Markers on the Map: A Gaming Adventure

A super special episode! It's gonna get weird. Join us for a flashback to the year 2000 as we reflect on the greatest games in the fifth generation. We delve into a bunch Nintendo 64 classics like Turok and Pokemon Stadium, as well as some of the PlayStation's finest games like Tekken 2 and Metal Gear Solid. Plus, a little bit of lore to set the stage, as we do in these special episodes. The Titan...

In the words of the show, "I'm playing another RPG." But first, a brief flashback. This week, we're looking at One Piece Odyssey after months of saying we will. It's an interesting take on a more classic-feeling RPG. Then, we delve into things like Live A Live, Black Ops Cold War, and a few other things we've been playing a bit of, lately - a ton of fighting games. Also, Suicide Squad got delayed...

Ironically, our game topics actually worked as a theme. This week, we're looking at games we've played recently where survival is key. One of those games is Resident Evil 4's new Mercenaries DLC, a return to form for the franchise's best mini game. Then, a long discussion on Dead by Daylight, where playing as the survivor just doesn't seem as fun. After that, the newly-released Meet Your Maker, wh...

Leon's legendary one-liners. This week, we're taking a big look at the Resident Evil 4 Remake. Does it stack up to the original or is it even better? Capcom's glorious remakes continue in a big way. After that, we've got two new waves of Mario Kart DLC we've yet to discuss, as well as the first steps into the world of Vampire Survivors. Plus, E3's future, Avengers updates, and Tears of the Kingdom...

"Welcome to the Real Racing Roots '99 Grand Prix." This race consists of seven stages. The first will be Ridge Racer Type-4, the latest on PS+ Premium. Then, a main campaign clear of Minecraft Dungeons. Next, a duo of rhythm games in Guitar Hero Arcade and Theatrhythm Pair Mode. The Grand Prix will end with speed rounds of Kirby co-op, Sonic Frontiers updates, and a first look at Tchia. Good luck!...

Dinosty Warriors, at last. This week, we take a look at the beta for Exoprimal, Capcom's newest PvE/PvP shooter where you and others take on immense hordes of dinosaurs falling from the sky. There's a lot to love, and a bit to complain about. Then we take an extended look at Metroid Prime Remastered and its exploration, upgrades, and tone. The classic game finds itself at the top of modern charts...

I can't believe we skipped Oblivion. This week, we take a long look at the launch titles for the PS3 in our brand new segment, as well as just remark on what a great console it was overall. There's also a new demo for the Resident Evil 4 remake that features the iconic opening to the horror classic, and some news with the usual delays, reveals, and some brand synergy that neither of us saw coming....

From Walking Wake to Pokemon Sleep. This week, we get a bit critical over Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion and some frustrating encounter design, while still saying a lot of good things about the latest in the saga. Then, we look at Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a game that plays it super safe - even for Kirby. We've also got some news including a Pokemon Presents, Elden Ring DLC, Metroid on...

Time to take back the island. This week, we're finally covering the sixth and final main world of Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, where Retro's level design is at its absolute peak. Some of the greatest platforming stages ever developed are here as the longest world brings the highest of highs with relatively few lows. Plus, there was a State of Play this past week, featuring the final three...

One of our finest tangents. This week, we're looking at two massive, brand new releases. The first, is Like a Dragon: Ishin, the long-awaited debut of this beloved spinoff in America. The Like a Dragon series steps into the 1860s for some samurai action, along with the series' trademark melodrama and humor. Then, we delve into Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line, a definitive collection of songs and beats...

Do you love Katamari? This week, as expected, we pause our coverage on Tropical Freeze to focus on the newest Nintendo Direct. It started out as a fairly safe showcase, but by the end, truly incredible announcements were happening, one after another. DLC, new gameplay, and old favorites are all here. And don't get us started on the shadow drop to end all shadow drops! Check us out on Twitter @Mark...

We did this one in person. This week, we're continuing the long journey through Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, by looking at World 5, a visual masterpiece with, as we discover, a few unremarkable mechanics at play. How will we rank it against the first four in terms of creativity and fun? Plus, this week there's news on cancelations, delays, upgrades, and a new future for E3. Check us out o...

You know it's good when the water level's good. This week, we're continuing our long discussion on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze by taking a look at World 4, which features most of the game's water levels. What are often a game's lowest point have a habit of being really great in this series, but not without a few hiccups as the world features the highest highs and the lowest lows. Also: th...

Riiiiiidge Racer! This week, we continue our long form discussion on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze with an in-depth look at World 3. We've got more this week, though, including some big news stories about cancelations and live services ending, as well as a look at the wild world of Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising. Did I mention Riiiiiidge Racer? Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTheMap.

Geralt of Rivia versus the trees. This week, we're looking at the first two worlds of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze in a special episode! After this, we'll cover a world each week along with our regular coverage of games and news. What awaits us in our return to the platforming joy that is Donkey Kong Country? Listen on in to find out. Plus, it's the first installment of Pokemon Drip: Ruby...

The best of the best. This week, we both discuss the top five games we played last year, including our own personal game of the year. Whether you're fighting aliens (or playing as one), raging through the land, making the numbers go up, going fast, going all in on superheroes, rising to the occasion, or just falling down, we played some awesome games last year. Check us out on Twitter @MarkersOnTh...

Awards season. This week, we're looking at the first half of the top 10 games we played in 2022, as well as our runners-up! Whether you're rolling for initiative, playing a roller coaster of a shooter, transforming in more than one way, solving puzzles in the city, squishing bugs, beating up enemies, or being a critically acclaimed follow-up, this year's plays were real good. Check us out on Twitt...

After 10,000 years, Paramount+ is finally on the PS5. It's a Christmas miracle! Join us for a Christmas special with everything. Carols. Movies. Games. We're discussing the PS2's original God of War game and taking a look at what's new and improved in Street Fighter 6. Plus, we end the Gold and Silver saga in Pokemon Drip. No new episode next week, but we're back on January 4th, 2023 with our Top...

In the words of the Game Awards, "World Premiere." And World Premieres there were. We're talking Hades 2, Death Stranding 2, Jedi Survivor, Transformers Reactivate, Remnant 2, Armored Core VI, and a whole bunch of other games as this massive list of reveals and updates just grew and grew over the three-hour show. Plus, what critically acclaimed games did we finish and not end up liking? Listen in...

In the words of trying to find a game with TDM, "I was looking up Battlefield 2042." This week, we unexpectedly end up reviewing tons of ongoing battle passes - what works and what doesn't. Then, we discuss a few games like Gotham Knights, Gundam Evolution, Diablo 2, and Fortnite's latest season. Some PS5 ports of fantastic Switch games are on the way, as well! Check out @MarkersOnTheMap on Twitte...

In the words of the show, "it should be called Follow Guys." This week, we've got a brand new season of Fall Guys with some of the game's best new stages and items. It's an underwater theme with a lot of good and only a few complaints! We're also looking at a ton of nominees from the upcoming Game Awards, and debating just who will take home the coveted Game of the Year award. Check out @MarkersOn...

In the words of Big the Cat, "I'll let you borrow a rod." We're catching fish and Pokemon this time. We're back on Sonic Frontiers this week with two very different opinions on the game - time to highlight the good and the bad! Before that, we introduce the opening hours of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's massive world. And even earlier, we discuss a particularly bad toy from the early 2000s. And jus...

In the words of the show, "just Eggman doing his Eggman thing." This week, we're heading into the AAA holiday gaming season with some first impressions on Sonic Frontiers, the character's first "open world" game. Then, some spoiler-free thoughts on God of War Ragnarok as we let everyone experience the game before getting into the plot. We've also got mechanics we hate in great games and first reac...

In the words of Skeletor, "What's the matter? Lost your king?" This week, we take a fairly long look at Bayonetta 3, a great game with some odd choices. Need your scrolling shooter, Kaiju simulator, rhythm game fix? Consider Bayonetta 3. Just trust us. We're checking out a few news stories as well, like the PSVR2 price and the sales of a franchise that deserves a next-gen upgrade. Check out @Marke...

"Don’t patch a game, remake it." It's a new era of Markers on the Map! We're starting with a familiar game - Fall Guys. The new season brings a lot of new stages and a few new missteps in progression. We're also debuting Pokemon Drip's Gold and Silver season and rattling off a bunch of big news that happened during our break! Check out @MarkersOnTheMap on Twitter for episodes, lore files, and more...