Episodes

Episode 78 - Stellar Blade, Judas, and Death Stranding 2 01.02.2024 1:36:59

This week we discuss the January State of Play!

Episode 77 - Palworld Phenomenon, and February Games 26.01.2024 1:24:40

This week we discuss Palworld, as well as all the upcoming games in February.

Episode 76 - Xbox Developer Direct 26.01.2024 1:19:19

This week we discuss the Xbox Developer Direct in all its glory

Episode 75 - Gravity Rush Movie, Nintendo IP, and Games on the way 11.01.2024 1:14:47

This week we discuss new games, the findings at CES, and much more!

Episode 74 - Our Top 3, And Salute to Alex 04.01.2024 1:51:38

On this week's episode we finally finish our top 25 games with our final 3, and we also salute Alex as he ventures into a new move.

2023 Wrap Up Episode 04.01.2024 2:16:37

This is our last episode for 2023, let's all go through our year end wrap ups and look at the stats!

Episode 73 - Crit-Rate Game of the Year 13.12.2023 2:08:22

What are our picks for Game of the Year? Find out on this week's episode!

Episode 72 - Thanksgiving is upon us! 03.12.2023 2:08:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week we discuss what we're playing and finally crack into each of our Top 5 games.

Episode 71 - Last of Us 2 Remaster, and Thanksgiving 23.11.2023 1:17:44

This week we discuss Last of Us 2 Remaster, Playstation Portal, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and more!

Episode 70 - Game Awards Nominees 23.11.2023 2:11:38

The nominees have been chosen, but are they deserved. Let's discuss!

Episode 69 - Giggity 16.11.2023 2:05:09

Episode 69 has arrived. Audio is fixed and there is much to discuss! Let's get to it!

Episode 68 - This one has bad audio and I'd probably skip it 16.11.2023 2:30:45

Title says it all

Episode 67 - Spiderman 2 is AMAZING 26.10.2023 1:22:53

The day has finally come, Spiderman 2 has arrived and it is great. Let's talk first impressions on this week's Crit-Rate Podcast.

Episode 66 - ABK done, and moving into our Top 15 26.10.2023 2:25:42

On this weeks Crit-Rate Podcast we discuss the closure of the ABK deal, and continue our journey through our top 25 games, now in the top 15.

Episode 65 - PS5 Slim, and the Start of our Top 25 12.10.2023 2:08:01

On this week's episode after a brief catch up on news, we discuss the beginning of our list for our topster.org top 25 list.

Episode 64 - Justin Chou is Back, and Jim Ryan is Out 05.10.2023 1:25:58

This week our beloved Justin Chou has returned from Japan and we dive straight back into the mix with the news of Jim Ryan's retirement, and ultimately spin off into conversations around brand marketing, twitch, music, and much more.

Episode 63 - Justin Scerbo's Return From Japan 28.09.2023 1:45:11

This week is the return of Justin Scerbo from a long trip, as well as a dive into the Sony Hack, Kamiya leaving Platinum, and much more.

Episode 62 - The Insane Week of Gaming News with Nintendo, Sony, Xbox, and more 22.09.2023 2:03:24

On this week's episode, Alex and Liz discuss one of the wildest weeks of gaming news in recent memory with a Nintendo Direct, Sony State of Play, Xbox massive leaks, and the Unity controversy. Strap in.

Episode 61 - Starfield first thoughts with special guest... Jeff Schoch! 15.09.2023 1:21:42

On this week's episode, Alex and Liz are joined by gamer/developer/actor/musician Jeff Schoch to talk our first impressions on Starfield, the new Switch, and much more.

Episode 60 - No Justins? No problem! 07.09.2023 1:13:32

On this week's episode, Alex and Liz take the helm and get into the Mario Direct, Volition shutting down, a possible strike, and some interesting leaks.

Episode 59 - Starfield Leaks, ACVI, and much more! 31.08.2023 1:41:33

On this week's episode we discuss the opening moments of Armored Core VI, Sea of Stars, and all the Starfield leaks before launch.

Episode 58 - Going Baldurs Deep 30.08.2023 1:36:27

On this week's episode we learn all about how deep the Baldur's Gate rabbit hole goes.

CritRate Extra - FFXVI Spoilercast 24.08.2023 1:32:06

FFXVI is complete, now let's spoil the whole thing!

Episode 57 - Baldur's Gate 3, and 2023 Being Absolutely Crazy 17.08.2023 1:22:46

On this week's episode we discuss Baldur's Gate 3 again now that Alex has been able to spend a bit of time with it. We also discuss how 2023 is likely the most insane year for games in decades.

House Call #7 - Steve Jimenez Creative Director of Tic Toc Games 16.08.2023 1:43:28

Our Friend Steve Jimenez from Tic Toc Games returns to discuss life, taking on work as a game dev, and of course Final Fantasy XVI