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Friends Per Second

Friends Per Second

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 Three nerds. Three microphones. Zero clue what we're talking about - a video game podcast from Skill Up, Jake Baldino, and Lucy James.© 2024 Friends Per Second Science Fiction
Episodes
  • We asked the Mixtape devs how they made 2026's highest rated game | Friends Per Second #94

    We asked the Mixtape devs how they made 2026's highest rated game | Friends Per Second #94
    May 10 2026
    Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at http://WarbyParker.com/FRIENDS — and using our link helps support the show. -- Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/FRIENDS -- Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get up to 15% off Raycon audio products this holiday season. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a free breakfast for life! Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS! -- 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 -- If you wanna check out our 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
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • So far, the new Xbox boss is saying (and doing ) the right things | Friends Per Second #93

    So far, the new Xbox boss is saying (and doing ) the right things | Friends Per Second #93
    Apr 26 2026
    Try HelloFresh at https://www.hellofresh.com/fps10fm with code fps10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Nutribullet Ultra +2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System on your 3rd box. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring FPS. -- 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 -- If you wanna check out our 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
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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • These PS5 price hikes are a serious problem | Friends Per Second #92

    These PS5 price hikes are a serious problem | Friends Per Second #92
    Apr 12 2026
    Head to https://buyraycon.com/friendsOPEN to get 20% off. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring FPS! -- Try Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/fps50off with code fps50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, new subscription only. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring FPS! -- 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 -- If you wanna check out our 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
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    2 hrs and 8 mins
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