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Pass The Controller The Official page for Pass The Controller. A group of diverse gamers who love nerd culture. What we got? Listen to our podcast and check out our website.

Listen to our podcast on iTunes or SoundCloud and visit our website at passthecontroller.io Brenden and Todd had a vision years ago of offering something new in the world of gaming journalism. Pass The Controller, focused on giving gaming a voice.

09/26/2026

Not every drink needs to be nerd or video game themed— although there’s no shortage of great video game witches! We wanted to make something super simple and refreshing for folks visiting Salem this fall or just looking to get in the fall season spirit. Introducing the Apple-rol Witch. Your new favorite fall cocktail.

We made this with:
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- Legendary Dry
- Prosecco

Find the full recipe at the link in our bio. Enjoy responsibly.

08/12/2026

Still thinking about that one time Jordan Boyd did this on a charity stream. Some people just know how to execute with a soundboard. Every single one of us was derailed.

08/12/2026

Remembering that one time we played Pokopia Prop Hunt at PAX East 2026 with some friends. It went well.

Brenden Groom Jesse Vitelli Ken Shepard Eric Van Allen

07/07/2026

Michael and Brenden had a chance to go hands-on with the upcoming cooperative platformer Orbitals at Summer Game Fest last month.

Orbitals is an 80s anime inspired puzzle game where you and a friend play as two space adventurers solving puzzles to save your crumbled space station. For more on Orbitals visit the link in our bio.

06/22/2026

We hit Jesse Vitelli with an Uno reverse card and asked him the question he was asking people all around Summer Game Fest. If he was a GTA VI NPC what would his side quest be?

If you were a GTA VI quest giver what would you have players doing?

06/20/2026

We caught up with our friend Finn at Summer Game Fest to ask what one of his favorite games at Play Days was. Hear what Finn had to say about Valor Mortis!

06/19/2026

Michael and Brenden caught up with their friend Alex Van Aken to chat some favorites from Summer Game Fest.

Slap Out of It and Blood Dungeon were two standouts from Play Days for them! Slap Out of It is a slap-and-solve puzzle adventure and Blood Dungeon is a 2D platforming rogue-like auto shooter!

06/18/2026

Let’s make a drink. Sort of. The latest concoction inspired by God of War Laufey is here— Phranque!

For the full recipe head to the link in our bio.

06/13/2025

Brenden is on the prowl for something to eat at Summer Game Fest.

Shoutout to one of our favorite local artists for hooking us up with this incredible hand carved and hand painted Sonic...
09/03/2022

Shoutout to one of our favorite local artists for hooking us up with this incredible hand carved and hand painted Sonic The Hedgehog ice cream art piece. Make sure to check out his page to see all of the incredible pieces he creates and buy your own. And drop by to stock up on art supplies or visit Dan! Buy art. Support local.

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