4Player Podcast

With only days left before 4Player departs for Los Angeles to cover E3 2017, the group sits down to discuss their predictions for the big event! All of the major players including Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and the various 3rd Party contenders are covered along with some predictions from the community! Brad also covers impressions of a few new releases at the end of this episode including Tekken 7...

In this Bonus Podcast, Nick, Carlos, and Chris Davis sit down to discuss ' Prey ,' one of the most refreshing games of 2017 thus far! After the tragic cancellation of Prey 2 and the subsequent passing of the torch to Arkane Studios here in Austin, Prey has definitely proven itself! If you have finished the game, give this episode a listen! **(If you have not yet finished the game, please be aware...

In Nolans absence, Chris Davis drops in to tell us how disappointed he is in Danger Zone , the newest game from the creative minds behind the Burnout series! Nick talks at length about Rime and Brad surprises us with impressions of a fan made Castlevania homage called Lecarde Chronicles 2 ! Krispy even played World of Tanks ! Plus there is plenty of news to discuss including some troubling news ab...

After taking a week off to play some Dungeons and Dragons, we return to the podcast routine with a wealth of exciting games to talk about! Krispy makes a convincing argument in favor of Injustice 2 and Brad surprises everyone with the unique new entry in the Fire Emblem series on 3DS! We finally dig deeper into Prey (psst... it's pretty good) and talk a bit about the current multiplayer hotness, P...

Nick is joined by several special guests from the community and overseas Staff to delve into the nitty gritty of what makes Horizon Zero Dawn such a thrilling experience! We cover the incredible combat and traversal systems, the world itself, and the story; all features that work in tandem to make this one of the year's best so far! **(If you have not yet finished the game, please be aware that th...

Carlos joins us in the first segment this week to celebrate the release of Prey which bares a striking resemblence to one of his favorite games ever, System Shock 2! Kris and Brad deliver their final thoughts on Nier Automata, and we discuss a bevy good/bad news that effect studios like Bioware and IO Interactive! We get the ball rolling on Far Cry 5 / Assassin's Creed Origin speculation and Brad...

Another week, another big release. Prey just hit but Krispy got just enough hands-on time with the full game to give some early impressions. Brad and Nick share their thoughts on Little Nightmares , another charming and atmospheric "Limbo-like" that is very much worth your attention. We also delve into our thoughts following our first FULL D&D session featuring the Curse of Strahd campaign. In the...

This 2017 train isn't stopping for anyone! This past week saw the release of even more big games like the highly anticipated sequel to Outlast and the latest emotional "walking-simulator" from Giant Sparrow, What Remains of Edith Finch . Nolan took Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy , for a spin and Nick went way back to play Turok 2: Seeds of Evil now that Night Dive Studios has effectively remas...

This week Chris Davis draws a line in the sand about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild... a line that we as human beings refuse to cross. Given the 2 week period since our last regular show, we have a wealth of new (and old) games to talk about including Cosmic Star Heroine, Flinthook, Drawn to Death, and more! Podcast 501 - [download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Feedback from Our Last Ep...

We have reached another glorious milestone thanks to the years of support from our community who shares our love and enthusiasm for gaming! To celebrate our 500th podcast, we busted out the Bubbly and announced the production of our Top 10 Games of All Time has begun by discussing the games that just barely missed those lists! In other words, our Number 11 Games of all Time! What could they be?! P...

Brad got his hands on an early copy of Yooka-Laylee and delves deeper into his take on this spiritual successor to Banjo Kazooie (Check out his Pro/Con video on YouTube). Nolan shares his early thoughts on Persona 5 while Nick and Krispy continue to tackle some releases from earlier in the year ( Horizon: Zero Dawn and Nier Automata )! In the news, we talk the Atlus controversy and the Microsoft S...

Nolan breaks in the show this week with a slew of new indie games that he tried on his most recent broadcast including Snake Pass , Beat Cop , and a Blossom Tales ! Nick revisited Horizon Zero Dawn and the group spends a surprising amount of time delving into the recent news surrounding the recent Call of Duty and Destiny franchise news! Podcast 498 - [download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Feed...

The 2017 video game typhoon continues! Mass Effect Andromeda dropped this week and despite some faults and the controversy surrounding it's release, we find ourselves enjoying our time with it. Krispy continues to peel the onion that is Nier Automata to dramatic effect and Breath of the Wild surprises nobody by continuing to be awesome. Podcast 497 - [download] This Week's Discussion Topics: Feedb...

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...