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Ep 419 - It's Nintendo's turn to show off some fantastic indie games, including the reveal of SteamWorld Heist II. Meanwhile, we share our takes on Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and the new Alone in the Dark.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:23) - Keanu Reeves is Shadow the Hedgehog, Who's Next?
(9:44) - Nintendo Indie World Highlights
(34:10) - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Preview
(48:42) - Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide Impressions
(1:17:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:20:37) - Alone in the Dark Impressions
(1:32:42) - Also This Week
(1:53:16) - L&R: Playing Your Own Game
(1:58:27) - L&R: Dreaded Bosses
(2:11:07) - L&R: Second Playthrough, Second Wind
(2:19:14) - Bets
(2:24:57) - Closing
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Ep 418 - The latest on Star Wars Outlaws has us ready to navigate the criminal underworld. The Triple-i Initiative reveals a new Prince of Persia and a lot of fresh details on plenty more games. Isla checks out the creepy sniper puzzle game, and Huber finally gets hooked on Balatro.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:48) - Star Wars Outlaws
(24:13) - Children of the Sun Impressions
(32:35) - The Rogue Prince of Persia
(44:35) - More from The Triple-i Initiative
(1:27:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:30:01) - Saviorless Impressions
(1:33:38) - Huber Gets Hooked on Balatro
(1:52:16) - Also This Week
(2:11:12) - L&R: Childhood Obsessions
(2:26:25) - L&R: Unplayed Recommendations
(2:29:37) - L&R: Bravia a Precursor to Samsung Gaming Hub?
(2:37:37) - Bets
(2:44:15) - Closing
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Ep 417 - Eternal Strands has some new takes on ideas similar to Shadow of the Colossus, but we aren't fully sold quite yet. Meanwhile, we've got our eye on the next game from the makers of Dead Cells, and Monaco 2 looks promising. Plus, impressions of Open Roads and Llamasoft, as well as our Discord's Top 10 Battle Songs.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:03) - Eternal Strands Reveal
(15:05) - Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Impressions
(39:55) - Open Roads Impressions
(49:33) - Discord Top 10 and Game Recommendations
(1:14:11) - Monaco 2 Preview
(1:24:58) - Windblown
(1:29:35) - Also This Week
(1:52:56) - L&R: Any Game Art?
(2:01:57) - L&R: Reviving Dead Console Features
(2:11:56) - L&R: Faithful Throwbacks
(2:19:53) - Bets
(2:24:48) - Closing -
Ep 416 - Spring is in the air as we look forward to see which new games are just around the corner. We share our thoughts on the Stellar Blade demo, Pepper Grinder, and Princess Peach. Plus, there's another new Marvel game announcement this week that goes full Overwatch. *Stellar Blade Preview Access Provided by PlayStation
(0:00) - Intro
(1:47) - April Game Preview
(45:59) - Stellar Blade Demo Impressions
(53:30) - May Game Preview
(1:21:01) - Pepper Grinder Impressions
(1:34:32) - June Game Preview
(1:55:41) - Princess Peach: Showtime! Impressions
(2:17:21) - Also This Week
(2:31:23) - L&R: Best Time to Announce Microtransactions
(2:41:19) - L&R Game: Hall of 8s
(2:48:14) - L&R: Back to Basics
(2:53:00) - Bets
(2:58:17) - Closing
Games discussed in this episode:
Saviorless
Sons of Valhalla
Children of the Sun
Broken Roads
Ereban: Shadow Legacy
Harold Halibut
Life Eater
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide
No Rest for the Wicked
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Lunar Lander Beyond
Phantom Fury
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Another Crab's Treasure
Demon Slayer - Sweep the Board
POOLS
Sand Land
Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago
Abiotic Factor
Endless Ocean Luminous
Indika
Animal Well
Crow Country
Surmount
Homeworld 3
Paper Trail
Hauntii
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
World of Goo 2
Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Blockbuster, Inc.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
#BLUD
Still Wakes the Deep
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble
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Ep 415 - It's a huge week as we finally get to gush about Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Unicorn Overlord. We get our first look at Amy Hennig's Marvel game with Captain America and Black Panther. Plus tons of GDC announcements and more. *Rise of the Ronin provided by PlayStation.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:13) - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
(10:36) - More GDC News
(28:37) - Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions
(1:05:34) - Future Games Show Highlights
(1:23:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:28:35) - Rise of the Ronin Impressions
(1:55:54) - February Sales Report
(2:12:28) - Unicorn Overlord Impressions
(2:36:26) - Also This Week
(2:53:20) - L&R: Dragon's Dogma Pawns
(2:57:45) - L&R: I Need to Talk to Someone
(3:04:40) - L&R Game: Can It... Super Mario?
(3:13:45) - Bets
(3:22:40) - Closing
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Ep 414 - HipHopGamer is finally in the house for our longest episode ever, with no shortage of stories, as we talk about using cheat software, the new studios, Contra, Outcast, Pools, and more.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:05) - Get to Know HipHopGamer
(39:19) - Is It Cheating If You're Alone?
(1:17:17) - Triple A or Triple I?
(1:52:42) - POOLS
(1:58:14) - Contra: Operation Galuga Impressions
(2:09:29) - Outcast - A New Beginning Impressions
(2:36:09) - Also This Week
(3:00:50) - L&R: Favorite Soundtracks
(3:15:07) - L&R Game: And the Other One?
(3:28:11) - L&R Game: Dragon Ball or Mixed Drink?
(3:32:28) - Bets
(3:39:05) - Closing -
Ep 413 - The games at this week's Xbox Partner Preview are even better after getting a closer look. We share our thoughts on The Outlast Trials and Slave Zero X, we check out our patrons' Top 10 Detectives, and we shake our heads at the mess Warner Bros. is leaving in its wake.
*The Wrong Question was submitted by Andy Schreiner.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:33) - The Wrong Question
(3:47) - Unknown 9: Awakening Preview
(17:27) - Xbox Partner Preview
(1:10:46) - The Outlast Trials Impressions
(1:23:58) - Live Service vs Life Eater
(1:35:11) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:37:11) - Patrons' Top 10 Detectives in Games
(1:49:14) - Slave Zero X Impressions
(1:58:54) - Also This Week
(2:13:05) - L&R: Why the Spoilers?
(2:18:52) - L&R: Nintendo is in the Same Race
(2:24:02) - L&R Game: Identify the Smash Trophy
(2:29:59) - Bets
(2:37:28) - Closing
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Ep 412 - The year's historic round of layoffs hits harder this week as PlayStation and EA make massive cuts. Meanwhile, we check out Balatro, No Rest for the Wicked, and the Splatoon 3 DLC, speculate on that new Pokemon announcement, and go through January sales.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:52) - Balatro Impressions
(15:23) - Pokemon Presents
(36:07) - No Rest for the Wicked Preview
(48:33) - January Sales Report
(1:06:03) - Splatoon 3: Side Order Impressions
(1:17:22) - Layoffs at PlayStation, EA, and More
(1:44:33) - Also This Week
(1:51:35) - L&R: Is Another Crash Coming?
(2:04:01) - L&R: A Lull in the Generation
(2:19:05) - L&R: Dream Reimaginings
(2:26:42) - Bets
(2:32:42) - Closing -
Ep 411 - We recap the fabled Nintendo Direct with its Xbox titles and shadow drops, share our hands-on thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and check out the Elden Ring DLC trailer. Plus, impressions on Ultros, Pacific Drive, Bloodworth's trip to DICE, and more.
(0:00) - Intro
(2:16) - The Wrong Question
(5:01) - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
(1:00:02) - The Four Xbox Multiplatform Games
(1:02:30) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Impressions
(1:24:57) - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
(1:33:55) - Ultros Impressions
(1:48:38) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:50:22) - Pacific Drive Impressions
(2:08:30) - Bloodworth at DICE
(2:30:35) - Also This Week
(2:40:51) - L&R: Beautiful Consoles, Ugly Consoles
(2:47:39) - L&R: Wait for GTA?
(2:56:46) - L&R: Late Coming Expansions
(2:59:12) - Bets
(3:04:25) - Closing
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Ep 410 - Janet Garcia joins us to discuss Xbox's multiplatform plans. Don raises the black flag for Skull & Bones. Plus we have impressions for Helldivers 2, Banishers, Islands of Insight, and more. *Helldivers 2 Provided by PlayStation
(0:00) - Skull & Bones Pirate Radio
(10:46) - Intro
(14:28) - Get to Know Janet
(22:12) - The Real Xbox News
(55:06) - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Impressions
(1:08:50) - Islands of Insight Impressions
(1:19:49) - Helldivers 2 Impressions
(1:37:19) - Also This Week
(2:04:13) - L&R: Games Connected with Loved Ones
(2:17:03) - L&R: Idle Animations
(2:19:43) - L&R: No-Hit Playthrough
(2:27:56) - L&R Game: Lost in Translation
(2:33:00) - Bets
(2:40:26) - Closing -
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Ep 409 - We examine what the future could hold if Xbox starts porting first party games to PS5 and Switch, Tim Schafer stops in to tell us what's new with Day of the Devs, and we've got fresh impressions of some recent and upcoming releases.
(0:00) - Opening
(1:51) - The Wrong Question
(5:41) - Is Xbox Done with Exclusives?
(32:50) - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Impressions
(39:53) - Tim Schafer Day of the Devs Chat
(55:55) - Nintendo Financial Report
(1:07:50) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:09:53) - Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Impressions
(1:19:02) - Suicide Squad Check-In
(1:23:23) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Check-In
(1:28:51) - Also This Week
(1:43:12) - L&R: Lost Media
(1:50:27) - L&R: Subscription Usefulness
(1:59:55) - L&R: The Expense of Exclusivity
(2:03:49) - Bets
(2:11:03) - Closing
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Ep 408 - Death Stranding 2 has our heads spinning with possibilities and it's just one of several great games in this week's State of Play. Meanwhile, we share our thoughts on Suicide Squad, Persona 3 Reload, Penny's Big Breakaway, and more.
(0:00) - Opening
(1:25) - Death Stranding 2 and PHYSINT
(17:12) - Suicide Squad Impressions
(35:48) - The Rest of State of Play
(1:20:05) - Silent Hill: The Short Message Impressions
(1:26:58) - Patrons' Top 10 Eating / Drinking Establishments in Games
(1:34:22) - Persona 3 Reload Impressions
(1:46:10) - Penny's Big Breakaway Preview
(1:55:55) - Deus Ex Canceled Again
(2:08:54) - Also This Week
(2:20:54) - Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2
(2:26:23) - L&R: Positive Suicide Squad Takeaways
(2:30:27) - L&R: RPG Romance
(2:41:05) - L&R: Best Starter Weapons
(2:44:25) - Bets
(2:49:16) - Closing -
Ep 407 - This week we're joined by Mitch Saltzman to chat about the fantastic duo of Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the unbelievable success and controversy of Palworld, Suicide Squad seasonal updates, and more.
(0:00) - Opening
(1:52) - The Wrong Question
(4:07) - Catching Up with Mitch
(7:15) - Tekken 8
(38:40) - Palworld Skyrocketing Sales and Controversies
(1:10:00) - Suicide Squad - The Joker is Back
(1:22:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:24:57) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
(1:45:56) - Layoffs at Xbox, Blizzard, Riot, and More
(1:56:21) - Also This Week
(2:07:44) - L&R: Favorite LAD Mini-Games
(2:09:21) - L&R: Limits on Early Access
(2:13:27) - L&R: Old Game, New Levels
(2:15:39) - Bets
(2:22:19) - Closing
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Ep 406 - Xbox gives a closer look at their 2024 lineup, including Indiana Jones, and we bring in Brandon Jones to chat about everything we saw. Plus, we share our thoughts on the new roguelite mode in The Last of Us, Warframe, December sales, and more. *The Last of Us Part II Remastered Provided by Playstation
(0:00) - Opening
(2:14) - The Wrong Question
(4:19) - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle
(36:08) - Avowed
(48:52) - Hellblade 2
(57:46) - Visions of Mana
(1:10:06) - Ara: History Untold
(1:23:26) - The Last of Us Part II Remastered
(1:47:46) - Warframe
(2:01:35) - Dec and 2023 Sales Reports
(2:24:06) - Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
(2:36:53) - Also This Week
(2:49:46) - L&R: Vaporware Awards
(2:51:44) - L&R: Anticipation for 2024
(2:55:44) - L&R Game: 2023 Reactions
(3:03:46) - Bets
(3:13:22) - Closing -
Ep 405 - It's time to shake up the format a bit as we fold more gameplay impressions into the podcast, starting with thoughts on Prince of Persia and Pacific Drive, as well as some of the crazier stories coming from CES.
(0:00) - Opening
(3:15) - The Wrong Question
(7:43) - Switch 2 in September?
(13:47) - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
(32:03) - Pacific Drive Preview
(49:28) - Bloodworth's Zelda Diaries
(57:35) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(59:35) - Lies of P
(1:08:55) - Sony's CES Press Conference
(1:22:45) - New Hardware Announcements
(1:29:26) - Also This Week
(1:42:27) - L&R: Another Xbox Shadow Drop?
(1:46:54) - L&R: Opportunity Cost
(1:51:22) - L&R Game: Gonna Take You for a Ride!
(1:59:58) - Bets
(2:17:49) - Closing
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Ep 404 - After a December lull, the wave of games comes crashing back in the new year. Join as we chat about what we're looking forward to in the next three months, from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Dragon's Dogma 2, and many more!
(0:00) - Opening
(2:33) - Corrections
(5:07) - Holiday Catch-Up
(15:09) - January Game Preview
(38:05) - February Game Preview
(1:27:39) - March Game Preview
(1:48:58) - Also This Week
(1:57:22) - L&R: Gaming Catharsis
(2:00:36) - L&R: Future of EZA Reviews
(2:02:24) - L&R: AAA Release Dates
(2:11:21) - Bets
(2:13:10) - Or Wars
(2:20:36) - Closing
Games Featured This Episode:
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
Bulletstorm VR
Turnip Boy Robs A Bank
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Another Code: Recollection
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Howl
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Unforetold: Witchstone (Early Access)
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Tekken 8
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Persona 3 Reload
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Helldivers II
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Fight Crab 2
Ultros
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
Solium Infernum
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Mario vs Donkey Kong
Skull and Bones
The Thaumaturge
Last Epoch
Slave Zero X
Nightingale
Open Roads
Pacific Drive
Sons of the Forest
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
The Outlast Trials
Homeworld 3
Unicorn Overlord
Outcast - A New Beginning
Alone in the Dark
Dragon's Dogma 2
Princess Peach: Showtime!
Rise of the Ronin
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Ep 403 - 2023 was an amazing year for game releases and a terrible year of layoffs. We look back on many of this year's big announcements and wish Bradley Ellis a fond farewell in his final episode.
(0:00) - Opening
(2:44) - Unending Layoffs
(16:14) - 2023 in Review: Jan - Mar
(39:54) - 2023 in Review: Apr - Jun
(1:08:34) - 2023 in Review: Jul - Sep
(1:35:47) - 2023 in Review: Oct - Dec
(1:52:03) - L&R: Impactful Trends and Industry Resolutions
(1:59:02) - L&R: Easy Allies in 2024
(2:10:32) - L&R: Last Signs of Life
(2:22:01) - L&R: What's Up with the 55 Meme?
(2:24:31) - Or Wars
(2:30:45) - Closing
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Ep 402 - In our annual tradition, we take a full episode to respond to your questions, games, and comments as we get ready for the holiday break.
(0:00) - Opening
(1:50) - Gaming Gifts
(7:21) - Brad Appreciation Post
(8:31) - 2024 Anticipated Games
(13:20) - Return of the King
(17:53) - Game: Does It Rumble?
(27:16) - Underappreciated E3 Moments
(34:13) - More Great Years in Gaming
(52:15) - Horror Tips for Scaredy Cats
(54:15) - Better With An Audience?
(58:39) - Samsung Gaming Hub with Game Pass
(1:02:39) - Game: Complete, Keep, Delete
(1:08:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:10:18) - Huber Hosting Shout Out
(1:10:42) - Game on Your Favorite Movie
(1:14:39) - Christmas Gifts You Didn't Get
(1:20:58) - Game Recommendations for New Parents
(1:23:58) - Game: Smaller Map Size
(1:28:41) - One of These Days Or Sorry Folks
(1:35:11) - Best Year for DLC
(1:38:12) - Baldur's Gate III Updates
(1:42:56) - Game: The Price is Relatively Correct
(1:51:48) - Or Wars
(1:57:02) - Closing
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Ep 401 - After years of struggles E3 officially calls it quits. Meanwhile, we get Brad's thoughts on the new details released by Atlus for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Huber and Don talk Avatar, and it's time for the November sales report.
(0:00) - Opening
(2:27) - Corrections
(5:40) - E3 is Dead, Officially
(35:52) - An Extended Look at Metaphor: ReFantazio
(43:19) - November Sales Report
(58:04) - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Impressions
(1:17:35) - Also This Week
(1:26:00) - L&R: Gamer Archetypes
(1:30:09) - L&R: Infiltration Mission
(1:33:10) - L&R Game: The Sequel is Always Worse
(1:41:52) - Time for Bets
(1:47:17) - Closing
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