The Escapist

Breakout

Leisure EN ↓ 108 episodes

Marty Sliva, Nick Calandra and KC Nwosu discuss any and all cool things going on in pop culture - maybe even discussing some craft beer. Live Wednesdays on YouTube. Audio episodes are made available on Thursday morning.

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The Escapist

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Latest episode

Nov 3, 2023

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Episodes

Silent Hill 2's Remake Has Been Officially Announced 20.10.2022

This week on Breakout we're taking about the Silent Hill news that dropped today, along with some discussion about the closure of G4 and what we've been playing/watching this week.

The Orange Box is 15 Years Old, and Still Arguably the Best Gaming Package Ever 13.10.2022

This week on Breakout we're taking a look at The Orange Box as it just turned 15 years old the other day!

Is CD Projekt Announcing Six New Games Ambitious or Foolish? 06.10.2022

This week on Breakout we're taking a look at CDPR's recent announcement of their upcoming games, following the recent positive press around Cyberpunk 2077.

Wild Hearts is EA’s Monster Hunter, and It Looks Pretty Rad 30.09.2022

This week on Breakout we're taking a look at some of the cool new games that have been announced recently like EA's Wild Hearts and The Finals from Embark Studios which is comprised of many former members of DICE.

While AAA Games Stumble, AA Continues to Rise 25.09.2022

This week on Breakout we're discussing how lower-budget games have been doing quite well lately, reviving the "AA" market with tighter and more focused experiences. Even the AAA scene seems to be taking notice.

Feels Like E3 in September — Tears of the Kingdom, Ragnarok, and Yakuza 8 15.09.2022

This week on Breakout we're discussing how all of a sudden it feels like we just got E3 in September.

Excellent Games You Can Play Through in a Single Day 12.09.2022

This week on Breakout we're discussing short and sweet gaming experiences that you can finish in a single day.

Immortality Proves that FMV Games Are Alive and Well 04.09.2022

Marty and KC have played Immortality and quite like it, so let's talk more about that!

There Has Never Been a Better Time to Revisit Your Backlog 21.08.2022

Following on from our discussion of delayed games last week, a few of us have been diving into our backlogs, so let's talk about that.

This Fall is VERY Light on AAA Games — Is That Okay? 12.08.2022

Lots of games have been delayed out of this year to 2023 leading to probably the biggest lack of AAA games this Fall in recent memory. Let's discuss.

Live A Live, Saints Row and Rollerdrome Impressions 29.07.2022

Marty's been playing Live A Live, Nick got to preview the new Saints Row and KC previewed Rollerdrome. It's an impressions episode!

How Much Gameplay Does a "Game" Need to Have? 22.07.2022

Marty has been playing Stray and just can't get enough of it. Now he wants to tell Nick and JM8 all about it.

Do You Prefer Linear or Branching Stories in Video Games? 14.07.2022

Marty, JM8 and Nick discuss their favorite types of narratives in games as a lot of different types of narrative games have been released recently.

What Do We Want From the Future of Rockstar Games? 09.07.2022

Marty, KC and Nick sit down to discuss their favorite franchises across media and when maybe, it's just not the content you enjoy anymore.

Outgrowing Franchises You Once Loved 01.07.2022

Marty, KC and Nick sit down to discuss the their favorite franchises across media and when maybe, it's just not the content you enjoy anymore.

Gateway Games for Genres Out of Your Comfort Zone 23.06.2022

Marty, KC and Nick sit down to discuss the games that acted as gateways for genres of video games they previously didn't engage with.

A Discussion About Video Game Leaks 21.06.2022

With Summer Game Fest now over, Marty, KC and Nick sit down to discuss video game leaks as there was a bit of controversy about them before the start of the festivities.

The Summer Game Fest Prediction Episode 09.06.2022

With Summer Game Fest starting tomorrow, Marty, KC and Nick sit down to discuss their predictions, their expectations and their most desired announcements.

Halo on Paramount+ Has Potential, But Needs a Lot of Work 27.05.2022

With the Halo show wrapped up, Nick, Marty and KC are going to discuss it, talking about where it succeeded, where it failed and what it needs to do to reach its potential in season 2.

Can the New Saints Row Fill a GTA-Sized Gap in 2022? 23.05.2022

Marty got to take a look at the new Saints Row and has thoughts about it, Nick just got back from Iceland and has plenty of stories to share, and KC has probably been watching anime again.

Please Konami: Stop Holding Metal Gear, Castlevania, and Silent Hill Hostage 13.05.2022

Jesse joins KC and Marty on Breakout this week as they discuss everything Konami.

Adventure is Nigh Season 2 Secrets with Jack Packard 05.05.2022

Adventure is Nigh Season 2 has started and with Nick out of town, Jack is here to spill the beans on some behind the scenes fun for the new season. Plus, we'll talk about Square Enix and their sale of their Western development studios to Embracer.

The Live Service Games That Have Gotten It Right 28.04.2022

Live service games have become a big thing in the games industry, with countless examples of projects that failed because they didn't do it right. But what about the games that did?

Advice for Completing Games and Avoiding Backlog Burnout 21.04.2022

With so many games to complete these days, a lot of people have been asking - how do you push yourself to actually complete them, and manage that massive backlog you've been building? We also discuss the recent Star Wars / Marvel gaming news, plus some updates on how Nick is feeling about the Halo show.

Is Cyberpunk 2077 Finally Worth Playing in 2022? 07.04.2022

With the big gaming lull finally here, Nick has been checking out Cyberpunk 2077 again after waiting patiently for the next-gen updates. Marty's still finding weird things in Kirby and KC has been enjoying LEGO Star Wars.

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