4Player Podcast

This episode is full minor inconveniences. Nick learns some unfortunate truths about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the community at large challenges the group to show them their devious side. Brad talks about Rebel Galaxy Outlaw, Chris Davis brings impressions of Secret Neighbor, and Nolan gives his final impressions of Dragon Quest Builders 2 now that the credits have rolled! The news is also pac...

We dive deep into the nitty gritty of Fire Emblem: Three Houses this week to explain why it is a game that should be on any RPG fan's radar. Nick talks about how Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines finally sunk it's fangs in and makes Chris Davis a happy man by finally getting serious about playing Ace Combat 7 ! Nolan, Krispy, and Brad all talk about their Dragon Quest Builders 2 addiction. 

We give our initial impressions of the first full trailer of the Witcher series which is set to debut on Netflix later this year. Krispy brings impressions of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 but admits that his gaming life has been dominated by Dragon Quest Builders 2 as of late. Nick shares his final thoughts on Outer Wilds (which is excellent) and at the request of our beloved patrons, the crew lays...

With a little more than half 2019 in our rear view mirror, it's time to think about which games have really stolen the show so far with our individual Top 5 lists. We also talk about our first impressions of Dragon Quest Builders 2 , CATS the movie, and Nick finally caved to the pressure and played Max Payne ; the game that put Remedy on the map.

It's been a few weeks but the band is back together again and there is plenty to talk about! The group gives their impressions of Super Mario Maker 2 following our recent community night and explains why Judgement is 1.) worth you time and 2.) why it is more than just another Yakuza game. The group revisits Outer Wilds and Bloodstained as well before debating the relevance of Nintendo's newly anno...

In a surprise twist this week, Nick and Brad are joined by 4Player alumni, David Liao , to talk about video games, e3, and nipple tape. It might be misleading to mention that Nobunaga himself, Travis Granger , is a guest but he does makes a brief appearance and truly makes this episode feel like a stroll down Memory lane (for about 1 minute). We talk Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled , Bloodstained:...

E3 2019 is old news and we are back in the studio and ready to talk about video games that are out in the wild NOW! Nolan finally got his grubby little hands on Cadence of Hyrule and as expected, it is delightful! What IS surprising however is that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is finally out and has somehow managed to surpass our (admittedly low) expectations! Brad is quite taken by the game...

E3 may be over but there is still plenty to discuss considering our final day was spent in meetings seeing big games like Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 2, Pokemon Sword/Shield, and more! Krispy and Ed join the LA team to discuss the last few games of the show plus our thoughts on the current state of the big show in 2019.

On our 2nd full day of E3 2019, we attended some exciting appointments and got some hands-on time with some BIG games! Perhaps most importantly, we got to sink our teeth into the ' Final Fantasy 7 Remake ' demo which managed to squash any remaining doubt we may have had. We also played a significant demo of Remedy's new game, ' Control ' and Nick played an fun match in ' Bleeding Edge !' With that...

Our first day on the show floor of E3 2019 is at an end and we have so much ground to cover. We of course cover our reactions to the Ubisoft , Square-Enix , and Nintendo Press Conferences which featured some juicy announcement and reveals. Watch Dogs Legion is finally revealed and we talk about all of big news surrounding the unveiling of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake ! From our time on the show floo...

E3 2019 is upon us and the first day of press conferences is over. Microsoft and Bethesda both showed up with some pleasant surprises which were simultaneously overshadowed by the things that were missing and the relentless wave of marketing speak that left us scratching our heads. The day was telling to be sure but it featured some truly surprising cameos and some a few super exciting new IPs tha...

It is the week before E3 and with two weeks since our last show, we are absolutely bursting at the seams with exciting game industry news! Everything from the big Death Stranding reveal to the Watch Dogs Legion leak to the surprise announcement of Baldurs Gate 3 ! Strangely enough, on top of all that, we all ended up playing games set in SPAAAACE! They may all share a common thread but Observation...

There's a lot to unpack this week thanks to new releases on opposite ends of the development spectrum. While RAGE 2 hasn't hooked us yet, the game shows promise thanks to fun combat and the usual open world hooks. On the other end of the spectrum, Druidstone , the next game from the talent behind The Legend of Grimrock, manages to do a lot with a smaller budget. Nick goes to bat for Days Gone now...

Where to begin. We talk in depth about two new games that couldn't possibly be more different: A Plague Tale: Innocence has you avoiding The Inquisition and hordes of flesh eating rats in the Middle Ages while Hypnospace Outlaw simulates the 90's internet experience by tasking you with modifying content on the ugliest websites imaginable. In the wake of Detective Pikachu, Krispy was inspired to bu...

For our 600th show, we decided to try and get out ahead of the inevitable leaks before E3 2019 with our own set of predictions! The show this year is shaping up to be interesting at the very least thanks to Sony 's decision to sit this one out but Microsoft , Nintendo , and various other third parties seem poised to jump on this opportunity to fill the void they left. We cover all of the exciting...

The first saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to it's dramatic conclusion in Avengers Endgame ! This 22 film epic has become a cultural phenomenon and a major topic of conversation here over the last 10 years. In this edition of 4Player Plus, we take a deep dive into this final chapter and talk about everything from Time Travel to Thors Hammer to... the plot of NBC's new show Manifest?

Despite middling reviews, Nick showed up determined to give a slightly different take on Sony's latest Triple-A Exclusive, Days Gone . Brad gives us the breakdown of SteamWorld Quest and tries to articulate why the game seems underwhelming despite sounding like an excellent idea on paper. In the news, we discuss Valve's new VR headset , the horrifying new Sonic the Hedgehog movie that exists, and...

After an unexpected week off, we are back with an episode packed full of impressions and news! While Nick and Krispy have been impressed by Mortal Kombat 11 , Brad and Nolan have been hooked on a new indie Metroidvania called Supraland .  With Dreams out in Early Access, Brad shares his experiences and struggles like crazy to accurately explain the creator tool set. On top of all that, we also tal...

Red Dead Redemption 2 was one of last year's best games. It struck a cord with a lot of us here at 4Player and now that the dust has settled, the time has come for us (with help from our Patreon supporters) to take a deep dive into the game! We talk about everything from the underlying themes to Rockstar's mechanical design philosophies to the emergent moments that made it one of the most memorabl...

We may be talking even more Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice this week but the generosity of a beloved Community member also introduced Krispy to an awesome new Indie game called Pathway. As hype for the upcoming release of Mortal Kombat 11 rises, Nick busted out Mortal Kombat X to reacquaint himself with the franchise. We also talk our hopes and concerns for the impending reveal of Star Wars: Jedi Falle...

This week's show goes to some truly unexpected places. Of course, Brad returns to the couch to finally give his impressions of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice but we also answer some hard-hitting questions about terrible pastries, voluntary "limb" modifications, and the lies that good people tell. We also assess a bunch of Nintendo rumors including new Switch hardware and potential leaks coming out of B...

After skipping a week in favor of a fun community night, we return to the fold with an episode packed full of impressions and news. Everyone on the couch has spent a decent chunk of time with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Chris Davis finally has his chance to talk about The Division 2 just as Nick starts to get hooked on the first one. Of course, there's also a ton of news to talk about thanks to...

In our first bonus podcast of 2019, we ask an important but not entirely serious question: Is Capcom back? After a couple years of achieving impressive critical and financial success (thanks to games like Monster Hunter World and Resident Evil 7) , it's time to start asking ourselves whether this is a happy accident or the start of an upward trend for the company. We react and respond to questions...

As you all know, we answer the important, life altering questions on our show. For instance, this week we debate whether or not straws have holes and I think we came up with a definitive answer. Perhaps more importantly, we talk about Devil May Cry 5 which has proven to be a very divisive game within our group. Brad introduces Baba is You while Nick and Nolan try their best to convey their disappo...

We are on the cusp of a whirlwind month of high profile game releases... This week however... is rather quiet. That won't stop us though! Nintendo finally announced their introduction to the VR space this week with Nintendo Labo VR and Capcom is on cloud 9 now that early reviews have ensured that Devil May Cry 5, at the very least, will prove to be a substantial critical success! In other news, Ni...