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On this episode we take a look at some action adventure games, mostly from the 00s, and tie them together with the nebulous notion that each of them clearly takes inspiration from The Legend of Zelda franchise. We chat about games that have you take on the roles of a wolf goddess, an intrepid photographer, and a flammable mummy, as we also get a bit nostalgic for a certain type of game that you do...

On this episode we tackle quite a broad subject, the first-person-shooter genre. We talk about our favourite single-player gun fests, as well as our online experiences, dipping into the likes of Wolfenstein, Doom, Call of Duty, and Half Life along the way. We very nearly forget all about Halo, but then totally remember it, because we are master podcasters.  

The age old question. On this episode we chart the histories of Nintendo's home consoles, reflecting on their impacts on the medium, talking about our favourite games, and trying to make sense of some truly bizarre controller designs. Then we attempt to rank them, and decide, in a highly official capacity, which Nintendo console is best.

On this episode we take a break from being painfully nostalgic, and deign to look forward instead. E3 may be dead, but that hasn't stopped the major gaming companies from using the Summer to reveal a slew of upcoming games. We discuss the ones that have us excited, from shiny new IPs to dependable old franchises 

On this episode we discuss one of the most lauded indie games of the last few years, the cute but deceptively harsh Tunic. We talk about its many inspirations, from Zelda to Dark Souls, but how it very much feels like its own unique thing. We also gush about its killer central mechanic, and get nostalgic about the bygone days of the video game booklet.   

On this episode we recommend and chat about some amazing and unique indie games that we have played recently. Our discussions range from a recent indie darling that was produced by a Youtuber, to a game that is self-described as "hostile", to a loving homage to ps1 era survival horror, and not one but TWO games about fishing.

This week we take a look at what is arguably 2024's biggest gaming success story, the anarchic co-op third-person-shooter, Helldivers 2. We discuss why its madcap multiplayer works so well, while also covering its filmic inspirations and recent controversies.  

We take a brave step out of our video game comfort zone for this episode, as we discuss the global nerdy sensation, Dungeons and Dragons. We delve into its history, rising from the heady years of the 1970s, looking at it as both a business, and as a favourite pastime for legions of fans and content creators alike.

On this episode we dwell on that most violent of video game protagonists, Kratos, as we discuss the latest two games in his much storied franchise. We discuss these games' positions as both sequels and reboots, and their intimate character work and stellar combat, while also wondering if maybe they went too far in certain places.

On this episode we take a look at the two modern classics in the The Legend of Zelda franchise, discussing their boundless creativity and making comparisons to other open world games, while also being a tad wistful for the Zelda games of yesteryears.  

This episode takes a look at 16th entry in the beloved Final Fantasy series, a game that ended up being quite divisive due to the big swings it takes against the established formula of the franchise. Topics bounce between exhilarating kaiju battles, to milquetoast side quests. From amazing voice acting and localisation, to a story that tends to spin its wheels. There are no major spoilers for the...

This week Kev shines a light on some "hidden gems" from 2023, and takes a look at some of the best games that you may have missed from last year. The games covered range from first-person horror games and weird visual novels to cute climate-themed climbing capers. Check it out to see what you might have missed. Or maybe you've played them all already, in which case your Cool Gamer pin is already i...

Transport back to the days of waggling remotes, as we take a look at Nintendo's colossal console success story, the Wii. We get nostalgic about playing Wii Sports on Christmas morning, soaring through the cosmos in Super Mario Galaxy, and much more. But we also question the Wii's legacy, and we wonder, despite its success, did it actually change the industry for the better?

This week for the pod we welcome a very special quest, Stephanie! Steph has been an avid gamer since she was young, and today we chat about her early exposure to games via educational games, Animal Crossing, and, of course, the Mass Effect universe.    We had a few issues with sound on this one, so apologies!  

On this episode we take a look back at gaming during 2023, starting with January and rattling through the months in the classic manner, not only discussing some of the notable releases, but also the news stories that defined the year for gaming.

On this episode we're taking a look at the big bads of the video game world. We discuss some of our favourite villains, as well as the numerous ways gaming can utilize a good villain. We also take time to chat about our least favourites too, because full positivity wouldn't suit an episode that's all about deplorable bastards.     

All four of us gather for this episode, as we discuss the nominations for the upcoming Game Awards 2023. This year has been chock full of amazing games, so we use these nominations as an excuse to discuss six of the best: Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, and Super Mario Wonder.

In a world ravaged by horrible monsters, four survivors must brave a hazardous and slimy trek through a dark and ominous sewer, armed only with their waning courage and devices known as 'salt guns'.   Didn't quite get it out in time for Halloween, but this special episode of the pod is something a bit different, a spoooky short story, written and narrated by Liam Sheahan. Your regular programming...

Spider Men, Bat Men, Super Men... we cover them all on this episode as we chat about a variety of games from over the years that are based on iconic superhero IPs. Our discussion leads us from lovingly crafted modern interpretations of classic characters, to 90s arcade cabinets, to infamous video game disasters. And thank you for supporting Hey! Look! Listen! and helping us get to our 69th episode...

Happy Halloween! The Hey! Look! Listen! team are busy enjoying the seasonal fun, like pumpkin spice and low-level crimes, so for this week please accept a supercut of some of our previous content. Over the last couple of years of doing the pod, Liam and Kev have managed to cover all main eight entries in the Resident Evil franchise, as well as their assorted remakes, so here are all the discussion...

On this episode we discuss some of our favourite and least favourite openings from games, be it the opening hours in general, just an opening cutscene, or both elegant and inelegant tutorials. We talk about how important first impressions can be, and how some great game are lumbered with some truly awful opening segments, mostly inspired by a recent Bethesda release. 

On this episode Jon takes a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of Starfield-developers, Bethesda, from the freedom of Skyrim, to the disaster that is Fallout 76. 

On this episode a friend of the podcast joins us for a very chill chat about all things video games. Topics range from our very humble platforms as video game content slingers, to the Commodore 64, to our deep down feelings on Bethesda. 

On this episode we dig into Nintendo's much celebrated sci-fi franchise, Metroid. We bounce around each of the series' main games, mostly gushing, but also realizing that no single Metroid game is perfect. We talk about the iconic protagonist at the franchise's centre too, and the odd mistranslation that led to her appeal. 

It's our 64th episode, so we get shockingly creative by getting nostalgic for the seminal Nintendo 64. We come to terms with our advanced ages, as we reflect on our favourite 64-bit memories, with topics ranging from amazing multiplayer experiences, to peculiar controller-design, to warm and fuzzy Christmas memories.