Game Clique

We are knee-deep in SPOOKY SEASON and couldn't think of a more perfect way to celebrate it than to steal features from other horror games to create the objectively perfect scary video game. Join CharmCityChamp, Hinokaga, and CandieMoon as they rip off other spooky games and apparently fight over who is the true King of the Iron Fist? Before we get into that... we need to talk about the crazy year...

The year is going so fast that we didn't realize we haven't updated the Power Rankings since the Summer! CharmCityChamp invited Sergio and CandieMoon to find places for Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong, The Legend of Zelda Echos of Wisdom, and MORE on our 2024 top ten games of the year list. The drama gets a little hectic as Champ fights for his life to keep WWE 2K24 on the Power Rankings. ___________...

Astrology can be insanely accurate sometimes... but how accurate are the stars when we're talking about Kratos? We brought in our resident expert, NerdyBombShelli of Dames4Games , to help break down the zodiac signs of Joel, Bayonetta, Clementine, and more to see how truly accurate astrology is. Before we started that, we give our impressions of Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong, and the polarizing...

CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Veishi dive into the ultimate showdown of video game soundtracks! Each host brings their carefully curated playlist to the table, showcasing their favorite tracks from a variety of classic and modern games. From epic orchestral pieces to nostalgic 8-bit tunes, the competition is fierce as they debate which playlist reigns supreme. Tune in for a deep...

Sometimes you must answer the questions everyone else is afraid to go near... is Knuckles the Echidna Black? CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Sergio from the University of Maryland eSports Team let you know if Knuckles, Blanka, Shadow the Hedgehog, the Helldivers and more video game characters are Black. We also discussed our experience at BlerdCon and Devolver's latest indie ga...

We are officially halfway through 2024 and it's time to shake up this year's Power Rankings. CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Hinokaga break down all the games from the first half of the year and argue about where Tekken 8, Balatro, and more fit on our top ten games of the year list., Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 6:17 Happy Birthday Duke! 8:40 Indie Game Fest 2024 15:22 Dr. Disrespect's Wei...

Michael Kotey, Associate Producer at Firaxis Games and Combat Producer for Marvel's Midnight Suns, Came through and gave us an in-depth look at working with Marvel, what it's like working at Firaxis, and being brought up by a gaming family. Before that, we addressed the racist weirdos who attacked us on YouTube. CharmCityChamp talks about his brief time with Senua's Saga Hellblade 2, a...

Drake lost to Kendrick Lamar pretty decisively in the lyrical department... but who would win in a Def Jam Fight for New York style fight? CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Sergio Brack, head coach and director of the University of Maryland's eSports program, pick the winners and decide the roster of the (inevitable) Def Jam 4 game. Before we got into that we gave our impressions...

The eSports scene is constantly evolving and growing. With that, we're seeing more Black representation on the player side and coaching side. We spoke with the head coach and director of Morgan State University's eSports Team, Tarrin Morgan, about how the program got started, how it grew to where it is today, and whether he thinks he can get in the ring and rep his school. First, we covere...

It's already been a CRAZY 2024 in the video game industry! CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Hinokaga make sense of it all with the early edition of our 2024 Power Rankings, a constantly updated list of the #Top10Games of 2024! Is #helldivers2 a GOTY contender? Is #FinalFantasy7Rebirth overrated? Come through and find out! Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 2:10 Comment Section 4:26 Balatro 14:19 Final Fa...

It's been a long time but the Game Clique is BACK! What better way to reintroduce ourselves than to have an AMA episode with CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames. We talk about #helldivers2, #WWE2K24, Crash Bandicoot for some reason, and more! Come through and drop some questions you'd like answered in the comments! #gamingpodcast Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 3:09 Granblue Fantasy Relink 12:46 WWE 2K...

2023 was one of the HOTTEST years in gaming history and 2024 is looking to start with just as much heat! CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames give their five most anticipated games of 2024 including #finalfantasyviirebirth, #princeofpersiathelostcrown, #DragonsDogma2, and more! Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 5:29 Underappreciated Games of 2023 6:23 Dead Space Remake 11:01 Lego 2K Drive 17:35 Ghostwire Tokyo 21...

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR! CharmCityChamp and Hinokaga are joined by special guests LadyInfamous and LBoogie from the GWG Podcast to finalize the 2023 Game Clique Power Rankings; a #top10 list of the best video games from January 1st to December 31st! We debate everything, from #spiderman2 is overrated to #hogwartslegacy is overheated. Let us know if we missed anything in the comments! Timecodes:...

Feel too much shame to bump the Final Fantasy OST in the car? You won't after this episode! Join CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and special guest Veishi as we play some of our favorite tracks from video games and unearth the ties to Hip-Hop, R&B, and Jazz. Before we get to that we dissect the GTA 6 trailer and spotlight an upcoming Black-focused metroidvania, Tales Of Kenzera! Timecodes: 00...

Award season is here! Duke_ofGames and CharmCityChamp compete in guessing the winners of #TheGameAwards! Before we got into that we talked a little bit about the remake that still feels unreal, #SuperMarioRPG, and one of the weirdest collabs in gaming history, #finalfantasyxiv x Fall Guys. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 5:45 Final Fantasy XIV x Fall Guys 11:17 Super Mario RPG 20:57 Worldless 26:52 Game Aw...

Join us as we talk all things Spider-Man 2 with the "exaggerated swagger of a Black teen!" CharmCityChamp, Duke_OfGames, and Hinokaga have a complete spoiler-filled discussion about everything good (and not so good) about Insomniac's latest PS5 exclusive. Before we got into that we talkedS5 about our early impressions of Alan Wake 2 and The Finals! ________________________________ Ca...

DJ Envy isn't the only person scammin'! Come through as CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and Rashad Stark expose some of the craziest scams in gaming from the Intellivision #Amico to the controversial Watch Dogs 1 trailer. Before that, they break down why #cyberpunk2077 is good now and what Phantom Liberty adds. Also, Duke finally caved and fell in love with the extensive lore of the #legendo...

Come through as CharmCityChamp and Duke_ofGames unveil the official 2023 Game Clique Power Rankings. A constantly updated list of the top ten best games of the year! Before we get into the list, we break down how we feel about Mortal Kombat 1 and the controversy behind Netflix's Castlevania Nocturne! Make sure to stay tuned to find out how you can win a digital copy of Spider-Man 2 for PlaySta...

Get Ready to celebrate the unsung heroes of the gaming world! Welcome to the Ultimate Black Video Game Awards, where we shine a spotlight on phenomenal Black talent and games that the community loves. Join CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, and the rest of the #GameClique as we envision a Black version of the #VGAs that showcases everything we love about the game industry. We also took some time to tal...

Don't act like you weren't ever curious about who would have the better OnlyFans between Chun Li and Juri. CharmCityChamp, Duke_ofGames, Rashad Stark, and TricutPacket ranked the top fighting game characters from Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken, Soul Calibur, and more based on how "good" their OnlyFans account would be. Before we got into that, Duke and Champ talked about B...