts?

On this week's episode we break down the February games for Playstation Plus, the new Playstation patent for generative AI podcasts, as well as Nintendo's year end sales numbers.

Episode 360 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Forza Horizon 6, And The Return Of Fable
Crashing Game Night PodcastJanuary 31, 202601:09:34128.39 MB

Episode 360 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Forza Horizon 6, And The Return Of Fable

On this episode we break down the Xbox Developer Direct, the new PS5 accessories, as well as give our thoughts on the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct.

Episode 359 - New Horizons For Lara Croft And Lego Pokémon
Crashing Game Night PodcastJanuary 24, 202601:08:31126.39 MB

Episode 359 - New Horizons For Lara Croft And Lego Pokémon

On this episode of the podcast we give our thoughts on the new look of Lara Croft, the Lego Pokemon announcements, and break down the Animal Crossing 3.0 update.

Episode 358 - X-Men, Star Wars, and Lego Smart Bricks….Oh My!
Crashing Game Night PodcastJanuary 11, 202601:08:05125.64 MB

Episode 358 - X-Men, Star Wars, and Lego Smart Bricks….Oh My!

On this episode of the podcast we take give our thoughts on the X-Men Doomsday trailer, the latest Star Wars news, break down the Playstation Plus games for January, and discuss the new Lego Smart Bricks announced at CES.

Episode 357 - The Doomsday Trailers Have Begun As We Look Towards 2026
Crashing Game Night PodcastJanuary 04, 202601:16:47141.7 MB

Episode 357 - The Doomsday Trailers Have Begun As We Look Towards 2026

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