Friday Night Gamecast

The review of 2024 is finally upon us. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH IS HERE!! Want to say thanks to all our fans and listeners for being so patient for this release it means the world to us. This week I'm joined by Kolby Moyer from the Switch It Up Podcast and #1 Sephiroth stan to discuss this incredible title. This week we're digging into narrative structure, character highlights, mini gam...

Hi Everybody! Surprise FNGC Drop for your Wednesday listening pleasure (remember every day can be a Friday if you Believe hard enough). This has been exclusive on Patreon for quite some time since April so on the cusp of posting our Asura's Wrath review over there, and in light of scheduling issues over here, now is the perfect time to let the world know if Rune Factory 4 is good or not! This...

So you thought we were done talking about this era of retro gaming last time huh? WELL GUESS WHAT WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN!! This time around we have an outstanding guest, Chris Coplien, from Retro Hangover Podcast jumping on board with us to discuss his favorite aspects of one of the most iconic console generations - Gen 5 (so iconic it even deserves 2 episodes)...Anyway, lots of fun had here we...

This week Nick is joined by Jala - of Jala-chan's Place Podcast - to review what is arguably the most infamous title in the FE franchise: Fire Emblem Fates! This 2016 TTRPG is a fascinating game to dig into and I'm frankly astonished that it exists to this day. From the updated mechanics, the deceptively good(?) map systems to even the mind-boggling "face-petting" with that 3DS...

Hey folks! It's the mid-year check-in time for the Friday Night Gamecast. Last year on the fortuitous day of August 3, 2023, Baldur's Gate 3 released and people were immediately clamoring on social media that it was the game of the year, and it wasn't even close! I wanted to get together with William and see - is there a game out there that already has secured the top spot for 2024?...

It's time to talk about the incredible indie Metroidvania of 2024, Tales of Kenzera: Zau! Does this title have too many colons in it? Who tf knows?! This time around we're joined by ANOTHER brand new cast member to the show, CGDannyB to discuss what makes this title unique and important to the gaming landscape.  Make sure you tune in this week so, you too, can find your Baba! Time Stamps...

We're jumping back into the review season for the pod, we have a few lined up to be coming at you full force here pretty soon. We're joined this week by Matt Storm aka Stormageddon to discuss and do a full-blown analysis of Dragon's Dogma 2! This action RPG is pretty cool and quite polarizing for any who play it. We had great discussions surrounding the design ethos form the Itsuno-...

What's up everybody!!! We are cooking this weekend. While you might think we're grilling in the backyard, nah Will and I are behind the mics and the keyboards making absolute magic happen. This week we're joined by Nave to do a roundup on the big 3 summer showcases (PS State of Play, SGF & the incomparable Xbox Summer Showcase)! This week is a little bit of a switch up - I'...

This week we are taking a quick break from reviewing games to not only duke it out amongst ourselves but also enrage our entire fanbase! This episode, we take the opportunity to catch up and dive into the worst games both of us bought day one. We want to hear from you all, were we right on the money with the worst games we got at launch or should we just stop moaning about it ;) Have a great weeke...

After an extended break for us, the weekend is finally returned which means you get to enjoy our incredible review of Helldivers II! Helldivers II is the game that ignited social media for the beginning of 2024 and has maintained its prevalence in the gaming space this year. We're joined by our friend and patron,  Eric Gess,  returning to the show to deliver Freedom and Managed Democracy to a...

This week Will and I are discussing what OUR hopes and dreams would be for Grand Theft Auto 6. In our Game Update discussion this week we're continuing our conversation on Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and we start talking about everyone's new brainrot obsession: Stellar Blade! Make sure not to miss this one, lot's of different takes being made in this episode! Ho...

I got Will back on to Remake the FNGC Review of the Dead Space Remake (Neil Druckmann is punching the air somewhere this very moment)! We have a ton of fun on this episode and take this opportunity to get deeply into the mechanical weeds of this game to break down what makes it so special and effective as a survival horror game. Plus we get the chance to make the case for Dead Space 2 Remake! Time...

It's the return of the FNGC squad and the boys are back and better than ever! For the debut of Season 3 we're jumping in hot to give our breaking Dragon's Dogma 2 impressions and a full blown review of our experience at Pax East 2024. Helldivers II and Persona 3 hot takes included jump in and don't miss out! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (04:27) - Whatcha Playin? (11:04) - Dragon...

What's up everybody! Long time no podcast :) This episode is going to be very similar to the last one that we put out where Will covered Mario Odyssey! Its straight to the point in covering all things around Half-Life 2. The elements that I (Nick) enjoyed, my critiques and whether it held up for me in 2023. We're also going to provide a beat-by-beat breakdown of the plot/levels throughou...

Happy early Friday everybody! The Season 2 finale of FNGC is here for your listening pleasure. This was an incredibly fun episode to just have Will and myself in the booth and it's just kick back for a relaxing conversation about the best games of 2023. There's a extra section included here where I interview Will about the show and his thoughts on 2023 which is a "Hot Ones" sty...

The FINAL FNGC Review for the 2023 season is here folks and let me tell you, what an episode this is. This week we're joined by the incredible, itsGoohi, to discuss at length the merits and weaknesses of Spider-Man 2. Is it a game that left us happy with the franchise and excited for the 3rd entry? Is it something that managed to touch our hearts emotionally? Time to jump in here and find out...

Happy Thanksgiving and the happiest of Black Fridays to you all! **Spoilers in this episode** This week we're joined by Kolby, Tyler and Jared to discuss the one and only, Tears of the Kingdom. Arguably one of the best Zelda games ever and in the upper echelon of 2023, Zelda has been a constant since it dropped earlier this May. In this show we jump in the deep end to discuss what makes this...

Happy Friday Everyone! As we wind down this crazy GOTY season we're starting to put out our full-blown reviews on the outstanding experiences that we've had the chance to play so far this year. I'm joined by Jordan Moore of Complete Xbox to review Starfield! This fantastical, surreal and sometimes frustrating space adventure was really quite the experience from top to bottom and Jor...

This week Will and Nick are being incredibly quiet this week on an incredibly quiet topic...PSYCH we're back and being loud and proud about our favorite silent protagonists in gaming. From traumatized super soldiers coping with the loss of their bunny rabbit, to spacefaring mercenaries who's only friends are the prey she hunts, to goofy lil Hylian manlets - we're breaking down the b...

To wrap up spooky season, we have another FNGC Review for a serious goty contender in 2023: Resident Evil 4! This remake based on the original 2005 sequel from Capcom set the gaming world on fire in March of this year. The visuals, the polish and the dedication to the vision remain best in class and it is our privilege to review it for the show today! How does it stack up to the original and what...

Welcome back for another episode continuing October's spooky content train for the Friday Night Gamecast!! This week I'm joined by the one and only Nave from Gaming Together Podcast to look further behind the veil into what makes the horror genre work so will in the Video Game world! Everything from analogous design elements shared in both film and video games, the relationship between f...

Happy spooky season ya nerds! Will and I are back with just us as the dynamic duo to talk about some incredibly scary gaming experiences from this past year. We go a little farther back to dig in less immediate games that give us the spooky vibes. Lots of great discussion on Resident Evil, Dead Space, Callisto Protocol and even more lead us down the path to all things that go bump in the night! Ti...

This Friday Nick and Will are back and better than ever! This time we're joined by Nast3, Dandalf and Jono to explore the fascinating realm of game development and shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes: the game engines. From the pixelated landscapes of classic games to the breathtakingly realistic worlds of modern titles, we discuss the engines that power our most beloved gaming experiences...

This week on the Friday Night Gamecast, join us on a captivating odyssey into the enchanting world of Final Fantasy 16. We are joined by a panel of esteemed guests: Kelvin and Rob from the Game Duo Podcast, Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio, and Eric Gess from The Unlockables podcast. Together, we embark on a quest to delve into every facet of this highly anticipated mainline entry from Square...

This week Nick and Will are back at it again to address some of the biggest leaks that have hit modern gamers in recent history! Nick reveals his deepest darkest secrets being a Jane Austin fan, and William refuses to put anything greater than 7 hrs. into Starfield. Will Tears of the Kingdom ever completed and can Will go full star platinum in Mortal Kombat 1?? Hang out with us this Friday to find...