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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 -
Episode 168
With the year (somehow) already over halfway over, we reflect back on the big games of 2024 and talk about what excites us in the latter half of the year. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Myst, Noita, Elden Ring). This episode was recorded in July 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Notable Games of 2024 So Far
18:55 - 2024 Casualties
23:40 - Looking Ahead to the Rest of 2024
36:32 - Myst
43:57 - Noita
50:04 - Elden Ring - Shadow of the Erdtree -
Episode 167
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree is finally out, and once again developer From Software shows everyone that they are in a league of their own. Today we discuss the masterful DLC - we talk spoiler-free impressions, our characters' journeys to the DLC, and spoilers up to where we currently are in the game. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (X4: Foundations). This episode was recorded in July 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Shadow of the Erdtree Initial Impressions (Spoiler-Free)
6:39 - Journey to the Shadow Realm
17:02 - Controversy Surrounding the DLC
23:40 - Shadow of the Erdtree Discussion (SPOILERS)
54:11 - X4: Foundations
58:25 - Testing FSR 3.1 -
Episode 166
Summer games season comes to a strong close with Nintendo's (presumably) last Switch-centric Nintendo Direct - and they certainly close things out on a high note. From Zelda to Metroid to Mario & Luigi to Dragon Quest, there seems to be something for just about everyone in this packed games showcase. In today's episode, we discuss all the games shown at the Nintendo Direct. As always, we conclude with the games we are playing (Linkito, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak). This episode was recorded in June 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Nintendo World Championships NES Edition, Fairy Tail 2, Fantasia Neo Dimension
6:22 - Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball, Neo Memories in Orbit, Disney Illusion Island, Hello Kitty Island Adventure
11:45 - Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports, Among Us, Farmagia, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
21:24 - Dragon Quest III HD 2D, Funko Fusion
30:57 - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, The New Denpa Men, Metal Slug Attack Reloaded, Darkest Dungeon II
39:02 - Nintendo Switch Online Update, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, Super Mario Party Jamboree
45:01 - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Just Dance 2025, Lego Horizon Adventures, Stray
51:17 - Tales of the Shire, Ace Attourney Investigations Collection, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
55:52 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Final Nintendo Direct Thoughts
1:04:13 - Linkito and Next Fest June 2024 Games
1:08:52 - Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and Shadow of the Erdtree Hype -
Episode 165
June is always a festive month for games announcements, and this year is no different. Today, we discuss Summer Games Fest 2024 and Ubisoft Forward, and offer our impressions on all the games shown. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Civilization VI, Monster Hunter Rise). This episode was recorded in June 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - LEGO Horizon Adventures, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, Cuffbust, No More Room In Hell 2
8:53 - Civilization VII
15:07 - DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
21:03 - Batman: Arkham Shadow, Monster Hunter Wilds, Metaphor: ReFantazio
29:47 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, Phantom Blade Zero, The Fist Descendant, Slitterhead, Skate
36:09 - Dune: Awakening, Cairn, Wanderstop, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Palworld
47:33 - Neva, Black Myth: Wukong, Killer Bean, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Final SGF Thoughts
55:41 - Star Wars Outlaws, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, Assassin's Creed Shadows
1:04:11 - Everything Else at Ubisoft Forward
1:13:52 - Civilization VI
1:20:58 - Monster Hunter Rise -
Episode 164
In the midst of the summer games frenzy, Xbox delivers what could be their most impressive showcase ever. Today, we discuss this historic Xbox showcase and all of the games that were shown. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Enshrouded, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs). This episode was recorded in June 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Overall Impressions of The Xbox Showcase
3:46 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Doom: The Dark Ages
12:52 - State of Decay 3, Dragon Age: The The Veilguard
23:09 - Starfield: Shattered Space, Fallout 76: Skyline Valley, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
30:20 - South of Midnight, World of Warcraft: The War Within
35:02 - Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, Sea of Thieves, Flintock: The Siege of Dawn, Age of Mythology: Retold
40:07 - Perfect Dark, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, Fable
48:13 - Fragpunk, Winter Burrow, Mixtape, Microsoft Flight Simulator
52:25 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle
59:41 - Mecha Break, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Avowed, Atomfall, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
1:05:26 - Gears of War: E-Day and Final Thoughts on Xbox
1:11:24 - Enshrouded
1:16:19 - Alan Wake 2: Night Springs -
Episode 163
Summer is just around the corner, and that means "E3" season is here! While E3 may be gone, the Summer Games Fest lives as its spiritual successor; and Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all have games to show as well. In today's episode, we discuss last week's PlayStation State of Play and make predictions for the upcoming Nintendo, Microsoft, and Summer Games Fest showcases! As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Monster Hunter Rise, Assassin's Creed III, Destiny 2). This episode was recorded in June 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Concord First Gameplay Trailer
6:27 - God of War Ragnarok PC and FSR 3.1
12:46 - Discussing State of Play Games
28:26 - Monster Hunter Wilds First Gameplay Trailer
36:31 - Astro Bot Announced
45:43 - Xbox Showcase Predictions
56:37 - Nintendo Showcase Predictions
1:04:19 - Summer Games Fest 2024 Predictions
1:13:13 - Monster Hunter Rise
1:18:47 - Assassin's Creed III
1:29:04 - Destiny 2 -
Episode 162
Game design is challenging, doubly so when designing a game for both casual and competitive play. Today, we discuss games that balance both competitive and casual play, our experiences with competitive games, and how we think the player bases of these games impact design decisions. We also give our thoughts on the newly released Hellblade II, and what its release could mean for Microsoft and Ninja Theory. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne). This episode was recorded in May 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Competitive vs Casual Game Design
18:09 - Balancing PVE and PVP
23:13 - Our Experiences With Competitive Gaming
29:58 - Speedrunning
34:05 - Balancing High-Level and Low-Level Play
41:44 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
1:09:27 - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
1:23:43 - Assassin's Creed Odyssey
1:36:02 - Monster Hunter World: Iceborne -
Episode 161
As we get older, retro games are something we grow increasingly fond of. But is it entirely due to nostalgia, or do retro games still have merits when compared to modern releases? Today, we discuss our love of retro games, and what goes into collecting and playing older titles. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (TerraTech, Hades). This episode was recorded in May 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Retro Gaming
16:46 - Retro Artstyles
25:49 - Retro Hardware, Collecting Games, and Emulation
31:59 - Preservation Issues with Modern Games
37:03 - Retro Games and Things Modern Games Lack
55:26 - TerraTech
1:01:00 - Hades -
Episode 160
Developing a full game solo is a herculean feat of engineering and artistry. Today, we discuss notable games that were developed by one person and what goes into creating a game alone. We also talk about the newly released Animal Well at length, in both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled contexts. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (V Rising, Animal Well). This episode was recorded in May 2024. Royalty free music from BenSound.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Games Developed By One Person
22:32 - Marketing Small Games and Animal Well Pre-release Talk
29:40 - V Rising
33:53 - Animal Well Spoiler-free Impressions
50:11 - SPOILERS - Animal Well Deep Dive
1:16:50 - Concluding Thoughts on Animal Well (Light Spoilers) - Daha fazla göster
