Gaming Is In Session: The Podcast

Hitman II has made a splash on PSVR2 so we dive into this game to determine if it's worth your time and attention.  Jump from the grand prix to art shows, murdering unsuspecting criminals as a mysterious plot unveils itself.  With fun game play, content depth and a realistic experience Hitman II has tons of potential.  But what will happen when it takes the stand?  Listen to find out! 

Gaming is in session and we have finished Split Fiction to discuss the plot, game play and where it belongs in the GOTY candidacy.

The newest addition to Hazelight Studio's repertoire has been released to critic and fan acclaim, but as it takes the stand will the verdict be....split? Alex and Adam dive into the first 20% of the game and discuss the plot, game play, co-op nature and tidbits that make this a very unique experience. But will we ultimately decide to continue the game? There's only one way to find out.....LISTEN!

Fight for your right to live on Earth by defeating aliens, ants, armed frogs and other enemies in Earth Defense Force 6. This single or multiplayer game take control of a soldier and undergo 150 missions and fight along comrades to defend your planet and your people. Gaming is in session and we play several hours of EDF6 to decide if it's worth sinking many more hours into the game or send it to t...

Gaming is in session and the boys play through the entirety of A Way Out, a co-op game where the two players band together to escape prison and exact revenge. Boneyard visits, playing cards and bean boozled everything is on the table in this episode. Will it withstand the judgement reigned down by the guys and can we recommend it to our listeners?

Gaming is in session and Black Myth Wukong is on the stand. We play 20% of the game and decide if it's worth finishing or move to another game in our backlog.

Gaming is in Session and Sniper Elite Resistance takes the stand. Whether Xbox, PS5 or PC this game is filled with gory kills, tricky stealth and plenty of multiplayer content. Even with all that going for it, when it's being persecuted what will the ultimate verdict be? Listen to find out!

Gaming is in session and after finishing 1000xRESIST we discuss the major plot points, symbolism and some basic world geography.  Join the discussion by hearing our opinions on the hard hitting questions, whether we are happy we played it and if you should.  

We couldn't RESIST this unique narrative indie game award winner, 1000xRESIST. We play through the first 4 chapters and discuss the plot points, game style, graphics and overall appeal before deciding if we are going to continue and finish the game.

Gaming is in session and we finish up our review of Pokemon Crystal. Adam still holds onto that sweet sweet nostalgia while Alex analyzes the game as a first time player. Does the old school charm make up for it's repetitive game play and basic combat design? We give Pokemon Crystal a final review while sharing some new years bean-boozles.

Gaming is in session and Pokemon Crystal takes the stand.  Will the old school charm overcome the gaming limitations of the Gameboy Color?  We discuss what it's like playing Pokemon Crystal for the first time in 2025 and most importantly after 6 hours, will we decide to continue playing or kick it to the curb?  

Gaming is in session and Skydance's Behemoth takes the stand!  This newest addition to the PSVR2 library is believed to be the VR game of the year and has commanded lofty expectations from players and critics alike.  We dive into the first 20% of the game, defeating the first behemoth to decide if it is worth playing for the remainder of the game.  Discussion topics include plot, graphics, combat,...

Gaming is in session, as we discuss 2 of the hottest games of 2024. First up is Balatro, the RPG poker hybrid that most people just can't put down. But will it ever get picked back up by Alex? Then we dive into Helldivers 2. It's one of Alex's favorite games, but is Adam persuaded? Settle in, it's gonna be a wild one.

The guys could have struck gold with this SNES game by Enix.  After an incredible first 20% of the game can the remainder live up to the hype?  We traverse the amphibian age, ice age, dinosaur age and the early man to unlock our highest evolution.  

Gaming is in Session! And we go back in time to the Super Nintendo era with Enix's Evo: A Search for Eden. In this game the player continually evolves from a lowly fish all the way up the food chain. By defeating enemies you gain EVO points that you use to evolve your character as you see fit. What do we think about the mechanic and game play? Listen to find out!

Gaming is in session and the boys exhaustively cover the rest of the Silent Hill 2 remake. SPOILER WARNING! We cover the main events, symbolism, the various endings and ultimately decide if this remake is the definitive way to play Silent Hill 2.

Gaming is in session as the honorable duo discuss the new Silent Hill 2 REMAKE. We play the first 20% of the game and discuss if it is worth continuing playing until the end. GIIS has hot takes, heated arguments and a definitive answer on whether you should play Silent Hill 2 Remake.

Court is in session and The Plucky Squire takes the stand.  The artistic style of this Indie game is remarkable, but can the rest of the game hold serve?  Will the puzzles, albeit creative and ingenious, trust the player enough to provide a rewarding experience?  We break down the game after playing the first 20% and decide if we ultimately will keep playing or throw it into the slammer.  

We've decided to finish Astro Bot last week, but did we make the right choice?  We tackle the hard hitting questions:  At what point does the initial charm grow old?  Does the easy difficulty catch up the player? Which bots are our favorite?  We cover this and more as we finish our discusson as we close the book on Astro Bot.

Gaming is in Session and we discuss our first impressions of Astrobot. After we've played 20% of the game will we decide that the hype is over-rated or will Astrobot warm our hearts? After the debate, we will judge Astrobot and decide if we continue to play or throw it in the black hole of a backlog.