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In this episode of Glitch Cube , Christian and Chris catch up on their latest gaming adventures! Christian details his chaotic delivery story getting a new Nintendo Switch 2 and gives his honest initial thoughts on the massive RPG Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave . Plus, a classic revisit to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and a look at the bizarre international pre-order bonuses. Meanwhile,...

Hey there Cubies! Christian and Chris take a trip down memory lane to revisit a classic for their monthly gaming book club: Grand Theft Auto IV . The hosts look back on Niko Bellic’s story, the game's gritty atmosphere, and its memorable radio stations, while discussing how its detailed open world and storytelling hold up today compared to other entries in the franchise. Plus, they share their...

Hey there everyone. We are taking a small break this week. Both of us have been busy with life and fighting colds. But don't worry we will be back next week. But in the meantime take a look back at some past episodes, or check out our other show IBS

Hey there Cubies! In this episode of Glitch Cube , Christian and Chris dive into their latest gaming experiences and pop culture updates. Chris shares his review of Orbitals —a Switch 2 exclusive, co-op puzzle game featuring a late '70s/mid-'80s anime art style—praising its sound design and clever mechanics while noting its short length. He also breaks down his surprisingly positive though...

Hey there Cubies! This week, Christian and Chris dive into the massive wave of recent gaming news. They break down all the major announcements from BlizzCon—including updates on Heroes of the Storm , Overwatch 2 , Diablo V , Hearthstone , World of Warcraft , and the surprising StarCraft open-world shooter announcement—before jumping into the highlights from the latest Nintendo Direct. ------------...

Hey there Cubies! Hosts Christian and Chris dive into their Game of the Month for August: Futurama: The Game (2003) for PlayStation 2. The pair break down the 3D platformer’s gameplay mechanics, celebrate its authentic cel-shaded visual style and original voice acting, and share their biggest frustration—unforgiving, inverted camera controls. They also discuss the title's surprising status as...

Hey there Cubies! This week, breaking down Chris’s time with Donkey Kong Bananza , his Xenoblade Chronicles run on Switch 2, and his return to Palworld 's 1.0 update. The duo also weighs in on Electronic Arts' latest turn-based tactical release, Star Wars Zero Company , discussing its XCOM -style combat mechanics and how it brings a fresh, mercenary-focused story to the Clone Wars era. Bey...

Hey There Cubies! In this episode, a sick Christian lets Chris take the reins to dive deep into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment . Chris breaks down how this Tears of the Kingdom prequel reimagines classic Dynasty Warriors hack-and-slash gameplay with hero switching, Zonai tech, and surprisingly rich Legend of Zelda lore. ----------------- Hosts: Christian & Chris Don't forget to leave...

Hey there Cubies! Are open-world games getting too big, or are we just complaining for the sake of complaining? This week on Glitch Cube, Christian and Chris dive headfirst into the evolving landscape of open-world design. From the early "you can go anywhere" awe of Smuggler’s Run on PS2 to map-clutter overload in Assassin’s Creed , they break down what actually makes an open world worth...

Hey there Cubies! In this episode of Glitch Cube, hosts Christian and Chris dive into their latest gaming adventures, discussing the shop management simulator ReStory , the 1.0 release of Fields of Mistria , and their impressions of Halo: Campaign Evolved . Christian also gives an in-depth, nuanced defense of Game Freak’s new action-RPG Beast of Reincarnation , unpacking its story, world-building,...

Hey there Cubies! In this episode of Glitch Cube , Christian and Chris revisit Capcom’s 1997 classic, Mega Man Legends (PlayStation / N64). The hosts discuss the game's leap into 3D environments, tank controls, dungeon-crawling mechanics, and unique storyline featuring Mega Man Volnutt and Roll Casket. They also discuss the prequel The Misadventures of Tron Bonne , Mega Man Legends 2 , and the...

Hey there Cubies! Welcome to Episode 300 of Glitch Cube ! To celebrate 300 official episodes and six years of weekly podcasting, Christian and Chris take a deep dive into the ultimate question: Why video games? In this milestone episode, the hosts reflect on how the show—and their lives—have evolved since launching in 2020. They break down the unique power of video games as an interactive medium,...

Hey Cubies! We are taking a quick one-week breather from the studio because Christian is currently off-grid, pushing his physical limits, and hiking up Mt. Whitney this week! Wish him luck (and hoping his real-life stamina meter is fully upgraded). But don’t worry, we aren't leaving your feed empty. We are throwing it back to one of our absolute favorite, deepest discussions: Ep. 165: Introspe...

Hey there Cubies! There has been a lot of talk about this one lately in the gaming community. It's a much bigger deal than some people may be trying to make you believe. Sony is pushing forward with removing physical discs starting in 2028. While yes a lot of gamers now are buying through digital markets this announcement is going to change so many things for the future of games. The idea of f...

Hey there Cubies! It's a new month and it is time to dive into our June book club game of the month, Skies Of Arcadia! This really feels like a hidden gem. It gets all the praise from players that have explored the skies, but it still feels like a forgotten amazing RPG. Embody your Sky Pirate dreams, soar the skies, find hidden treasures, battle ancient beasts. There is so much to explore here...

Hey there Cubies! This week we are keeping it nice a simple for you. It is all about The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. We talk the good, the bad and everything in between as we traverse this time spanning tale. Regardless of what you think of this game it makes you damn excited for the new Final Fantasy. We also dip a little bit into some classic PS2 hidden gems with TVDJ. ----------...

Hey there Cubies! This week we dive into the world of Kingdom Hearts again. Well we dip our toes in. It is crazy to try and piece together this story. So many characters being other characters and time lines and hidden things. It is a lot to keep track of. 007 First Light! Finally we can be a classic super spy. Also a quick chat about It Takes Two. Looking forward to some more great co-op games li...

Hey there Cubies! A lot was announced or shown off during the June Nintendo Direct, so let's dive on in to these amazing titles! Xenblades: Genesis coming in strong. Kingdom Hearts 4 already almost here! Tales Of Eternia getting some much needed love. Deltarune coming out with another chapter. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave looking great! Vivarium hitting with the cozy vibes. Bad Magpie with...

Hey there Cubies! We are celebrating our game, or rather games of the month for May. It was the Month Of The Fox and we played all of the Star Fox games. It was a lot to dive into. And a lot of variety in the execution of this franchise. But that'll happen when so many developers contribute to the franchise. We were lucky to get the announcement recently on the new Star Fox 64 remake, but it w...

Hey there Cubies! It's a new month and time for some new games! Chris flies in with a surprise game of Ace Combat. We both had such wrong opinions on this franchise before. All flying, all action crazy game. Then get your legally distinct pokeballs out, we have another great monster catching game out now. LumenTale: Memories Of Trey. Action adventure, robot amnesia, monster catching goodness!...

Hey there Cubies! Well he did it! After almost 200 hours Chris has completed Crimson Desert and gives his final thoughts. Theres a lot to dive into there with this game having sooo much content for people to explore. Then we jump into a couple different titles for a quick fix kind of game. Out now is Black Jacket, a roguelike blackjack style game with a fun twist. Balatro really opened the flood g...

Hey there Cubies! This week we start out with something wholesome. Chris is chatting about some daddy, daughter gaming as she gets more into video games. Playing through Yoshi games and Mario Odyssey. Then we dive into a couple other indie titles. Motorslice, a new action, adventure game with some vibes to Shadow Of The Colossus but with a chainsaw sword. Then diving into some Quartet. A great tur...

Hey there Cubies! This week we are diving into some real fun new games out there. Starting off with Annapurna's new title Mixtape. A title that also starts to blur the lines of what is a game. Part graphic novel, part movie, part game its a great way to tell a story. Then back on the monster catching kick with Monster Crown Sin Eater. A more adult version of Pokemon that focuses on fusion and...

Hey there Cubies! Another month down and another game to chat about as our game of the month. This one was a little trip down the forgotten lane. Not many have heard of this title, but those that have call it a hidden gem. A major pivot from what Lord Of The Rings games have been up to this point, but it is always fun to see designers experiment. Heavily influenced by Final Fantasy 10 this turn ba...

Hey there Cubies! This week we tackle more of our backlog and give a little update too. Chris is deep into Crimson Desert now and Christian is continuing to fall down the Star Wars rabbit hole with Jedi Survivors. Then we chat about some flight sims, the original idle games. Some good old monster catching games are on the horizon as well. Catching up on a classic with Monster Sanctuary. ----------...