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Episode 188
2024 is coming to a close, and our traditional game of the year tourney face-off is fast approaching. Today's episode sees us host a preliminary of sorts - we evaluate all of the standout games released in 2024 that we played this year and select 16 to proceed to our Game of the Year Tournament Bracket. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Metaphor: Refantazio). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
1:37 - The Top Games We Played in 2024
40:00 - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
44:30 - Metaphor: Refantazio
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Episode 187
We are quickly approaching the end of 2024, and it's that time of year again! The Game Awards have announced their nominees for 2024, and the selections are a tad more controversial this time. Which of their nominees deserve to be considered for Game of the Year? Today, we predict the winners and losers of The Game Awards, and speculate on potential game reveals. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Factorio: Space Age, Overwatch 2). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening Banter
2:27 - Should Shadow of the Erdtree Be Eligible for Game of the Year?
6:40 - Predicting Game of the Year 2024
17:06 - Predicting The Winners for All Categories at the Game Awards 2024
1:07:03 - Prediction Announcements at The Game Awards 2024
1:12:10 - Factoro: Space Age
1:21:02 - Overwatch 2
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Episode 186
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (www.circana.com/intelligence/ente…ling-video-games/). On today's episode, we finish analyzing this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste throughout the years. We chat about the games on the list from 2016 - 2023. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, Age of Wonders 4, Factorio: Space Age). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase ([email protected]).
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 2016
4:55 - 2017
11:39 - 2018
20:31 - 2019
31:00 - 2020
40:22 - 2021
46:19 - 2022
54:54 - 2023
1:05:36 - PS5 Pro Impressions
1:12:39 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House
1:16:50 - Age of Wonders 4
1:23:29 - Factorio: Space Age
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Episode 185
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we continue to analyze this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2011 - 2015, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 3. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, X4: Foundations, Monster Hunter Wilds Beta, Life is Strange: Double Exposure). This episode was recorded in November 2024. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 2011
12:16 - 2012
20:14 - 2013
32:52 - 2014
45:54 - 2015
56:38 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1:02:47 - X4: Foundations
1:06:32 - Monster Hunter Wilds Beta
1:24:47 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure
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Episode 184
Circana, a well-reputed US market research company, has published the top 20 selling games each year from 2000 - 2023 (https://www.circana.com/intelligence/entertainment-top-10/2024/gaming-through-the-decades-us-top-20-best-selling-video-games/). On today's episode, we analyze this list of titles from the dawn of the new millennium, reflect on popular trends that no longer exist, and discuss a plethora of games that shaped our taste growing up. We chat about the games on the list from 2000 - 2010, and plan on covering the rest of the list next week in a part 2. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Metaphor: ReFantazio, Factorio, Deadlock). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
Check out the Extra Life stream hosted by Mike this Saturday, 11/02/2024 at 5PM EST on twitch.tv/mikethete! It'll be a fun 24 hour stream where we raise money for the West Virginia University Children's Hospital!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Extra Life Announcement
4:45 - 2000
11:09 - 2001
17:13 - 2002
22:01 - 2003
27:25 - 2004
30:52 - 2005
34:08 - 2006
43:03 - 2007
50:09 - 2008
58:52 - 2009
1:02:23 - 2010
1:11:09 - Metaphor: ReFantazio
1:14:15 - Factorio
1:17:59 - Deadlock
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Episode 183
Although games preservation has come a long way, there are some online-based games that have been lost to time. Today, we reflect on games that are no longer playable and what those games mean to us. We also discuss the newly released Metaphor: ReFantazio and compare it to its sister Persona games. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Metaphor: ReFantazio, My Summer Car). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Remembering Rumbleverse and Pre-Big Bang Maplestory
16:07 - Mabinogi, Old School RuneScape, and Fortnite
28:09 - Dead Games and Bygone Social Aspects
45:38 - Metaphor: ReFantazio
1:14:25 - My Summer Car
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Episode 182
We are halfway through October, and this much-anticipated month is delivering in spades with an onslaught of quality games. Today, we discuss all the imminent October releases, as well as October titles that we're already enamored with. There's so much to talk about, we even forget to mention some major upcoming games like Dragon Age! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Abiotic Factor). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Satisfactory and Factorio
4:30 - Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Dragon Ball Daima
20:24 - Until Dawn Remake, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, and Discussion on Remakes
30:59 - Silent Hill 2 Remake and Metaphor: ReFantazio
39:48 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Call of Duty
47:43 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Factorio: Space Age
54:26 - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House and Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred
1:00:27 - Abiotic Factor
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Episode 181
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is finally out and we could not be more thrilled! Although it has only been out for less than a day as of the time of recording, we have already played it for over nine hours and have a lot to say. From the gameplay to the art style to all the unique flourishes that make it a love letter to Dragon Ball, we discuss this game's many strengths. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Shadows of Doubt, Vampire Survivors, Mabinogi). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Addressing the AI Allegations
2:10 - Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO
1:00:36 - Shadows of Doubt
1:03:24 - Vampire Survivors
1:05:25 - Mabinogi
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Episode 180
September comes to an end with two engaging showcases - Sony's State of Play and Meta Connect. First, we discuss the standouts from Sony's latest State of Play, including games like Ghost of Yōtei, Alan Wake II, Monster Hunter Wilds, PS5 Pro games, and more! Then, we explore the tech revealed in the Meta Connect and hone in on Orion in particular - AR glasses that have the potential to revolutionize mixed reality. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Ghost of Tsushima, Vampire Survivors, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in October 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - State of Play, PS5 Pro, and Ghost of Yōtei
42:06 - Meta Connect and Orion
1:03:27 - Ghost of Tsushima
1:11:08 - Vampire Survivors
1:19:26 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
1:28:03 - Satisfactory
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Episode 179
We are healthily past the halfway mark of the current console generation, and recent rumors suggest next generation will see the debut of a portable PlayStation 6 and Xbox. With Nintendo blazing the trail for the triumphant return of the handheld and the Steam Deck proving that there is a healthy market for PC-quality games on the go, how will Sony and Microsoft's (rumored) next gen efforts affect the portable gaming landscape? As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Satisfactory, The Plucky Squire, UFO 50, Gate To Sovngarde). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - PlayStation and Xbox Next Gen Handheld Rumors
15:37 - PlayStation on PC and the 30th Anniversary PS5
23:27 - Non-US Handheld Markets
28:35 - Predicting The Next Gen Handhelds
53:21 - Satisfactory
1:04:45 - The Plucky Squire
1:13:21 - UFO 50
1:21:48 - Skyrim (Gate To Sovngarde)
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Episode 178
With the announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor seemingly imminent, tantalizing rumors are cropping up, each more outlandish than the last. Will the next Switch support DLSS? Will it be called the Switch 2? Does it have two screens?? After we dissect the latest whispers, we speculate on the console's price...and land on a somewhat suprisingly high number. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Satisfactory). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Switch Successor Rumors
10:37 - Speculating on Switch 2 Games
18:06 - DLSS, Screen, JoyCons, and Other Feature Predictions
29:27 - Switch 2 Cost Predictions
43:36 - The Imminent Reveal and Final Predictions for The Next Switch
50:37 - Satisfactory
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Episode 177
The PS5 Pro has finally been revealed and it costs...$700?? Today, we dive deep into the (extremely) steep asking price for Sony's newest console and discuss the technology powering the machine, as well as offer our opinions on whether the value proposition is worth it for most consumers. In contrast to the somewhat tepid reaction to the PS5 Pro, we also talk at length about PlayStation's newest critical darling, Astro Bot. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Astro Bot, Satisfactory, Deadlock). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Analyzing The PS5 Pro Specs and Price
17:15 - Performance vs Fidelity
26:31 - 8K Support and PSVR2 With PSSR
32:48 - Mark Cerny, Speculating Future Hardware Pricing, and PSSR
43:34 - The GTA VI Factor, Lack of Competition, $700??
53:13 - Astro Bot
1:15:12 - Satisfactory
1:26:06 - Deadlock
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Episode 176
Concord, the latest GAAS multiplayer offering from PlayStation, has crashed and burned. Today, we discuss this historic failure from multiple angles: What does this failure mean for Firewalk Studios? How should Sony shift their first party strategy? Can Concord potentially return one day? As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Super Mario Eclipse, Black Myth: Wukong, Tactical Breach Wizards). This episode was recorded in September 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Analyzing Concord's Failure and Sony's First Party Strategy
33:20 - Anticipating Astro Bot
39:28 - Super Mario Eclipse
48:09 - Black Myth: Wukong
59:37 - Tactical Breach Wizards -
Episode 175
The Nintendo 64 is one of the consoles we grew up on, and as such we have a lot of love for that weird little machine. Today, we each go through our top 5 Nintendo 64 games and share anecdotes from our respective childhoods. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Abiotic Factor). This episode was recorded in August 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Nintendo 64 Preamble
7:01 - Donkey Kong 64
13:06 - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
17:45 - Diddy Kong Racing
22:04 - Super Mario 64
31:20 - Mario Kart 64
37:22 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
46:11 - Pokémon Stadium
52:05 - Star Fox 64
57:11 - Banjo Tooie
1:06:24 - Paper Mario
1:13:23 - Beetle Adventure Racing
1:16:08 - Honorable Mentions
1:23:42 - Banjo Kazooie
1:30:29 - Ocarina of Time Deep Dive
1:42:25 - Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
1:47:20 - Abiotic Factor -
Episode 174
"Gaming isn't fun anymore" - this is a phrase uttered frequently by lapsed or more casual gamers. Today, we delve into what this sentiment means and discuss whether or not it rings true. We then plunge into a lengthy, thorough debate about the quality (or lack thereof) of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Slay The Spire, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom). This episode was recorded in August 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Dissecting "Why Gaming Isn't Fun Anymore"
12:56 - How Nostalgia and Community Color Public Opinion
24:43 - Ocarina of Time vs Breath of the Wild and Learning to Love Games Again
29:29 - Slay The Spire
40:23 - Revisiting Tears of the Kingdom -
Episode 173
Streaming has become one of the dominant forms of games content consumption, and as such has become a significant part of our lives. Today, we talk about the streamers we watch and dive into the challenges of streaming and content creation. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Slay The Spire, Warframe). This episode was recorded in August 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Streams and Streamers
16:12 - Northernlion, Dan Gheesling, and Other Streamers We Watch
32:14 - Mike's Perspective as a Streamer and Content Creation
46:54 - Trailers for Monster Hunter and Dragon Ball
49:10 - Slay The Spire and the PlayStation Portal
57:34 - Warframe -
Episode 172
It has been over two years since Sony purchased Bungie for 3.6 billion dollars in an effort to bolster its live-service efforts, and the results have been...less than stellar. Now in the wake of mass layoffs, we take stock of where Bungie is as a studio and discuss why their crown jewel, Destiny, has lost much of its luster. We also discuss Bungie's now-uncertain future, and how Marathon may hold the key to their survival. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (A Plumber For All Seasons, Linkito, Super Mario Odyssey). This episode was recorded in August 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Bungie Downsizing and The Current State of Destiny
7:58 - The Acquisition
13:20 - Marathon and Sony's Ill-Advised Pivot
20:26 - Bungie and Destiny's Uncertain Future
33:14 - Bungie's New Splinter Studio and Bloated AAA Dev Times
38:52 - A Plumber For All Seasons
42:55 - Linkito
48:26 - Revisiting Super Mario Odyssey -
Episode 171
As of July 29, 2024, the Xbox 360 marketplace has shut down, marking the end of a historic run in the console space. Now at the end of the 360 marketplace's near-twenty year run, we look back fondly on our memories of the 360 and discuss some of the games that shaped our teenage years. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (No Man's Sky, Cataclismo, Mario Tennis). This episode was recorded in July 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 360 Memories, Offline Consoles, Xbox Live
24:10 - Graphics, Kinect, 360 Hardware, Game Shoutouts
43:21 - No Man's Sky
46:09 - Cataclismo
49:18 - Mario Tennis
56:43 - The Controller Debate -
Episode 170
Though not our platform of choice, mobile gaming is far and away the largest sector of the games industry. Today, we discuss the current state of mobile gaming, the economics of mobile games in contrast to the rest of the industry, and the future of gaming on mobile devices. As always we conclude with the games we're playing (EA Sports College Football 25, No Man's Sky, Slay The Spire, FIFA 22). This episode was recorded in July 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Mobile Gaming in 2024 and AAA Games on iPhone
20:28 - The Economics of Mobile Gaming vs The Rest of the Industry
32:04 - Microtransaction Practices Popularized By Mobile
45:20 - Netflix and Mobile Games
53:37 - Skibidi Tangent
57:11 - EA Sports College Football 25
1:08:04 - No Man's Sky
1:10:28 - Slay The Spire
1:16:10 - FIFA 22
1:19:51 - PICO-8 Fantasy Console -
Episode 169
Microsoft has announced a slew of changes for Xbox Game Pass, including a price increase and changes to their day-one offerings. In today's episode, we do a deep dive into Xbox Game Pass and its value, and discuss Microsoft's ever-evolving strategy for the service. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Elden Ring, Teardown). This episode was recorded in July 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Gamepass Deep Dive and Price Increase Analysis
25:03 - Lack of PC Parity for Gamepass Games and the Future of Gamepass
36:10 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
45:12 - Teardown
47:00 - Game Development and Learning to Draw - Näytä enemmän
