Episodes

  • REMATCH, Mario Kart World, Gen-Z Gamers, and Much More!

    REMATCH, Mario Kart World, Gen-Z Gamers, and Much More!
    Jun 24 2025
    It’s a community show this week, but first we dive into the games we’ve been playing.
    Terrence shares his love-hate relationship with REMATCH, calling it both his most beloved and most infuriating game of the year. He also gives quick takes on FBC Firebreak and Lost in Random: The Eternal Die.

    Brad compares two action-packed brawlers—Midnight Fight Express and Dead as Disco—before digging into strategy with a breakdown of Age of Wonders: Planetfall versus Age of Wonders 4 to determine which entry speaks to him most.

    Carrie finally got her hands on Mario Kart World and is returning to Pokémon Scarlet, now running much smoother thanks to the Switch 2.

    Then we dive into listener questions from the Post Office, talking albums that peak early, the creepiest video game villains, and why Gen Z gravitates toward sandbox experiences.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Alters, Manor Lords, Switch 2 Launch, WWE Product, Ron Killings, and Much

    The Alters, Manor Lords, Switch 2 Launch, WWE Product, Ron Killings, and Much
    Jun 18 2025
    Terrence has been diving into the new base-building game The Alters and shares his early impressions, along with his thoughts on Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dense Pixels' 2024 Game of the Year. Brad is working through his backlog and enjoying both Manor Lords and Shapez 2, with plenty of praise to go around.

    In news, we cover the massive launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike against major game publishers, and Embracer Group’s Lars Wingefors conveniently stepping into a new role that still gives him influence—likely not for the better.

    Then, in the Post Office, we go deep on the current WWE product and explore why recent portrayals of Black wrestlers may not be as progressive as they seem.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions and Summer Game Fest 2025 Recap!

    Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions and Summer Game Fest 2025 Recap!
    Jun 10 2025
    We’ve all finally gotten our hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 — even Micah — and we share our first impressions of the new console, along with thoughts on Mario Kart World and whether now is the right time to buy one.

    Summer Game Fest just wrapped, and we start by breaking down the one presentation that stood out for all the wrong reasons, plus what it says about the current state of the AAA gaming industry.

    We also highlight all of the games that grabbed our attention, including 007: First Light, The Outer Worlds 2, Persona 4 Revival, Clockwork Revolution, LUMINES Arise, Ratatan, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Resident Evil Requiem, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and many more.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Full Game Discussion (SPOILERS)

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Full Game Discussion (SPOILERS)
    Jun 3 2025
    ***CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 SPOILER WARNING***

    With news being light this week, we dive deep into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We explore the elements that make it stand out, what lessons we hope other developers learn from it, and give a full breakdown of the game's characters. Of course, we also unpack the ending and examine the major themes that run throughout this compelling title.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Bungie Plagiarism, Doom: The Dark Ages, Aging Gamers, and Much More!

    Bungie Plagiarism, Doom: The Dark Ages, Aging Gamers, and Much More!
    May 20 2025
    Terrence shares his quick impressions of Doom: The Dark Ages and makes a surprise return to Dragon Age: Inquisition. Did he finally make it out of The Hinterlands this time? We dive into the controversy surrounding Bungie, as the studio is once again caught plagiarizing art. With morale reportedly low and Marathon in a precarious state, we discuss what the future might look like for Bungie moving forward. In the Post Office, we reflect on how we've changed as gamers over the years and share the narrative tropes in media that instantly ruin the experience for us.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Overrated Bands, Drop Duchy, Giant Bomb is Independent, and Much More!

    Overrated Bands, Drop Duchy, Giant Bomb is Independent, and Much More!
    May 13 2025
    It’s a light news week, so we open the floodgates for a massive edition of the Post Office. We dig into our favorite independent media outlets, whether Jacob Fatu is officially invited to the cookout, and the most overrated bands in music history. Brad has found another hidden gem with Drop Duchy—a puzzle game dressed up as a Tetris-inspired roguelite that deserves more attention. We share our excitement about the resurrection of Giant Bomb as a worker-owned, independent games media outlet, and what that means for the future of games journalism. PalWorld is quietly scaling back its more obvious Pokémon inspirations—exactly the ending we all expected in its looming legal standoff with Nintendo.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Xbox Price Increases, Grand Theft Auto VI Delay, Games Media Bloodletting, and Much More!

    Xbox Price Increases, Grand Theft Auto VI Delay, Games Media Bloodletting, and Much More!
    May 6 2025
    Brad has reached the endgame in Last Epoch and confirms it has the juice for ARPG fans. Terrence gives his full review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 now that he's beaten it, and explains why he’s diving back into Avowed. Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to next year—but does anyone on the panel actually care? Microsoft raises prices across the board for Xbox hardware and first-party games. We discuss what this means for the future of console pricing and why Microsoft may have jumped ahead of Sony. A brutal week in games media sees the effective end of both Polygon and Giant Bomb. We reflect on the corporate failures in the media and games industries, and how independent creators continue to lead by example.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Impressions, Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remaster, Wrestlemania 41, and Much More!

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Impressions, Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remaster, Wrestlemania 41, and Much More!
    Apr 30 2025
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster arrived unexpectedly, and Carrie and Terrence share their thoughts on how well it holds up today. Micah, Brad, and Terrence have all jumped into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Is the game living up to the buzz and lofty expectations? We also offer our impressions of Promise Mascot Agency and Last Epoch, and how each stacks up in their respective genres. Finally, we recap WrestleMania 41—which matches delivered, which disappointed, and what the outcomes could mean for WWE's future direction.
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    1 hr and 25 mins