Game Pass or Pass

A review code was provided for Call of Duty Black Ops Cold on Xbox Series X for this episode. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has a lot going against in the sheer fact that last years games, Modern Warfare, really stuck with players of the franchise. But with faster game play, a new campaign and the forever popular Zombies mode making a comeback, is it enough to take players away from the Modern...

Tetris is one of the oldest games in history but still to this day its one of the greatest games every created. With many iterations on the market from different developers its hard to to get excited about a new version hitting the market. Tetris Effect Connected has somehow done the unthinkable and not only brought Tetris back in an exciting way but it did it while also connecting players togethe...

Katana Zero is a side scrolling action game with a deep narrative that takes the player on a 3 hour ride. Using a combat system that is all about one hit kills and deaths, the player is tasked with taking out their target and discovering the deeper secrets from the people who give the orders. All while killing to some rocking tunes that will be added to your video game OST collection quickly. Send...

Xbox has pivoted to make Game Pass the reason to own an Xbox going forward. With the Xbox Series X and S launching in just a few weeks, we take a look at the state of Xbox Game Pass going into the new generation of hardware. Will the price of Game Pass increase? How will the Zenimax and Bethesda purchase affect things going forward? Should you own an Xbox without Game Pass? These are the questions...

Darksiders is a franchise that has always found itself taking ques from other genres and crafting a game built around the characters they created. Darksiders Genesis takes this a step further by taking the Darksiders IP to the isometric perspective with a bit of that loot and skill systems people love from games like Diablo. But does switching this genre up so drastically come with any issues alon...

Tell Me Why is the latest story adventure from the team Dontnod that brought games like Life is Strange. Tell Me Why features social issues along with a murder mystery that looks to engage the player in puzzles but also make them think about people in different ways. Tackling things like transgender issues and how they craft a persons world around them. But that doesn't mean your main characters T...

Crusader Kings 3 is a game that knows what it is. The term grand strategy has become synonymous with Paradox the publisher and developer. and Crusader Kings 3 is no exception. Tis title brings more content that the fans have asked for but the question has to be asked, when is a game too complex for its own good? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/mes...

The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan is from the team that brought you the campy but very likable Until Dawn on PlayStation 4. Super Massive Games looks to recreate that magic with 3 new stories and that first title is Man of Medan. Now equipped with Co-op, Man of Medan looks to take players on a ride filled with choices and visions that may or may not be real to the player. The question is, can you su...

Spiritfarer is a unique game that looks to tackle the sensitive subject of death with a layer of happiness and feel good vibes. Tasked with helping people pass onto the afterlife, players will achieve this in Spiritfarer by cooking, growing and hugging your way to the good feels. All while looking neat and stylish while doing it. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gam...

Wasteland 3 looks to elevate the turn based RPG that has become popular among many gamers. With a post apocalyptic Colorado that is oozing with character, Wasteland 3 looks to tell a compelling story while also being ridiculous difficult if the player wants it to be. Has InExile Entertainment surpassed their predecessors, lets jump into Colorado and find out. Send in a voice message: https://podca...

Flight Simulator 2020 marks the return of this historic franchise in over a decade. Cory and Basher review Flight Simulator 2020 and talk about its amazing tech like real time air traffic and satellite image mapping but also dive into the simulator nature and the lack of real progression being a sore spot for some players. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-...

Battletoads on the NES is still a game talked about in the year 2020 but now its time to talk about the return of the Ram horned possibly brothers in their all new game for Xbox One and PC simply title, Battletoads. Battletoads 2020 looks to revitalize this dormant beat em up franchise and bring it forward with a new story and game play. But can it live up to that original game that people love an...

Halo 3's release to gamers was more than just a game release. It was an event for the ages with people lining up outside stores eagerly awaiting to finish the fight that Bungee had started on the original Xbox. Powered by the Xbox 360, Halo 3 is considered by some to be the peak of Halo. But now the question is, after more than 10 years does Halo 3 still have that Halo magic? Send in a voice messa...

While the original Halo put the IP on the map, Halo 2 is the game the solidified Halo as the franchise that would become synonymous with the Xbox for the rest of time. With the release of Master Chief Collection came the remake of this iconic game with Halo 2 Anniversary. All new visuals and with a frame rate of 60 FPS, the question is does this campaign hold up and do the performance issues of th...

Carrion is described as a reverse horror game. While that description is a bit weird and not exactly true, Carrion is a game that is unique where you take control of the monster and cause havoc in this Metroid-Vania lite experience. The monster moves with purpose to kill but the question is, will controlling the monster be enough fun to play this game on Xbox Game Pass? Send in a voice message: ht...

To say Fallout 76 launched in a rough state would be putting it lightly. Its a game that was pushed out by Bethesda when it clearly wasn't ready, but Bethesda has taken two years to continually update Fallout 76 with the hopes of creating a multiplayer Fallout experience that would please fans. Now equipped with NPC's does Fallout 76 redeem itself and make it onto our list of games you should play...

MudRunner is a simulation game through and through about taking big trucks and moving cargo and items throughout the world. While on paper that sounds like what a simulation should be, MudRunner might make you ask the question if a simulation game can be too simulation for its own good. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast:...

Children of Morta is Rouge-Lite that offers a ton of variety in how you play due to its strong cast of playable characters. With a story that is told in a unique way along with a lot of side content to discover, is Children of Morta worth a download with you Xbox Game Pass subscription? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast:...

Lonely Mountains Downhill is not a game thats going to blow your mind with visuals or fidelity, but it is a game that will test your skills to adapt and learn courses to execute a pristine downhill adventure. But is there enough meat on the bone of Lonely Mountains Downhill? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast: https://pod...

No Mans Sky had a rough launch. Even though it sold a ton of copies it wasn't the game it was promised to be. After years of updates free of charge its times to dive into No Mans Sky and see if the work that has been done has made a big impact on the product. As well as find out if its worth your time if you are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass on console or PC. Send in a voice message: https://podcas...

Astroneer puts you on a planet and says go have fun. Without a goal it might seem like this game doesn't have much purpose. But quickly you will discover that there is enough here for the curious mind to be fulfilled with purpose and wonder. Traveling this planet might not have a goal in front of you but instead beyond you. Tune in to find out if this is a game worth playing on Xbox Game Pass for...

Golf With Your Friends is pretty straight forward. The premise is right in the title of the game. But what the title doesn't tell you is that Golf With Your Friends is Mini-Golf mixed with over the top courses with themes from a vast forest to the depths of space. You can spend your time dodging trees while jumping over ramps. Or perhaps you would rather try to avoid black holes while having your...

Minecraft Dungeons is being called a dungeon crawler based off of the most popular video game in the world, Minecraft. Taking a small team from Mojang combined with Double Eleven, they sought to create a game that was different yet familiar. But the question becomes does Minecraft Dungeons do enough and adapt the core ideas of the original IP to work in a new genre? Minecraft Dungeons is available...

You can't talk about Xbox without talking about the game that put the console on the map, Halo: Combat Evolved. This game is what made people buy an Xbox and while it took a lot of time, the remake of the OG Halo, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary has finally made its way to PC. The question is, does this game hold up almost 20 years later? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

The term Beat em Up has always had many meanings but Streets of Rage has become synonymous with the genre. Enter Streets of Rage 4. Many years later but still cool as hell. Tune in to find out if Streets of Rage 4 is a game you should be checking out on Xbox Game on console and PC. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast: http...