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The guys were all set to have a really fun and upbeat podcast, and then Xbox threw the whole industry into a tizzy by shutting down four studios, two of which were beloved to say the least. It is yet another example of how Game Pass makes no sense as a business model, and why spending upwards of $80 BILLION on two acquisitions is only a good thing for shareholders. Once again, the frontline worker...

In the midst of a gaming lull after finishing up FF7 Rebirth, Kevin finally decided there was a game that had been in his backlog for far too long. 11 years after it's initial release he is finally playing through BioShock Infinite. To say that he is loving the game would be an understatement, so he is here to gush about his time with the game so far. He also tried out the new metroidvania Tal...

The long-rumored-but-yet-to-be-officially-confirmed PS5 Pro has had even more details leak, this time around what will be required for a game to be labeled as PS5 Pro Enhanced. At this point, we seemingly know everything about this console except what it looks like, what it will cost, and when it will finally be released. We also heard from Saber Interactive that the KOTOR Remake is "alive an...

Re-uploading due to an audio issue on the original file, sorry about that! The time has come for the guys to do their first WrestleMania predictions episode in 5 years! Clearly, they are beyond hyped for a Mania for the first time in a long time. They kick off the episode by reminiscing about their 30 years as WWE fans, before getting into their thoughts on the two-month build since the Royal Rumb...

The guys return after a couple of weeks off with lots to discuss! First, Kevin goes into detail about his week-long family trip to LA to do all the touristy stuff along with Disney, Universal Studios, and Super Nintendo World. When it comes to the news, we got more details on the yet-to-be-officially-announced PS5 Pro, including the specs for the machine and some insight into what it may actually...

For this week's episode, the guys invited their good friend Jayson to join them to spoil the hell out of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!

For countless fans across the globe, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the biggest video game coming in all of 2024. That includes Kevin and Sean. They are both around 20 hours or so into the game, and they are beyond hyped to give their spoiler-free thoughts on the game so far. Spoiler alert - it's their GOTY so far by a mile. Let's dig in! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Semicolons, Semi-T...

After a lot of hand-wringing and fanboy consternation, Xbox finally responded to the rumors of them heading into a third-party future... with a podcast... Nevertheless, we now know the "truth" about where Xbox is headed into the future, with some of the rumors being true and some being false. The guys go into everything that was announced, as well as their thoughts on what it means for t...

For the first time in what seems like forever, PlayStation has spoken. Capped off by an amazing 10 minute trailer for Death Stranding 2, PlayStation showed off 15 games and delivered one of their most impressive State of Play streams ever. From Stellar Blade to Kojima's action-espionage announcement, the guys recap everything that was shown off. They also cover recent reports about PlayStation...

Sean has returned from his cruise, and he kicks the podcast off by regaling everyone with tales from his journey. The guys then get into their hopes for this week's PlayStation State of Play before getting both of their thoughts on beating and Platinuming Prince of Persia The Lost Crown. They also go over a new report on the Switch successor going with an LCD screen, as well as discussing the...

Sean may be out of the country cruising around the Caribbean, but that doesn't mean the podcasting world comes to a halt! This week, Kevin is joined by his good friend James Soler, his brother from another mother. Topics include Xbox's impressive Developer Direct, Kevin's review of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a Metal Gear history lesson, Switch 2 talk/speculation, and lots more!...

We've talked a lot about what an incredible year 2023 was, and the time has come to reveal our Top 10 games of the year! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean's 90s Cruise Night Question - 3:40 How Much Did Kevin Spend on Video Games in 2023? - 8:35 Sean Played A Lot of Meh Games - 15:05 Nobody Saves the World - 19:30 PowerWash Simulator Rules - 23:20 Sonic Superstars - 34:10 News Wrap-U...

2023 will go down in history as one of the greatest ever in the history of video games, so for our final podcast of 2023 we wanted to take a look back at all the big releases and news throughout the year! Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean Went to the Christmas Hotel - 1:45 Nintendo Wrap-Up - 6:05 PlayStation Wrap-Up - 13:55 GTA5 & PowerWash Simulator - 33:55 2023 Year in Review - 37:20 W...

The Game Awards have come and went, and once again the guys are feeling let down by a Geoff Keighley show. At over 3.5 hours long, this year's edition was easily the longest show ever put on by Geoff, and the incredibly low amount of time spent recognizing the actual winners of the awards was concerning to say the least. That being said, the guys run through all the announcements and winners f...

2023 is drawing to a close, and that means it is time for the yearly tradition of Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards. As the guys love to do, they go through their predictions, hopes, and dreams for the reveals and announcements at the show, along with who they think the winners in each category will be. With 2023 being acknowledged as one of the greatest years ever in video games, the winners a...

2023 continues to be one of the greatest years in gaming ever with last week's release of Super Mario RPG. Sean has been a fan of it for 27 years, and Kevin is playing through it for the first time and they are both in love with it. Sean also picked up the newest 2D Bloodborne-inspired game, The Last Faith, and gives his impressions of the game so far. The guys also celebrate the 25th annivers...

Let's spoil the hell out of Spider-Man 2!

With the Mario movie making well over a billion at the global box office, we knew it was only a matter of time until Nintendo's next biggest franchise got the big screen treatment. This past week saw the inevitable announcement of a Zelda movie, with a twist that it will be live action instead of animated... To say the fanbase is a bit concerned is an understatement. Other topics include the g...

What else is there to say? Let's jump into all things Spider-Man 2, and Super Mario Bros Wonder! Also, Kevin freaks out over the first Unreal Engine 5 footage of MGS Delta... Start - 00:00 Housekeeping - 00:10 Sean Hurt Himself Sneezing - 3:20 Super Mario Bros Wonder Review - 8:00 Spider-Man 2 Review - 24:55 MGS Delta Snake Eater First In-Engine Look!!! - 53:50 NPD/Circana September Results -...

The guys are back after a week away at the beach! It's almost time for the release of both Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros Wonder, so it's time for a hype check around both highly anticipated games. Sony recently confirmed the worst kept secret in gaming with the official announcement of the PS5 "Slim", but this hardware refresh isn't exactly what many were hoping for. They...

After 5 years as Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO, and 30 years overall with Sony, Jim Ryan has decided to call it a career. While he was not the most charismatic leader, there is no denying that the PlayStation brand was as powerful as ever under his leadership. The big question moving forward is who will lead PlayStation going forward, and the guys have some thoughts. Other topic...

Most weeks throughout 2023 have been devoid of any serious and important news items to discuss, but boy oh boy did this past week break that cycle! Xbox has suffered their biggest leak ever (which was their own fault), revealing their plans for the next generation of Xbox, a Series X refresh coming next year, a new controller, leaked release plans for Bethesda, and so much more. On top of that, we...

Sea of Stars is now officially the first turn-based RPG that Kevin has ever beaten, and even more shocking is the fact that he now actually seems to like the genre! Sean is at the final boss of the game, so the guys run through their final thoughts on one of the best games of 2023. Also, Eurogamer broke the news that presentations regarding the "Switch 2" took place behind closed doors a...

Five years ago a Ninja Gaiden-esque time-traveling Metroidvania in the form of The Messenger was released, and became one of the best games released that year. Sea of Stars is the second game from Sabotage Studio; a retro turn-based RPG that is a prequel to The Messenger and is also one of the highest rated games released this year. Kevin has never clicked with turn-based games, while Sean has pla...

After a few weeks away, the guys are back and better than ever. The highly anticipated Blasphemous 2 is here, and Sean gives his full thoughts on the game after beating it already and nearly getting the Platinum. They also run through all the games they have been playing over their break before diving into what was shown at Opening Night Live. Also, is hype surprisingly low for Spider-Man 2? Start...