Episodes
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:05 What's Going On with XBOX
37:36 Control Resonant Interview with Mikael Kasurinen and Sean Durrie
53:26 Control Resonant Impressions
1:04:11 Summer Game Fest Impressions
2:04:57 Show and Tell
2:12:31 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James was a Senior Producer at Gamespot for more than a decade before striking out on her own, founding https://lookingfor.game/, a newsletter and games discovery platform that serves cool suggestions (and demo codes) directly to your inbox. She also co-hosts the annual Summer Games Showcase alongside Geoff Keighly.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro / Housekeeping
07:50 Sony State of Play
34:14 Raycon (ad)
35:50 Interview with God of War: Laufey Director Ariel Lawrence
1:04:41 Summer Game Fest Showcase
1:37:17 Interview with That's No Moon, CCO Taylor Kurosaki and Game Director Jacob Minkoff
2:13:04 Xbox Showcase
2:29:05 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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NOTE: We recorded this before the Bungie/Destiny 2 news broke.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:21 PlayStation
10:16 Ralph's played a preview of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
28:45 Factor (ad)
31:34 Lucy's been playing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
42:40 Jake's been playing Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
55:56 Ralph and Jake have been playing Forza Horizon 6
01:08:29 Ralph's been playing Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
01:12:10 User Question
01:24:08 Show and Tell
01:38:42 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:25 Starfox 2026 Discussion
14:25 Steam Controller Discussion
27:33 Square (ad)
30:12 Warby Parker (ad)
33:34 Mixtape Interview with Johnny Galvatron and Woody Woodward
49:54 Mixtape Discussion
01:03:40 User Question
01:09:10 Raycon (ad)
01:11:23 Hello Fresh (ad)
01:13:55 Jake's Thoughts on 007 First Light
01:27:15 Ralph's Been Playing POE 2, Diablo IV, and AC Black Flag (original)
01:42:41 Lucy's Been Playing Dead as Disco
01:44:54 Show and Tell
02:02:11 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
05:49 Xbox News
26:48 Hello Fresh (ad)
29:14 Interview with Saros Creative Director Gregory Louden
50:16 Jake and Ralph Have Been Playing Saros
01:05:23 Ralph's Been Playing Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
01:11:05 Everyone's Been Playing Pragmata
01:21:31 Lucy's Been Playing Vampire Crawlers, The Expanse Osiris Reborn, and Titanium Court
01:39:02 Interview with Titanium Court Creator AP Thomson
02:00:57 Show and Tell
02:10:02 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:16:34 Mario Galaxy Movie Review
00:33:44 PS5 Price Hikes
00:55:25 Raycon (Ad)
00:57:48 Factor (Ad)
01:00:32 User Question
01:08:27 Samson Review
01:19:09 I Am Just Christ Review
01:26:35 Forza Horizon 6 Impressions
01:35:09 Raccoin Impressions
01:37:28 Fishbowl Impressions
01:39:48 Fix Force Impressions
01:42:06 Neverway Impressions
01:45:50 Lenovo Legion Go S Impressions
01:53:41 Show & Tell
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Update Day / Movie Talk
07:44 Ralph's New Setup and Kojima Beef
12:23 Crimson Desert Discussion
49:02 Raycon (ad)
51:51 Interview With Kliff (Alec Newman) and Duane (Alex Jordan) From Crimson Desert
01:20:01 Hello Fresh (ad)
01:22:18 User Question 1
01:27:59 User Question 2
01:36:43 Lucy's Been Playing Pokemon Pokopia
01:42:57 Jake's Been Playing Screamer
01:48:04 Lucy's Been Playing Oh My AI and The Sims
01:59:14 What's Coming Out Soon
02:06:09 Show and Tell
02:15:15 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Have your dog try The Pets Table at https://thepetstable.com with code fps55 to get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two. Thanks to The Pets Table for sponsoring FPS!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro / GDC Discussion
11:11 Lucy Played Zero Parades
19:37 Ralph Played Screenbound
22:42 Lucy Played At Fate's End
28:59 Lucy Played My Arms Are Longer Now
32:19 Mixtape Discussion
34:26 Xbox Next Gen Discussion
43:36 Pokemon Pokopia Discussion
54:17 The Pet's Table (ad)
57:08 Resident Evil Requiem Discussion With Grace (Angela Sant'Albano) and Leon (Nick Apostolides)
01:13:54 Hello Fresh (ad)
01:16:54 Crimson Desert Discussion
01:25:00 Lucy's Been Playing Minos
01:25:54 Lucy's Been Playing Canvas City
01:28:16 Jake and Ralph Have Been Playing Marathon
01:40:17 Show and Tell
01:54:17 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!
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Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Have your dog try The Pets Table at https://thepetstable.com with code fps55 to get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two. Thanks to The Pets Table for sponsoring FPS!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Catch Up
06:58 Horizon Hunter's Gathering Discussion
22:26 User Question
32:02 Mewgenics Interview with Creator Edmund McMillen
59:54 Pet's Table (ad)
01:01:56 Chubbies (ad)
01:03:52 Everyone's Been Playing Cairn
01:30:42 Jake's Been Playing Menace
01:37:59 Lucy's Been Playing TR-49, Bloodletter, Mixtape, Hozy, and Titanium Court
01:46:00 Hello Fresh (ad)
01:48:52 Reanimal Interview with Tarsier Studios CEO Oliver Merlöv
02:11:04 Show and Tell
02:30:42 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro with Guest Host Chris Plante
12:53 Xbox Dev Direct Discussion
29:05 Factor (ad)
31:39 Resident Evil Requiem Impressions
50:44 Thoughts on Highguard
01:30:09 Raycon (ad)
01:33:10 User Question
01:40:48 Chris's Been Playing Perfect Tides: Station to Station
01:45:46 Jake's Been Playing Halo Fireteam Raven
01:48:53 Lucy and Jake Have Been Playing Cairn
02:02:13 Ralph's Been Playing Silksong
02:23:18 Show and Tell
02:35:05 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code FPS at http://turtlebeach.com/FPS
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Catch Up
15:36 Jake's Been Playing the Avatar Frontiers of Pandora DLC
17:15 Jake's Been Playing Hytale
25:48 Ralph's Been Playing Hollow Knight Silksong
37:26 Raycon (ad)
40:28 Hello Fresh (ad)
43:42 Movie and Book Recommendations
54:36 Lucy's Been Playing Demos from the Steam Detective Fest
01:00:49 Games We're Excited for in 2026
01:36:39 Turtle Beach (ad)
01:39:22 The Pets Table (ad)
01:41:29 Show and Tell
01:58:19 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at http://trueclassic.com/friends #trueclassicpod
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
16:15 Game Awards Recap
52:55 True Classic (Ad)
54:59 AI Discussion
01:33:53 Hello Fresh (Ad)
01:36:12 User Question
01:44:31 Jake's Been Playing Skate Story
01:49:59 Lucy's Been Playing Puzzmo
01:52:40 Jake's Been Playing Terminator 2D: No Fate
01:56:02 Ralph's Been Playing the New Diablo Season, Darktide and Hollow Knight: Silksong
02:02:55 Show and Tell
02:13:58 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!
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https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
05:56 Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Discussion
28:53 Horses Discussion
48:24 Raycon (ad)
50:43 Interview with Treasa McCabe, Paul Conway, and Dave McCabe About Making The Seance of Blake Manor
01:22:44 Factor (ad)
01:24:48 User Question
01:32:04 Ralph's STILL Playing Arc Raiders
01:39:21 Lucy's Played the Elden Ring Nightreign DLC
01:44:52 Jake's Been Playing Marvel Cosmic Invasion
01:47:53 Jake's Been Playing Red Dead Redemption AGAIN
01:53:36 Game's We're Excited to Play (Skate Story and Terminator 2D No Fate)
01:55:21 Show and Tell
02:12:18 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a free item for life. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS!
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Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsopen to get up to 30% off Raycon audio products sitewide. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!
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Go to http://uncommongoods.com/friends for 15% off your next gift.
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Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/FRIENDS
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:13 Game Awards 2025 Discussion
32:16 Valve's Hardware Announcements
48:55 Raycon (ad)
51:41 Hello Fresh (ad)
54:23 Interview with Valve's Lawrence Yang and Pierre-Loup Griffais
01:36:22 Uncommon Goods (ad)
01:39:27 True Classic (ad)
01:41:57 User Question
01:48:09 Jake's Been Playing Where Winds Meet
01:55:45 Ralph and Jake Have Played Metroid Prime 4
02:03:34 Lucy LOVES The Seance of Blake Manor
02:12:42 Ralph's Been Playing Kirby Air Riders
02:18:25 Ralph's Been Playing Arc Raiders
02:21:40 Lucy's Been Playing Demon School and Ambrosia Sky
02:27:03 Jake's Been Playing Anno 117: Pax Romana
02:32:31 Ralph's Been Playing Lumines Arise
02:37:33 Show and Tell
02:46:18 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro / Mummy Discussion
05:56 GTA Delay & Rockstar News
14:53 Jake's Played Ball x Pit & Ralph's Played Lumines Arise
19:51 Jake's Turned His ROG Ally X Into a Steam Deck
28:16 Dispatch Discussion
36:42 Raycon (ad)
40:13 Dispatch Dev Team Interview with Nick Herman and Pierre Shorette
01:08:09 Factor (ad)
01:11:02 User Questions
01:29:47 Ralph's Played Outer Worlds 2
01:41:06 Jake's Played Arc Raiders
01:48:34 Ralph's Played Battlefield 6: Redsec
01:54:20 Lucy's Played Powerwash Simulator 2, Fractured Blooms, and The Seance at Blake Manor
02:10:11 Jake's Played Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Night
02:14:05 Show and Tell
02:31:51 Wrap Up
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Go to http://uncommongoods.com/friends for 15% off your next gift.
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Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!
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https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a free item for life. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:45 Xbox ROG Ally X Impressions
26:24 Xbox News
40:33 Uncommon Goods (Ad)
43:44 Interview with Tim Schafer and Lee Petty of Double Fine
01:01:47 Keeper Discussion
01:14:28 True Classic (Ad)
01:16:20 Ball X Pit
01:29:14 Arc Raiders Interview with Executive Producer Aleksander Grondal
02:08:59 Raycon (Ad)
02:11:21 Hello Fresh (Ad)
02:13:14 What We've Been Playing (Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, Battlefield 6, Dispatch)
02:52:14 Show and Tell
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If you wanna check out our brand new newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/
Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond
--
Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!
--
https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro / Thoughts on AAA Coverage
11:32 Xbox Game Pass Price Hike & The Continuing State of Xbox
34:42 Raycon (ad)
37:10 Interview with Shuhei Yoshida
01:12:22 User Questions
01:27:17 Factor (ad)
01:29:34 What We've Been Playing
02:19:08 Show and Tell
02:33:59 Wrap Up
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If you wanna check out our brand new newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/
Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FPS at https://shopmando.com!
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Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!
--
https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code FPS10FM to get 10 free meals + a free item for life. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS!
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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
03:30 Tokyo Game Show Highlights
28:02 Mando (Ad)
31:05 Ghost of Yotei Thoughts
48:00 Kojima Beyond the Strand
56:05 Raycon (Ad)
58:06 Hello Fresh (Ad)
01:00:26 User Question
01:11:28 Silent Hill f Thoughts
01:31:48 What We've Been Playing
01:41:10 Show and Tell
01:50:42 Wrap Up
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If you wanna check out our brand new newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/
Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond
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Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Head to https://buyraycon.com/friends to get up to 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS!
--
Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off your first box plus free breakfast for 1 year. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS!
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00:00 Intro
06:34 Hollow Knight Silksong discussion
22:39 Cronos: The New Dawn Discussion
36:03 Raycon (ad)
39:00 Lucy's Gamescom Picks (Silent Hill f, Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2)
01:01:13 Factor (ad)
01:03:45 Hell Is Us Interview with Creative Director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête
01:33:19 Hell is Us Discussion
01:50:32 User Question
01:56:34 Show and Tell
02:12:35 Wrap Up
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If you wanna check out our brand new newsletter, you can do so here: https://friendspersecond.substack.com/
Listen to the Friends Per Second Podcast on your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/friendspersecond
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendspersecond
--
Let's meet our hosts!
- Jake Baldino (aka the Before You Buy Guy) is pretty much the most watched reviewer on YouTube across both Gameranx and his personal channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeBaldino). If you're obsessed with Delorians, The Mummy and Pizza you can discuss that stuff with him directly over on Twitter: @JakeBaldino
- Lucy James is a Senior Producer at Gamespot. She's actually, like, experienced and credentialed and has real life skills and stuff, while the rest of the gang would be funemployed if the YT algorithm didn't kiss them for random, inexplicable reasons.
- Skill Up used to work at McDonalds but he got fired for skimming too many chicken nuggets. He says he regrets it since he hasn't had a better job since.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Show more
