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While Zelda might still be dominating most of our gaming time, Kris and Brad did manage to plow through the opening hours of Nier Automata ! Of course, there is still plenty of discussion to be had after the group has spent about 50 hours with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ! In the 2nd segment though, things take a spooky turn and Brad flees the room in terror. Podcast 496 - [download] T...

The Nintendo Switch has arrived along with the highly anticipated release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ! Between the 4 of us, we deliver DETAILED impressions of the game (covering the first 20-30 hours) across both platforms (Switch and Wii U) for over an hour! In fact, we pushed the Zelda conversation into the 2nd segment just to make sure we still talked about the Hardware itself a...

This week, the group talks about their first few hours with the latest edition to the strong Sony library, Horizon: Zero Dawn ! Guerilla really pulled no punches with this game and the crew is thoroughly enjoying it! On the other end of the spectrum, Nolan and Brad spent a bunch of time with Hollow Knight , a shining achievement in the crowded Metroidvania genre! Podcast 494 - [download] This Week...

This week, we dive back into Nioh now that Brad has finally spent some time with the game! The game continues to impress, making it one of the most promising releases of the year thus far. The group also spent some time with Night in the Woods ; a lovely little indie game that is full of charm and comedy in equal measure. Look for news regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch and some other... "inte...

The 2017 deluge of games continues! We dive deeper into Nioh now that we've had more time to grasp it's intricacies. Krispy gives us the skinny on Ubisoft's latest new IP, For Honor , and Brad continues to praise Tales of Berseria ! Nolan also tells us about 'Holy Potatoes! We're in Space?!' -- a silly new indie game in the vein of FTL. Podcast 492 - [download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Feedb...

Resident Evil 7 represents a fresh new take on a beloved franchise and kicks off 2017 in spectacular fashion! In this BONUS Podcast, the restraints come off and Nick, Brad, Chris, and Jager discuss the finer details of the game! We discuss the legacy this game will have on the series, our personal experiences throughout the game, and of course, the future of the franchise. Resident Evil 7 Spoilerc...

The podcast crew delve into their early impressions of Ni-Oh , the next game from Team Ninja. It draws heavy inspiration from Dark Souls but adds ALMOST too many layers of depth and nuance to the existing formula. Brad rant of the week goes to Fire Emblem Heroes , Nintendo's newest foray into Mobile gaming and the destruction of Brad's soul. We also squeeze a little Battleborn and Resident Evil 7...

With Nick out of the "office," our resident Yakuza expert, Jack, fills in to weigh in on Resident Evil 7 and of course, Yakuza 0 ! Nolan, once again attracted to a game with... naughty bits, tells us all about his adventures in Conan Exiles . Brad also delves into Tales of Berseria before the group talks about the latest news regarding the legal battle against Oculus. Podcast 490 - [download] This...

The 3rd annual PAX South was held this past weekend in San Antonio, TX and we were in attendance to get our hands on a ton of cool stuff! Perhaps most importantly, we got to try out the Nintendo Switch hardware as well as a bunch of the launch lineup including The Legend of Zelda! We also got some time with the long awaited puzzle platformer, Rime as well as a ton of cool Indie games. PAX South 20...

Resident Evil 7 , despite all of the mystery prior to launch, is out and it's quite good! We delve into the benefits of playing the game in VR and provide some insight into why the game is a wonderful return to form for the series! In addition, there is plenty of discussion about Gravity Rush 2 , Yakuza 0 , and even Super Mario Sunshine now that Nintendo has activated the Mario hype machine. Podca...

In our first official podcast of 2017, we kick things off with our reactions to the Nintendo Switch details that were unleashed upon the world last week! We talk everything from pricing, to accessories, to games like Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey ! We also cover the bad news flowing out of Sony and Microsoft including the closure of Guerilla Cambridge and of course... the cancellation...

With 2016 behind us, it's time to look back at the year and talk about all the highs and lows. The crew hashes out their runner ups and winners in over 20 categories including Best Debut, Best New Gameplay Experience, Biggest Disappointment, and more! Stay tuned during the break for a taste of each member's pick for soundtrack of the year! It's a long episode but we cover a lot of ground. See you...

With 2016 behind us, it is time to look ahead at what is sure to be another huge year for gaming! As we do always do, we start the year off with a comprehensive look at the games we expect to see in the year ahead. We cover the exclusives across all major platforms (PS4/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch/PC) and then dedicate the second segment to multi-platform titles! That's 200+ games so get ready to tak...

It's our final show of 2016 and we have a bunch of demos for some exciting new games coming in early 2017! The demo for Nier Automata definitely left us wanting more and Gravity Rush 2 has our attention despite being mildly divisive. Unfortunately, the Valyria Revolution demo left us all sad about the current state of one of our favorite tactical RPG's ever. So long 2016, it's been fun! Tune in ne...

It's December and we are mere days away from Christmas so we usher in the Christmas spirit by opening the show with our annual gift exchange! Continuing the Christmas Spirit, Chris Davis shares his views on Dead Rising 4; a game that has combined our love for Zombie evisceration with the fun of the holiday festivities! Also, look out for some Watch Dogs 2 and Let It Die Impressions as well! Happy...

As the year comes to a close, we are still up to our elbows in some of the biggest games of the year. Let It Die has firmly got it's hooks into most of the group yet Nick remains vigilant in the face of overwhelming odds. We revisit The Last Guardian and Final Fantasy XV for some more late game impressions and Nick speaks highly of the latest Resident Evil 7 demo after playing the whole thing in V...

What a time to be alive! Not only do we continue our discussion of Final Fantasy XV (a game that is real and playable), we have actually sunk our teeth into The Last Guardian (Another game that is real and playable in 2016)! Between that and the sudden release of Let It Die, the announcements coming out of the VGAs and PSX, INCLUDING the announcement of The Last of Us: Part 2, there is so much to...

With only a month left in 2016, we find ourselves in the midst of some of the biggest releases of the year! We devote the first half of this week's show to the long awaited release of Final Fantasy XV before moving onto other big games like Watch Dogs 2, Pokemon Moon, and more! Podcast 481 - [download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Feedback from Our Last Episode Final Fantasy XV Watch Dogs 2 Poke...

The highly anticipated release of Dishonored 2 has officially ushered in the downright insane fall season. We talk at length about our time with the first 3 or 4 missions of the game and you may find this hard to believe, but we like it a lot. In addition, Brad tells us about his time with Tyranny, Nick went into the world of VR Dinosaurs thanks to Robinson: The Journey, and Nolan finally conquere...

At the behest of the Chris's, Nick tackled the Titanfall 2 campaign while the rest of the group spent some quality time with some oldies but goodies. Brad sought comfort in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons; Nolan pushed forward towards the conclusion of Persona 3 Fes, and Kris tried out our Supporter of the Month's game of choice, Jade Empire! Chris Davis even drops in to tell us about the (...

With Brad out getting hitched, Chris Davis and Carlos join us to talk about the surprising quality of Titanfall 2. Nolan and Nick started playing through Owlboy now that it has finally seen the light of day and as many suspected, it's pretty good! Krispy has been sucked into the world of Dragon Quest Builders with some hilarious results. Podcast 478 - [download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Feed...

Happy Halloween! Hot off the heels of our 24-hour Horror Game marathon, we discuss our first in-depth experience with the Playstation VR; including impressions of Here They Lie and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood! Brad shares his thoughts on Lakeview Cabin and we examine the evolution of Battlefield now that Battlefield 1 is out in the wild. Podcast 477 - [download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Feedba...

It's been quite a week for news in the world of gaming! Nintendo finally pulled back the curtain on their new console/handheld hybrid, the Nintendo Switch! What is born from this news is a lengthy but valuable discussion for anyone who is giving serious thought to purchasing a this new hardware. Of course, we can't forget that we also received a shiny (brief) new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer to w...

The gaming season is upon us and big titles are starting to make their way into the market. Brad and Krispy give their thoughts on the first chunk of Mafia 3 which has been receiving praise and criticism in equal measure since it's launch. Nick played Gears of War 4 which makes it's current gen debut thanks to the team at the Coalition. We also throw in impressions of Shadow Warrior 2 and Thumper...

**Apologies for the late posting this week! Responsibilities over the weekend prevented me from editing the show until Monday evening! We'll be back on schedule next week!** NOLAN IS BACK! He returns to the show as a married man with many tales of his time in Greece! On the video game spectrum, we talk about Aragami, an interesting little hybrid between Dishonored and Tenchu! Brad gives impression...