Unpatched Gaming Podcast

Welcome to our first bonus episode! Tyler and Zack steal the Gameresque Podcast's fantastic March Madness bracket for the Greatest Game of All Time (GGOAT). Definitely check out their podcast where they break down their genius seeding algorithm and talk more about how they ended up with the bracket they did. Tyler and Zack felt that this format was perfect for generating interesting conversat...

Taking things down a notch after the odyssey that was Persona 5. Two indie games that tackle classic arcade mechanics in fresh and compelling ways! We always love seeing great, simple ideas becoming more than just ideas. Yoku's Island Express merges pinball with metroidvania exploration while Creature in the Well tackles Breakout-style gameplay from a new perspective. Definitely join the disc...

We're back, baby! Nick behind the camera is all married and we managed to finish Persona 5 Royal. It was a long journey but one we'd both certainly take again. Join as we make some interesting observations, dish on our favorite characters, and  get back in the swing of things! See you next week! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming...

Happy 20th anniversary, Megaman Battle Network! Today, Nick joins Zack and Tyler as they discuss the underrated masterpiece, Megaman Battle Network 3. Tyler plays the game for the first time and shares his unclouded insight while Zack and Nick gush over the six times they've played the game throughout the years. It's a really special experience and one in need of the Unpatched sharing tr...

This week Zack and Tyler try to stop the moon from crashing into the earth in just three days. That's right, we're playing Majora's Mask 3D! We talk about whether this a good way to play the game, how the game holds up to today's standards, and whether or not it's worth sharing. Make sure to keep the discussion going in our Discord (accessed via the $2 Patreon tier) and ou...

Zack and Tyler wander through the Lynchian meets Nolanian world of Control this week. It didn't quite strike all the notes we were hoping for, but we'd love to hear your take on Remedy's latest adventure game! Did it do exactly what you wanted it to? Or were you left a bit underwhelmed? Let us know on our Discord, Twitter, or Instagram! As always, we love sharing games with you and...

Have you ever played Zeno Clash? Seriously, have you ever even heard of it? Zack hadn't until Tyler decided to roll the dice and try out these bonkers titles from ACE Team. The guys also decided to finally sit down and share a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable, and likely unrepeatable experience in Mobius Digital's Outer Wilds. In just one episode the topics range from astrophysics to punchin...

Finally back into our groove: sharing games we've been meaning to play for a while now. In this episode, Tyler and Zack discuss the merits of the only Supergiant game they hadn't played yet, Pyre. We're excited to hear where you'd rank it on a list of Supergiant's accomplishments!  We also get started on our longform series on the new Hitman games. That's right, we&ap...

That's right, it's Game of the Year 2020 time! Join us as we discuss some of our favorites both from the new releases and the backlog. Let us know your favorites too! Either through our Discord accessed via Patreon or on Twitter. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnpatchedGaming Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpatchedgaming 0:00:00 -- In...

Cyberpunk 2077 represents a lot of emotions, promises, and disappointments, but at the end of the day, it's a game. One we're eager to talk about. Tyler and Zack wrestle with the challenges of sharing a game like Cyberpunk and look forward to what the game can and could have become. There are many who love this game and many who despise it, so we think it's ripe for discussion! Shar...

A shorter episode while we prepare for our GotY episode, Zack and Tyler discuss Ubisoft's most left field release this year, Immortals Fenyx Rising. Or, as Tyler facetiously puts it, Breath of the Wild Lite. It's a game that is overshadowed a bit by its bigger brothers, but definitely worth sharing and discussing nonetheless! Be sure to let us know your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram,...

This week, Tyler joins the Final Fantasy VII Remake train. He and Zack discuss the fantastic gameplay, odd story decisions, and the purpose of remaking any media in the first place. You'll also get to hear them call the magnificent Chadley Bentley for the whole video because Zack spent too much time in Sly 2 this week. It's a good time and we can't wait to share it with you! Let us...

This week Tyler and Zack finally make their journey through the once great American northwest. After reluctantly picking up The Last of Us Part II for the sake of a well-rounded GotY discussion, we found something worthwhile. Join us as we dive into a sea of controversy and spoilers, wrestling with ideas guaranteed to challenge even the most stalwart of players. Let the tears and blood flow! Unfor...

Join us this week as we dive into a hellish family affair! Zack and Tyler take an extensive look into everything the newest from Super Giant has to offer with the 1.0 release of Hades. Tyler also gets to share a game that he has been anticipating all year in Signs of the Sojourner, a fascinating exploration of conversation and relationships! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unpatchedgaming Twitter...

We're finishing off our Pillars of Horror series with a bang! This week we end it where it all began -- Amnesia: Rebirth launched earlier this month represents a large and intentional departure from the original. Carrion flips the traditional themes of horror on their head as you play as the skulking monstrosity. And Zack finally gets to share RE2: Remake with Tyler! We also have Amannda back...

Another entry into our Pillars of Horror analysis series! This week, Tyler and Zack explore some of the more obscure titles as well as wrap up their conversation about Acid Wizard's incredible Darkwood. Are you a maniac who owns Rule or Rose? Or maybe you've explored Pamali? You might even be a permanent resident of the Darkwood? If so, make sure to share all that horrific goodness with...

This week Zack and Tyler dive into the second pillar of horror via two indie horror hits: the modern classic Lone Survivor and the wildly unforgiving Darkwood. Both provide horror from unique perspectives (literally). We think these games really challenge players' expectations and are absolutely worth your time! Make sure to share your thoughts with us on our Discord via Patreon or to hit us...

Wrapping up our discussion about cyberpunk games, Tyler shares one of his all-time favorites with me: Transistor! We also get ready for our horror series by finally playing through Observer together. Both have a lot to offer and are definitely worth sharing. We hope everyone can join us on Discord via our Patreon or on Twitter to share these fantastic titles with us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

Tyler and Zack dive head first into their survey of the horror genre in video games! The first "pillar' we're covering is the masterpieces pillar: some of the most iconic horror games out there. Join us during this series as we share Dead Space and Amnesia: The Dark Descent with you. Zack tackles both as a newcomer while Tyler looks back at both through the lens of subsequent playth...

Tyler and Zack dish on Ghost of Tsushima while the typically behind-the-scenes Nick geeks out with special guest Amannda over Paper Mario: The Origami King. If you've got something to share about either of these brand new games, give us a shout on Discord via our Patreon page or just hit us up on Twitter! Make sure to share some of those gorgeous Tsushima picture mode shots! Patreon: https://...

Since we scheduled our cyberpunk journey before the release date of Cyberpunk 2077 moved to November, we decided to stick with it! We're playing two games that use the cyberpunk aesthetic to very different ends. Shadowrun Returns is a classic CRPG and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is... well... it's Blood Dragon. If you've got cyberpunk on the brain or anything to say about these two gems...

Today we're sharing walking sims! While Tyler (as usual) has had some previous experience with walking sims, Zack's first foray into the genre was What Remains of Edith Finch in Ep.001 (RIP). Inspired, we ventured into the less and less controversial genre. For newcomers, this is a good survey of what the genre offers. For vets, we'd love to have you drag us along in this discussion...