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The Last of Us 2 has many divided, and here on the show we are equally conflicted. But with review bombs contradicting game sales, could this be the most polarising videogame ever? We put on our review hats and take apart the latest offering from Naughty Dog.
Also, we talk about the announced Star Wars Squadron, a game that promises to unlock content; 'just by playing the game". Shafique is curious for Skate 4 and Jon gets excited about a new Crash Bandicoot. And, our thoughts on the closure of mixer and the fate of game streaming personalities like Ninja and Shroud. All this and more so listen now! -
The Sony Playstation 5 has finally arrived, more accurately, the reveal announcement that is. We take in the recent online Sony PS Event and discuss the future of the company and videogame distribution. Also, we talk all the games shown during the event, from a new Demons Souls to the sublime looking Gran Turismo 7.
The next generation of games consoles kicked off after the events of the Xbox "gameplay" event, which proved to be a lacklustre affair. The show had very little actual gameplay shown. All eyes were on Sony to respond. And while all they had to do was show some actual footage of gameplay. Most fans of the PlayStation brand were keener to see a form factor reveal.
The event had its moments, so listen now to hear what got our attention. And also what was disappointing. -
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It's a Netflix and chill type episode where we discuss Extraction and the recently released Space Force.
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The Last Dance premiered on Netflix recently, and we have special guest Reuben "The Brown Mamba" Conceicao joining us in the discussion. It's an all basketball episode so listen now!
The Last Dance is a sports documentary set during the legendary 90's era of the Chicago Bulls basketball team. Chronicling the player drafts up to the team winning their sixth NBA title. But what is most compelling is the behind the scenes footage. From management decisions to player dramas. And also the reasoning of why the team was disbanded or "rebuilt" according to those present.
Featuring in-depth interviews, match highlights to archive footage. The show is a stunning 10 part series bringing light to one of the most legendary championships runs in basketball history.
Special thanks to Reuben for joining us again. You can tweet him at twitter.com/kidon0 -
It's the anniversary of Red Dead Redemption from Rockstar Games. You know, the studio who also make those Grand Theft Auto games. We trade mustangs for mustangs as we blaze through the Old West. So strap on your six-shooters and round up your posse. And join us as we look back on the history of the Red Dead series.
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We cover the recent Xbox "gameplay" showcase, review "Trials of Mana" and also discuss the leaks for the last of us too.
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Streets of Rage 4 is here! With returning cast Axel and Blaze from the legendary trilogy. Set ten years after the events of the third game, the city is under threat once again from the Syndicate. The evil crime organization now led by Mr Yand Miss Y, the offspring of the villainous Mr X.
It's a glorious throwback game, which deserves an entire throwback episode. We go back in time to the early 90s, with our Reebok pumps and Sony Walkmans, as we traverse through one of the greatest beat-em-up franchises of all time! -
Gears of War Tactics has arrived, and we ask if the XCOM franchise should be worried. Also, we give our thoughts on Shadow Arena a spinoff from Black Desert Online.
Shadow Arena is an early access game from Pearl Abyss, combining the mechanics of 3D fighters with modern battle royale types and boasting 40 player matches. The PVP aspect has been a prevailing aspect of BDO, and now with Shadow Arena moving further towards a purely competitive MMO experience. Will this new style of battle royale games carve it's own niche away from games like Fortnite?
And in our main segment, we return to the battle for humanity against the locust horde. Gears of War Tactics is the latest entry in the franchise, and the first to stray away from its shooter origins. The game revolves around a turn-based strategy system, similar to games in the XCOM series. And while many will question the style change, more are curious to see how it elevates the genre. Can this game stand out from the rest, or will it sink into an emergence hole of its ambitions? -
In this all comics episode of the Last King Podcast, we speak about the ongoing Pencils Down orders to comics writers and artists. And also analyze the state of the industry with the decline of the American comics industry.
Joining us this week is our good friend Hidzir from the Genre Equality Podcast. Now with the current onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, many non-essential businesses have to shut down, which includes all comic book shops.
Now even before the quarantines, comic book shops have been struggling to remain relevant in a digital world. And in the past month, the monopolistic comics distribution company, Diamond, announced halting all shipment on new products.
It is an extremely tumultuous time for comic book fans, creators and sellers. And with no end in sight of when the global pandemic will subside, we discuss the fate of the American comics industry and what we could do to keep it alive. -
It's finally here. We review the long-awaited Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the adorable Hi-Score Girl anime on Netflix.
First up, the adorable kids of Hi-Score Girl return for a second season, and they're all grown up. This time Hidaka makes a play for Yaguchi's heart, but don't count out Akira as she has her plans for the boy as well. It's more nostalgia from Japanese arcades in the 90s in the second season of the hit anime series.
And speaking of games fro the 90s, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is here, After 23 years in the making and several delays in between. Gamers from yesteryear hold a special place in their hearts for the legendary JRPG released way back in 1997. Now comes the remastered and reimagined take on the classic game. Does it hold up to the legacy, or will it step out of the shadow of its lineage and stand on its own as a new genre-defining moment in gaming? -
Bleeding Edge is the latest videogame from Ninja Theory, the studio behind Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice and DMC. It's a multiplayer-only team-based melee/shooter game released this year in late March. Set in the year 2057 as society struggles to exist in a dystopian and corporate world. Entertainment and survival coexist in televised battles to the death. It is here that Daemon and his team of augmented combatants form the Bleeding Edge!
On the surface, it's Smash TV for the current generation, and with the pedigree of Ninja Theory, there is a high expectation for the game. And with publisher Xbox Game Studios behind the team, will this be the hit multiplayer game of 2020?
And in our main segment, we review Resident Evil 3, the remake of the 1999 Capcom classic, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Following the success of last years, Resident Evil 2: Remake. We expect the same level of detail and enhancements that made that game such a runaway hit. While the original RE3 did receive mixed reviews back in the day, fans are eager to see how Capcom can take the franchise to new heights. Especially with the games legendary antagonist Nemesis, who ranks among some of the greatest videogame villains of all time.
Still, fans are worried that a year to develop a game might not be enough time to release a product of quality. And with several insider leaks and reports revealing specific cost-cutting measures to meet deadlines. Is the new game going to live up to the expectations set forth by Capcom, or will lofty ambitions crush it? -
Half-Life: Alyx has arrived ushering a new wave of triple-A VR games. It's a prequel set before the events of Half-Life 2. Following protagonist Alyx Vance on her journey through the dystopian remains of City 17. Developers promise a new way to play with the game solely released on VR. And while there have been several attempts to push the technology. It still feels like many of them are just banking on the gimmickry overall.
Also, most old-school gamers still clamour for Half-Life 3 to be released. It's been over 15 years since the last Half-Life game was released. With it leaving behind also one of gaming's greatest cliffhangers. Will this game reinvigorate interest for the legendary series? And will it's success be enough to convince Valve to deliver some closure for diehard fans?
And, we also address the state of VR, especially the high price point entry. With the Valve Index priced close to a hefty one thousand US dollars. And that's not including the investment for the PC rig necessary to power it. In light of the current pandemic still ongoing, we ask if now is the best the time to invest in VR gaming?
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This week we review Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Doom: Eternal, both sequels to critically acclaimed videogames.
Moon Studios are back with the second chapter of the Ori series. Now with added combat mechanics and promising a world more extensive than it's predecessor. Ori and the Will of the Wisps guarantee more action-packed Metroidvania styled gaming with sprawling levels, new abilities and bosses. With the success of the first game, can Moon studios deliver a worthy if not improved upon sequel?
And, in our main segment, a game we have been eagerly anticipating since 2016. Doom: Eternal finally arrives and has been winning perfect scores with other publications. Marty Stratton, one of the directors of Doom(2016) has taken a back seat this time around. With Hugo Martin now leading the project on his own, fans have been speculating a shift in the game's direction because of this, Does Doom: Eternal match the quality of the previous game? Or with rumoured production problems and delays spell the end of the doom slayer? -
It's the Anniversary of one of the greatest videogames of the 16-bit Era. Chrono Trigger arrived on the Super Famicom (SNES) this very day exactly 25 years ago. From the "Dream Team" of Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, Yuji Horii of Enix's popular Dragon Quest series and Akira Toriyama, an acclaimed manga artist who most will know for Dragon Ball.
Along with, Kazuhiko Aoki who produced the game, Masato Kato wrote most of the story, with music from Yasunori Mitsuda and Nobuo Uematsu. The game was a critical hit as well as an essential item for all lovers of JRPGS. It's an episode a quarter of a century in the making, so join us as we travel back in time to pay tribute to this masterpiece. -
Parasite did the unthinkable and swept the Academy Awards bagging four Oscars. While we here all loved the film, we can't help but think if it deserved all those accolades, especially with strong contenders like Scorcese and Tarantino delivering some of their best work. Now that all the hype has died down, we reanalyze Bong Joon Ho's latest and ask the questions. Did it genuinely deserve the win or just the academy trying to stay relevant in light of falling ratings? The discussion will be a SPOILER filled analysis and review, so you've been warned if you're still intent on watching it. And if you haven't seen it, please do, it's a fantastic film.
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It's our Sonic the Hedgehog episode where we review the recent film. But it's the last king so we will reminisce about the games that built his legacy. Faster than a visual effects studio turnaround after a disastrous trailer. And only slightly less recognisable than a pokemon. The blue speedster arrives in theatres in a live-action adaptation. While many are wondering who asked for this, we speculate the reasons for its existence.
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The Oscars have come and gone, giving praise to the best in films for 2019. From Joker, 1917 to Parasite, there have been some quality movies to watch. We look at the categories and nominees, and especially the wins, and discuss which was most deserving. No spoilers for any of the films discussed, but plenty if you haven't seen the Academy Awards.
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As we gear up for the upcoming Academy Awards, we decide to review Bad Boys for Life and Birds of Prey because we hate ourselves.
Bad Boys for Life is the third chapter of the Will Smith vehicle, joined as usual by trusty sidekick Martin Lawrence. This time the Bad Boys are older men and are facing a new threat from the poorly written past. This new film, however, doesn't see the return of auteur Micheal Bay to helm directorial duties. We ask how it stacks against the first two movies, and discuss who asked for this?
And in our main segment, it's our review of Birds of Prey, aka The fantabulous emancipation of DC from the pretentious Jared Leto. What was originally a spin-off solo Harleyquin film, now becomes a tale of her life after ending her relationship with the Joker? Plus we shoehorn several other characters from DC comics, that have some semblance of brand recognition, as we try to start a new franchise in the DCEU. It's the early year slump again until something good comes along. Watch Jojo Rabbit or 1917 instead. -
We finally get to reviewing 1917, the WW1 epic from director Sam Mendes. The film's been generating some well-deserved buzz, taking the Golden Globe for Best Picture. Now with sights set on this Years Academy Awards. Many say this film is the prime contender to take the Oscar as well.
With the ambition of shooting the movie as a single shot, we can't help but gush about the technical achievement at work. And, we must also pay respects for the effort of one of the greatest cinematographers of all time, Roger Deakins. This review will be spoiler-heavy, so be warned.
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The final part to our 2019 recap where we reveal the films that we loved so much.
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